This week's astrology: Dancing with Chiron and Venus 💞
Astrological update for the week of August 3-10, 2026
Dear friends,
This image and song are perfect for Leo season - ruled by the Sun, Leo inspires us to reach for the peak of human experience and creativity that can only be discovered when we allow our true selves to emerge. We call this peak experience joy, and it is different from happiness. Joy springs from within - like the Sun, it effortlessly fuels a sense of overwhelming contentment and a feeling that life is exactly what it needs to be.
Happiness is a lovely thing, but it is dependent on circumstances. We are happy when we are with loved ones; we are sad when they are gone. We are happy when the weather is beautiful; we are sad when there is a storm. The joy of Leo, and the Sun, depends only on our sense that life itself is the source of bliss. This of course is not simple and does not come easily, since our lives are strewn with land mines that can easily take us off the path. But the innocence of Leo is a guide to that simple joy, and how to get there.
Speaking of land mines, Chiron entered Taurus in early June and has been stationary at 0º Taurus ever since. Chiron turns retrograde on Monday August 3; When Chiron is retrograde its influence is more personal, and it has been fairly intense while stationary for the past weeks. Chiron will remain at this degree well into September, and this laser beam is like a trigger point in which emotional pain is released. The key to getting the most out of Chiron events is to learn to relax around the heart, feel the energy of emotion, and leave the story behind.
Also this week Venus enters its own sign of Libra. Venus is the planet that assists in human relationships as well as our tastes and aesthetics; she envelops us with a need for balance and equanimity and a sense of peace. The influence of Venus is not very powerful and we tend not to notice it as much, but the transition from the modesty and concern for details of Venus in Virgo to the focus on balance and harmony of Venus in Libra will tend to create more ease and flow in our relationships and in the rest of our lives as well.
And now … on to the forecast for this week.
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Monday August 3. We begin the week, appropriately with the Moon in Aries - the first sign of the zodiac. Because of all of the planets in the early degrees of their signs (see last week’s post about the basket formation), the Moon will traverse each and every one on Monday in aspects that are largely supportive and harmonious. An active Moon like this often means a busy day with lots of emotional changes, and since the Moon is in Aries this could provide a lot of energy that we can utilize. There may be a few hours in the evening EDT when we feel blocked or somewhat negative, but it will soon pass. (Moon sextile Pluto 12:10 am, conjunct Neptune 12:22 am, sextile Uranus 1:55 am, trine Jupiter 6:20 am, trine Sun 1:24 pm, Moon conjunct Saturn 7:21 pm. Also, Chiron turns retrograde at 4:10 pm.)
Tuesday August 4. Tuesday is another day of lunar aspects but is much quieter. Other than a few hours in the late morning when we may feel confused when our mind does not line up with the heart, it should be a fairly mellow day (unless of course you have a bigger planetary event going on in your own chart). Then the Moon moves into Taurus Tuesday night and the yearning for stability becomes more pronounced. (Moon square Mercury 10;16 am, sextile Mars 2:51 pm, sextile Ceres 5:30 pm, Moon enters Taurus 10:35 pm.)
Wednesday August 5. Under the Taurus Moon we can have difficulty being flexible, so even though Taurus inspires a longing for peace and equanimity the Moon clashes Wednesday with Chiron, Pluto, Jupiter and the Sun. These are all planets in fixed signs, so “do not yield” is the message of the day. Somewhere in the center is the point of stability, so if we make an effort not to engage in conflict we will find the way through. (Moon conjunct Chiron 12:06 am, square Pluto 5:43 am, square Jupiter 12:33 pm, square Sun 10:21 pm.)
Thursday August 6. We have an unusually quiet Moon on Thursday, and Venus enters Libra in the afternoon. Venus also rules the Taurus Moon, so Venusian themes of gentility and charm, along with increased sociability, are prominent on Thursday. In addition, Saturn harmonizes with the Sun to help build a strong foundation and clearly defined goals. (Venus enters Libra 3:12 pm, Moon sextile Mercury 7:25 pm, Sun trine Saturn 10:44 pm.)
Friday August 7. The Moon enters Gemini shortly after midnight Friday, and things begin to speed up. Under the Geminian energy we have lots of things to do, and the Moon itself is very busy on Friday with lots of planetary interactions. This is a good day to interact with others, especially those with whom there may have been difficulties in the past. It’s a good day for creativity, and to try something new since we may feel an extra boost of confidence. (Moon enters Gemini 2:07 am, trine Venus 2:57 am, trine Pluto 8:52 am, sextile Neptune 9:06 am, conjunct Uranus 10:51 am, sextile Jupiter 4:18 pm.)
Saturday August 8. The Moon is still in Gemini on Saturday, but the energy is less frenetic. Still, this is an auspicious time for a goal or something that needs to be accomplished. (Moon sextile Saturn 2:29 am, sextile Sun 4:29 am.)
Sunday August 9. On Sunday the busy-ness of the Gemini Moon gives way to the caring and nurturing of the Cancerian Moon. The Moon is most at home in Cancer where we are vulnerable and act from our deepest and most sincere feelings. During the day these feelings may get in the way of some of our relationships, and because the Moon affects all of us to some extent we will want to remember that everyone is feeling more vulnerable. Sensitive feelings will be exacerbated on Sunday afternoon and Monday by a Mercury/Chiron alignment that could bring up unpleasant conversations on issues from which we have tried to escape. This is a good opportunity to move past these issues, especially since Mercury will be in Leo just after midday EDT and it will be easier to find the positive aspects of any problem. (Moon conjunct Mars 1:27 am, Moon enters Cancer 3:45 am, Moon sextile Chiron 5:09 am, square Venus 8;11 am, square Neptune 10:30 am, Mercury enters Leo 12:28 pm.
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Greetings Lynn ~ I have been following you for a long time and a loyal subscriber. I have yet to have a personal reading with you, which is one of my goals/wishes one day soon. I am wondering what your thoughts are on the Lions Gate 8/8/ as I have had many auspicious experiences at this time. I respect your thoughts and wondering what you think, since you didn't mention anything in your week forecast. Thank you for your time and consideration.
With a deep bow ~ Lee Ann