Astrological Calendar for August 2026

August begins with a more introspective and sensitive energy. The Waning Moon in Taurus (08/05) favors conscious closures and detachments, setting the stage for the month’s big portal: the eclipses. Soon after, Venus enters Libra (08/06), bringing harmony, diplomacy, and a softer vibe to relationships. On the 9th, Mercury enters Leo, making communication more confident and creative. Shortly thereafter, Mars enters Cancer (08/11), generating actions guided by emotions and the need for protection and belonging.

The turning point comes on August 12, with the New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Leo, marking an intense new beginning—a call to shine, speak up, and break new ground with courage and authenticity. On the 19th, the Crescent Moon in Scorpio intensifies emotions and deepens connections, encouraging internal transformations.

The energy changes on the 22nd, when the Sun enters Virgo, bringing focus, organization, and the need to structure what was started under the eclipses. Mercury enters Virgo (August 25), sharpening reasoning and facilitating practical decisions. Finally, August 28 closes the cycle with force: **Full Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, releasing deep emotions and ending an important spiritual cycle. August is a month of portals, where emotions and clarity go hand in hand: it begins with silence, goes through powerful revelations, and ends with healing and inner alignment.

August Key Astrological Movements

• August 5 – Last Quarter Moon in Taurus
• August 6 – Venus enters Libra
• August 9 – Mercury enters Leo
• August 11 – Mars enters Cancer
• August 12 – New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Leo
• August 19 – First Quarter Moon in Scorpio
• August 22 – Sun enters Virgo
• August 25 – Mercury enters Virgo
• August 27 – Full Moon in Pisces and Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

Reflection and preparation

August arrives with the force of someone turning important pages. It is a month of energetic climax, marked by profound transformations and decisions that define new directions. The atmosphere at the beginning of the cycle is one of reflection and preparation—as if the universe were whispering in your ear: “breathe, because something big is coming.” There is an invitation to let go of what weighs you down, to consciously close doors and make room for new narratives to emerge with clarity and purpose.

Courage, personal brilliance and expression

Soon, the vibration intensifies. The energy of the month brings courage, personal brilliance, and a desire to express who you really are. It is a time to take the lead, to look at your own gifts and talents with generosity, confidence, and responsibility. Emotions take shape, intuition becomes sharper, and choices that were kept silent begin to manifest themselves with force. The heart wants to speak louder—and this time, life listens.

Integration and clarity

In the final stretch of the month, the mood changes again. What was once impulse and emotion turns into focus, organization, and discernment. It is time to integrate everything that has been felt, to align intentions with practical attitudes, and to give structure to what has been revealed.

August, therefore, is a month of portals: it begins with detachment, reaches its peak in intense revelations, and ends with clarity and solidity. A time of courage, liberation, and spiritual maturation.