August
August is a time to enjoy the fruits of past efforts, let go of old hurts, and reconnect with our creative power through community—as we get ready to turn the page.
Harvest Season
The energies of August are rich and bountiful. Mother Nature, the eternal giver, is overflowing with gifts—and this time of year invites us to enjoy and celebrate them through connection and community.
As the land begins to ripen, we enter a season of harvest and harnessing. Whatever you have been planting, sowing, and tending is now coming to fruition.
August marks the beginning of the harvest season, traditionally honoured through the ancient celebrations of Lammas and Lughnasadh. It is a time for gathering, dancing, and giving thanks for the abundance flowing into our lives—if we are willing to open our arms and receive.
This is the month to feel the richness of life, to dance in the golden hours to the rhythm of your heart, and to begin forging new paths—for yourself and your community.
How are you celebrating the gifts and fruits of your life in this season?
Connect to Your Creativity
Astrologically, August is the season of Leo—a time connected to our passions and creative fire. August is the perfect time to let play guide you into a deeper embodiment of your creative vision. If big feelings are swirling within you, allow them to fuel your creative fire.
The entire month is an invitation to reconnect with the art of creativity and rekindle the unique gifts you carry as a human being. As you tap into the power of creation, be mindful: let it be about inspiration and expression, not validation. That way, you’ll experience the true joy of letting love flow—for the greater good—as you shine your light wherever you go.
Your greatest gift to the world is your authentic self. Whether it’s a poem, a painting, or a smile shared in the supermarket, each act of expression carries its own unique value. Your soul doesn’t follow rules or fit into boxes—it simply longs to light up the world through your presence.
You are the crayon—and the world is your canvas.
Revisiting January’s Seeds
As the warm days of August unfold, the night sky prepares to dazzle us with one of its most enchanting displays: the August ‘Sturgeon Moon’ – a Full Moon in Aquarius that illuminates the new chapter we began back in January, both individually and collectively.
In astrology, Aquarius is known as the sign of the Water-Bearer – a symbol of emotional wisdom poured into the world. Associated with innovation, humanitarian ideals, and forward-thinking, Aquarius energy invites us to break free from conventional boundaries, think outside the box, and fully embrace our unique individuality.
Later in August, we are met by a New Moon in Virgo that supports us in clearing space and stepping into new chapters. This time of year can feel like a new beginning—when we feel enlivened, energised, and surrounded by abundance.
Shine brightly as your unique self.
Every August, the night sky comes alive with the Perseids—one of the most beloved meteor showers of the year. This celestial display peaks around mid-August, sending bright streaks of light across the heavens. These "shooting stars" are tiny fragments from the comet Swift-Tuttle, burning up as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
In the stillness of late summer, lying beneath the stars to watch the Perseids becomes a timeless way to connect with wonder, the cosmos, and the quiet turning of the seasons.
As the last month of summer, August marks a turning of the page toward a new season. With the return of darker nights, the stars reappear—offering their soft reminder that hiding who you are no longer serves anyone.
This is the time to stand up for yourself—and for the sacredness of your one precious life. It’s time to claim the rewards you’ve worked for and deeply deserve.
Like the shooting stars in the August sky, this is your moment to illuminate the world with your voice. Let yourself be seen. Let yourself shine—and shower the world with your light, just like the Perseids.
Throughout August, find ways to tap into your innate talents instead of chasing other people’s expectations. No more hiding in the shadows. This is your moment to dare to be different—to embrace your authenticity and celebrate your uniqueness.
You are a precious gift to this world, and being your exquisite, true self is the greatest offering you can give to humanity.
Sidsel Solmer Eriksen, Founding Editor
August Moons
August Full Moon
he Full Moon in Aquarius invites us to embrace all aspects of life without judging them as good or bad. In the end, everything we experience as humans teaches us something.
August New Moon
The New Moon in Virgo invites you to simplify your life by sifting and sorting, preparing you for the next cycle.