Do you feel prepared to clear the way for new energy and opportunities while embracing heightened passion for creativity, conversations, and crafts? Then there are two transits flowing your way this week that will leave you excited and ready for new beginnings!

　　On August 19th, the Last Quarter Moon lands in the steady sign of Taurus, urging you to prepare yourself for the upcoming New Moon and the resulting new lunar cycle. Ruled by beauty-loving Venus, this particular Last Quarter Moon places a focus on your immediate surroundings, asking you to cleanse your sacred space.

　　Clearing negativity from your home will help you make room for new, positive energies, and it will also help you feel more prepared than ever for the next lunar cycle. Try placing selenite and clear quartz in the areas that need the most cleansing.

　　Next up, on August 20th, Mars begins an unusually long journey in the sign of Gemini, where—due to a retrograde period—it will remain until March 25th of 2023!

　　Mars in Gemini is a period of heightened passion in all intellectual areas: your imagination, your cerebral connections with others, and even your favorite hobbies.

　　Take advantage of this energy by embracing passionate ideas and paying special attention to any flashes of insight you experience now. You may have a brilliant idea or two that you won’t want to pass up or miss out on!

　　Read next: What Is the Universe Trying to Tell You This August?

　　

August 15 – 21 is a Week to Cleanse, Contemplate, & Converse

The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus is the perfect time to spruce up your surroundings, clearing away any distracting negative energy from your sacred space and helping you create a sanctuary for the upcoming lunar cycle.

　　Next, Mars in Gemini marks the beginning of a lengthy period of creative ideas, exciting conversations, and Universal messages—take notes and embrace new connections!

　　Are you ready for clarity, creativity, and stimulating conversations? Clear your mind, cleanse your sanctuary, and get ready to dig into your creative ideas.

　　

Planetary Locations During This Week

Sun: Leo (July 22, 2022 – August 22, 2022)Mercury: Virgo (August 4, 2022 – August 25, 2022)Venus: Leo (August 11, 2022 – September 5, 2022)Mars: Taurus (July 5, 2022 – August 20, 2022) Gemini (August 20, 2022 – March 25, 2023)Jupiter: Aries (May 10, 2022 – October 28, 2022)Saturn: Aquarius (December 17, 2020 – March 7, 2023)Uranus: Taurus (Until April 25, 2026)Neptune: Pisces (Until March 30, 2025)Pluto: Capricorn (Until January 20, 2024)

Daily Astrology Snapshots

Monday, August 15

Sun

Leo – As you enjoy the last week of Leo season, soak up this confident, fiery energy while you can! Practice positive affirmations to boost your self-worth and help you prepare for Virgo season.

　　

Moon

Aries – The Fiery Aries Moon mirrors the warm energy of the Sun in Leo, helping you feel motivated and inspired. Follow your instincts today, as they’re bound to be spot on.

　　

Astrological Aspect

Aries Moon conjunct Jupiter in Aries – This positive transit helps you start the week with optimistic, generous energy. Carry citrine to promote even more positivity and confidence!

　　Read next: Read Your August 2022 Numerology Forecast

　　

Tuesday, August 16

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Aries

　　

Astrological Aspect

Mercury in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus – This transit leads you towards new, exciting ideas and technologies, and you grasp new concepts easily today.

　　It’s a great day for studying or learning new things, particularly those that are enticing to you or technological in nature.

　　

Wednesday, August 17

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Taurus – The steady Taurus Moon is relaxing and grounding, helping you feel more emotionally objective. Spend time outdoors to align your energy with that of the Universe today.

　　

Astrological Aspect

Taurus Moon square Venus in Leo – You desire more connection and intimacy, but you may also feel moody or lonely today. Find healthy, positive ways to pamper and care for yourself today, like yoga and chakra work.

　　

Thursday, August 18

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Taurus

　　

Astrological Aspect

Venus in Leo trine Jupiter in Aries – Good fortune and opportunities abound in every area of life today, especially in the social and business realms. It’s a great day to network, collaborate, and brainstorm with like-minded individuals.

　　

Friday, August 19

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Last Quarter Moon in Taurus – This lunar phase clears the way for the New Moon and new lunar cycle, urging you to clear the space around yourself. This is the perfect day to cleanse and organize your home, bringing in positive new energy and clearing out the old.

　　Read next: Read This August 2022 Energy Forecast

　　

Saturday, August 20

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Gemini – When the Moon is in Gemini, you desire mental stimulation and creative expression. Let your thoughts and feelings out through writing, drawing, or painting today!

　　

Astrological Aspect

Mars enters stimulating Gemini – This transit increases passion in conversation, creativity, and your hobbies, while also encouraging quick decision-making. Use this transit to your advantage by embracing this intellectual energy and paying attention to your ideas.

　　

Sunday, August 21

Sun

Leo

　　

Moon

Gemini

　　

Astrological Aspect

Mercury in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces – This transit may create mental confusion and cloudiness, leading to potential miscommunication.

　　Balance the chakras, focusing on the Third Eye and Crown chakras, to promote clarity and understanding.

　　Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.