August 2023 New & Full Moons: Full Moon in Aquarius, New Moon in Leo & Full Moon in Pisces7/14/2023
August 2023 comes with 2 full moons, one in detached Aquarius and one in sensitive Pisces, and a new moon in creative Leo. How do these impact us? P.S. Make sure to sign up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of planetary events like new and full moons every month! What is a New Moon?
A new moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Full Moon?
A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy.
Full Moon in Aquarius: August 1st 2023 (2:32PM ET/11:32AM PT)
The Aquarius full moon is generally not as emotional as usual since Aquarius is a more detached air sign. This comes after the Capricorn full moon, another detached sign, so we're in a period with the full moons where we're not as caught up in our emotions.
When it comes to Aquarius, where we can get riled up is with our independence and ability to be true to ourselves. Anywhere we feel we're being boxed in, we can push back against hard. This can lead to rebellion, and that can be good if it's focused and controlled; but can be bad if it's impulsive and reckless. We can also focus more on our future with the Aquarius full moon, and those who have worked hard and smart can make some progress now, and some may even achieve what you've set out to do for so long. Others may experience setbacks if you haven't worked hard and smart, and have to assess your approach and whether or not you're fully in it. Aquarius governs change, so we may finalize changes we've been working on, finish plans for change, or sort through ideas for changes with this Aquarius full moon. We can see some results, which can help inform what we do next. Aquarius also rules our friends and the masses, so issues with friends or groups may come to a head, and we have to figure out what to do (solve or cut bait). Friends and groups we have a good connection with can deepen, and we can feel closer. The full moon occurs at 9 degrees 16 minutes Aquarius. Aspects to the full moon are: Conjunction: 7 degrees 16 minutes - 11 degrees 16 minutes Aquarius Sextile: 7 degrees 16 minutes - 11 degrees 16 minutes Aries or Sagittarius Square: 7 degrees 16 minutes - 11 degrees 16 minutes Taurus or Scorpio Trine: 7 degrees 16 minutes - 11 degrees 16 minutes Gemini or Libra Opposition: 7 degrees 16 minutes - 11 degrees 16 minutes Leo New Moon in Leo: August 16th 2023 (5:39AM ET/2:39AM PT)
The Leo new moon is often a nice new moon where we're in tune with our hearts, connected to love, and feeling extra creative. We can dedicate more time to our hobbies, to our loved ones, and enjoy getting attention. We can pick up new hobbies, pursue new creative ventures, and generally focus on the positive in our lives.
This Leo new moon is a little complicated though as Venus is retrograde (appearing to move backward) in Leo; it's not outright conjunct the new moon (a little wide for that at 5 degrees), but can still feel connected to it a little. Venus retrograde can bring out issues in love relationships, but also bring back old flames, and reconnecting with people from the past may be a goal with this new moon. So can picking back up old hobbies or restarting old creative projects, or redoing a vacation. The new moon can generally make us feel a little better about the Venus retrograde and help us take a little more action, something that has likely eluded us thus far in the lazy retrograde. We just need to make sure we're being smart about it and not impulsive, and as long as we are, this can be a great time for a do over or second chance. At large, we may see some news or developments regarding a celebrity or the entertainment industry, children, or involving a women's issue. The new moon is square (challenging aspect, 3 signs away) transit (moving) Uranus in Taurus, and this actually increases the odds we're impulsive, but it's most likely if we feel like we're being controlled. We don't want that, we want the space to do things our own way. We may fight against norms and the status quo and stuck positions with this new moon. This can be a time to break out of a long-standing rut. The new moon occurs at 23 degrees 17 minutes Leo. The aspects to the new moon are: Conjunction: 21 degrees 17 minutes - 25 degrees 17 minutes Leo Sextile: 21 degrees 17 minutes - 25 degrees 17 minutes Gemini or Libra Square: 21 degrees 17 minutes - 25 degrees 17 minutes Taurus or Scorpio Trine: 21 degrees 17 minutes - 25 degrees 17 minutes Aries or Sagittarius Opposition: 21 degrees 17 minutes - 25 degrees 17 minutes Aquarius Full Moon in Pisces: August 30th 2023 (9:35PM ET/6:35PM PT)
We have 2 full moons in August, a blue moon (depending on your definition), and this blue moon comes in Pisces, and finally brings some emotion into the mix again. Pisces is a super sensitive sign, and we can be more sensitive to what's happening, what others think, and what we can sense from the world around us as we're more sensitive to subtle energies and shifts.
Pisces is a super intuitive sign and rules spirituality, so the Pisces full moon can be a great time for reconnecting to your intuition and to your spiritual self. If there are blocks, they can be worked on, and there can be some major understanding that occurs. Pisces is the last Zodiac sign and therefore associated with endings, and full moons also rule endings, so the Pisces full moon is often a time of a major ending or two. We're ready to finish, to release, to let go, and to move on. We can get in tune with our subconscious minds and with the past, and this can help us identify baggage and blocks and patterns that need to be addressed so we can move forward without them holding us back. Pisces is a sensitive sign, and we can be extra compassionate and empathetic with the Pisces full moon. We may take it quite personally when we see someone being hurt, or something especially cruel happening, especially with Venus still retrograde for this full moon. We can work to be gentler, caring, and more considerate. Pisces is also a water sign, so we can see water events or developments with the Pisces full moon. The full moon occurs at 7 degrees 25 minutes Pisces. Aspects to the full moon are: Conjunction: 5 degrees 25 minutes - 9 degrees 25 minutes Pisces Sextile: 5 degrees 25 minutes - 9 degrees 25 minutes Taurus or Capricorn Square: 5 degrees 25 minutes - 9 degrees 25 minutes Gemini or Sagittarius Trine: 5 degrees 25 minutes - 9 degrees 25 minutes Cancer or Scorpio Opposition: 5 degrees 25 minutes - 9 degrees 25 minutes Virgo Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect White Moon Selena is a protector in your natal chart, a point of positive energy and assistance on your path. White Moon Selena can bring this protective energy and help guide you in the areas of life ruled by the house in your natal chart transit White Moon Selena is currently touring. Transit White Moon Selena in the Natal Houses
When transit White Moon Selena is in the 1st house, you can feel more connected to your inner Selena. You can be more protective of others, and work on growing, evolving, and finding your purpose and path. You can be more open about how you’re working on this, and want to do things the right way.
When transit White Moon Selena is in the 2nd house, you can focus on growing in ways that help you connect with your values, or changing your values to allow you to grow. Stability and security can help you feel comfortable enough to find your path. You may also work on evolving your connection with money. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 3rd house, you can come up with ideas to get on the right path, and feel your ideas have a little more juice behind them. You can feel more protective of your immediate environment, and you can feel yourself growing mentally. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 4th house, you can feel more protective of your home and family, and can work on growing emotionally. Strengthening your internal foundation may help with that, and you can start at the bottom with something that can take time to work out. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 5th house, you can feel more protective of the people you love and the things you love to do. You can use your creativity to grow and put yourself on the right path. Connecting to your heart can help you feel that you’re doing things right. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 6th house, you can feel more protective of your work, and you can focus on trying to get on the right path with the work you do and with your daily life. Tending to your health may help with making you feel ready for movement forward. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 7th house, you can feel more protective of the people in your life and with your relationships. You can work on getting on the right path with your relationships, and try to grow your relationships and yourself within your relationships. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 8th house, you can feel more protective of anything you share with others, and you can find that transforming helps you to grow. You may dig deeper inside of yourself to find ways of growing more, and share your growth with others. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 9th house, you can feel more protective of your beliefs, and you can use your beliefs to grow, or try to get on the right path with your beliefs. You can use expansion as well, and open up your mind to new experiences. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 10th house, you can feel more protective of your goals and ambitions, and you can focus hard on the path your life is taking. You can consider if this is the path you should be on or not. Hard work to get on the right path can pay off now. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 11th house, you can feel more protective of your dreams, and you can focus on how the path you should be on connects to the dreams you have. You can work to grow in new ways, and embrace the unique parts of yourself. When transit White Moon Selena is in the 12th house, you can retreat and spend more time alone, wanting to reflect. The quiet time alone can give you space to think about how you can grow more and find the right path, and you can feel intuitively protected by your guardians. Suggested Reading: Transit White Moon Selena Aspects You can track asteroids just like the transit planets, and see what houses they’re touring in your natal chart and what aspects they’re making to your natal planets. Asteroids in the houses can be more subtle energy than the planets in the houses though, so they can get more attention when they’re making aspects. Asteroid Abundantia is the asteroid of abundance, and can bring abundant energy to the areas of life ruled by the house in your natal chart it's currently touring. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the Natal Houses
Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 1st house: You can focus on bringing abundance into your life overall, or into any aspect of your life. You can feel more abundant in general, and want to bring out opportunities wherever you can. You can work on starting new projects and ventures that open up more opportunities to you.
Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 2nd house: You can focus on having more financial abundance, and you can make more, spend more, and give finances more attention. You may be more indulgent, and want to surround yourself with more beauty. Your senses can be heightened, and you can focus on your values. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 3rd house: You may have an abundance of ideas and come up with new plans, and you can openly communicate more often about what’s on your mind. You can keep yourself very busy to use up the extra mental energy you have, and fill up your schedule with things to do. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 4th house: You may have an abundance of emotional energy, and you can use this to motivate you to take action for what you want. You can work on opportunities with family or at home, and you can strengthen your internal foundation to help you feel more abundant. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 5th house: You may experience an abundance of creative energy, and this can be a good time to focus on creative projects and ventures. You can make more time for what you enjoy most, and can be more romantic, playful, and in tune with your heart and desires. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 6th house: You may have more abundance through your work, and you can take on more work projects, tasks, and chores, and can revamp your routine and schedule to give you more time. You can pursue opportunities to create more abundance in your daily life. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 7th house: You may encounter many new people in your life, and focus on abundance in your relationships. You can work to improve your connections with others, and you may unlock more opportunities for yourself through the relationships and connections you have. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 8th house: You may bring new life into many different things during this time, experiencing an abundance of transformations. You can dig deeper into a variety of subjects and matters, and you can use an abundance of serious energy to approach situations requiring solutions. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 9th house: You may focus on expansion and opportunity, and may have an abundance of them. You can pursue opportunities for travel and exploration, for new experiences, and take on new knowledge. You can open up to expanding your life in new ways. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 10th house: You may focus on abundance in your career or goals, and can pursue opportunities to achieve and succeed. The more you achieve, the more success you can have. Setbacks may snowball though and need to be nipped in the bud. There may be extra responsibilities to manage. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 11th house: You may bring an abundance of new people into your life and expand your social circle. You can focus on your dreams, and can experience an abundance of hope and idealism. You can do more to help others, and feel more involved in the world. Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the 12th house: You may focus on creating more abundance in your life quietly, on your own, without anyone interfering. You can let go of baggage holding you back from more abundance, and you can work on subconscious issues that have been blocking you. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Abundantia Aspects The Lunar Nodes have been in the signs of Taurus (North Node) and Scorpio (South Node), and are on the move, pushing into Aries (North Node) and Libra (South Node) starting next week for 1 1/2 years. What does this have in store for us? What are the Lunar Nodes?
The Lunar Nodes are the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic. There's a North Node and a South Node, and they exactly oppose one another in the Zodiac.
In the natal chart, the North Node represents your potential and where you can find ultimate life satisfaction and fulfillment, but it's unfamiliar and uncomfortable, so we tend to shy away from it until we get older and grow into it. In the natal chart, the South Node represents your past, your baggage (early life and karmic), and shows your bad habits and emotional crutches during times of upset. We tend to gravitate toward the South Node when young because it's comfortable, but ultimately we need to learn to stop that. The transit (moving) Lunar Nodes can show where we all need to grow and move into with the North Node, and what baggage we need to let go of and bad habits we need to break with the South Node. There are two calculations for the Lunar Nodes, Mean Nodes (which is the averaged out position) and True Nodes (which is the exact position). They're always pretty close together (usually no more than 1-2 degrees apart). North Node in Aries & South Node in Libra Dates:
About South Node in Libra:
The Libra South Node is not as intense as the Scorpio South Node, so that can be a bit of a relief. It can feel less daunting dealing with the Libra South Node, though there are still lessons that have to be worked on, and they likely focus on our relationships and connections (for you personally, that may focus on the houses in your natal chart in Libra or any natal Libra planets).
We may need to learn how to connect in healthy ways, and to release old issues around balance, compromise, and equality. If you're a doormat, that gets amplified as an issue; if you're a people pleaser, that has to change; if you compromise yourself too much for others, that needs to stop. On a larger scale, we'll likely see more attention being paid to issues around equality and the law (Libra is ruler of justice). We may be more concerned with ensuring this for more people, and we may have to face ways we've failed at this in the past. While in Libra, the South Node will conjunct (align with) Ceres on September 4th 2023 at 25 degrees (True) and September 7th 2023 at 25 degrees (Mean). Ceres is a dwarf planet ruling nourishment, support, and resources, and this comes after Ceres was retrograde (appearing to move backward) in Libra earlier in 2023. South Node conjunct Ceres in Libra may bring out issues in our relationships, connections, alliances, compromises, and negotiations we need to work on. If they've been out of balance, unfair or unjust in some way, the South Node can make this a big issue. We need to work on the root of the problems to create more supportive connections for all involved. There may also be something regarding resources (especially physical items or money) that involves connections that is prominent around this time, like a lawsuit. About North Node in Aries:
The Aries North Node is all about action. Aries is the first Zodiac sign, it's a fire sign and a cardinal sign, and it's ruled by active Mars. This is the sign that takes action and takes the initiative, and doesn't need to wait for permission, so with the North Node in Aries, we have to learn to do just that. Act now!
Aries is new beginnings, new journeys, and new ventures, so we may need to be willing to go down a new path in our lives. This can be a little scary, but ultimately exciting. We can take charge and go forth boldly. Aries is also highly confident and focused on the self, so we should try to give more attention to ourselves with the North Node in Aries. It's okay to make ourselves a priority, to take care of our own needs, and to pursue our own dreams. The North Node in Aries will conjunct White Moon Selena on October 9th 2023 at 24 degrees (True) and October 11th 2023 at 25 degrees (Mean). White Moon Selena is a positive position in astrology, a protector who lights the way for us, so this can really help us get on that new path that we're inspired to get on. We can feel guided and protected as we go forward, and excited about what's possible. The North Node in Aries will also conjunct Chiron on February 19th 2024 at 16 degrees (True) and March 5th 2024 at 17 degrees (Mean). Chiron is the wounded healer in astrology, and governs our greatest wounds, but also how we can heal and grow. The North Node conjunct Chiron means we have major potential for this! We may embrace our inner healers, and work on healing ourselves and others. This healing may be most focused on identity issues and ego wounds with Aries, which have been a focus since Chiron has been in Aries. We need to acknowledge the identities of others, and allow ourselves to be true to who we really are (this will probably be important for trans activism). This can also be a big time for health since Chiron is a health ruler, and we may focus more on trying to get healthier overall. Chiron in Aries has prompted people to be more proactive with their health (though this has been both good and bad), and that can be amplified with the North Node conjunct Chiron. Merge Both Lunar Nodes!
Ultimately with the Lunar Nodes, we need to merge both of them in positive, healthy ways. With the South Node in Libra and North Node in Aries, we need to find balance between the self and others, between what is best for me and best for all, and between what I want and what we all want.
It's a delicate balance to strike, finding a way to acknowledge our individuality and autonomy while recognizing we are not an island and have to survive together. Aries and Libra are just the signs to get that point across! Suggested Reading: Identifying Baggage With South Node Astrology Astrology has thousands of asteroids, and many govern something specific, like asteroid Talent. This asteroid is literally the asteroid of talent, and shows where you're talented and how you use your talents. You can find the location of your natal asteroid Talent for free using astro.com; in Extended Chart Selection, click on 'Additional objects', and add the number '33154' to the 'Manual entry' box, and generate your chart. Asteroid Talent is moving into Virgo in a few days. What does this do for us? Asteroid Talent in Virgo Dates:
Asteroid Talent in Virgo 2023 General Impact:
Asteroid Talent was in Leo for a prolonged period, around 10 months, thanks to retrograding (appearing to move backward) entirely in Leo. Talent moving into Virgo likely frees us up with our talents so we're able to actually take action with them.
Leo is a creative sign, but not necessarily serious or focused. Virgo, on the other hand, is detailed, practical, and hard-working. This means we can get to work with our talents, and put them to good use in ways that are practical and beneficial. No more sitting back, it's time to take action. We may not be super loud about this though, and we may not crave attention for our talents the way we have with Leo. We can put in the work now and just feel good about that. This would be a great time for using talents in our jobs, or turning a talent into something profitable. We can also use talents to be more organized, efficient, structured, and orderly. Talents may be more likely to be recognized if they're focused on work, being of service, or related to health and wellness. Asteroid Talent in Virgo 2023 Aspects:
Asteroid Talent didn't conjunct (align with) any planets while in Leo, but will conjunct Mercury and Mars while in Virgo. Talent conjuncts transit Mars on July 27th 2023 at 10 degrees Virgo, and this brings energy and drive for pursuing and using our talents. Mars helps us take the initiative, and we can be extra hard-working, detailed, and focused.
Talent conjuncts transit Mercury on August 14th 2023 at 18 degrees, and Mercury is the natural ruler of Virgo, so this can amplify the Virgo impact. We can give a lot more attention to the work we want to get done and how we can use our talents for this, and how we can be more practical and engaged with our talents. The conjunction to Mercury comes 9 days before Mercury retrogrades in Virgo, and Mercury is retrograde in Virgo for the rest of the time Talent is in Virgo. This can throw off our use of talents a little bit, and we may focus more on bringing back old talents we used to have or old ways we used to use our talents as this may be more beneficial for us now. Any new talents may need to be held off for the time being, and we can focus on removing old issues and blocks to using our talents as well. We may give more attention to how we can best reflect and release with the retrograde. It may be more difficult when Talent opposes Neptune in Pisces on September 2nd 2023, and we may lack focus and discipline with our talents, and need to take a little break from pushing so hard. Trying to force things may drain us and take away inspiration, so that should be avoided. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Abundantia Aspects Love makes the world go round - well, money might have a say in that too! (haha) Astrology can show you almost anything, and that includes money. Your own money is ruled by the 2nd house, the sign of Taurus, and dwarf planet Ceres. But what about money that isn't only yours? Let's dive in. What rules other people's money in astrology?
Astrology makes a distinction between your own money and other people's money. Your own money is the money you make yourself, that doesn't impact anyone else, while other people's money is the money that involves others. This includes things like:
- debts - loans - credit - inheritances - taxes - joint finances and accounts - business finances - stocks - investments Other people's money falls under the rulership of the 8th house, Pluto, and Scorpio. When you are under 8th house transits (so when the transit planets are moving through your 8th house or aspecting the 8th house ruler), this can bring up developments impacting "other people's money". You may take out a loan, inherit some money, pay your taxes, or open up a joint bank account. Transit Planets in the 8th House impacting money:
This can be most beneficial when transit Mars, Ceres, or Jupiter tour your 8th house. Mars is the planet of energy and drive, and you can feel driven to work on "other people's money" in some way. With Mars, you'll usually be the one taking the initiative with it. You don't need to wait for someone else to bring you the opportunity, and you may be actively seeking out opportunities to make money involving others.
Ceres is the planetary ruler of money, so Ceres touring the 8th house can be quite beneficial. Ceres in the 8th house can bring the opportunities to you, and they can be much bigger than you anticipate. Ceres is an abundant position, and this can create opportunities for abundance via other people's money. Jupiter is the planet of expansion and opportunity, so this can bring opportunities for you to expand your access to "other people's money". There will often be opportunities that are "mutually-beneficial", meaning they benefit both you and the other person involved. This may be in the form of business partnerships, or where you're doing work for someone else, or someone is doing work for you, and this proves to be beneficial for the both of you. Transit aspects to natal Pluto:
When the transit planets aspect your natal Pluto, this also has the potential to impact "other people's money" in your life. You may get a new credit card, buy some stocks, or make a business investment.
Sextiles and trines to your natal Pluto can make this beneficial and easy for you, and you can find opportunities quickly or are presented with opportunities by others. These would be good periods to take advantage of. Squares and oppositions can bring challenges to work through, and you may have blocks in the way of being able to utilize other people's money. There may be little opportunities, and you may have to go it alone. Conjunctions can depend on other aspects at the same time and how you've been doing thus far. If aspects are good, the conjunctions can amplify that, but if they're challenging, the conjunctions can amplify that too. Transit planets in Scorpio:
When the transit planets are in Scorpio, we all get impacted at the same time, and we can all give more focus to "other people's money". The Moon travels quickly and spends 2-3 days per sign, so we get a few days each month where we're all emotionally focused on other people's money.
The Sun tours Scorpio around the same time each year, late October to late November, and this can shine a light on other people's money in some way. It's actually fairly well known that the stock market likes to tank in October, and funnily enough, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio usually impacts the month of October. Retrogrades like to throw things off, so other people's money may be challenged for everyone or on a mass scale when the retrograde occurs in Scorpio. Other people's resources count too:
Note that I'm discussing money here, but resources also apply, so these points also rule other people's resources and shared resources. This can go beyond just money (which is just a resource itself astrologically).
Suggested Reading: Jupiter-Pluto & Wealth |
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