Articles for the Month of August 2024

Weekly Astrology Forecast — September 2, 2024 – September 8, 2024

Forecast

Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astrology Forecast for the week of September 2, 2024 – September 8, 2024:

This week starts on Monday as Mercury trines Chiron, with the Moon joining in later in the day. This transit can It brings elements like compassion, humility and tolerance to the mix, which makes social interactions so much more pleasant. As both of Mercury and Chiron are in fire signs, the desire to take action and make things happen is strong.

And when you add the Moon to the mix, the capacity for understanding others and being able to put yourself in their shoes — as well as the ability to express genuine caring and compassion for those who aren’t always so easy to love — is greatly enhanced.

Weekly Astrology Forecast — August 26, 2024 – September 1, 2024

Forecast

Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astrology Forecast for the week of August 26, 2024 – September 1, 2024:

This week starts on Monday with a last quarter Moon at 3° Gemini. The last quarter moon is tied to career, reputation, professional aspirations, authority figures and how you may be perceived in the outer world.

While Gemini isn’t traditionally associated with these areas, there are plenty of positive attributes associated with the Gemini Moon. Insatiable curiosity for one thing. Playfulness for another. Wit, charm and charisma for a few more. Communications, ideas and plans are big. It’s also good for socializing and interacting with others. These are all areas that you’d be well served to pay attention to as we start the new week.

Weekly Astrology Forecast — August 19, 2024 – August 25, 2024

Forecast

Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astrology Forecast for the week of August 19, 2024 – August 25 , 2024:

This week begins on Monday with a retrograde Mercury conjuncting the Sun. This is an inferior conjunction, meaning that it’s passing between the Earth and the Sun. It’s also “combust,” or so close to the Sun that it’s obscured by the Sun’s rays. The exact conjunction is referred to by classical astrologers as “cazimi,” which means in the heart of the Sun.

This is a powerful condition, with the cazimi planet’s influence generally seen as heightened and energized by the Sun. But because Mercury’s retrograde and is essentially “hidden” by the Sun, this aspect can be somewhat problematic. The main thing to watch for is information that is hidden or lacking, which can result in making ill-informed decisions, especially given Mercury’s retrograde status.

Weekly Astrology Forecast — August 12, 2024 – August 18, 2024

Forecast

Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astrology Forecast for the week of August 12, 2024 – August 18, 2024:

This week starts on Monday with Venus inconjuncting the North Node, while simultaneously semi-sextiling the South Node. This aspect can see you feeling at odds between what you value (Venus) and what you see as your life’s purpose (the North Node). The key with any inconjunct aspect is to find a way to make adjustments to satisfy both areas. In this case it calls for you to align your ideals with what you see as your calling.

This is a good time to get out under the stars for what is usually a site to behold: the Perseid Meteor Showers, which are visible at this time every year. They should be visible from around 10 pm until sunrise, after the Moon has set.

The same can be said for the next few days as well; you should be able to see up to almost 100 meteors per hour in the early morning hours of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (especially just before dawn. 

The Moon is in Scorpio on Tuesday until around 9 am when it goes void of course for an hour and then moves in the Sagittarius. There’s not a lot happening with that Moon other than a square to Mercury which can briefly exacerbate problems with communications. Remember that Mercury’s retrograde, and when you pair it with a square (90° aspect) involving the Moon, you’re likely to see people getting defensive or taking things too personally.

Weekly Astrology Forecast — Aug 5, 2024 – August 11, 2024

Forecast

Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astrology Forecast for the week of Aug 5, 2024 – August 11, 2024:

We start this week with Venus moving into Virgo on Monday, just as Mercury — also in Virgo — goes stationary retrograde. Venus is said to be debilitated in Virgo, as it is the sign opposite Venus’ natural Exaltation, Pisces. As such, Venus is not particularly comfortable in Virgo, where the naturally romantic, self-indulgent, partnership-oriented archetype struggles to express itself through the analytical, perfectionistic, service-oriented Virgo filter.

Venus is the “love” planet, representing how you give and receive love and affection, as well as what you find aesthetically appealing. What’s attractive to you? And how do you express love and affection? It also rules “money” as in earning potential and income, how you handle money, what you spend it on, and whether you’re attracting it to you or seeing it run through your fingers like water.

August 2024 Monthly Horoscopes by Jeanne

The month begins with a new Moon on August 4th and a Mercury retrograde on August 5th, and a conjunction with Mercury and Venus on August 7th.

The new Moon happens at 12° Leo 34’, where the Sun also resides as both the Sun and the Moon are conjunct during any new Moon. This gives one an opportunity to focus on the self, your own personal goals and your desires so give yourself some time for introspection about what you want to manifest in your life. Make it so.

Venus is moving towards a conjunction with Mercury in the first week of the month. Since Venus and Mercury are friendly with each other, this conjunction provides opportunities for improvement in the areas of communication, travel, social connections and relationships. Mercury and Venus will have an exact conjunction on August 7th at 3° Virgo.

Mercury does well in Virgo as he rules that sign but Venus isn’t so comfy there as it is opposite her sign of exaltation in Pisces and Virgo energy tends to be picky and fussy about details. It’s a very princess and the pea kind of energy, if you remember that fairy tale. Just be aware of this tendency and plan to temper your annoyances about things not being perfect.

Mercury goes retrograde on August 5th, at 4° Virgo and goes back to 21° Leo on August 28th as that is the day he goes direct and proceeds to move over those degrees he retrograded over through the 10th of September.