This Week in Astrology
August 12 – August 18, 2024
Key Events
Mercury moves from Virgo into Leo this week... shifting the energy from Virgo's themes to Leo's. Pay attention to the areas of life governed by Mercury... a new chapter begins.
The Moon This Week
The Moon passes through 4 signs this week: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius.
The Moon in Scorpio deepens the collective undercurrent. Conversations go deeper, instincts sharpen, and what's hidden pushes closer to the surface. An intense day that rewards emotional honesty.
The Moon in Sagittarius lifts the collective mood upward. Optimism, restlessness, and a hunger for meaning or adventure color the day. Big thinking is favored... just don't mistake enthusiasm for a plan.
The Moon in Capricorn sobers the collective mood and turns attention toward duty, achievement, and what needs to be handled. Emotions are filtered through practicality. A productive day if you don't suppress what you're actually feeling.
The Moon in Aquarius gives the day an independent, slightly detached quality. The collective mood favors ideas over feelings, community over intimacy, and innovation over tradition.
Planetary Positions
SUN
♌ Leo
MERCURY
♍ Virgo
→ Leo
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VENUS
♍ Virgo
MARS
♊ Gemini
JUPITER
♊ Gemini
SATURN
♓ Pisces
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URANUS
♉ Taurus
NEPTUNE
♓ Pisces
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PLUTO
♒ Aquarius
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CHIRON
♈ Aries
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