August 1 - August 7 Horoscope
So this week is the infamous Mars + Uranus + North Node conjunction in the sign of Taurus. OOOOO SPOOKY — but seriously, sis, let’s break this down to see what it means.
Mars is the planet of actions, our temperament (aggression, I guess), how we go after what we desire, and our sense of effort exertion. Basically — it's the action planet. When Mars falls in Taurus for two months, every other year, it is a time where our action slows so we can exert energy in a way that prioritizes only that which serves us — like how a Taurus doesn’t do anything they don’t like.
The North Node (buzz word alert!!!) is the placement that represents destiny, pushing us to do better but allowing us to have free will. The North Node has been in Taurus since January 18th of this year, which means that we have a shift towards prioritizing things we value that create physical security.
Uranus, the planet of rebellion, innovation, radical change, and social media, is also in Taurus. This bitch, however, moves so slow that it spends about eight years in each sign. Uranus moved into Taurus in May 2018 and will stay there until 2025/2026. Since Uranus has been in Taurus, there have been more collective shifts to radicalizing how we make money, value our time, and so on — like how bitcoin hit some of its significant peaks RIGHT before Uranus moved into Taurus… wild stuff. Oh, and how we all radicalized the way we spend our time & make money because of the Pandemic — yeah, that's Uranus.
Remember how I said Mars spends time in Taurus every other year? Yeah, we’ve already experienced a few conjunctions of Mars to Uranus, which is what people are hyperbolizing. Yes this conjunction can be very impulsive, intense, unpredictable, and rebellious, but it is happening n the sign of TAURUS! Which is, in many ways, none of those things (of course, we all have our moments, even Tauruses). In many ways, I view this transit as probably jolted & sharp realizations that our time & money isn’t being spent well enough — which will cause us to put our foot down and re-prioritize. Yes, there might be some impulse shopping or spending, but from a more significant viewpoint — this transit only lasts a couple of days before the aspect starts to separate, so let’s not freak out.
So recap before we get into a sign-to-sign reading — this conjunction between the North Node, Mars & Uranus will realistically manifest by quick realizations that will force us to buckle down & put our foot down. This is about ensuring that we shake up the context of our complacency and comfort because there are probably things in place limiting actions that would serve us better. This also will mark a potential collective shift to stop taking shit and what we don’t deserve from a financial, governmental, and climate standpoint. We CAN shift the narrative if we don’t like the narrative!
This week - Mercury moves into Virgo. So let’s make sure that we are transparent but supportive. I love Virgo energy because it is tough love. It keeps it honest but knows how to imagine solutions to everyday problems. So don’t give advice or feedback unless asked for diva.
Aries Rising
So diva, let’s think about how you go after things. Like on a practical level — how you hustle, grind, and get the shit you want to have. There is this potential to radicalize and shift the perspective on how you pursue what you value. The next chapter of your life is about changing how you heal by prioritizing yourself. Let’s not forget that Jupiter & Chiron are in Aries right now — so it is about putting your foot down and prioritizing yourself and what you value. This coming week, I want you to think about if there is a way that you can create a PRACTICAL plan to invest in yourself. Don’t be afraid to start mixing it up this week and trying new ways to exist, achieve, and attain. You get to prioritize those things that help stimulate your passion. You can heal yourself the most by taking advantage of opportunities that serve YOU and what YOU love.
Taurus Rising
Anyway, queen, you might be the one who needs to do some work this week. The triple threat of Mars + Uranus + North Node are meeting up in your 1st house -- while squaring Aquarius in the 10th and all the Leo vibes in your 4th. I want you to ask, "are the facets of myself that I have limited because of my feared perceptions from family & society?” This is the time where if you know -- or even are still figuring out -- who you are, how you wanna navigate this crazy world, and what makes you, to step forward and say “no more caring about people who might not vibe with me!” This week might bring some feelings of being out of place, not sitting in, or thinking that who you are has outgrown certain groups, people, or ideals. At the end of the day -- use this week as a time to reflect on who you are and find ways to let go of mindsets that might be holding back your necessary changes. This week is the culmination of a lot of growing pains -- don't fight them. Allow them to help you exist with authenticity. For you, the best thing is to think about who you are, where you’re going, and what you still wish to discover. Prioritize yourself, and say, “this is my time to embrace myself.”
Gemini Rising
This week has an exciting tone for you because this significant conjunction is happening in your 12th house — the house of unknown and mysterious. So this transit might result in a lot of inner twists and turns. 12th house transits are always a bit confusing because they require you to take a step back and examine your psyche's inner mechanism (I know how spooky and intense). With this week, in particular, I would invite you to sit and say — what am I holding onto preventing me from understanding more? This is a significant time to step back and say, “oh, I need to spend more time learning about what I don’t understand.” Whatever you feel as though you “don’t know,” sit and ask yourself — what are some actionable steps I can start taking to answer these questions? A lot of what you have to do is to stop expecting to find answers in the same places that you keep going to. I’m challenging you to think outside of the box when learning where your path needs to go. This is just the beginning but doesn’t be afraid to look outside of yourself and toward others to help inform your next step.
Cancer Rising
I think this week is about establishing where you want to go and what your long-term dreams & aspirations are. With the triple Taurus conjunction going on in your 11th and Mercury moving into your 2nd — this is a time to think about what you want long-term and how you can shake up any sort of rut you might be in that would hold you back from attaining those things. In many ways, Taurus transit energy forces us to examine those things in our life we need to feel secure and stable (very much something your Cancer Rising loves). However, with the North Node in Taurus, there is a more profound question to be asked now. Consider whether or not you are holding onto any beliefs or perceptions about your place in society. These could be holding you back from taking advantage of opportunities that support your values. I know — that is a LOADED statement — but it is an important question to start asking yourself because this triple conjunction sitting in your 11th house says, “let’s stir the pot and radicalize the way I see myself and go after; my big picture dreams!” I believe in you, and I just want to make sure you take the time to believe in yourself & your dreams, babe.
Leo Rising
Okay, diva, so I’ll give it to you straight — please do NOT do anything rash or impulsive this week. Especially as it pertains to this feeling of “why is no one appreciating me, my effort, or my accomplishments.” Yes, this year has been tremendous in helping you realize what you need and want for yourself — which I love. The Mars + Uranus + North Node conjunction in your 10th creates an opportunity, which you don’t need to act on just yet, to say, “okay, THIS is how I wanna move forward with my career and reputation.” The reason I say don’t act on it just yet is that this is Taurus energy — making a square to Saturn — so it’s an extra reminder that, sure, you might have a better understanding of what you need to do but let’s make sure that we draw out the map to get there before we take our first steps. This week, in particular, is about understanding the relationship between your changing identity and the connection to others. If you can safely navigate conversations that will allow you to express your feelings & desires — go for it. If/when you have push back from others — don’t get combative! Let people tell you their POV, so you know better how to change YOUR ACTIONS to reframe their perspective of you.
Virgo Rising
Hey babe! So, similar to Pisces, you’ve got a chill week ahead. Mars + Uranus + North Node in the 9th House — so what are you learning? How are you growing and changing yourself? Is there something you might be fighting on a “higher truth” level? Is there a leap of faith you might be scared to dive into? These are all questions I want you to ask yourself this week. Whenever the 9th House is activated, I like to look at it as a time of exploring those areas of life we want to learn more about on a deeper level. Not just an “oh, that is cute, lemme try it” but an “I am intrigued by that and want to see what it means.” This is the time not to be scared of what you believe but better understand how it integrates with the collective. Since the moon & mercury will be in the early houses this week (1-4), a lot of the vibe is making sure that you take time to understand how YOU play a role in your learning and teaching. You are the only one with your unique POV, so what is holding you back from sharing that with others?
Libra Rising
I think there is an exciting conversation about your relationship with your pleasures and the shared experiences (intimate and collective sharing). You’ve got this exciting opportunity to ask yourself if you have been either A) adopting too many traits, qualities, features, etc., of others or B) being too resistant to looking outside of yourself for inspiration from others. You are a Libra Rising, so I am going with the latter. With this Mars + Uranus + North Node conjunction in your 8th hose — you have an opportunity to shift up the way you share experiences with other people. However, it is being squared by all the Leo energy in your 11th & Saturn in your 5th. So here is the push and pull between sharing experiences on a more social level or prioritizing your pleasure. Here’s the tea, baby doll — you can do both! The beauty of astrology is that you don’t have to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others or others for the sake of yourself. Truthfully take some time this week to look at how you engage in intimate and shared moments with others and if there is an imbalance. For you, it’s about prioritizing moments with those who prioritize what YOU prioritize. So, unless they are vibing on your wavelength — fuck them.
Scorpio Rising
Hi love, so this week might be a little tough on you. The Moon — which will be in your 1st house this week — makes some squares and oppositions to all the drama going on with Mars + Uranus + North Node, the Sun, and Saturn. If you feel alone, sad, or misunderstood, rather than just sitting in those emotions, use them as a reflection point to understand where your insecurities might lie. The significant conjunction is happening in your 7th — so you might realize that “oh, the relationships I have… don’t reflect me or my desire for security!” You might also recognize that you want to prioritize certain relationships more. By the end of this week, I want you to take some time to sit with yourself and say, “am I holding onto certain perceptions of myself or others that are holding me back from truly embracing others?” Learn more about how to trust in others and allow your impulse to help with confidence getting out there.
Sagittarius Rising
So my sweet chickadee, how are you feeling? I think that you could either be feeling REALLY motivated and active or somewhat stagnant, lazy, and uneasy. With this triple conjunction in your 6th house, I want you to look into your routine and health. You’re a Sag Rising, so you naturally go with the flow and vibe, but this past year has been about shaking up and changing the way you exist daily. So let’s take a step back and say, “Okay, maybe now I need to examine what about my routine changes have WORKED and how can I begin to make more consistent implementations of those actions.” Uranus is radical changes — and for you, consistency is a radical change (Hello triple Taurus conjunction vibes). Additionally, now that Mercury is moving into your 10th think about how you want to be viewed & how you can start to act under those mindsets.
Capricorn Rising
So no tea, no shade, but I’m writing your horoscope last. Not because I don’t love my Cap Risings — but because I already knew how this Mars, Uranus, and North node conduction would affect you. This is the time I want YOU to get off your ass and have some FUN! This triple conjunction is happening in your 5th house (the house of pleasure), and Mercury is about to move into your 9th house of adventure, so like… babe, get out there and do something new, exciting, and adventurous! Sure… the tension between Saturn & all the Leo places has made you prioritize your responsibility to your own & your shared possessions, but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy life. So, with this big ‘ole crazy moment happening — I want you to use it as a time to say, “yes — I can be a boss bitch while still having fun and enjoying the things that I enjoy.” So mix it up, and do something that feels radical but exciting and fun!
Aquarius Rising
There is an exciting push and pull you’ve been feeling for a while that comes to a head this week. The Mars + Uranus + North Node conjunction has lately revealed a lot of subconscious and profound energy in you. Still, since there has been a slight square to Saturn (which is closing), there has been additional tension about whether you feel you can understand or act on these feelings. Though Mars + Uranus typically = rash, quick and radical actions and realizations, Saturn, which is in Aquarius, has stepped in to say — hey, let's just take some time to understand who we are, what is the deeper meaning behind these impulses. The areas of identity, home, and security are high activated this week, so be patient with yourself and others. Rather than working against the push to just say “FUCK IT” and the pull that says “now wait a minute, babes,” allow the impulsive fuck it energy to inform the patient wait a minute energy on what needs to start changing in your life. Everything you say, do, or think has a consequence, whether good or bad — so patience is critical right now to not allow the desire for upheaval to have long-standing adverse effects. Towards the end of the week, when the moon moves into your 12th house, spend intentional alone time where you just get to be with yourself instead of dealing with all the external pressures.
Pisces Rising
Listen, of everyone this week; I think you’ve got some chill vibes. You have the prominent Mars + Uranus + North Node transit going on in your 3rd house, which is the house of communication + intellect. So going, to be honest — 3rd house transits are usually so subtle. So this week, I wouldn’t be surprised if you just have these sporadic lightbulb moments of “oh shit, wow, I didn’t realize that!” Or even “hmmm, I wanna look deeper into this topic.” Yes, Mars in the 3rd makes us want to be more active in our everyday life — there will be a desire to try something new that maybe you’ve been putting off or you’ve been scared of trying. I would consider trying to do things with others this week — especially because the moon starts in your 7th house & then mercury jumps into there by mid-week. Driving home this point — let me connect & communicate with others who might help spark or inspire this dynamic mental stimulation. Last note: Mars is approaching a square to Saturn in your 12th — so though you have this desire to EXPRESS, you might also feel some inner frustration for not saying things exactly the way you imagined. That’s OKAY — it is better to get something out there than nothing.
