Two Full Moons occur this month. The first Full Moon in Aquarius is on August 1 and this full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Tuesday, August 1. Then the second Full Moon, the Blue Sturgeon Supermoon peaks on Wednesday, August 30. This second Full Moon will be a Full Moon in Pisces.
Horoscopes by Astrological Sign for August 2023
Aries (March 21 – April 19): “Embrace patience and trust the process. Great things take time, so stay focused and persistent on your goals. Embrace spontaneity and take calculated risks. Your boldness can lead to exciting opportunities and personal growth.”
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): “Take care of yourself, Taurus. Prioritize self-care and create a balance between work and relaxation for a harmonious life. Focus on financial stability. Make wise investments and save for the future to secure your long-term goals.”
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): “Seek clarity in communication, Gemini. Choose your words wisely and listen attentively to others to avoid misunderstandings. Nurture your social connections, Gemini. Engage in meaningful conversations and collaborations to expand your network.”
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): “Let go of the past, Cancer. Embrace forgiveness and allow yourself to move forward with a lighter heart. Practice self-reflection and embrace your emotions. Taking time for introspection will lead to greater self-awareness.”
Leo (July 23 – August 22): “Harness your creativity, Leo. This is the time to express yourself and showcase your unique talents to the world. Radiate positivity and kindness. Your warm heart and generous spirit will uplift those around you.”
Virgo (August 23 – September 22): “Focus on organization and planning, Virgo. Setting clear goals and maintaining order will lead you to success. Pay attention to your physical well-being. Prioritize healthy habits and self-care routines for a balanced lifestyle.”
Libra (September 23 – October 22): “Find balance in your relationships, Libra. Nurture both your personal and professional connections for harmonious interactions. Seek harmony and find common ground. Embrace compromise and strive for peaceful resolutions in conflicts.”
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): “Trust your intuition, Scorpio. Listen to your inner voice and follow your instincts for making important decisions. Embrace transformation. Allow yourself to let go of what no longer serves you and welcome positive change.”
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): “Expand your horizons, Sagittarius. Seek new adventures and embrace opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. Cultivate a sense of gratitude. Focus on the blessings in your life and appreciate the journey you’re on.”
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): “Stay disciplined and determined, Capricorn. Your hard work and dedication will lead you to long-term success. Seek work-life balance. Prioritize both your professional aspirations and personal well-being.”
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): “Embrace your uniqueness, Aquarius. Let your authentic self shine and inspire others with your innovative ideas. Advocate for causes you believe in. Use your unique voice to make a positive impact in the world.”
Pisces (February 19 – March 20): “Listen to your emotions, Pisces. Your intuition is your guiding light, so trust your feelings when navigating challenges. Practice self-compassion and embrace your sensitivity, Pisces. Your empathy is a gift that can bring healing to others.”
August Brings Two Full Moons – One is a Super Moon!
A “Super Moon” refers to a full moon that appears larger and brighter in the sky than usual. This phenomenon occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee. The term “Super Moon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and has since gained popularity. Super Moons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than regular full moons, making them a captivating sight.
Having two Full Moons in a single calendar month is relatively rare and is often referred to as a “Blue Moon.” However, it’s important to note that the term “Blue Moon” doesn’t actually describe the moon’s color but rather denotes the occurrence of an extra full moon in a given month.
August’s First Full Moon will appear on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 1. Look toward the southeast after sunset to catch a glimpse of the Sturgeon Super Moon rising. Later in the month, a second Full Moon, a Blue Moon, will make an appearance. A Blue Moon is when we have two full moons in a single month. On Wednesday, August 30, the Blue Sturgeon Super Moon will peak. This Super Moon will be the largest we see all year!
The spiritual meaning of a Blue Moon is like a Full Moon on steroids! The energy is even bigger and brighter and expands everything. Blue Moons are said to be full of luck and magic and are the perfect time to craft spells, make a wish, perform rituals, and connect with your intuition. Because Blue Moons are rare, this might symbolize a rare opportunity that is about to find you.
A New Moon in Virgo is a strong one. The energy from Virgo has ambitions kicking into overdrive and brings productive energy, more than we are used to. If we do not prepare ourselves for the change in energy, we could find ourselves feeling overwhelmed beyond function. If we are prepared for this burst of Virgo energy, we can ride it for all its worth and get things done. If you are not used to this kind of intense energy, you might waste it if you don’t harness it.
This Virgo New Moon Goddess is assisting all of us in putting our lives in order, taking steps to finish what we’ve started, while finding solutions that are natural, essential, and economical. The Virgo New Moon Goddess seeks maximum efficiency, especially in health and habits, to help with our work lives and daily routines. We are looking for elegant solutions in our lives and she can help. Not in the fashion sense, though she can be that, too, but in precision, quality, and ability to get things done. Elegance is a balance of simplicity and precision honed to gracefully deliver maximum results, with the ability to quickly spot problems and hone in on the details. The Virgo Goddess is a learn-it-so-you-can-fix-it kind of gal.
We have a very exciting happening with this New Moon. This Moon is also called a Black Moon as it is a second New Moon that appears in a calendar month. Most years have twelve New Moons, one each month. But our calendar is not perfectly synchronized with astronomical events. Therefore, every now and then, a year has thirteen Full Moons. When this happens, the New Moons is also referred to as a Black Moon.
When the Black Moon arrives, a shift in the energy of the Universe is underway. Our attention might shift to new interests and/or occupations. We may meet new people or drift from old ones. What once seemed so important to our well-being, loses its appeal and we find deep inner shifts reflected in changes we once could never have contemplated. Insights and wisdom will be coming to us thick and fast, so it is essential that we take time to process and make sense of what information it holds—and the reasons it is coming to us at this exact time. Allow more quiet time in your daily routine.
The Dark Moon is where the real growth occurs. When we go through the energy shift of the Dark Moon, it is vital that we discard outdated belief systems, let go of irrational and debilitating thoughts, untangle ourselves from toxic dynamics, and become aware of how we are holding ourselves back by repeating harmful patterns of behavior. Black Moons are important for clearing negative patterns and catapulting us forward with a clearer, more focused mind.
New Moon Energy can be powerful. Tapping into this energy can support your dreams and desires. This New Moon is about bringing good health, honor, and riches. It brings people together and is a good omen for ending conflict through peaceful negotiations. This is a time to make your dreams come true through patience, open-mindedness, and hard work. One way to connect to this energy and influence is to use the Moon’s energy to help set our intentions and clear negativity. Be clear on what you want going forward.
Incense is commonly associated with cleansing, and the fragrant smoke from burning herbs or resins has been used for cleansing negative energy for centuries. Sage is the most popular and burning sage is a great way to cleanse the aura as well. When reading about working with sage, you may see the phrase “smudging ceremony.” The word “smudging” sounds like it might imply using the ashes; however, it really means “to pass something through smoke” or “to pass the smoke over and around something.” It is the smoke that purifies. Use a sage bundle or stick incense, light the end, let it burn a few moments, and blow it out. The end should be glowing red, with smoke coming out of it. Move the smoke over and around the item, space, or person to be cleansed.
The New Moon is a birth. As the waxing phase journeys on, the Moon grows and matures until it reaches its ripest point, the Full Moon. A New Moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle, as well as the start of a new personal cycle. The New Moon will ignite the passion in our relationships and bring us closer to our families. Families are where we can feel love and learn how to love others. Life is tough, and we need people we can lean on. It is also a time for tenderness and fun with your family members.
The New Moon, just like the Full Moon, exerts a strong gravitational pull on the elements, including the human body. Researchers believe that sleeping troubles are intensified during the time of a New Moon. At the New and Full Moon, the pull they exert is at its strongest. This is because the Sun, the Moon and the Earth line up in a relatively straight line. The Sun’s gravitational pull adds to that of the Moon, giving us the highest and lowest tides.
The Chinese Zodiac, within the traditional Chinese calendar, celebrates this New Moon phase, or what they also call the Dark Moon, at the start of the calendar month. This New Moon phase lasts roughly for 29 plus days. The Chinese New Year is kick-started by the first New Moon of the year. During the Chinese New Year (which is also celebrated by many surrounding countries in Asia such as the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia), many traditional rituals and festivals are held where fireworks are lit. Many Buddhists abstain from eating meat, and elders and family members are celebrated, even those who have departed.
Many people participate in New Moon rituals where they may meditate on their personal desires, dreams and intentions. The energy of the New Moon helps people grow spiritually as they seek out the Moon’s healing energy. In this manner, the New Moon is rich with symbolism and it represents a time of great self-awareness where hopes and visions for the future can be manifested.
The New Moon is also known for having a more inward feel, and therefore can be unsettling to those not comfortable with uncertainty, or change. Be as mindful as possible to stay positive. Guard against all variety of negativity with your mighty will. Whatever energy you feed during the New Moon Phase will be stored in your vault, and be amplified later in the month. This can obviously be positive or negative. To get the best out of this, you want to think positive thoughts. A great help can be a “Moon Gathering” with others.
The belief in the power of a New Moon is so strong, it has people coming together for “Moon Gatherings,” where candles are lit, intentions are set, and a fresh start is summoned. Start by sitting down in a quiet space and writing out your Goals for the next 30 days. List the ways in which you are not only receiving support from others, but supporting others, too. This can be done alone, or with others. You should cleanse your home with sage to eliminate all negative energy, play meditation music, and light a scented candle. A new candle for the New Moon. Sit in a circle while writing down your thoughts, and if you are with others, have each one read their intentions out loud. It is a powerful time to send out your desires to the Universe.
August is the eighth month of the year and the sixth month of the Roman calendar. The Romans called the month Sextilis, which means sixth. Eight years before Jesus was born, the name of the month was changed to Augustus, in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar.
The spiritual meaning of August is about “Letting go of Judgments.” When you form judgments, you stop yourself from seeing things as they really are. When you judge others, you are often projecting your thoughts about reality onto them. Those thoughts may not describe them accurately at all. As you get beyond judgment and learn to see people through the eyes of compassion, you will feel an increasing oneness with them.
Illusions come when you look only at the surface of something and don’t go beyond appearances to examine what is inside. You can see the bigger picture of who people are by looking beyond the roles they play. As you do, you are going beyond outer appearances and seeing the reality of their higher selves.
Try to question what you are hearing and reading, don’t accept things just because others do. Follow your heart and believe in your truth, not what others or society tells you is best. As you discover what is true for you, you will assist others in finding a higher way by your example.
The Full Moon of August arrives in time with the start of the traditional harvest season, it’s spiritually associated with the dwindling down of summer and the approaching autumn. This Full Moon of August has a strong lunar pull, causing a great unbalance in your life. Let go of old pain, release what bogs you down, and open your mind to renewed flexibility and clarity.
August is known for many things, including the dog days of summer: International Beer Day (Aug. 2), National Watermelon Day (Aug. 3), National Smile Week (Aug. 5-11), Chinese Valentine’s Day (Aug. 7), Sneak Some Zucchini onto your Neighbor’s Porch Day (Aug. 8), National Lazy Day (Aug. 10), Left Hander’s Day (Aug. 13), National Relaxation Day (Aug. 15), National Tell a Joke Day (Aug. 16), National Eat a Potato Day (Aug. 19), Kiss and Make Up Day (Aug. 25), International Bacon Day (Aug. 31).
People born in August fall under the Sun Zodiac signs of Leo and Virgo. Leos are known to be dramatic, creative and outgoing. Virgos have acute attention to detail and are the people most likely to dedicate themselves to serving. They also are loyal, hardworking and analytical. August borns have difficulty in showing their pain. They are not really comfortable in sharing their struggles with others and keep their pain and suffering to themselves.
August’s month number is 8. In Numerology the sacred number eight is special because when you turn it on its side, it becomes infinity. In China, 8 is a lucky number because the word itself sounds like the Chinese term for prosper. Eight also represents peace and symmetry. August brings us improved decision making abilities, particularly on the 8th of the month.
The original birthstone for August was Sardonyx, and then Peridot was added, becoming August’s primary gemstone. Peridot’s signature green color comes from the composition of the mineral itself—rather than from trace impurities, as with many gemstones. That’s why this is one of few gemstones that only comes in one color, though shades may vary from yellowish-green to olive to brownish-green, depending how much iron is present. Peridot is a crystal of positive power, a talisman for recognizing and honoring the Creator’s frequency of Love, the source of all abundance. Used with right intent, it helps expand one’s ability to receive from the Universe on all levels of life.
We love flitting from one thing to another in search of the ultimate. Outside circumstances tend to toss us a curve ball, so watch out for road blocks and don’t be too intense. Life isn’t always an either/or proposition. Slow down, think before you act and speak, and try to see the issue the way the other guy does. Don’t jump to conclusions.
August brings a deep need to establish roots and make our home comfortable, warm and a reflection of our own importance. Changes in residences in the past have given us good memories and strong feelings of security. It is also a month that brings ways to make money that are unusual. Some of these methods may be so far ahead of their time that they border on genius.
You have a strong love of music and a fondness for beautiful surroundings. You usually do everything in a big way and have an inclination for travel and adventure. You know where you want to go, but lack direction. Instead of spending time in chat rooms on the internet, plan that adventure for the near future. It will work for you.
Our core beliefs determine our reality. August brings optimism, even when faced with enormous challenges. Watch out for being too trusting of smooth talkers with devious plans. Yoga, meditation or an exercise program will help you overcome these issues.
It’s time to stop wasting a lot of energy fretting about small things in your life. You’re a psychic sponge who absorbs the emotions and attitudes of the people around you. A creative outlet for your emotional energy would be most beneficial. Take a walk to your local park or a nature preserve. Nature can often help us get outside of our minds and appreciate the world around us more.
