This page interprets the movements of the planets over the next two weeks.
Astrology Update on 10th August 2026
There is a solar eclipse on 12th August. It is in Leo. The energy of this eclipse has been present for a few weeks and will continue to be felt for several months to come. It is worth looking at the eclipse in more detail to understand its potential and learning opportunities.
At the time of the eclipse, the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter are all in Leo. Mercury and Jupiter are opposite retrograde Pluto in Aquarius and these three planets interact harmoniously with Venus in Libra. This highlights the power of love in the human heart and how it might be used to bring about understanding, harmony and a new way forward for all life on Earth.
In addition, the nodes of the Moon are also across the Leo-Aquarius axis and stationary. This brings a great deal of determination to integrate the qualities of these two signs. There is the potential for love in the heart to blend with idealism and humanitarianism. While this has many advantages, there are also some learning opportunities.
The warmth, encouragement and organisational skills of Leo can be used constructively, particularly when pride or arrogance are avoided. Being determined without being dogmatic can achieve so much. Any Leo-linked focus on self may be extended to include consideration of others by Aquarius while the coolness of Aquarius is warmed by Leo.
With a little effort, the sense of security might feel stronger if there is love for self as well as for others, particularly if the emotions can be steadied. This is associated with the link between Mercury in Leo, retrograde Pluto in Aquarius, Mars in Cancer and retrograde Chiron in Taurus. Looking at this interaction at a deeper level might lead to a profound peace that can be associated with the power of love.
There is currently a place for understanding the diversity of truth, and accepting how it can be so different for different people. Looking at truth in this light and striving to appreciate its many levels can lead to greater harmony between people. It may enable people to transcend their differences and find what they have in common, their oneness in spirit.
From 13th – 18th August, Venus in Libra is opposite retrograde Neptune and retrograde Saturn in Aries. There could be breakthroughs in the arts. Visions and inspiration from higher realms of life may be brought into physical manifestation. There could also be a love of considering all facets of a new project carefully and thoroughly so it can be sustained and reach the desired outcome.
For a few hours on 21st August, the Moon in Sagittarius interacts harmoniously with both Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Saturn in Aries. Aspirations and joy may enhance self-confidence and be channelled into new adventures or initiatives. These may be physical or philosophical in nature. Individuals may search for what is right for them, including their own inner truth.
During the third week in August, the Sun is close to the south node of the Moon shining light on how much has been learned about love in the past. It offers an opportunity to direct that love into group or community situations as the north node of the Moon is in Aquarius.
Love has been a consistent theme through this update due to the number of planets in Leo. On 23rd August, the Sun moves into Virgo followed three days later by Mercury. The experience gained over the last month in the many ways love manifests in the world may now be directed into ways of service.
With the Sun in Virgo harmoniously interacting with retrograde Chiron in Taurus, doing something practical to help others could support the sense of self-worth. Furthermore, probing long-held values can establish if they still resonate with core values or whether they need to be adjusted in some way. Such a conscious decision is one way of maintaining integrity.
Integrity is a key word at present. As the world is changing and each person is evolving, what was once considered worthy of energy and attention may not be so now. Being willing to change something that is no longer in line with spirit is all part of personal development and contributes to soul growth.
If change is met with resistance, it might be worthwhile seeing if something very small could be changed and then seeing where that leads to.
Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden
There is a solar eclipse on 12th August. It is in Leo. The energy of this eclipse has been present for a few weeks and will continue to be felt for several months to come. It is worth looking at the eclipse in more detail to understand its potential and learning opportunities.
At the time of the eclipse, the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter are all in Leo. Mercury and Jupiter are opposite retrograde Pluto in Aquarius and these three planets interact harmoniously with Venus in Libra. This highlights the power of love in the human heart and how it might be used to bring about understanding, harmony and a new way forward for all life on Earth.
In addition, the nodes of the Moon are also across the Leo-Aquarius axis and stationary. This brings a great deal of determination to integrate the qualities of these two signs. There is the potential for love in the heart to blend with idealism and humanitarianism. While this has many advantages, there are also some learning opportunities.
The warmth, encouragement and organisational skills of Leo can be used constructively, particularly when pride or arrogance are avoided. Being determined without being dogmatic can achieve so much. Any Leo-linked focus on self may be extended to include consideration of others by Aquarius while the coolness of Aquarius is warmed by Leo.
With a little effort, the sense of security might feel stronger if there is love for self as well as for others, particularly if the emotions can be steadied. This is associated with the link between Mercury in Leo, retrograde Pluto in Aquarius, Mars in Cancer and retrograde Chiron in Taurus. Looking at this interaction at a deeper level might lead to a profound peace that can be associated with the power of love.
There is currently a place for understanding the diversity of truth, and accepting how it can be so different for different people. Looking at truth in this light and striving to appreciate its many levels can lead to greater harmony between people. It may enable people to transcend their differences and find what they have in common, their oneness in spirit.
From 13th – 18th August, Venus in Libra is opposite retrograde Neptune and retrograde Saturn in Aries. There could be breakthroughs in the arts. Visions and inspiration from higher realms of life may be brought into physical manifestation. There could also be a love of considering all facets of a new project carefully and thoroughly so it can be sustained and reach the desired outcome.
For a few hours on 21st August, the Moon in Sagittarius interacts harmoniously with both Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Saturn in Aries. Aspirations and joy may enhance self-confidence and be channelled into new adventures or initiatives. These may be physical or philosophical in nature. Individuals may search for what is right for them, including their own inner truth.
During the third week in August, the Sun is close to the south node of the Moon shining light on how much has been learned about love in the past. It offers an opportunity to direct that love into group or community situations as the north node of the Moon is in Aquarius.
Love has been a consistent theme through this update due to the number of planets in Leo. On 23rd August, the Sun moves into Virgo followed three days later by Mercury. The experience gained over the last month in the many ways love manifests in the world may now be directed into ways of service.
With the Sun in Virgo harmoniously interacting with retrograde Chiron in Taurus, doing something practical to help others could support the sense of self-worth. Furthermore, probing long-held values can establish if they still resonate with core values or whether they need to be adjusted in some way. Such a conscious decision is one way of maintaining integrity.
Integrity is a key word at present. As the world is changing and each person is evolving, what was once considered worthy of energy and attention may not be so now. Being willing to change something that is no longer in line with spirit is all part of personal development and contributes to soul growth.
If change is met with resistance, it might be worthwhile seeing if something very small could be changed and then seeing where that leads to.
Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden