This Month’s Astrology August 2025

On August 9th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Aquarius, awakening us to the need for others or to answer to humanitarian impulses. This lunation reminds us of our needs for friendship, community, as well as impartiality and objectivity. We cannot lose sight of our larger goals and our need to give back to the community or group that supports us.

Because this lunation occurs around the same time Mars in Libra opposes Saturn and Neptune in Aries, there can be some tension now. With this configuration, a quest for more meaningfulness in our pursuits can be behind some of the stress we feel now. There could be a choice about sacrificing something for a cause or a better future. It can be hard to rise to challenges now. Our energy is stop-and-go, and we can feel depleted until we not only find inspiration but have a plan to work toward our goals. This Full Moon also occurs with Venus applying to a conjunction with Jupiter, offering us much promise and hope. A desire to enjoy ourselves or grow our relationships can be motivators now. Our need for love and affection runs high. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.

On August 11th, Mercury turns direct after several weeks of retrograde motion in the sign of Leo. This retrograde cycle began on July 18th midway through the sign of Leo. It’s a time for reviewing our creative or recreational pursuits. We look at projects, items, situations, problems, and even people in new ways. There can be information clogs that push this new perspective–as we wait, we become more resourceful and creative! Mercury turns direct on August 11th, and information unclogs. Mercury will emerge from its post-retrograde shadow on August 25th. Read more about Mercury retrograde in Leo on its calendar page.

On August 11th, Saturn forms a sextile with Uranus, and this is the second time this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence perfects (the first happened while Saturn and Uranus were in different signs, on April 4th, 2025, and the third will occur on January 20th, 2026) . It’s a time when we’re more likely to be doing what we enjoy and enjoying what we’re doing. Events occurring now build character, and life lessons are digestible. It’s a period of solid, meaningful progress. This can be a time to solidify connections, bond with allies, and work on the primary structures of our lives. The changes we make can have long-lasting benefits. Original ideas may now take form or develop quite successfully. There is an opportunity to combine stability and improvement/excitement with good results. The same can be said about innovation and tradition. Read more about Saturn sextile Uranus in the calendar.

On August 23rd, the New Moon occurs in Virgo, prompting a fresh start or clean slate. This lunation prompts us to begin anew and promises us opportunities to take charge of our lives by organizing, editing, refining work, and paying better attention to health. It’s a fertile and productive time. We’re ready to take charge of our daily routines, work, or pursuit of wellness.

We’re experiencing a period with great potential for raised consciousness as Pluto forms a sextile with Saturn-Neptune, which in turn forms a sextile with Uranus. This New Moon is in challenging aspect to this powerful configuration, which can jolt us back into the need to attend to our work and a routine.. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.

On August 28th, Uranus forms a sextile with Neptune, and this is the first of five in this set (as with many outer-planet transits, this aspect repeats multiple times over the course of many months). We’re seeking (and finding) illumination. It’s a time of more openness to alternative ways of living, believing, and expression. We’re receptive to different or unusual experiences and ideas.

At the same time, we’re averse to any form of force-feeding spirituality or belief systems, preferring our freedom to follow our intuition. It’s a time to reform and update how we express compassion, care for the underprivileged, pursue our dreams, seek escapes, and do art and creativity. However, we can also be more sensitive to stimulants. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.

This Month’s Void Moon Dates:

Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.

The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.