August marks the height of summer. It also is the time when harvesting begins. August 1st is Lammas or Lughnasadh, which is the first of three harvest festivals. To show your gratefulness for the bountiful harvests in your life, buy or make a loaf of grain bread. Bless the bread with prosperity, good health and wisdom before you eat it.The full moon is on Wednesday, August 9.
The new moon is on Wednesday, August 23.
| Most of you probably know your sign, but if you're uncertain - or if you want to check the horoscope of your partner - here's a convenient chart. | |||
| Birth Date | Sun Sign | Birth Date | Sun Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 | Aries | Sep 23 - Oct 22 | Libra |
| Apr 20 - May 20 | Taurus | Oct 23 - Nov 21 | Scorpio |
| May 21 - Jun 20 | Gemini | Nov 22 - Dec 21 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 21 - Jul 22 | Cancer | Dec 22 - Jan 19 | Capricorn |
| Jul 23 - Aug 22 | Leo | Jan 20 - Feb 18 | Aquarius |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 | Virgo | Feb 19 - Mar 20 | Pisces |
Tarotscopes are cast using a combination of astrology and tarot cards. Each month, I will pull a fresh card for every sign of the zodiac to see what influences are in the stars. To get even more out of your tarotscope, read your moon sign and rising sign to get a better grasp on what you need to know. If you are born on the cusp, read the sign near you as well. You can never be armed with too much information as you travel down your life path! For example, I was born on January 23, so I read Aquarius and Capricorn. My moon sign is Virgo and my rising sign is Leo so I read those signs as well. Your moon sign is your feminine side and the side you become more like as you pass through middle age. Your rising sign is your public face, the mask you wear before people get to know you. You can have an astrology chart cast on the Internet at sites such as astrology.net or astroadvice.com.
Aries
Five of Swords
You’d better watch that sharp tongue of yours, or you’re going to piss off the wrong person. Everyone else has let the situation drop, but you just can’t leave it alone. Stop picking fights. Learn when to walk away from a situation with grace and dignity. This is a time of miscommunication. It’s temporary and there’s nervous energy all around. Lay low and wait for it to pass. If you push a situation, you will probably lose.
Taurus
Empress
The Empress represents the Goddess of Love. The potent message of this card represents ideas of fertility, growth, creativity, luxury and nurturing. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love. This month you desire to be treated like the goddess you know you are. There may be projects started that will take about nine months to come to fruition. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, this could be an auspicious time for you.
Gemini
Page of Pentacles
There’s a younger man who is important to you this month. This could be a child or a new beau. This could indicate a secret admirer. You may be given a present this month. A new job opportunity or a little raise or bonus may be in the offering. A dark haired man may offer you presents. You may have a secret admirer. If you know who it is, you may have to make the first move since this person is rather shy.
Cancer
King of Pentacles
For women: There is a strong man prominent in your life this month. This could be your boss, an father, or even a love interest. If you’ve been single, this new guy may be the one for you. This man is secure in business and has a stable attitude towards money. He can be moody and creative and incredibly stubborn.
For men: You may find things going well for you in business. However, you may not believe your good fortune and be prone to stinginess and stubbornness.
LeoTwo of Pentacles
You need to learn how to balance work and play. There are a lot of people and situations that demand your attention this month. You may have a couple of girl friends or boyfriends on a string. You may be walking the line between good and evil. Money could be a concern. You need to learn how to organize your finances better. Things will be rocky and unsettled for a little while, but this will pass.
Virgo
King of Wands
For women: There is a strong, aggressive, demanding yet lovable man in your life. If he’s not here yet, he’s coming. This could represent a father or boss, but could also be a new love interest if you’ve been looking. This man has loads of charm and before you know it, you’re doing his bidding. This man may have a fiery temper. He tends to flare up but it blows over really fast.
For men: You may find your career going well this month. You have a tendency to be demanding and loved to be served. You should learn to delegate fairly.
Libra
Queen of Wands
For women: You may find a strong woman figures strongly in your life this month. This could be your mother, older sister or boss. This could be you, sitting pretty in your career. You could be queen of all that you survey. This queen is aggressive, enthusiastic and hardworking. She likes to be the boss. She has a high sex drive.
For men: There is a sexy and ambitious woman that demands your attention. Treat her like a queen and you will reap the rewards.
ScorpioKnight of Wands
The knight of wands brings aggression, enthusiasm, spontaneity and sexual energy. When the knight of wands appears, he may be telling you that you will go on a trip. There is a possibility of a job change or job offer. There may be a whirlwind romance in the offering this month. You may meet someone younger who sweeps you off your feet with lovely words and seductive advances. Before you have time to blink, this magical mystery lover will have disappeared in a whirl, on to romance someone else. You will have a lot of fun with this energy, but don’t expect anything to last.
Sagittarius
Wheel of Fortune
Everything is up in the air this month. There are many changes coming your way. Some of these changes may be a welcome relief to the struggles you may have experienced during the recent Mercury retrograde. This is a time of good luck. Sagittarius is often considered one of the luckier signs of the zodiac since you often land on your feet. If you’ve learned from your past mistakes, this could be an auspicious time for you.
Capricorn
Strength
There is a lot of sexual energy in the air for you this month. You may find great compatibility with your lover. If you have no lover, chances are you’ll have a new one by the time the month is out. You may meet someone that you feel a mysterious connection with, as if you’ve met them before, perhaps even in another life. There may also be challenges coming your way that will require you to be strong. This could be at work or in the love arena.
Aquarius
The Chariot
The chariot is a card about being in control of your own life. Don’t let anyone else tell you what to do, as if anyone could tell an Aquarius what to do anyway. Life isn’t a dress rehearsal so stop holding back. Get out there and live. Try to find a way to balance all your obligations. There may be travel in store for you this month. You may also have issues with your car, so have maintenance work done before you go anywhere.
PiscesThree of Wands
You are waiting for your ship to come in. The answers you are waiting for are coming, but slowly. This may be related to switching jobs or hearing from a lover. You have to have patience, there’s nothing you can do to hurry up the answer. If you’ve been thinking about moving, selling your home, or buying a new home, this is a good time for property negotiations. Three is a number of creativity and growth as well as travel.