August 22 - August 28 Horoscope

Hello, my lovely! Thank you for strutting on back to my weekly horoscope blog. After a seemingly chill week, we are starting to get into the swing of some activity. Mars is officially in Gemini, so its flirty, free, and fun vibes are beginning to get us riled up. I want to remind everyone that Mars will stay in Gemini until March – that’s a long time to be throwing ass and talking shit. I was listening to the song Juice by Qveen Herby (an iconic artist, by the way) and thinking about how trying to master the words to the song are very Mars in Gemini vibe. It is fun and exciting trying to learn a rap, but due to the rapid flow, you can trip over your words. So over the next few months (especially once Mars goes retrograde), allow yourself to try new things, explore, and go after it but be aware that you might trip up and fall from time to time.

This week is the start of Virgo season and Virgo season brings a whole host of changes in the cosmos! The first change is that the Sun moves into Virgo on August 22nd at night EST. On top of that, the New Moon will be on Saturday, August 27th! It is a double whammy Virgo moment for all of us. Now that Leo season is ending and Virgo season begins, we are being called to straighten our shit OUT! We all know the trope that Virgos are obsessive, perfectionist, neat freaks – but let’s all take a look this week at how we might be able to add a little bit of that energy to our lives. I love to think about Virgo perfectionism as more of a refinement quality. We know that perfect does not exist, but if we can find comfort in knowing that effort leads to a more refined existence, then that is the true essence of Virgo energy. So with the week being filled with Virgo energy – let’s make sure that we allow ourselves to examine what in our life we need to refine and put more effort into those. 

On Wednesday this week, we have a two-fold healing moment – the Moon will be opposite Pluto & Venus will be trine Chiron. I know what you’re thinking: " Aren’t Moon + Pluto oppositions bad.” In a sense, yes, when the Moon and Pluto oppose each other every month, that is a moment when our emotions might be heightened, and we can feel more sensitive and whatnot. However, this is an opportunity to transform and open ourselves up to understanding what triggers us. In combination with Venus trine Chiron, this transit means that Wednesday creates a moment (just one day long) to say, “is there a way that I can accept & recognize these triggers rather than running from them?” It seems like a lofty statement, but if you notice any moments that trigger you this week, ask yourself if it stems from something more profound.

On Thursday, the sassy non-binary diva themself, Mercury, struts on into the sign of Libra. This is IMPORTANT because the next Mercury retrograde starts in the character of Libra. I don't want to worry you, babe, because Mercury in Libra is fun, sensual, and rational. Allow Mercury in Libra to stimulate your mind to help you find more balance between creativity and practicality. I love looking at Mercury because it rules the mind – so starting this week, the collective mind shifts to a Libra mentality. Be practical but have fun! Isn’t that what Libra is all about? Allow your mind to become comfortable exploring new topics that let you dip your toes into the duality of life. 

Okay, divas – let’s dive into the Rising Sign horoscopes <3 Since it is a week with a New Moon and a new season – let’s focus on how to tap into Virgo vibes this week.

Aries Rising

Hey, hot stuff! This week, I want you to focus on day-to-day routines. Think about how you function regularly and ask yourself if anything is missing. Considering the Sun + New Moon is vibing in your 6th house this week, it is a time to begin exploring new opportunities to shake up your routine. Think about if there is anything you need to start implementing regularly and make a game plan to see that through! In particular, think about your health-related routines to get yourself moving & active. 

Taurus Rising

Hey, sexy bitch! Hot, spicy, and fun is the theme of this week! With the New Moon + Sun now in your 5th House of pleasures & romance, I want you to remind yourself that you deserve to have fun! Hot girl summer might be ending, but that doesn’t mean that the energy that comes with hot girl summer has to go away for you. So think about how to keep yourself having fun and continuing to enjoy the pleasures of life. This week, please create a game plan about how to implement fun into your life better.

Gemini Rising

Okay, babe, this might sound bland, but I just want you to clean and redecorate. That’s it. Keep it straightforward this week. While cleaning and redecorating, put some intention behind the action. Ask yourself things like, how can I redesign my safe space? Have I gotten lazy with ensuring I take enough time to enjoy my safe space? By the end of this week, I want you to appreciate better the stillness and comfort of being at home. You will understand what you need to structure that safe feeling by allowing yourself to invest more time at home.

Cancer Rising

This week gives overall chill vibes. So maybe pick up a book, go to a coffee shop, and enjoy stimulating your brain. It is also an excellent week to make some plans to socialize and hang out with people you just can’t get enough of! I love whenever the sun or moon is in the 3rd house because it is light and airy. This type of transit says, “yeah, that seems interesting – let’s learn more about it and maybe throw some ass with a friend or two!” So enjoy this week and push yourself to learn something new.

Leo Rising

Hey sis! This week could bring new opportunities to tap into your truth. I love to look at 2nd House transits as a time to think about what we care about on all levels. New Moons are always new beginnings, so this week is about considering if new beginnings are coming up to help you tap into what you value. The 2nd House is the house of material goods & finances, so if you are looking for new ways to attain money or a new job, etc., this is a great week to throw out a couple of resumes to jobs that might align more with your values. At the end of this week, I would want you to at least have some idea of how to work toward making what you value integrated into your life.

Virgo Rising

YAS BITCH!!!! Okay, sorry, excitement over. This is the one week of the year where you can genuinely embrace the newness you want to see in your life. First House moments are about trusting your intuition and instinct to guide your next step. If you have been struggling with anything about yourself, who you are, or how you see the world, I would love for you to think about if there is anything you could do TODAY (or this week in general) that will get you back on track towards living the life you know you deserve. If you want to reinvent or shake shit up, do it this week as long as it aligns with how you see yourself in the world.

Libra Rising

You are entering your 12th house season, so take it easy over the next few weeks. Your energy might deplete, so you might want to sit and be lazy all week. Instead of just doing nothing, consider the New Moon happening in your 12th house, and use it as a framework for establishing self-care routines. For example, suppose you will take a long bath, light incense, and breathe work in addition to the bath. Use this week to understand better how to put intention behind the relaxation.

Scorpio Rising

Now, I know Scorpio Risings tend to be a bit anti-social sometimes (not always, but sometimes). But, with the New Moon and the Sun moving into your 11th house of society and community, I want you to think about how you fit into the bigger picture. When you consider your place in your groups, you understand what you need to do more to integrate with those groups. Allow yourself to find fun being around others, but also build the mindset that you are the culmination of the five people closest to you. So, create new moments to be surrounded by people who reflect how you want to be remembered. 

Sagittarius Rising

So, this is your 10th House (career and reputation) moment, my lovely. Sometimes this is when you start a new job, sometimes you get a promotion, and sometimes you just get a great pat on the back from your boss. I want you to ask yourself this week whether or not you are getting the recognition you deserve. If you aren’t, start the conversations to ensure that people understand that you want to see specific changes in your career & professional life. Then, develop a plan that will let you see the professional modifications you want to see.

Capricorn Rising

This week would be great for planning a trip or going somewhere new! I love 9th House moments (Sun + New Moon in the 9th) because I use them as moments to make my daily life a little more adventurous, especially when they are quick transits like the New Moon. So I ask that you think about if there are any new opportunities that you want to take in order to expand your mind. The best part of 9th House transits is that it gives us the ability to look out to the world and grow through our experiences. So go out and have fun, try something new, and think about how that new journey helps to progress further!

Aquarius Rising

Hello Aqua Risings! Entering into an 8th House season is really about exploring how to share moments with others. The 8th House is all about intimacy and things that we share. How can you create more moments that will allow you to feel connected to others. This house includes shared finances and investments, so if you want to sauce some money into a trust-worthy stock, that works too! Please note that I am not a financial advisor – so I am NOT saying you HAVE TO DO THIS! So, this week, explore what you need to do to build more intimate moments in your life.

Pisces Rising

This week is the week of relationships for you! With the New Moon in your 7th, if you want to start a relationship (whether it is professional, plutonic, or romantic), make a plan on how you want to start that relationship. There might be a continued trend over the next month with you wanting to socialize, be connected, and build relationships, so don’t resist that. You should give yourself the freedom to explore those opportunities. If you have been waiting to ask someone to go on a date, or if you have been waiting to connect with someone professionally, send the text or email to get that ball rolling!