August Forecast

The practice of Yoga and Astrology (Jyotish) has been linked together for hundreds of years. In this column we will look at the month ahead astrologically and see what we can learn about our yoga practices, life choices, and how to align and connect ourselves to the cosmic cycles.

This monthly column uses the science of Vedic Astrology (which differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets) as it gives the best results for people on a yogic or spiritual journey. The highlights below reflect the Vedic Astrology sign positions for this month.
    

Planetary Highlights

MOON
August 13, 1:57 pm FULL MOON
August 28, 2:04 pm NEW MOON

MERCURY
Retrograde August 2-26

JUPITER
Retrograde August 30

VENUS
Enters Leo August 16

This month:

The Leo Sun Person
If you were born between August 14 to September 14, you are a Leo Sun according to Vedic Astrology. According to modern Vedic astrology texts, those born under a Leo Sun are generally physically strong, good-looking with lots of energy and can be very successful in their career and many other things that they set out to do. They are egotistical, headstrong and sometimes may be considered too intense. In marriage they often have problems because they think that they are always right, although actually, they often are. There is some assistance from the father or authorities in life. They have high goals and are good communicators. Most people like them and are willing to help them. They are sincere and can be quite influential over others. Having the intelligence and the drive to accomplish their objectives, they invariably do. They are not usually much troubled by sickness and love the outdoors.

The Leo Yogi
The Leo Sun Yogi is high-energy, intense, and with a drive to succeed in their yoga practice. They like to do well in class, happy to demonstrate a posture for their fellow students and talk about their own yoga experiences. They like being the center of attention and can become successful yoga teachers themselves. Need to borrow a yoga mat or need a ride home from class? Ask a Leo yogi because they are generous to all. Natural scenery is what they enjoy best and they may go out alone to think or meditate. The Leo yogi can be philosophical and often learned in spiritual subjects.

Mercury Is Retrograde … Again!
It seems like Mercury was busy causing problems only three months back and you are right. It's back (or should we say, it's backwards?) as it begins its third period of retrogression this year. For your astrological virgins, the approximate three-week period when Mercury is in retrograde typically brings communication and travel challenges; it seems like we are doing everything twice. It is not a good time to buy that new IPhone or change your cell phone contract. It is a good time to finish old projects that may have gone astray or re-visit places and friends.

Mercury started its retrogression on August 2nd and continues until August 26th – just in time for back to school!

Jupiter Retrograde
And speaking of school, Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and higher education, goes "backwards" on August 30th. This could be a great semester to return to college, complete that old degree, or receive a certification. You may also meet old teachers, old husbands(!), and old lawyers (!!) now as well. And as Jupiter is associated with the liver, perhaps a good time for a liver detox (yum, yum).

Venus is the Center of Attention
Venus being in Leo at mid-month means that flattery will get you anywhere in matters of love, and everyone gets a little more self-centered in affairs of the heart. When it comes to romance, be a show-off and shake your charisma!*

Next Month:
Harvest Moon – Can Fall still be far, far away?

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