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It’s time to expand your horizons, your mind, and your life philosophy, Sagittarius, something that you are naturally accustomed to. The sun is in Leo in your 9th house of education, philosophy and long distance travel. Sagittarius is naturally associated with this house in modern astrology so you can feel like you are right where you belong for the first half of the month. We kick off the month with a powerful new moon in your sister sign Leo on August 4, which encourages you to increase your knowledge in some way. It’s a great time to start a new educational journey, formal or informal. You love learning and are a natural student of life, so this new moon presents the opportunity to lean into one of your greatest passions.?

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.?

The sun and moon send positive beams to Mars and and your ruler Jupiter in your 7th house of partnerships and marriage. You could embark on a spiritual journey with a partner or your spouse. Or you could connect with someone who is far away from you geographically.??

Love and pleasure planet Venus moves into Virgo in your 10th house of career the same day as the new moon. Venus is also connected to what we value and rules your 6th house of work and service, and your 11th house of friendships. Venus in this house wants you to take advantage of favorable circumstances in your career and professional life. This is a time when you can easily impress your leadership team at work, or if you’re in business for yourself, attract more customers.?

However, Mercury goes retrograde in your 10th house from August 5 through 27, so make sure you are paying attention to details surrounding all of your professional activities. You may reconnect with someone from your professional past around this time. If you’re looking for a job, reach out to a former boss or colleague who may have leads for your next gig. Disagreements are more likely to occur while Mercury is retrograde, so keep your cool, especially on the job. You can sometimes be prone to going from zero to sixty and then quickly back to your jovial self, while others are left feeling emotionally wounded.?

August 19 is the most pivotal point of the month with the Aquarius full moon occurring in your 3rd house of communication and learning. The full moon coincides with two T-Squares involving Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and the sun, moon and Uranus. A battle between the planets in your fellow mutable signs is present, and you’re just trying to act as a peacemaker.?

The sun joins Venus in your 10th house of career on August 22nd for Virgo season. This turns up the activity that was already happening in your professional life up a notch. You could be handed a creative project or be asked to step into a leadership role. You’ll be up for the challenge, and you might want to find an ally that can help you steer the ship.?