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Balance Work and Play?

It’s time to enjoy basking in the joys of fun and creativity while you can. The first couple weeks of the month are your time to balance being playful with productivity, while the sun in Leo finishes its trek through your 5th house.?

The new moon in Leo on August 4 is your chance to make a commitment to incorporating more recreational activities into your life, whether it means getting out in your neighborhood more, spending more time with your kids, or around them, or simply taking up a new hobby or pastime.?

The same day of the new moon, amorous Venus moves into Virgo, joining Mercury, in your 6th house of productivity. It’s time to get organized and more intentional about your schedule, which will allow you to do more of the things you love, while still taking care of business.?

Mercury goes retrograde on August 5, which is the perfect time for you to revisit projects that have fallen to the wayside. Make sure you’re giving enough time to your personal health and wellness, this also includes mental health. Exercise may feel more therapeutic than usual. Schedule breaks in between your work to get outside, even for a brief stroll through your neighborhood.?

This time of year is especially auspicious due to the 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal. The alignment of Earth, Sirius and Orion in the constellation of Leo is an opportunity to focus on your manifestations and watch them unfold. This is especially important because it occurs in the days after the new moon, giving every sign an extra blessing from the universe to make your dreams come true.?

August 19 is the most pivotal point of the month with the Aquarius full moon occurring with two T-Squares involving your ruler Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, and the sun, moon and Uranus. This is a time to watch your words and keep your temper at bay.??

The sun joins Venus in your 6th house of productivity on August 22nd, signaling the beginning of Virgo season. It’s time to get down to business. An increase in your personal workload may come, but you’ll be up for the challenge. What you accomplish this month may set you on a path that helps you feel more aligned.?