It’s eclipse season! August hosts two eclipses that signal a massive change of trajectory for us individually and collectively. They primarily occur in one set of opposing astrological signs for roughly 18 months, then switch to another set. This month we receive the beginning of eclipses on the Leo-Aquarius axis and the winding down of eclipses on the Virgo-Pisces axis. This can create the experience of whole chapters of our lives initiating and finishing at the same. We’d do well to remember that every ending is also a beginning, and practice the act of letting go as an initiation.
However, the planetary movement of this month may complicate our ability to do so, as the inner planets give us mixed messages about how to manage our energy. Venus enters its home sign of Libra on August 6, encouraging us to find balance in our relationships and put our efforts towards personal compromise for the benefit of partnerships. Mercury’s entrance into Leo on August 9 resists this type of harmony with its fiery desire to express itself loudly on its own terms. Mars’s entrance into Cancer on August 11 mixes the messaging even more by asking us to protect our more sensitive and vulnerable feelings.
August 22 marks the sun’s entrance into practical and discerning Virgo, followed by Mercury’s entrance into the sign on August 25. Placements in Virgo bring practicality and discernment into the mix, along with a diligent work ethic. Virgo’s call for organization clashes with the often-chaotic character of eclipse season, but can offer tools to help us stay grounded. The total solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 introduces us to a year-and-a-half of exploring our individual authenticity and courage. The lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28 wraps up a chapter of investigating faith, devotion, and unity.
This article appears in August 2026.
Hello my name is Pamela I’m a Leo woman born August 14th 62 at 1:27pm in Waco Texas and boy I need a little advice from you about my future projection…any advice. I’ll check back soon