This August 2024’s astrological landscape can seem like a handful, but we have all the tools you need for success!
A New Moon in Leo on the 4th calls in passionate, creative, and romantic energy into our lives, while a Mercury retrograde in Virgo ensues immediately on the 5th, demanding that we slow down a little to process everything we’re experiencing before jumping into action.
The Aquarius Full Moon on the 19th will round out this chaotic energy by helping us tune back into our true selves, our authentic values, and connecting those unique qualities to the larger plans (outside of your control) that are already in motion.
What tools can you use to approach all of this? We’ve asked the Tarot for help and guidance with that in mind (with one Major Arcana and one Minor Arcana card each).
Your August 2024 Tarotscope
Aries
Temperance (Reversed) & Knight of Wands
Aries, you seem ready to charge into action, but the cards aren’t all in your favor quite yet.
With Temperance reversed, this August is all about finding a healthy balance. The Knight of Wands hints that you’re passionate and feeling especially creative, ready to leap into decisive action, but patience is still key.
Timing your passionate choices intentionally and not just doing things for the sake of it will be key.
In other words, the spontaneity and zest for life are good but must be channeled with care.
Taurus
The Tower & 2 of Pentacles (Reversed)
Taurus, chaos is afoot, and you won’t be able to control it all.
The Tower wreaks havoc on everything it touches, and the 2 of Pentacles reversed hints that it’s likely to first hit your routines, time-management skills, and sense of balance with your responsibilities.
As the old falls away and routines fall apart, you may wonder if you did something wrong or quickly struggle to “fix” the mess.
However, The Tower is something that changes up our lives for a good reason, and the cleared path may not feel satisfying right now (but it can be put to good use at a later time). You are called to trust the process, Taurus.
Gemini
The Fool (Reversed) & Knight of Cups
Gemini is feeling fun, flirty, romantic, and intuitive.
The Knight of Cups brings a whirlwind of fun and romantic energy to the table for you this month. This is a great time for creative works that come from the heart and fortifying existing connections in your life.
However, The Fool reversed warns against rushing into anything new too aggressively. You may be more susceptible to seeing things through rose-colored lenses.
Have fun, Gemini — and remember: lead with your heart, but don’t lose your head.
Cancer
The Hanged Man (Reversed) & Knight of Swords (Reversed)
Cancer is facing off with another set of tricky cards this month.
The Hanged Man and the Knight of Swords both come up in a reversed position, creating a sense of stagnancy and restlessness.
You want answers, insight, fresh conversation, and new perspectives, but it isn’t coming easily at all. Despite this struggle, you are still called not to take matters into your own hands by rushing into any serious commitments unnecessarily (especially just for the thrill of it or feeling productive).
We get the frustration, but patience is key here Cancer.
Leo
The Moon (Reversed) & 2 of Cups (Reversed)
Leo, it may feel like your heart is conspiring against you this month.
The Moon reversed complicates your relationship with your own heart, unconscious, and intuition. Every bit of insight feels tainted, and every mystery feels even more unsolvable.
What’s even more complicated is the 2 of Cups reversed, clouding up your interpersonal connections, making it difficult to see eye to eye with those that you care about, and creating distance between yourself and others.
Although this is indeed a lonely and uncomfortable time for many Leos, you must trust that, like all bad times, this, too, shall pass. Take care of yourself in the meantime.
Virgo
The Magician & 6 of Cups (Reversed)
Virgo is finding their inner magic again and called to look forward to the future.
Although the 6 of Cups can be a productive trip down memory lane on occasion, the reversal hints that it’s time to press forward and forge a new path.
How? Well, The Magician asks you to focus on your fresh ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and communicative prowess. This is a great week for penning down new plans and ideas.
What will you create, Virgo?
Libra
The High Priestess & 5 of Cups
Libra has the answers that they need, but that doesn’t make them any easier to swallow.
The High Priestess hints that your intuition has already shown you the light. This month, you’re attuned to your intuitive wisdom, your unconscious, and your spirituality.
However, the 5 of Cups still shows your tendency to linger on the past, deep in your feelings. For some, this is a longing for something once lost, a form of unhealthy nostalgia, or maybe even picking at an old wound.
You know the way forward, but you still have to take steps to get there Libra.
Scorpio
Strength (Reversed) & Page of Cups
Scorpio may be running on empty this month, but that doesn’t mean you have nothing to work from.
Although Strength reversed indicates that you may find yourself down in your spirits quite frequently this August, the Page of Cups reminds you of your gifts.
You are an intuitive, creative, and whimsical being, capable of pulling yourself out of any tricky situation with a positive outlook and fresh, innovative perspective.
You just need to tap into that youthful energy you keep within and remember who you really are Scorpio.
Sagittarius
The Hermit (Reversed) & Queen of Pentacles (Reversed)
Sagittarius doesn’t have all of the answers right now, so there is no need to force yourself into finding them!
The Hermit reversed explains that August is a time of self-reflection, but you shouldn’t expect to land on every correct conclusion.
While the Queen of Pentacles reversed validates that you may want to find organization amidst the chaos, there is really no need to get your ducks all in a row immediately this month.
Let the unknowns be unknowns for now, Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Justice & 6 of Wands (Reversed)
Capricorn is being the shot-caller of their own fate this month… whether or not others agree with those shots.
Justice shows you in a secure, logical position of order, balance, and awareness. You have the capacity this month to make real progress in decision-making, leadership roles, and organization.
Although the 6 of Wands reversed notes that others may not be caring much for your vision or seeing eye to eye with you, that doesn’t matter right now. The cards acknowledge this as a possible annoyance, but you have to keep doing you!
Aquarius
The Star & 9 of Cups (Reversed)
Aquarius still is connecting with the energy of The Star this month.
It’s a time for healing, planting new seeds of prosperity, and finding safety and peace in your spirituality.
However, the 9 of Cups reversed hints at an underlying dissatisfaction that is growing. You may worry that you’re not moving at the “right” pace or “missing” opportunities as you patiently work your way through this potent energy.
While these worries are normal, you must not let them get in the way of the truly beautiful progress you’re capable of making this month by taking things slow and allowing life to come to you at its own pace.
Pisces
Wheel of Fortune (Reversed) & Ace of Cups (Reversed)
Pisces doesn’t have everything working out in their favor right now… but why?
Well, the Ace of Cups reversed particularly impacts your ability to find new love and feel secure in existing relationships, destabilizing your emotional world.
The Wheel of Fortune reversed suggests that this is a time of trusting the process even when it starts to feel like the Universe is actively working against you. It’s hard to find faith right now in the larger picture, but it’s not impossible.
If anything, this can be a month of relearning how to trust yourself even in tough times, Pisces.
Your Essential Toolkit for August 2024
Are you ready to take on this month, more secure and prepared than ever?
If not, that’s okay! The Tarot is one tool to have up your sleeve, and you can return to your Tarotscope at any time that you may need a pick-me-up.
However, we also recognize the importance of stocking up our spiritual toolkits with everything good that we can. Here are a few other places to start:
- Learn more about Mercury retrogrades
- Crystals for Leo season
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