This week’s astrology is nothing short of transformative. The skies are asking us to heal old wounds, reclaim our self-worth, and step into brand-new beginnings with clarity and courage. With the Sun shining in its home sign of Leo before moving into Virgo, Venus brushing against Chiron, and a powerful New Moon initiating a double cycle in Virgo, we are entering a period where both endings and beginnings weave together.
The theme for this week is healing through expression, surrender, and practical alignment. Old stories may resurface, but they do so not to break us down—rather, to show us how far we’ve come and where the light is guiding us next. Expect moments of emotional intensity, breakthroughs in self-awareness, and a call to step into your mission with renewed devotion.
Tuesday, August 19 — Sun in Leo Trine Chiron Retrograde in Aries (26°59)
Tarot Archetypes: Page of Wands, Five of Swords (Reversed)
The Sun shines its brightest in Leo, radiating confidence, joy, and self-expression. Chiron retrograde in Aries invites us to revisit wounds around identity, courage, and the right to simply be ourselves. Together in a harmonious trine, these two energies create a supportive field for deep healing.
Instead of ego and wounds clashing, they flow together—encouraging you to see your vulnerabilities not as flaws but as part of your radiant uniqueness. This transit helps us heal not through struggle, but through creative expression, confidence, and authenticity.
Friday, August 22 — Sun Enters Virgo + Venus in Cancer Square Chiron Retrograde in Aries (26°55)
Tarot Archetypes: Page of Wands, Ace of Swords
Happy Birthday season to my Virgos! As the Sun shifts into Virgo, the energy turns toward grounding, organization, health, and service. The focus is on practical steps, fine-tuning routines, and aligning with purpose.
At the same time, Venus in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, bringing tension between our desire for emotional closeness and wounds around independence and selfhood. Old fears around rejection, abandonment, or being unsupported may resurface. This square is raw and tender, but it also provides clarity (Ace of Swords) around what love and connection mean to us and how we can assert ourselves while still honoring intimacy.
Saturday, August 23 — New Moon in Virgo (0°22)
Tarot Archetype: The Fool
This New Moon is a fresh start at 0° Virgo, the very beginning of the zodiacal degree. Uniquely, this is the first of two Virgo New Moons, with the second one occurring at 29° Virgo on September 21 during a solar eclipse. The first moon begins a cycle—the Fool’s leap into new territory—while the second one closes it out with karmic culmination.
This Virgo New Moon is highly aspected:
- Trine Chiron retrograde in Aries (healing integration)
- Square Uranus in Gemini (sudden shifts, mental breakthroughs)
- Quincunx Neptune + Saturn retrograde in Aries (confusion, restructuring)
- Quincunx Pluto retrograde in Aquarius (transformational adjustments)
- Semi-square Jupiter in Cancer (growing pains in expansion)
It is an initiatory moon—one that pushes us to align our daily lives, health, and service paths with higher truth, while adjusting to rapid changes and karmic restructuring.
Sunday, August 24 — Sun in Virgo Square Uranus in Gemini (1°23)
Tarot Archetypes: The Magician, King of Wands
This is where the tension hits. The Sun in Virgo wants structure, clarity, and grounded routines, while Uranus in Gemini brings restlessness, unpredictability, and a need for freedom in thought and communication. The square urges sudden breakthroughs but can also feel like mental overload or disruption in plans.
This energy pushes us to expand beyond the small details and merge them with visionary change. It may feel uncomfortable, but it’s a catalyst for transformation in how we approach work, service, health, and how we express ourselves in the collective.
How These Transits Are Affecting Me Personally
Sun Trine Chiron (Aug 19): This falls across my 6th house (Sun in Leo) and 2nd house (Chiron in Aries), highlighting healing through my daily practices, work, and how I value myself. It feels like a cosmic invitation to align my routines with my worth.
Venus Square Chiron (Aug 22): Venus in Cancer touches my 5th house while Chiron retrograde moves through my 2nd house. This brings up both self-worth and love expression, reminding me that vulnerability is strength when expressed authentically.
New Moon in Virgo (Aug 23): This lunation is huge for me—it’s exactly conjunct my natal Jupiter in Virgo at 0°14, in my 6th house. I see this as a new chapter opening in how I serve, structure my day-to-day life, and expand through purpose. With the second Virgo New Moon on Sept 21 aligning with my natal Moon in Virgo (7th house), I feel this cycle is tied to mission, partnership, and divine counterpart alignment.
Sun Square Uranus (Aug 24): This activates my 6th house (Sun in Virgo) and 3rd house (Uranus in Gemini). I expect major downloads and shifts in how I express my mission and communicate my truth.
Most Affected Zodiac Signs
Leo & Aries — healing and self-expression are center stage.
Virgo & Gemini — new beginnings, breakthroughs, and disruptions in routines.
Cancer & Capricorn — relationship and emotional security challenges.
Aquarius & Pisces — adjustments around transformation and spiritual clarity.
Integration Tips for the Week
Journal Your Healing: Notice where old wounds around worth, rejection, or independence arise. Reframe them into sources of empowerment.
Ground in Routines: With so much Virgo energy, establish practices that support body, mind, and spirit.
Honor Both Intimacy & Independence: Venus square Chiron asks you to find balance between closeness and personal freedom.
Embrace the Unknown: The Fool’s energy of the New Moon invites trust. Leap even if you can’t yet see the full path.
Stay Flexible: With Uranus squaring the Sun, disruptions will happen. See them as opportunities for alignment rather than setbacks.
Closing Reflections
This week offers a rare blend of healing, initiation, and breakthrough. Old wounds are illuminated, but instead of being sources of shame, they become the foundation of our radiance. The double New Moon in Virgo begins its journey here, asking us to start fresh in how we live, serve, and align with purpose. By the time the second Virgo New Moon closes this cycle, we’ll see just how much transformation has occurred.
The key is to stay open, trust the process, and allow both the pain and the light to weave together into a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
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