The month of August is named after Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor. Originally, the month was called Sextilis in Latin, as it was the sixth month of the Roman calendar. However, in 8 BCE, the Roman Senate renamed the month to honour Augustus Caesar. It is said that,
"August is the border between summer and autumn, It is the most beautiful, most serene month."
One of the most popular meteor showers, the Perseids will occur around mid-August. The exact dates are in our 'Stars Watch' section at the end of this page.
Some noteworthy dates this month include:
Woman Astronomer Day, August 1.
Psychic Day, August 3. This is observed on the first Sunday in August.
Friendship Day, August 3.
Balloons to Heaven Day, August 6.
'Gayatri Jayanti', August 9. The birth anniversary of the Hindu goddess of the Vedic scriptures, Gayatri.
'Krishan Janamashtami', August 16. The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Black Cat Appreciation Day, August 17.
Serendipity Day, August 18.
World Humanitarian Day, August 19.
'Ganesh Chaturthi', August 27. This is the birth anniversary of Hindu lord of good fortune, 'Ganesh'.
Frankenstein Day, August 30.
August is Happiness Happens Month.
August is Family Fun Month.
August is Romance Awareness Month.
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News Updates for August 2025
A round-up of breaking news and the most interesting stories from the world of astrology and esotericism.
On July 7, 2025, Uranus entered Gemini. The planet will briefly retrograde into Taurus on November 7 and re-enter Gemini in April of 2026, where it will stay until May 2033. Newsweek reporter Marni Rose McFall contacted several reporter for their comments and was told, "This marks a significant astrological shift, moving us from a period of slow, tangible transformation (Taurus) into an era of rapid intellectual and communicative evolution (Gemini)." McFall also discovered that the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and World War II all took place when this transit was occurring. McFall cites the Instagram account, @v.josa, which says, "Why is no one talking about the fact that Uranus will enter Gemini in July, the last time this happened was during the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki."
In conclusion McFall says that according to astrologer Letao Wang, "This year 2025, we will have this amazing opportunity to witness between July and November, how Uranus's journey in this exciting air sign feels, before it retrogrades back into Taurus for its final farewell to the past seven years."
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Mercury will be retrograde till August 11. Quoting a survey from the dating app Hily, the New York Post says, 4 in 10 young American women and 1 in 5 men believe a Mercury retrogrades negatively affects their love life. Also, 74% of young American women and 77% of men experience an increase in ghosting on dating apps when Mercury is in retrograde.
The next Mercury retrograde is slated for November 9 to 29, 2025 and will be in the zodiacs of Sagittarius and Scorpio.
Youtube influencer, Perez Hilton reported that the astrologer who runs the Youtube channel, 'Astrology with Janessa', was issued a notice of subpoena by Google, in relationship to a separate legal case file by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni. It isn't clear why Janessa is being subject to legal action and according to Hilton, "Astrology with Janessa has less than 300 subscribers on YouTube. What could have possibly bothered Blake Lively so much about this deposition time?" However, Hilton also speculates that it may have something to do with an astrological analysis Janessa made regarding Lively's lawsuit.
According to the Indian astrologer Dr. Jai Madaan, "In 1941, the world was under a heavy astrological influence: the Mars-Saturn conflict. It was a time of unstoppable aggression and unfinished karmic debts. That year, both Saturn and Uranus sat in Taurus, a combination known for causing conflicts over land, food crises, and financial instability." According to Madaan there is a strong similarity between the planetary alignments of 1941 and 2025. Saturn is now in Pisces, a sign known for dissolving boundaries and creating confusion. Meanwhile, Rahu (the North Node of the Moon) is in Aries, the fiery sign ruled by Mars. Madaan says, “This fuels impulsive decisions, ego-driven wars, and widespread unrest.” The implications are that we could be looking at power struggles and challenges to diplomacy worldwide.
South Korean actress, Lee Si-young appeared to choke up during a Tarot reading. The reading was performed by reader, Lee Yong-jin on YouTube. Si-young asked Tarot questions related to her drama "Salon de Holmes". After checking the cards, Yong-jin response was, "You don't have to worry. It's okay. You can push forward." After the reading, a misty eyed Si-young said, "I really think you're amazing. Oh, I really feel like crying."
Practicing witch of 18 years, Lindsay Squire, 41 told the New York Post that she refuses to cast love spells. Squire says, “It’s wrong to try to make someone love you — they should want that themselves.”
According to Squire, “I receive at least one message every day from someone on Instagram asking if I would cast a love spell for them, and it usually involves making someone fall in love with them in some form or another. This kind of magic is manipulative and unethical, and could be making someone do something they would not do unless the spell is cast upon them.”
So my pretty, if you're thinking of asking your friendly nieghbourhood witch to cast you a love spell, think again, you might just incur the sharp end of her ruby slipper. Just remember, we're not in Kansas anymore!
The self-proclaimed, world's best astrologer, Mark Du Boise believes that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have no future together. He said on a podcast, “Don’t think anyone is going to last with her [Swift].” According Du Boise, Swift’s Sagittarius sun and Cancer moon are not in alignment with Kelce's Sagittarius moon and Libra sun, and that would lead to their breakup.
Astrologer, Carmen Turner-Schott, is a licensed therapist who has just released her latest book, 'Your Astrological Energy: Maximize the Power of Your Birth Chart'. In a podcast interview to KTALnews Turner-Schott explains how she got involved in astrology at a young age. She said that her book will help ordinary people, "Understand what the heck is astrology."
You may have heard of 'Who moved my cheese', but now for something different. Apparently, the telling of futures, through reading cheese or tyromancy, is a thing. Chicago-based Jennifer Billock, is a practicing tyromancer who provided a Zoom reading for AFAR's, Kristin Vuković.
Vuković's question was, "On August 30, I’m going to a cheese festival on Pag to promote my novel. How do I make the most of that time?" Vuković was required to choose a cheese for the reading and reported that this revealed an astonishing goat image in its rind. According to Billock's forecast, "Your dragon is flying right into this flower, which is taking initiative to move forward and go into a place of growth." Billock added, "There may be obstacles or things that come up that seem tricky, but the goat is going to just chew through them. So as long as you are tenacious and keep a good attitude and are willing to adapt to the changes that are coming, then that’s ideal."
According to Vuković, "Tyromancy was first mentioned in the second-century writings of Greek historian and professional diviner Artemidorus of Daldis."
Stacy Gregg is a New Zealand based author and TV writer. She turned to friend and tarot reader, Sarah Nathan for a reading about the fate of her latest book, 'The Last Journey'. According to Nathan's predictions, “The cards are telling you to break the wheel. You need to show it to multiple publishers.” In the event, this led Gregg to send out the manuscript to UK publishing house, Simon & Schuster, which ultimately resulted in the signing of a six-figure deal.
Citing data from a recent Pew Research Center study, the Christianpost says, "Though consulting astrology or horoscopes is forbidden in Scripture, more than a quarter of Christians say they believe the stars and planets have some impact on human destiny." According to this data, black Protestants and Hispanic Catholics were more likely to believe in astrology than white Evangelicals. About a third of black Protestants, Hispanic Catholics, and respondents who described their religion as “nothing in particular” had similar views on the subject. White Evangelicals, atheists, Jewish Americans and agnostics were less likely to say they believe in astrology than the general public. The writer, Leonardo Blair also makes reference to Christian researchers like George Barna in support of why they believe astrology and Christanity don't mix.
Hanna Tervanotko who studies ancient divination, is the author of this piece in The Conversation. Tervanotko says, "I have observed contemporary diviners at work and talked with them about their practices. They say their clients request tarot consultations more frequently than they did in the past."
Tervanotko, who is an Associate Professor in Religious Studies at McMaster University explains what divination is and how this relates to today's world. According to Tervanotko, "In an age marked by ongoing anxiety, political instability and waning trust in institutions, centuries-old divination rituals offer alternative ways for folks to seek entertainment but also to gain a sense of insight, agency and connection."
Evangelicals are a conservative Christian denomination. According to a recent Pew study, white Evangelicals were found to be those least likely to use Tarot cards. However, three such former Evangelists told RNS that using Tarot cards, "Helped them reimagine their spirituality" and that through reading cards and guidebooks, they began to see Tarot as an empowering tool for discernment, or a mirror of the thoughts and feelings one holds inside.
One such former Evangelist, Kevin Garcia now uses Tarot as a tool for spiritual direction in his coaching business. He still sees Jesus as an important faith teacher, but also incorporates alternative elements such as ancestor veneration and yoga.
South African late night radio programme The Aubrey Masango Show, hosted psychic medium, Andrew Roestoff. Roestoff told interviewer Kgomotso Modise that he forsees good things for South Africa. He also provided personal predictions to those listeners who sent in their details.
Famous Birthdays this Month
Some famous personalities with birthdays in August are:
Jason Momoa, August 1, 1979
Mary-Louise Parker, August 2, 1964
Barack Obama, August 4, 1961
Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981
Neil Armstrong, August 5, 1930
Roger Federer, August 8, 1981
Gillian Anderson, August 9, 1968
Anna Kendrick, August 9, 1985
Kylie Jenner, August 10, 1997
Chris Hemsworth, August 11, 1983
Cara Delevingne, August 12, 1992
Mila Kunis, August 14, 1983
Napoleon Bonaparte, August 15, 1769
Ben Affleck, August 15, 1972
Jennifer Lawrence, August 15, 1990
Madonna, August 16, 1958
Robert De Niro, August 17, 1943
Bill Clinton, August 19, 1946
Usain Bolt, August 21, 1986
Dua Lipa, August 22, 1995
Kobe Bryant, August 23, 1978
Sean Connery, August 25, 1930
Blake Lively, August 25, 1987
Michael Jackson, August 29, 1958
Warren Buffett, August 30, 1930
Cameron Diaz, August 30, 1972
Richard Gere, August 31, 1949
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Important Dates
These are the most favourable and unfavourable dates this month, according to the prevailing celestial alignments. The good dates are the best of those mentioned for our 'Monthly Lucky Dates' section. This selection is suitable for commencing or undertaking any type of important task, be this of a personal, professional or even spiritual nature. Doing so will multiply your returns and increases the chances of success. The opposite is true of the inauspicious dates.
The Most Auspicious Dates in August
August 10:
Indian Standard Time (IST) From: August 10, 12:11 to 13:53 (10) IST.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) From: August 10, 02:41 to 04:23 (10) EDT*.
This is a 'Dwipushkar Yog' that occurs on the 2nd day of the waning moon, during the 'Nakshatra' of 'Dhanishtha'.
The 'Dhanishtha Nakshatra', or constellation is considered to be positive for most auspicious events.
August 19 to 20:
Indian Standard Time (IST) From: August 19, 01:08 to 06:00 (20) IST.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) From: August 18, 15:38 to 20:30 (19) EDT*.
This is a 'Tripushkar Yog' that occurs on the 11th and 12th days of the waning moon, during the 'Nakshatra' of 'Ardra'.
The 'Ardra Nakshatra', or constellation is considered to be neutral for most auspicious events.
The Most Inauspicious Dates in August
August 5 to 6:
Indian Standard Time (IST) From: August 5, 11:23 to 13:00 (6) IST.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) From: August 5, 01:53 to 03:30 (6) EDT*.
An unfavourable period of, 'Gand Mool' will occur between the 11th and 12th days of the waxing moon.
August 11 to 14:
Indian Standard Time (IST) From: August 11, 21:38 to 09:06 (14) IST.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) From: August 11, 12:08 to 23:36 (13) EDT*.
Two unfavourable periods, 'Panchak', 'Bhadra' and 'Gand Mool ' coincide between the 3rd and 7th days of the waning moon.
* The times shown are in IST (Indian Standard Time). You may use an online time converter to get your local time.
Lunar Phases for August
The moon will follow the following alignments this month:
At the beginning of the month, the moon will be at day '8' of its waxing phase, in Libra.☽ ♎
The new moon will be on Saturday, August 23 and the moon will occupy the sign of Virgo. This will be a 'Black New Moon'.☽ ♍
The full moon will be on, Saturday, August 9 and the moon will be in the sign of Pisces. The August full moon will mark the holy day of 'Gayatri Jayanti', according to the Hindu calender. This will also be a 'Full Sturgeon Moon'.☽ ♓
Planetary Trends for August
The horoscope charts will progress as follows during the course of the month. For an explanation of some of the terminology used, see our 'Astrology Glossary'.
At the beginning of August, Venus will both rule the ascendant and be the ruling planet of the prevailing Moon sign, Libra.
Mercury will be retrograde and combusted and Saturn will be retrograde, at the beginning of the month.
A debilitated Mars will both rule the ascendant and be the ruling planet of the prevailing Moon sign, Scorpio, by the end of the month.
At the beginning of August, a strong Sun will be placed in the friendly sign of Cancer, at 15°, in conjunction with a regtrograde Mercury. ⊙ ♋
By around mid-August, the Sun will be weak at about 28° in Cancer and conjunct with Mercury. ⊙ ♋
By the end of the month, the Sun will be strong at over 14°, placed in its own zodiac of Leo in conjunction with Mercury and in conflict with Ketu. ⊙ ♌
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