August 2024 is a special month as it brings two powerful Star Gates, the first is the Lion’s Gate Portal, which celebrates the rising of Sirius, our Spiritual Sun, on August 8th. The second star gate portal we get to work with is the Regulus Gateway, which occurs on August 21st and brings the union of the Sun, and the Royal Star, Regulus. This Royal Star is known to activate both our heart and crown chakras, and is said to bring positive energy and fortune our way!
These powerful Star Gates make August a month to raise our vibration and align with our Spirit. With our Spirit energy reborn and two of our most powerful chakras activated, we can make August a month to grow our wisdom and intuition.
August also brings a topsy-turvy lunar cycle that begins with the Leo New Moon. While the New Moon offers some calming, playful energy, the Aquarius Full Moon that follows, holds some unsettling energy that could stir the winds of change or perhaps bring a surprise our way!
Mercury, the planet of communication and our thought processes is also going to be retrograde, which means that we will have to practice a lot of patience this month. We will have to slow down and let the dust settle to see which way things are going to go.
August also brings a powerful T-Square configuration involving Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus. This is can create some tension but can also inspire action. And while this action may be slow moving due to Mercury Retrograde, it does seem the Universe is guiding us to take a stand.
Overall, August is a powerful month that may have us feeling a little worn out by the end! Make use of these Star gates to recharge your batteries and lean into the first few weeks of the month, where we have this playful and fun-loving Leo energy to work with. Once the Sun moves into Virgo, our attention can shift to our well-being and adopting healthy rituals to support our mind, body, and soul.
Let’s now take a look at the key dates for the month and what you can expect:
Astrology August 2024
August 4: Leo New Moon
The Leo New Moon begins a new lunar cycle, offering us the opportunity to plant new seeds and welcome new beginnings. New Moons draw energy towards us, so this is a powerful time to think about what we wish to keep close to us. While there is some soft and gentle energy under this New Moon, inviting us to play, there is also some energy that may have us feeling withdrawn or needing to recharge our spiritual batteries.
August 4: Venus in Virgo
Venus, the planet of love and relationships, moves into Virgo. Venus in Virgo can be critical, but it can also be incredibly feminine and romantic too! Venus in Virgo is also a positive time to focus on your health and well-being. Start a new wellness routine or find ways to bring more balance and harmony into your life.
August 5: Mercury Retrograde in Virgo
Mercury stations retrograde in Virgo and will spend most of the month this way! Mercury retrograde is always a time when we can dive deeper into our subconscious and weed out messages, or thought processes that we have been blocking or have not yet been able to confront. This Mercury Retrograde begins in Virgo, its ruling sign, so it may feel quite intense! We may find ourselves going over things again and again, or being supercritical or harsh towards ourselves and others. Our feelings of shame may rise, or we may be searching for the “perfect” answer. In this case, however, the perfect answer may be an illusion.
August 8: Lion’s Gate 88 Portal
The famous Lion’s Gate Portal is here! The Lionsgate Portal celebrates the rising of Sirius after weeks of invisibility due to the rays of the Sun. As Sirius returns to the sky, emerging from the light of the Sun, it is reborn. This symbolizes a rebirth of our spiritual body and a stronger and more powerful connection with our soul. While Sirius will be visible in the sky over the coming days based on latitude, August 8th is the day we celebrate the portal due to the addition of the 88 numerology. You can learn more about the Lion’s Gate here.
August 13: Mars Conjunct Jupiter in Gemini
Mars and Jupiter will come together in Gemini, creating a strong wave of energy! Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so here we get an expansion of Mars energy. Mars is known as the warrior planet, it embodies confidence, bravery, and taking action. Mars and Jupiter coming together in Gemini is going to make us feel fearless when it comes to communicating and expressing ourselves. If we have been holding back, we may decide to finally bare all. This can be an empowering energy, but we also have to tread with some caution. We don’t want to say or do something we may regret later. Mars can sometimes make us impulsive, and we can act in the heat of the moment. Be mindful of what you put in writing or say to others. Overall, this is a powerful energy dynamic that should give us a surge of energy and motivation to get things done. Taking swift or bold action may land us some rewards.
Also see below for the T-Square Mars and Jupiter is making with Venus and Saturn.
August 13-20: T-Square- Mars Conjunct Jupiter Square Venus and Saturn
This is one of the most interesting dynamics of the month! As mentioned earlier, we have Mars and Jupiter coming together, but as they do, they will be making two squares (90 degree angles), one with Venus and the other, Saturn! This gives us a configuration known as a T-Square. T-Square’s are generally known for bringing tension and a crisis that forces us to act. While it is strongest on these days, we can feel the tension of the T-square rising up to a week before it happens. Once the T-square passes, we receive some reprieve however, with Mercury in Retrograde, we may need to be patient and allow all the information to present itself. So, what can you expect? Mars will be adding his fiery spirit, encouraging us to be confident, but it may also trigger heated emotions. Venus will be shining a spotlight on our relationships and the feminine. Jupiter will be expanding and helping us to see the bright side. Saturn will be creating boundaries and hard lessons, and wanting us to move slowly and maturely. In summary, this planetary configuration is likely to bring up power struggles, particularly in our relationships. We may feel the call to stand up for ourselves or perhaps assert our opinion on where some blocks and barriers have been built. There are many ways this T-square can manifest, but expect to feel some rising tension and the urge to act at this point in the month.
August 14: Mercury Retrograde enters Leo
Mercury continues traveling backward through the zodiac, now entering Leo, where it will remain for the rest of its retrograde. Mercury in Leo will lighten the effects of the retrograde and get us to reflect on what is blocking us from feeling joyful. Mercury retrograde in a fire sign, like Leo, can also slow us down, getting us to pause before moving ahead. With the build-up of planetary energy happening at this point in the month, we are going to have to practice patience.
August 19: Aquarius Full Moon
The Aquarius Full Moon is going to stir the winds of change. There is some unsettling energy around this Full Moon that can bring some moving and shaking to our lives. We may feel like things are in flux, or perhaps some surprising, unexpected information comes to light that we are not sure what to do with. While there is some confusion possible around this Full Moon, there is also the energy of awakening. When things change, when the unexpected comes our way, our mind expands, our hearts can open, and we can start to look at new possibilities. Try to keep this in mind as you navigate the Full Moon energies. Come back to this idea that your mind and world are being expanded to introduce new possibilities, even if it does feel uncomfortable. Embrace the uncertainty!
August 21: Sun + Regulus
The Sun aligns with one of the four Royal Stars, Regulus! This is a power day where we get to experience the energy of Regulus beaming straight into our hearts. Regulus is known as the heart of the lion and is said to bring success, honors, and good fortune! It is a powerful energy that can supercharge both our heart chakras and our crown chakras. It is helps us to balance compassion and forgiveness, and to connect with higher realms. You can learn more about Regulus here.
August 22: Sun in Virgo
The Sun moves into the earth sign of Virgo, where we will receive some grounding and stabilizing energy! Virgo Season is a great time to focus on creating healthy habits. What habits do you wish to cultivate? Virgo is known as the Virgin Goddess, for she is sovereign in herself. She doesn’t need external validation because she knows the answers she seeks are within. By making her body her very own temple, Virgo can unlock the wisdom she needs to navigate whatever life brings her way. Create a healthy inner environment, and then connect with yourself on a deeper level. Know the answers you seek are already inside of you, just waiting to blossom.
August 27: Venus Trine Uranus
To wrap up the end of the month, we have some lovely, softer energy flowing our way. Venus trine Uranus can help us to access a new level of freedom. We can feel more confident in our own being and freer to make the choices that we truly desire. We may feel inspired to make some positive changes or express our true selves. This is a positive energy dynamic for all of our relationships, so make the most of it by spending time with loved ones and sharing your true self.
August 28: Mercury Direct
Mercury finally stations direct after being retrograde for most of the month. Mercury always takes some time to come back to its former strength, so we still need to practice patience! As Mercury emerges from its retrograde journey, we tend to receive messages and deeper insights into what is happening around us. This information can help us to make more informed decisions moving forward. If you have been feeling indecisive or on the fence about something, clarity should be on the way. Just make sure you are paying attention to your intuition.
August 29: Venus in Libra
Venus moves into its ruling sign of Libra, giving us some beautiful energy to finish off the month with. Venus is truly at home in Libra, and can feel its most radiant self! This is a good time to focus on your creativity and to surround yourself with beauty. You may feel inspired to update your wardrobe or overall aesthetic. Venus in Libra can also boost our feelings of compassion and forgiveness, allowing us to let go of resentments.
