This week brings mixed energies our way, which will lead us towards personal greatness and power. Mars, who’s in Aries, squares off with Pluto, who’s retrograde in Capricorn on the 13th. PSA: This day will be intense. Avoid confrontations if possible. Triangular situations and power struggles will pop, taking on an intense energy of its own. Uranus retrograde begins on August 15th and lasts until January 14th, 2021 in Taurus. This is a time of reassessing relationships and rebuilding friendships, as well as becoming aware of situations that we’ve turned a blind eye to. The Leo Sun and Mars gently collide on August 16th, boosting our confidence and passions. Mercury and the Sun align in Leo on August 17th, right before Mercury and Mars connect. This is a time of excitement, optimism, and fierceness. Putting our needs first will prove beneficial to our emotional well being. The Leo New Moon on August 18th will bring our dreams to reality. The same day, Mercury galvanizes the North Node of Destiny, pushing us to embrace our fate. Venus, who’s in Cancer, will connect with Uranus retrograde, pushing us to live up to our potential, in the most unexpected ways. 

Aries 

It may be hard for you to sit and watch by the sidelines, as you like to take action and control situations. This week, you will need to take a step back and watch people make their own mistakes without your guidance. The reason you’re not asserting yourself in other people's business, is because you're learning that interfering will do more harm than good now. 

Taurus 

It’s time you embrace your personal power. Your intuition, creativity, and emotional maturity are remarkable. The only issue is that you often fall back on your confidence, which you are learning not to do this week. Keep a turquoise stone handy and use its energy to boost your self-esteem. With a little earthy energy, you can boss up your vibe and harness the power within. 

Gemini 

Cutting cords on relationships in which you are having issues is always essential and helpful for peace of mind. However, if you’re not ready to completely let go (which you may not be this week), then take a healing bath with Epsom salt, Florida Water, thornless white flowers, and a dash of milk to cleanse your energy. It’ll help you make decisions about these relationships. 

Cancer 

As a lover of peace and harmony, you’re finding that it’s hard to be kind all the time — especially when others are talking behind your back. Don’t worry about the haters, they’ll succumb to their own karma. Focus your energy on lessening your frustrations and annoyances resulting from the negative vibes others are throwing at you. Be mindful of how you use your energy. 

Leo 

A lot of things are shifting in your world, particularly your career objectives. And, all of this erratic change is creating a lot of drama within your friendships. Cosmic pro tip: Be real with your friends. Tell them about the struggles, obstacles, uncertainties, and transformation you’re experiencing. They’ll offer you support and advise you to go with the flow when it comes to your career. 

Virgo 

The New Moon will push you to see the errors of your past ways, which you may not be eager to accept. If you choose to assert your highest and most honorable values into the world, then you will thrive. The karmic repercussions of not being honest and truthful will come back to haunt you down the road, if you do not utilize them now. 

Libra 

It’s never too late to do the right thing. This means owning up to situations that are less than scrupulous. The caveat is that while you are ready to take ownership for past mistakes and arguments, you’re not ready to make up with those who you’ve argued with. Find the right words and way to let your case and feelings be known on such matters.  

Scorpio 

Emotional flare ups within personal relationships will take center stage in your life this week. And, trust us, the drama will consume your mind, making you skip out on all of the amazing opportunities you have lined up. Use a selenite crystal to detox your aura under the New Moon, to ensure you can move forward without any intense emotional weight building on your shoulders. 

Sagittarius 

An exciting offer will come your way that promises to bring you everything you’ve ever wanted. All your monetary whims will be satisfied, but this opportunity will leave you feeling spiritually and emotionally famished. All that glitters is not gold. And, the grass is never greener. Learning to be content with where you are in life is key and will lead you towards divine happiness. 

Capricorn 

Are you doing what you want or what you think is expected of you? The time has come for you to assert your desires into the world and invest your energy in what makes you smile. Only then will you be happy. This will ring especially true during the New Moon, when your personal goals will be heightened and limits tested. Move towards personal happiness. 

Aquarius 

Issues within your intimate relationships have been brewing over the past few weeks. With tensions being high, you will want to confront your friends and discuss these issues with them during the New Moon. You may not get the answers and clarity you want, but you will be able to gain a deeper understanding and guidance of how to handle these relationships in the future. 

Pisces

Give yourself a chance to catch your breath this week and relax. Your energy is on overdrive, which is causing you to have burnout when it comes to your daily routines and life. Check in with your body and see how you feel during the New Moon. It may be time to focus on the other aspects of your life right now to decompress fully.