Astro Jewels: Weekly Horoscope 7th August 2023 – 13th August 2023

We step straight into the week with the Sun in Leo forming a square to Jupiter in Taurus. 

This may be a time when people are wanting to express themselves in a bigger and bolder way, or wanting to create something expansive and exciting that puts them at the forefront. This may even manifest as simply wanting to enjoy life in the fullest way possible. There is certainly an opportunity for all three of these things, [GoddessName]!

Once again, this energy could provoke irritation with some, if they feel that others are taking up too much space,  too much of the spotlight, or are just having too much fun.

You may also come up against some of your own inner conflict, whereby you want to stand out and shine brightly, but you also want to maintain a level of groundedness and not come across as too full of yourself. Feeling worthy is likely to be important at this time, so if you can move through those uncomfortable feelings then there is a great opportunity here for personal growth and increased self-confidence.

A few hours later the Moon enters Taurus, helping to ground our energy and slow down the pace. You may find yourself needing to focus even more on feeling good. Finding ways to feed your spirit is the key, but you need to be real honest about what that currently is for you, [GoddessName] without judgement. 

On the 8th of August we enter the Last Quarter phase of the lunar cycle, which encourages us further to reduce the speed at which we may have recently been operating at. Instead of trying to get things started, this phase invites us to start closing things down. Now that doesn’t mean to just stop, [GoddessName], but to pause and look at what is and isn’t serving you right now so you can make the necessary adjustments.

Venus the planet of love, squares Uranus the planet of revolution, on the 9th of August. This could create some conflict in your relationships, especially if there are underlying feelings of being undervalued in some way. This is likely to be even more prominent as Venus is currently retrograde. If issues have already been arising during this retrograde period, then be prepared that this transit may ignite some more flames of fury or frustration. 

Once again we have Leo/Taurus energy at play here, so self-worth and worthiness will be key factors. Both of these signs are fixed energy, which on one hand can make people dig their heels in and possibly be unwilling to move. On the other hand, if a resolution can be found, then it could actually create a solid foundation going forward. 

A couple of hours later the Moon enters the mutable sign of Gemini, giving us more headspace to adapt and be open to listening and learning from a more curious standpoint. You may find yourself wanting to connect more with others at this time, [GoddessName]. This is a good time for some lighthearted fun.

On the 10th of August, Mercury, the planet of communication will trine Jupiter, the planet of expansion, helping us to have more practical and productive conversations that allow for growth. This is a great time to work on ideas and any big visions you have. This isn’t necessarily the time to take actual action on them. It’s more a time to strategize and research the best approach to take in order to create the best results.  

The following day the Moon enters the sensitive sign of Cancer, and you may find yourself wanting to go more inwards both physically and emotionally. It is likely that you will be more open to the energies of others during this transit, which could help create more compassion within your connections. Just be aware that you may need to put some energetic protections in place so you don’t get depleted. 

On the 12th of August we enter the Balsamic phase of the lunar cycle, inviting us to retreat and reconnect with ourselves. With the Moon in Cancer, this is a great energy for taking a softer approach to life. Self-care is the word so do things that nurture you and allow you to refuel your energy levels.

Later that day the Sun in Leo will form a fire trine to Chiron in Aries, giving us the courage to face our wounds with a warrior spirit so we can actively work on healing them. Chiron often shows us where we hold both pain and shame, especially when it comes to the things that make us feel different to others. With Leo and Aries in the mix, we can look at these differences with pride, and see how despite any previous pain caused, they have given us a sense of strength and possibly even power.. 

Finally on the 13th of August, the Sun will be conjunct Venus, marking the halfway point of the current Venus retrograde cycle. Once again, our relationships and the things we value will be illuminated, especially when it comes to our own sense of self. This is a good opportunity to look at how we express ourselves with those we love and how much the connections we have with our nearest and dearest actually sustain us. 

With Love
Eula xxx