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.
August is the month to feel the richness of life, to dance in the golden hours to the rhythm of your own heart, and to begin forging new paths—for yourself and your community.
REFLECTION
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 leadership. 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
The August New Moon in Leo opens a powerful window for life to unfold in new and unexpected ways — aligned with the rhythm of a the new chapter we began back in January, both individually and collectively. It is a call to adventure, a moment to ignite the spark of your true self and set intentions that honour your unique gifts and creative fire.
Leo is the sign of fire — a symbol of creative life force expressed from the heart. Associated with courage, self-expression, and radiant authenticity, Leo energy invites us to step beyond hesitation, shine in our full light, and embrace the power of being unapologetically ourselves.
Later in August, we are met by a Full Moon 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.
As the warm days of August unfold, the night sky prepares to dazzle us with one of its most enchanting displays: At the threshold of this new beginning, the return of Sirius to the morning sky quietly marks the start of a new cycle — a subtle awakening woven into the light of early dawn.
And soon after, the Perseids arrive, scattering bright streaks across the darkness. 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.
Meeting in the same window of time, Sirius and the Perseids create a shared moment where the sky feels alive — a space between endings and beginnings, where an ember within you is ready to catch fire.
As the last month of summer, August marks a turning of the page toward a new chapter. With the return of darker nights, the stars reappear—offering their soft reminder that hiding who you are no longer serves anyone.
In the stillness of late summer, lying beneath the stars to watch the August sky becomes a timeless way to connect with wonder, the cosmos, the magical turning of the seasons. Celebrate this moment - not to reach outward for something more - but to notice what is already there. Like an ember, steady and waiting, ready to catch light.
And from that place, feel into what calls you forward.
Shoot like a star
Consider August your invitation to step forward with courage, to be seen, and to create from the heart — trusting that even the smallest spark can light the way into what comes next.
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 gifts.
Allow yourself be seen in your radiance.
Allow yourself to shine like Sirius—and shower the world with the spectacle of your light — just like the Perseids.
Throughout August, try yo 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 one-a-kind, and being your exquisite, true self is the greatest offering you can give to your fellow human beings - and the world.
August Blessings,
Sidsel Solmer Eriksen, Founding Editor
Practices for August
Gratitude Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on
What has come into fruition in your life?
What are the manifestations—both big and small—that have taken shape?
What dreams, once only seeds in your imagination at the start of the year, have now become part of your reality?
Pause, acknowledge, and give thanks for how far you’ve come.
What Are You Grateful For?
Connect to the Power of Play
Leo learns through play. Just like the lioness teaches her cubs about danger, boundaries, and collaboration through playful interaction, the Leo Moon invites you to explore, experiment, and express yourself freely—knowing she will watch over you.
In our modern, fast-paced world, we often forget to prioritise play. We rarely give ourselves—or others—permission to let go, have fun, and explore without purpose or pressure.
But the truth is, play is a vital part of how we evolve and innovate as human beings. You can read more about the Summer’s theme of play here.
So come out and play lovechild, we need to see your wild, fun and vibrant colours this season.
Read the Roar of Others
August is the perfect time to return to your reading habits and explore new permission slips that awaken your courage.
Pick up Untamed by Glennon Doyle and let her words stir something wild and true in you.
Use the companion journal to explore your own stories, limits, and longings.