All the key astrological dates in August – and what they mean for you

Lining up your tasks, priorities and to-do list with the relevant cosmic energy influences is a shortcut to getting a quick and easy boost.

Do the right thing on the right day and you might find it goes a little better than you thought.

Here are the key dates for your diary!

August 1 – Full Moon in Aquarius

Reflect on how you can make your corner of Earth a nicer, happier, better place.

What progress or improvements could you bring to the table? Are you feeling inventive? What can you create that will put smiles on people’s faces?

August 16 – New Moon in Leo

Activate ideas, pitches, applications, schemes and proposal that promote you and your talents.

Showcase your skills. Seek promotion and expansion. Be super confident because fortune favours the bold.

August 23 – Virgo season

Virgo, the virgin, ruled by Mercury, Earth element, mutable sign. A sign associated with order, organisation, shrewdness, practicality and perceptiveness.

Virgo season is bound to be full of desires to nest, organise, declutter, streamline, and generally get your life admin in good order. Focus on your everyday life and how it runs, make it run like a well-oiled machine so you have more time for fun!

August 23 – Mercury Retrograde

This transit lasts until September 15.

We all know our Mercury Retrogrades by now… a pesky time where the trickster planet moves in reverse which can create gremlins, delays and problems in and amongst technology, business, travel and communication.

Make sure you have a Plan B (and C) for all your major moves.

August 27 – Mars in Libra

This transit lasts until October 12.

This is a transit where your sense of balance and control may be tested by surges of desire, ambition, or passion.

Keep your temper, hold your nerve, remain calm. Whatever passion you feel can be focused on and manifested in an organised manner.

August 28 – Uranus Retrograde

Time to take a break from technology and focusing on progressive new ways of doing things. R

efocus on the tried and tested, on the humble practices, and manual methods. Be mindful and practical. Be present in your tasks.

August 30 – Full Moon in Pisces

A mystical dream Full Moon which is the perfect time for tarot readings, scrying, oracle, moon bathing, pyromancy or whatever form of divination or self reflection works for you.

Tune in to the enchanting and intuitive lunar vibes and let fresh insights and ideas flow.