The first half of August will have an opposing flavour, which may trigger feelings of should I, or should I not. We have the Sun and Mercury in exact conjunction being opposed by Saturn, we also have a Mars and Jupiter opposition. The second half of the month will be smoother, and bring more clarity to act.
New Moon in Cancer in the nakshatra of Ashlesha on August 8
The Moon will join the Sun at 22º Cancer, at approximately 3 pm UTC. This can feel like a very emotionally draining time. The ruling planet of Ashlesha, mercury is in gandanta at this point. And the moon itself, ruler of Cancer, is being opposed by Saturn, and combust by the Sun, as is the case on all Amavasya periods in the month. So, the light is dim, and therefore, it represents a better time to reflect than act.
Mercury is associated with intelligence and the Moon is associated with the emotional, changeable, perception-based mind. In Ashlesha, the ability to see beyond the material and the surface is high, and we can make calculative decisions if we are able to silent the mind. Mercury’s gandanta position suggests the changes abound at this time will feel fated and inevitable, perhaps long overdue. Mercury’s position here can also allow you to let go of toxic thoughts, that are no longer serving your purpose.
This new moon will impact Cancer lagna and moon the most, or if you going through the dasha of Saturn and Moon/Sun. It would be a time to let go.
Mercury Transits Leo from August 8 till August 26
Hours after the new Moon, Mercury moves into Leo. Mercury in Leo joins Mars, and this may feel uncomfortable. Mars in Leo is very strong here, being boosted by Jupiter’s aspect. Mercury is inimical to Mars, and so this can stir fiery energy further, and the toxic thoughts that were aroused in Cancer could result in fights and arguments here.
The ability to forge ahead and achieve your goals is strong when Mercury and Mars. Mars is action, and Mercury is planning. And with Jupiter’s aspect, you could be very productive at this when Venus moves away from Leo. This is especially the case for Leo lagna, and moon. You will see a lot of activity in your life at this time.
Venus Transits Virgo from August 11 till September 5
Venus in Virgo is in a debilitated state, meaning that the awareness to deliver results akin to its nature are low. Venus’ main impulse is to connect in a balanced way, in the context of relationships, contracts, and use of resource. However, in Virgo, Venus is too focused on the details, and thus can focus too much on the flaws of others. However, the natural ruler of Mercury, is in a friendly relationship to Venus.
The only aspect Venus receives here is from Rahu, so our desires to connect will be amplified. This can also result in rushing into relationships and connections, without proper judgment. Venus will be alone in Virgo until the end of August, when Mercury will join, and this to some degree will modify the results, it is no longer a debilitated Venus in Virgo, with Mercury its ruler, giving Venus a boost. Post August 25, When Mercury joins Venus, we can feel a supportive Venus transit that will aid in making the right connections, and maintaining vitality.
If you are Taurus or Libra, you may be feeling a bit out of sorts during this transit. By the end of August, your energy levels will be back to normal. Debilitated lagna lord can cause health issues and a dip in energy levels, depending on your dasha period as well.
Sun Transits Leo from August 16 till September 16
Sun moves into his own sign of Leo, beginning a powerful month for the Sun that occurs each year from mid-August to mid-September. This year, the Sun’s move to Leo sees him joining his friend Mars.
Leo is currently receiving the aspect of retrograde Jupiter, another friend of the Sun. At this time, Jupiter, though still retrograde, has turned around from the inauspicious ati vakri state, and has changed direction, moving toward direct motion, which Jupiter will achieve in mid-October. Jupiter gives the Sun a great boost, they are natural friends, as both are vital for life and growth. The Sun’s transit through Leo is always supportive of creative, leadership and self-improvement efforts.
This is a very beneficial transit for all Leos, and Aries, so make the most of it.
Full Moon in Aquarius in the nakshatra of Dhanistha on August 22
The Moon joins Jupiter in the sign of Aquarius at approximately 1 pm UTC on August 22nd, in the nakshatra of Dhanistha.
The moon joins retrograde Jupiter in Aquarius while the Sun is joined by Mercury and Mars in Leo. This is a culmination, a time to connect with others, when the Moon is the brightest, and relationships take center stage. With Jupiter close by, all matters related to what is represented by Aquarius will receive positive developments, especially if you are in Mars or Jupiter dashas.
Dhanistha spans equally between Capricorn and Aquarius, two signs ruled by Saturn. Saturn alone rules the earth sign of Capricorn, which exalts Mars and debilitates Jupiter. Saturn and Rahu together rule the sign of Aquarius. Mars is the ruling planet of Dhanistha, which is considered to be an auspicious nakshatra for creating wealth of all sorts.
Being that Jupiter has been retrograde, there may have been reversals in areas represented by Jupiter as well as Aquarius in your chart. Now, that Jupiter’s speed has gone forward, albeit it is still retrograde, we can move forward with positive developments. With the aspect of Mars and Mercury, there may be some disagreements on how to move forward, however, there will be a lot of discussion and activity so you can feel that you are moving forward in a progressive way.
Mars will provide the courage and subsequently, the ability to act. And Mercury will provide the logical reasoning to do so. This is a positive transit for Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, as well as Gemini and Libra.
