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Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 6 to Saturday, August 12, 2023
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All Signs
The effects of Mercury retrograde are beginning, which is why I sit here with my phone to my ear, listening to Muzak, waiting to talk to someone in another country about online banking problems. (Mercury is retrograde from Aug. 23 to Sept. 15. But it slows down before and after, hence my recommended “buffer dates”: Aug. 10 to Sept. 30.) Meanwhile, I’m often asked, “Can I buy an appliance in Mercury retrograde?” The answer is YES. The items to avoid buying are “Mercury related things” i.e. anything that moves forward or promotes communication. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bikes, printers, cell phones, computers. Mercury retrograde also invariably reminds us of the past — embarrassing moments and those awkward dates. You might even hear a distant voice: “In the vessel with the pestle is the brew that is true.”
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Life continues to offer you opportunities to socialize, enjoy playful activities with kids, sports events, the arts, musical performances and movies. Love at first sight will occur for some of you, especially midweek. However, please note that parents should be extra vigilant because this is an accident-prone time for your kids. Be aware of where they are what they’re doing at all times. Mercury retrograde will create delays and goofy mistakes to your work. Fortunately, it’s small stuff. Note: these little errors might also impact a medical situation; or even something to do with your pet. Fortunately, you have the perseverance and willpower to keep working – and work hard!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Home and family are your primary focus; and many of you are more involved with a parent. Because you’re redecorating and doing something to make your home look more attractive, be aware that a sudden accident might occur. Small appliances might break down. Delivery dates might be cancelled. Something unexpected could impact your plans. This fickle finger of fate might affect real-estate negotiations. Meanwhile, old flames from the past might be circling you either in person or on-line. You have lots of energy to be creative as well as to socialize with others. In fact, some of this energy is competitive and will be evident in sports and physical activities. (Your gonads are in overdrive.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Be extra careful and mindful this week because this is an accident-prone time for you, especially midweek. An accident might be physical or verbal. (“Did I just say that?”) Fortunately, at this time, you are charming and diplomatic with everyone. You’re the leader of the pack! Keep up this busy pace. Enjoy schmoozing with everyone. However, pay attention to everything you say and do to avoid an accident this week, especially midweek. Stock the fridge because relatives and people you haven’t heard from for a while might appear on your doorstep. Continue to work to get better organized at home and restore things so that you can find your bedroom floor. (Hot tip: Next year is going to be a fabulous year for you!)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
“Show me the money!” You’re focused on money, cash flow and earnings plus dealing with or maintaining your possessions. Be on the lookout this week because something unexpected will impact your wealth. You might lose or damage something you own? Or it might be stolen? Or maybe the opposite will happen? You might suddenly buy a beautiful piece of art, or buy yourself something lovely that pleases you? Possibly a financial boon will come your way? Positive or negative — something unexpected will impact your wealth and assets. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde is creating transportation delays and mixed-up appointments, cancellations and goofy errors. Courage!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is an interesting week! On the plus side, the Sun and Venus are in your sign, which makes you charming, warm and friendly with everyone. Yes, the world loves you! (Kiss, kiss hug, hug.) However, midweek wild, wacky Uranus is at odds with Venus in your sign, which means something unexpected will definitely happen. But what? You might receive an invitation or a social occasion might be cancelled. You might meet someone unusual. In fact, love at first sight could happen? (Flirtations are highly likely.) Meanwhile, you will feel impulsive and easily attracted to others. You might buy art? You might also decide it’s time to put your cards on the table.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Well, of course things are a tad unpredictable for you because Mercury is going retrograde in your sign, which means you will feel the brunt of it. No question. Yes, you will run into old friends and past acquaintances and ex-partners and spouses, and you will have cancelled appointments and mixed-up situations and confused communications. However, you will have a fantastic opportunity to finish old business. Stuff that you been procrastinating about can be swiftly, easily completed! Meanwhile, something behind the scenes might surprise you this week. Could be a secret. Unexpected news? Something is percolating – definitely.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are probably the most social sign in the zodiac, which makes it interesting to me that something unexpected will happen this week. Someone you know very closely might have something unusual happen to them? Or you might suddenly be attracted to someone? You might have an exciting flirtation? Perhaps a friend will become a lover? A group or an organization might extend you an invitation or they might blackball you. (Gulp.) One thing is certain, someone or something related to friends and groups will surprise you. You might meet a real character or someone you know might have surprising news. Meanwhile, you have a great chance to study history and do research this week.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Mercury retrograde will bring surprises that impacts your friends and your dealings with clubs, groups and organizations. Something will catch you off guard. It will arrive out of the blue. It could be an old face – someone from your past? Perhaps a friend will become a lover? You might have a spat with a friend or acquaintance? It’s likely, that you will meet a real character – someone bohemian, or avant-garde or unusual in some way. Meanwhile, this week a boss, parent or someone in a position of authority might surprise you. Perhaps your surprise is a romance or a flirtation? Perhaps you get unexpected praise or a promotion? Yes, it could be the reverse – scandal and a demotion. Most likely, it’s a pleasant surprise. Get dressed.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Mercury retrograde is taking place at the very top of your chart, which is bound to put you in touch with parents, bosses and people in authority who you have not seen or talked to for a while. For some reason – “I’m back!” Be prepared. Meanwhile, this week you might have some sudden surprises related to travel plans. Coveted plans to travel for pleasure might be changed or cancelled. Better yet, you might suddenly get an invitation to travel somewhere that totally appeals to you! (Fingers crossed.) Matters related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law also are classic areas that will contain surprises for you – either positive or negative. If you do get a chance to suddenly travel – grab it because this window of opportunity will be brief. Act fast!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is an interesting week for you because a Uranian influence that indicates surprises and unexpected events is happening in one of your Money Houses. Oh yes, pay attention! This could mean that good news will bring sudden and unexpected wealth or a gift or a little boon or a favour your way. Keep your pockets open! Admittedly this surprise could be the reverse. You might have an unexpected loss related to shared property, the wealth of someone else, your fair share of something or the failure for something to “come through” in your favour. For some of you this might even impact romance. In other words, this week is a bit of a crapshoot. Double check details related to travel plans to stay on top of unexpected changes.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is not a boring week. Au contraire! Friends, spouses, partners and possibly, even members of the general public will do something that really surprises you. On the upside, it could be something pleasant. You might meet someone new who is charming and unusual – definitely intriguing. Or perhaps someone you already know very well will surprise you in a sweet, pleasant way? Or it could be the reverse. News from a partner, spouse or close friend might catch you off guard because you didn’t expect it. Possibly a breakup? However, this is unlikely. Meanwhile, cheques in the mail are late and decisions about wills, inheritances and estates are delayed due to Mercury retrograde. It was ever thus.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Unexpected news that impacts your health might occur this week. Likewise, a surprise related to your job is very likely. It might relate to a new staff member or a promotion or a raise. You might get a bonus or a perk? Admittedly, something might go sideways and be a disappointment. Pet owners should know that this unpredictable quality could indicate an accident or something unexpected related to your pet. (Keep that leash on.) Meanwhile, ex-partners, ex-spouses and close friends from your past continue to pop up when you least expect. (Sheesh!) Look good so you feel confident and comfortable. Shoes make the person.
August 5, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on August 5 has an illumination of 81%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 5 the Moon is 19.06 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 19.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,033.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,748,905.37 km
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 19.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,033.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,748,905.37 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
August 05, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:13 Leo 16
Moon:11 Aries 48
Mercury:10 Virgo 17
Venus:24 Leo 52 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 20
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
Moon:11 Aries 48
Mercury:10 Virgo 17
Venus:24 Leo 52 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 20
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 43 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 27
Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 12
Pallas:12 Virgo 12
Juno:24 Cancer 46
Vesta:17 Gemini 28
Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx
Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
August 05, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4;00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:13 Leo 11
Moon:10 Aries 37
Mercury:10 Virgo 11
Venus:24 Leo 54 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 17
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
Moon:10 Aries 37
Mercury:10 Virgo 11
Venus:24 Leo 54 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 17
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 43 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 27
Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 10
Pallas:12 Virgo 10
Juno:24 Cancer 43
Vesta:17 Gemini 26
Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx
Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
5 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Leo 55
Moon:06 Aries 26
Mercury:09 Virgo 51
Venus:25 Leo 03 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 06
Jupiter:14 Taurus 08
Saturn:05 Pisces 25 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
Moon:06 Aries 26
Mercury:09 Virgo 51
Venus:25 Leo 03 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 06
Jupiter:14 Taurus 08
Saturn:05 Pisces 25 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx
True Lunar Node:27 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 44 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 25
Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 04
Pallas:12 Virgo 02
Juno:24 Cancer 34
Vesta:17 Gemini 19
Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx
Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
August 5, 2023 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Enjoy fun outings today. In fact, this is the perfect day for a vacation. The performance arts, the theatre, musical concerts, sports events and playful activities with children will be fun choices. Accept invitations to socialize. Enjoy your day!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Get ready to entertain today because this is a wonderful day to entertain friends and groups. You have been busy with redecorating and making things look better – why not show off what you’ve done? (Or enlist the help of friends to do more?) Good day to explore real-estate opportunities.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Great day to schmooze! Today you’re eager to express your views to others. You will also enjoy hanging out with friends and groups. One of the reasons you feel so positive is that your intentions are lined up with your emotional well-being today. Everything is balanced – in your favour.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Business and commerce are favoured today. Look for ways to boost your income. Respect your moneymaking ideas. In fact, someone might know about your ideas because today, people seem to know personal details about your private life. Be aware of this.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today the Sun is in your sign dancing beautifully with the Moon, which gives you a balanced energy. You feel in harmony with yourself, which is why you will be able to do whatever you decide you want to do. This energy is also excellent for any kind of group activity. A winning day!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today you will be happy to work alone or behind the scenes because your desire for solitude, and peace and quiet, is strong. Nevertheless, with Mercury and Mars in your sign, if you are encouraged to engage with others, you will do so with vigour! You will make your point.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Relations with friends and groups, clubs and organizations are excellent today. Very likely, you will play the role of leader. You might be involved with creative, talented people. Despite your strong influence over others, be ready to compromise and be accommodating because the Moon is opposite your sign.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is the perfect day to demand the advantage and go after what you want because people will defer to you. You will be respected and admired. In other words, today you hold the winning hand, which means you can pursue your goals with confidence. Authority figures have your back.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is the day to spread your wings and expand your world! Travel will be the perfect choice. But if you can’t travel, then explore your own city. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Visit libraries, galleries, curious neighbourhoods and talk to people from other backgrounds. Soak up the local culture.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Business and finance are favoured today. In fact, this is an excellent day to seek out a loan or mortgage. Doors will open for you. Family discussions about inheritances and shared property will go well. This is also a passionate, romantic day.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Enjoy warm discussions with partners and close friends today, including dear friends from your past. Conversations will flow smoothly because both parties are eager to trade lies about the bad old days. (“We were so poor we lived in a hole in the road.”)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Even if this is the weekend, it’s a productive day for you. Roll up your sleeves and get busy because you have the energy and focus to accomplish a lot. In fact, whatever you do might indirectly boost your wealth or your income.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, David Chang (1977) shares your birthday today. You are very good at what you do. You’re independent and like to call the shots. You’re an excellent manager and can organize the efforts of others. This year is slower paced and more laid-back. It’s time to rejuvenate yourself and focus on relationships that make you happy.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is going to be a great day for entrepreneurial efforts so all that are sent in a delegation or whom are travelling to sign a contract are sure to work under great auspices.
There are also favorable circumstances for those natives whom are putting their plans in action, no matter in what direction these may go. However, there might be some complications when working in groups.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It seems that today your attention will be caught by all kinds of practicalities, from family obligations, house chores to personal wellbeing and health.
It is great time to work towards unresolved issues of the past but don’t go too deeper into things that involve emotions and sensible issues. You should tend to all repairing that needs to be done around the house.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
It seems that the current disposition is going to wake up the child in you and is going to let you act more freely, open to risks and less worrisome.
You are going to be more willing to venture and play but you are also keen on risking certain things for higher gain. Be careful not to gamble or to deal with any financial risks because these are not auspicious territories for you now.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
A certain situation or a certain thing someone said to you are going to wake feelings and emotions you haven’t felt for a long time and it might be difficult for you to fight them off.
Some natives might be faced with the temptation of an affair while others will simply start questioning their decisions both on the personal and professional plan.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
It is possible for you to be more active today that usual but to also feel a certain degree of physical tiredness.
It might be because you’re not getting enough sleep or maybe because your mind seems to be more active than your brain now. Maybe you are more motivated into your plans than you would even think so pursue them relentlessly.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is going to be quite a slow day for you in terms of personal relationships, both with your partner and with those close from your family.
It might be that you can’t find the words to explain yourself or that you are kind of impatient with those around. You should postpone any family gatherings for later on this month and just stay with your partner.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you might have to put a bit of effort in order to stay calm in front of all the events that are going to happen.
There might not be anything of great importance but there sure are going to be things to bother you to those around you and things that they are doing in which you would just like to jump in and do them differently.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you might not want to plan anything in detail or establish certain times for certain actions because things are quite volatile around you and you might be forced to postpone or even cancel some of those plans.
You should tend to every task one at a time and see where it takes you, while still being all adaptable and quick to react to change.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you are going to be all interested in dreaming with your eyes open, testing all kinds of scenarios and ideas and even tending to a hobby.
It’s a great time to practice an outdoor sport if weather permits that or to simply go for a walk in the park. Spend as much time you can in nature to oxygenate your brain and you will feel a lot more energized.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is going to be an important day for all natives that have accumulated certain debts or that have taken up a loan or something similar.
This is the time for them to work towards returning the debt and bringing things to a balance. If they fail to do so it seems that even harder times are announced for them as they won’t be able to budget accordingly.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you are going to be all willing to go on trips or to explore places. So if the weather permits you, then you should spend as much time in nature as possible and even go on a city break someplace you long wanted to visit.
It is important for you to take advantage of such occasions to discover other places and to broaden your horizon.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is going to be either a romantic or argumentative day for most committed natives as it seems that certain issues rise to the surface now and things are going to push them to be discussed.
Some people are going to agree faster on these things and are going to make compromises that will strengthen their relationships while others will be reluctant to any change.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from WOTC!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to along with a little left for fun than the past year! Plus a lot of positive energy in everything you do!
Being a Leo born on August 5th, you are highly imaginative and enthusiastic. You seem to create this air of mystery around you but this only has to do with you minding your own business.
You are very focused when you really want to be and don’t lose any chance to make things work on your part before taking them to others. Prepare to read an exceptional horoscope profile below.
The zodiac sign for August 5 is Leo.
Astrological symbol: Lion. The sign of the Lion is influential for those born July 23 – August 22, when the Sun is considered to be in Leo. It suggests the majestic and empowering nature of these individuals.
The Leo Constellation is placed between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East on an area of 947 sq degrees. It is visible at the following latitudes: +90° to -65° and its brightest star is Alpha Leonis.
In Italy it is called Leone and in Greece goes by the name Nemeaeus but the Latin origin of the August 5 zodiac sign, the Lion is in the name Leo.
Opposite sign: Aquarius. This means that this sign and Leo are a straight line across each other on the zodiac wheel and can create an opposition aspect. This suggests majestic sense and eccentricity as well as an interesting cooperation between the two sun signs.
Modality: Fixed. Shows how much faithfulness and intelligence exists in the lives of those born on August 5 and how powerful they are in general.
Ruling house: The fifth house. This house rules over the pleasures of life but from the perspective of enjoyment from childhood games to adult socializing. This is a place that describes the energetic, empowering and competitive space Leos prefer to be in.
Ruling body: Sun. This celestial planet is said to influence influence and humanity. It is also to be mentioned about the calm of these natives. The Sun is placed at the center of the solar system.
Element: Fire. This is an element said to rule over signs born under the August 5 zodiac who are ingenuous and enthusiastic individuals. Fire heats air, makes water boil or models earth and reacts in similar ways when two people of different elements meet.
Lucky day: Sunday. This weekend day is ruled by the Sun symbolizing hope and focus . It reflects upon the bossy nature of Leo people and the fortuitous flow of this day.
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 10, 11, 25.
Motto: “I want!”
More Information
People born on August 5 can be defined as aspiring, resourceful and seem to be attractive to all kinds of people. Just like a true Leo they are sincere and courageous in any situation. They enjoy to control everyone and to win anything, whether it is a competition or a simple task. They hate intriguing people and being deceived by anyone. The best setting for those born under this sign is always a challenge or a dealing posture.
Positive traits: The natives in this sign are of exceptional both emotional and physical strength and are never too shy to showcase it. They have an expansive nature and are often innovative, even when it comes to dealing with simple domestic issues; they come with the most clever solutions. They are self confident and enthusiastic and often are one step closer to success because of that.
Negative traits: To be more supportive and affectionate to the people around them is one thing Leo needs to learn. Those born on this day are intolerant in regard of others or changes not controlled by them and vain and self centered when it come to them. They are sometimes patronizing, conceit and very hard to handle.
Love and Compatibility
They are enthusiastic lovers, full of ideas and eager to spend all their time with their loved one. Sometimes they are prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and will experience many love relationships in their life that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.
August 5 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Leo is in a constant search for a visionary partner to expand their horizon and the one to offer them this is the native in Aquarius. The lover in Leo is thought to be least compatible with Cancer. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Leo, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color
Orange is the lucky color for Leo zodiac.
This rich and powerful hue is the best choice for the driven native in Leo, along with all the shades of the sun, from sunrise to sunset.
Other colors preferred by people born on August 5 are purple and red.
Representative birthstone
The birthstone for Leo is the fiery Ruby.
This material is said to channel the energy of the wearer towards obtaining a relaxed and communicative attitude, especially in situations involving extended social contact. Ruby also symbolizes romance and loyalty.
Other gemstones that are considered beneficial for people born on August 5 are Peridot and Topaz.
Characteristic flower
The lucky flower for Leo zodiac is Sunflower.
This is a fertile and happy flower, always searching for the sun just as Leo is in a permanent search for success. Sunflower also suggests liveliness and warmth and was thought to boost confidence.
Other flowers suggestive for Leo are Marigold and Narcissus.
Symbolic metal
Gold is the metal considered lucky for Leo zodiac.
Gold is a symbol for power, monetary wealth and overall success. Leo is known to seek power and wealth in life and this is exactly what gold is all about.
Another metal thought to be lucky for people born on August 5 is Bronze.
Characteristics
Being born on the 5th day of the month shows adaptability, restlessness and a permanent search for novelty. The numerology for August 5 is 5. This number reveals an active person, task oriented and boasting with life experience. Those Leo associated with number 5 are proactive people with great time management skills as they seem to never need any rest.
August is the last summer month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing holidays and very hot, tense days. Those born in August are outgoing and perseverant. August 5 Zodiac people are charming and mysterious. The symbols for August include the Peridot and Sardonyx as gemstones and Gladiolus and Poppy as plants. The name comes from Augustus Caesar, the roman emperor.
What statistics say
Leo as popularity, is placed the eleventh on the list of most common birth signs. Exuding positive meaning and a forceful energy, this is an odd numbered sign with a masculine symbolism. This is characteristic for extrovert natives who are dynamic and friendly. Amongst the archetypes used to characterize this sign there is the Queen. There is said to be a peak of transport people born in summer months.
Famous people born on August 5 under the Leo zodiac sign: Vitus Berring, Neil Armstrong, Olivia Holt and Jesse Williams.
AUGUST 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Leo who is ordinarily well thought of, hard-working and authoritative. You are a versatile Lion and can be good at many things. You can be a master in whatever you put your mind to.
The Lion born on this birthday is likely to be independent and stubborn however open-minded. You tend to “walk the talk.” You take this attitude at work and home.
The August 5 birthday personality shows you to be emotionally strong. You give strength to others as you are certainly a magnetic individual. There is a great generosity that Karma seems to kick back at you.
As a Leo birthday person, you are a hard and trusting worker. People seem to want to know what you think and what you are doing. Although you are not ashamed, you are a private person.
According to the August 5th horoscope, in situations that are tedious, you are likely to delegate authority. Sometimes, you are proud of your small accomplishments but only as a means to show that you are part of a team. More often than not, you will find this Leo as a leader. You’re not a mean person and will make a confident boss or employer.
The August 5 zodiac characteristics show you to be easy-going people and normally, it is challenging to upset you. Your nature is that of a calm and soothing Lion, but if forced to defend your good name and peace of mind, you should be warned that this Lion is not to be taken lightly. Characteristically, you stay to yourself.
The August 5th birthday analysis also says that you prefer your significant other to be as intelligent and loyal as yourselves. However, Leo’s ideal of the perfect person could be highly improbable.
Leo as a mother would be practical but lenient. In love, you are conventional and sometimes, selfish. Nonetheless, you can be passive, sensitive, affectionate and inspiring. Alternatively, you can be influenced by others. It is wise to keep like-minded and positive individuals on your list of contacts.
The August 5 birthday meanings suggest that those born on this day have enormous energy and are strong-minded individuals. The character of a Leo is impeccable in the business world. As a boss, you have a tendency to be qualified with unmatchable skills. You are likely to be very successful in any career of your choice.
If today is your birthday, you even are talented in the areas of performing arts. At the end of the day, Leo, you are very capable of being financially comfortable. When it comes down to your money and spending it, you can make nothing into something.
Your ability to mix and match is bestowed in your home as a contemporary decorated dwelling using ordinary household items. A coke bottle has more uses than one after the drink is gone.
The August 5 astrology predictions show that you have a propensity to suffer from heart-related illnesses. Typically, Leo natives should guard against stress, smoking and eat greasy foods. These things are likely to affect parts of your body necessary for proper blood flow. It is suggested that a person born on this day get regular check-ups, exercise regularly and eat wholesome and balanced meals.
As an August 5th birthday personality, you are respected, unprejudiced and self-supporting. You are a strong and giving Lion although territorial and private. You like to keep your personal and professional spaces separate.
Usually, you are calm and will take a lot before exploding, but once you do, it’s not very pretty. Your giving nature only keeps replenishing your stock. There is a lot to be said for charitable work as you are a spiritual believer.
Famous People And Celebrities Born On August 5
Lonnie Anderson, Neil Armstrong, Pete Burns, Patrick Ewing, James Gunn, Kajol, Jesse Williams
See: Famous Celebrities Born On August 5
This Day That Year –August 5 In History
1264 – Arnstadt, Germany host Anti-Jew riot
1861 – the First levy of income tax bring in over $800
1882 – Japan enforce military law
1936 – At the Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens gets his 3rd medal in the Olympics
August 5 Simha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
August 5 Chinese Zodiac MONKEY
August 5 Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Sun that symbolizes determination, expression, personality, and individuality.
August 5 Birthday Symbols
The Lion Is The Symbol For The Leo Zodiac Sign
August 5 Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes your attitude towards the morals and conventions of the society. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Wands and Knight of Wands
August 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This can be a good match with a little patience and understanding.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This relationship can be volatile and extreme.
See Also:
August 5 Lucky Numbers
Number 4 – This number stands for practicality, tradition, discipline, and patience.
Number 5 – This is some travel, action, courage, idealism, and healing.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors For August 5 Birthday
Yellow: This is a color of freshness, attention, energy, and focus.
Blue: This is a cooling color that stands for freedom, stability, wisdom, and expression.
Lucky Day For August 5 Birthday
Sunday – This day ruled by Sun is a good day to renew your convictions and focus your energies on achieving your goals.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of curiosity, communication, speed, and versatility.
August 5 Birthstone Ruby
Ruby is a gemstone that symbolizes stimulation, optimism, concentration and protection from psychic attacks.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 5th
A bottle of an exclusive Champagne for the man and a ruby bracelet for the woman. The August 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you like gifts that hold value to your relationships.
Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Peridot
Disclaimer: No crystal, or gem or stone should be used for medicinal purposes in place of what your health care professional has prescribed for you for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using a crystal or gem or stone for any reason.
Peridot Meaning and Healing Properties from energymuse.com
Introduction to Peridot
Reach for the sun with the Peridot crystal, an effervescent stone that harnesses the life-giving energy that turns night into day. The Vitamin D of your healing crystal collection, the Peridot crystal meaning is connected to the sun, making it your spiritual cheerleader that keeps you on the sunny side of life. The Peridot crystal shines like a light beam of energy, a stone of happy, light-hearted vibes and the perfect companion to lead you on a path of sunshine. Peridot is a sign that it’s time to feel good, a simple wish and our divine birthright.
Peridot Meaning
The Peridot crystal stone is a gem at inspiring the seekers of the universe. If it’s light and love that you’re after, keep this cheerful and uplifting stone in your environment and give your Feng Shui a boost with its candy-colored hue and protective, powerful qualities. The Peridot is considered a wood element and works to promote abundance, prosperity, and happiness in your home. It also addsa pop of color to your interior design scheme, making Peridot an interior decorator’s dream. After giving it an intention, place a polished stone or statue in the southeast or east corner of your home and get ready for its powerful vibes to bring wealth and well-being into your life.
Dating back to ancient Egypt, Peridot was a favorite of Cleopatra, who wore the stone for its beauty and to ward off evil spirits. According to legend, the Queen’s emeralds were actually Peridot crystals, which share a similar aesthetic to the highly prized jewel. Known as the poor man’s Emerald because of its less expensive price, the Peridot crystal meaning can be traced back to the volcanic areas of Hawaii on the island of Oahu, where tiny Peridot grains can still be found washed upon the shore. According to ancient folklore, these pieces of Peridot represent the tears of Pele, the goddess of the elements. Created in a fiery pit of lava millions of years ago, the Peridot crystal gets its olive to lime green colors from olivine, a type of mineral made up of iron, silicate, and magnesium.
Created from the intense inferno of volcanoes, Peridot is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature and considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet. The Peridot crystal stone meaning comes from the Arabic “fairat,” the word for gem, and has been cherished for its healing properties since ancient times. Its dazzling sheen and lush color also gave light to the dark ages when it was incorporated into the Shrine of the Three Kings in the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
Peridot Properties
Channel the Peridot crystal healing properties with a daily meditation session in your sacred space. Borrowing from the Native American tradition used for thousands of years, cleanse your environment and crystals with a smudging ritual using a sage stick. If you’re in need of an emotional facelift, place raw Peridot stones over the heart chakra to clear out toxic emotions and feel your spirit opening up to love, the medicine to heal the world. Peridot also supports the solar plexus chakra and works to clear mental blocks, which is excellent medicine for skeptics of crystal healing because it opens up the mind to infinite possibilities of the universe and its healing powers.
Often called the study stone, Peridot crystal healing properties are also known to increase mental focus by making the mind more receptive to learning new things. Keep Peridot in your workspace or office and always have constant access to its powerful properties that give you the strength to persevere, especially during times of challenging academic pursuits. It was also believed by the Romans to be a wonderful medicine for depression. Keep a Peridot stone in your pocket or wear it as jewelry and use it as your daily antidepressant that protects you from negative energy while bolstering a sense of self-worth and motivation. Always stay in the direction of the light with Peridot, the feel good stone in the world of crystal healing.
Like the wise proverb says, “Keep towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.”
Peridot Healing Properties
Gazing at the stone and its iridescent shade of lime green inspires images of the budding foliage of a forest, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Taking a cue from regal legends, wear Peridot jewelry and attract love into your life when you place it near your heart. When you’re basking in the glow of Peridot, feel the love of the universe protecting your heart and allowing you to fall in love with whimsical abandon. Like a goddess as a young girl, channel your free spirit as it exists in nature, an invigorating visualization especially for city dwellers. Meditating with the Peridot crystal properties shines a bright light on your journey of spiritual renewal and the discovery of new horizons.
Good Day WOTC Sisters, Brothers, and Friends
I am so glad there is only 1 more day in this week as it has been a weird one for me. I am sorry the monthly and August happy birthday posts did not go up on the 1st of the month. I am behind on everything in our home and yard too so, feeling a bit overwhelmed yesterday with all I had to do, and some things got put aside until today.
This past week of Saturday through Tuesday we drove around 1,000 miles to serve paperwork to people. While most of them went well I want to share a funny story with you about trying to serve a 58-year-old man:
Big Dawg had to walk past his open, large front window to get to his door. He saw the man on his laptop with the TV turned on and his 2 dogs started barking to let the man know someone was there. Well, the guy didn’t come to his door after Big Dawg repeatedly knocked so he decided to knock on the window where the man was sitting in front of it. Big Dawg saw the man quickly slide the laptop under the couch by the window and dive under a blanket hurriedly trying to cover his head with it. Big Dawg called to him through the window to answer the door and he wasn’t going away until he did. After about 20 minutes of alternately knocking on the door and window while calling to the man to open the door he came back to the car. Keep in mind his 2 poor dogs were barking almost continually because of the knocking and talking through the window to the man getting stressed out because of their human’s unkindness towards them. We felt bad for the 2 dogs because you could tell they were upset at all the knocking and the man ignoring it. So, Big Dawg called the man, he answered his phone and just hung up on Big Dawg. So, we left as it was very close to the time when we have to quit trying to serve paperwork. On the way home the man called Big Dawg back about 6 or 7 times and all he did was turn the volume of the TV up each time and never said a word. How long he sat under his blankety that night we have no idea. We have to go back there today to try once again to get the paperwork served, wish us luck with blanket boy. I really hope he gave the dogs a special treat for putting them through the stress of him not answering his door and trying to hide in plain sight.
Wishing you a fantastic Friday full of magick and fun!
Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on August 4 has an illumination of 89%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 4 the Moon is 17.94 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
Moon Age: 17.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 365,324.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,770,250.06 km
Illumination: 89%
Moon Age: 17.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 365,324.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,770,250.06 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
August 04, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Leo 19
Moon:27 Pisces 22
Mercury:09 Virgo 08
Venus:25 Leo 21 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 42
Jupiter:14 Taurus 05
Saturn:05 Pisces 27 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx
Moon:27 Pisces 22
Mercury:09 Virgo 08
Venus:25 Leo 21 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 42
Jupiter:14 Taurus 05
Saturn:05 Pisces 27 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx
True Lunar Node:27 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 21
Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 50
Pallas:11 Virgo 45
Juno:24 Cancer 14
Vesta:17 Gemini 06
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
August 04, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Leo 14
Moon:26 Pisces 09
Mercury:09 Virgo 02
Venus:25 Leo 24 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 39
Jupiter:14 Taurus 04
Saturn:05 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx
Moon:26 Pisces 09
Mercury:09 Virgo 02
Venus:25 Leo 24 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 39
Jupiter:14 Taurus 04
Saturn:05 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx
True Lunar Node:27 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 20
Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 49
Pallas:11 Virgo 42
Juno:24 Cancer 11
Vesta:17 Gemini 04
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
4 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:11 Leo 57
Moon:21 Pisces 51
Mercury:08 Virgo 42
Venus:25 Leo 32 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 28
Jupiter:14 Taurus 03
Saturn:05 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49 Rx
Moon:21 Pisces 51
Mercury:08 Virgo 42
Venus:25 Leo 32 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 28
Jupiter:14 Taurus 03
Saturn:05 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49 Rx
True Lunar Node:28 Aries 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 47 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 18
Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 42
Pallas:11 Virgo 34
Juno:24 Cancer 02
Vesta:16 Gemini 58
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES for AUGUST 2023
PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
AUG. 1: LUGHNASSADH / LAMMAS SABBAT: First Harvest—Bread Harvest. First Harvest Festival of the Celtic Sun God Lugh.
AUG. 2: Feast of the Black Madonna – Gnostic celebration of the Dark Goddess
AUG. 3: Day of the Dryads – Greek celebration of the Macedonian maiden spirits of woods and water.
AUG. 3-4: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – Defender of rights and liberties, and punisher of rapists and oppressors.
AUG. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins.
AUG. 6: Celtic Fire Festival of Tan Hill.
AUG. 9: Druid Feast of the Fire Spirits
– Roman Vinalia Rustica: wine festival of Venus and Pan
AUG. 11-13: Feast of Father Sky – Honoring God as Obatala (Yoruba/Santeria), Ouranos (Greek), Svarog (Slavic), Thor (Norse), Taranis (Celtic), Dyaus (Hindu).
– Celtic Puck Fair – Fertility Festival.
AUG. 12: The Lights of Isis, Festival of the Egyptian Goddess Isis.
AUG. 19: Roman Vinalia: Marriage of Bacchus
AUG. 20: Marriage of the God and Goddess—Sun God enters Earth Goddess and rules Underworld as Lord of the Shadows.
AUG. 21: Festival of Hecate—Invoking her to protect the harvests now that the God resides within her aspect as the Earth Goddess.
AUG. 21: Greek Festival of Hecate – To protect the harvest.
AUG. 24: Feast of Egyptian God Osiris – Partner and true love of Isis, and father of Horus; guide of all husbands, fathers, and judges.
AUG. 25: Norse God Odin receives knowledge.
– Roman Festival of Goddess Ops – Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest and Sustainer of Life.
AUG.27: Feast of Egyptian Goddess Isis – Partner and true love of Osiris, and mother of Horus; guide of all wives, mothers, healers, advocates, and teachers.
AUG. 28: Norse Harvest Festival.
AUG. 29 -Sep 11: Return of Isis – Egyptian festival marking the return to Egypt of Goddess Isis (as the star of Sept/Sirius) and God Osiris (as the rising Nile River).
August Chinese Monthly Horoscope for All Zodiac Signs
Click here to find anyone’s birthday or monthly or yearly horoscope from sunsigns.org
August 2023 Chinese Horoscope will give predictions for the different areas of a person’s life of that zodiac. These predictions include all the Chinese zodiac signs, from Rat to Pig, for the year of the Black Water Rabbit.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar 2023 begins on January 22, 2023, and ends on February 09, 2024.
Month 8, or August 2023, commences on September 15, 2023, and ends on October 14, 2023.
Rat
Rat people will have luck in their favor during the month.
Career advancement will be commendable. They will get promotions and salary increases. Business people will make good profits through their ventures. They should avoid speculative investments.
On the relationship front, singles can find love mates in social gatherings. Those who are already in a relationship are likely to tie the knot.
Married life can be made harmonious through patience and diplomacy.
Health will pose quite a few challenges. Chronic diseases will reappear and should be treated promptly. Rat people are also prone to accidents during the month.
Ox
Ox people can expect the month of August to be a fortunate one.
They will make good progress in their professional activities. Relationships with colleagues and seniors will be cordial. This will help them to get promotions and financial benefits.
Singles will be lucky in love and will meet their love partners during the month. Married life will be pleasing with a good relationship between the partners with scope for pregnancies.
Travel activities should be restricted as there are possibilities of getting hurt due to accidents.
Tiger
Career growth will be excellent as your performance will be above average. This will result in promotions combined with financial rewards.
Finances will be copious as investments, and occupation will give more profits. Excess money should be invested in savings instruments to fulfill future requirements.
Singles will be fortunate in love. They will quickly form love alliances with the opposite sex. Many of these can end up in marriages.
Married life can be disturbed by occupational stresses. It is essential to be patient with your partner and spend more time to make the marriage enjoyable.
Rabbit
Rabbits will have good luck on the health front.
Career rabbits will have to put in more effort if they have to make progress in their careers. They should keep harmonious relationships in the workplace.
Finances will be average, and they should be careful while investing.
Single people will have excellent chances of getting into love relationships.
Health will be excellent. Chronic diseases will be under control, and overall health will improve. Rabbits can enjoy their life by participating in adventurous sports.
Dragon
Dragons will face a lot of difficulties in their lives during the month.
The career will face severe problems, affecting their financial incomes. They will have to make extra efforts to live within their income.
Business people should be careful while getting into partnership ventures to avoid legal hazards. Risky investments should be avoided as they may give negative returns.
Love life will be affected by stressful career requirements. Dragons should make serious efforts to keep their love life harmonious.
Health may present a few problems. Prompt medical attention will help.
Snake
Snake people can look forward to a prosperous month.
Professionals will excel in their careers. The management will appreciate their excellent work. Naturally, promotions and monetary benefits will follow.
Finances present a good picture. Investments will give good profits.
Singles will be lucky in their efforts to get into love partnerships.
Health can be maintained with a regular diet and fitness program. Children may face a few health problems requiring prompt medical attention.
Horse
Horse people should be careful during the month as they face many storms.
Career prospects will be excellent. They will have cordial relationships with colleagues and seniors. This will improve their performance.
Business income can be improved by starting new ventures or expanding current activities.
Singles will get into love relationships. But many of them will end up in breakups. Married life will be turbulent, and there will be frequent conflicts. All efforts must be made to keep the relationship harmonious.
Health will face problems. A good diet and exercise program will reduce the ill effects.
Sheep
Sheep will have an average fortune during August.
Career for the Goats may force them to move to a different place. There will be changes in the policies of the company. These may create misunderstandings that require immediate clarity. All these things will impact the performance of Sheep.
Health will also pose a few problems due to anxiety. Adventure sports and pleasure trips with family members will help to relax.
Monkey
There will be fluctuations of luck during the month for Monkeys.
Career prospects are not encouraging. There will be conflicts with the team members, and this will affect your performance. It is essential to cultivate friendly relationships with colleagues and seniors.
Finances will be stable. More effort will be needed to improve the money flow.
Relationships with spouses will suffer due to the pressures on the career front. There will be constant bickering, and overall happiness will suffer badly.
Rooster
Roosters will have to face a tough month during August 2023.
Career progress will be affected by disharmony at the workplace. This will not only affect performance but also will result in reduced income.
As finances face distress, Roosters will have to cut down their spending. Business people will be able to boost their profits through their social contacts.
Relationships with spouses or partners will be volatile due to occupational distress.
Health will be seriously affected due to the various stresses encountered in daily life.
Dog
Dogs will have a lucky month in the areas of profession and finances.
Career advancement will be excellent as they can finish their projects successfully due to their hard work. Relationships with colleagues will be harmonious. They can expect promotions and monetary rewards.
Finances will be profitable as their investments will give good returns.
On the relationship front, married life will be very much cordial. They can give more attention to their partners and family members.
Pig
Pigs can look forward to a fabulous month in August 2023.
Career prospects for the boars are very much encouraging. There will be opportunities to travel for business promotion. While these will bring profits to the company, you may also find a romantic partner.
On the relationship front, single Pigs will have excellent opportunities to get into love relationships. Those in true love partnerships will have excellent chances of getting married.
Health will pose a few minor problems. These are basically due to stress at the workplace. Prompt medical care will help to overcome these minor glitches.
Gardening Moon Calendar – August 2023
Gardening Moon Calendar – August 2023
August 2023 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
- a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
- b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
- a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
- b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
| Date 2023 |
Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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| Aug 1 Tue |
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FULL MOON at 18:31 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Aug 2 Wed |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 3 Thu |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 4 Fri |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 5 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 6 Sun |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 7 Mon |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 8 Tue |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Aug 9 Wed |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 10 Thu |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 11 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 12 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 13 Sun |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 14 Mon |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 15 Tue |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Aug 16 Wed |
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NEW MOON at 09:37 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Aug 17 Thu
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Aug 18 Fri |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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August to Feature 2 of Top Astronomy Events of 2023
August to feature 2 of top astronomy events of 2023
Warm summer nights are numbered across North America with the start of autumn right around the corner, but there will be several notable night sky events for stargazers to enjoy before the arrival of meteorological fall on Sept. 1.
Shortly before the midpoint of August, the dog days of summer will conclude. From July 3 through Aug. 11, Sirius, known as the dog star, appears to rise and set with the sun. Some ancient peoples believed that the extra light from the bright star added to the heat of the day, and while the myth has been debunked, the nickname continues to live on.
Sirius will once again become visible by the end of the month, rising in the eastern sky at the end of the night before daybreak just below the constellation Orion.
From a “super blue moon” to an onslaught of shooting stars, here are the top astronomy events to mark on your calendar in August:
One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak during the second weekend of August, presenting the perfect opportunity to spot shooting stars streaking across the sky.
Up to 100 meteors per hour may be seen from dark, cloud-free areas of North America as the annual Perseids peak on the night of Aug. 12 into the early morning of Aug. 13.
“The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere,” the American Meteor Society said.
The only other meteor shower that outperforms the Perseids is the Geminids in mid-December, which can boast up to 120 meteors per hour, but often coincides with cold and cloudy winter-like weather.
Late August will offer excellent views of one of the largest planets in the solar system — no telescope required.
On Aug. 27, Saturn will reach opposition, a point in its orbit where the planet appears directly opposite of the sun from the perspective of the Earth. This is also around the same time that it is closest to the Earth, meaning that Saturn will glow brightly in the sky all night long.
No special equipment is needed to spot the second-largest planet in the solar system, but most telescopes have enough magnification power to reveal Saturn’s famous rings.
Although opposition takes place on Aug. 27, any night during the second half of August and the first few weeks of September with good weather will feature good views of the planet. Saturn will rise in the eastern sky around sunset and slowly traverse the sky throughout the night before setting in the west around daybreak.
A rare astronomical event will unfold in the night sky at the end of the month, although it may look like many other events throughout the year.
Two full moons will rise in August, the first one appearing on the first night of the month, followed by another on Aug. 30. Both will be supermoons, appearing slightly larger and brighter than a normal full moon, but the latter will outshine the former due to its nickname.
When two full moons occur in the same calendar month, the second is referred to as a blue moon. The most recent blue moon of its kind occurred on Oct. 31, 2020, and another one will not occur until May 31, 2026.
Despite the nickname, the “super blue moon” on Aug. 30 will look like many other full moons throughout the year. Full moons in August are also known as a Sturgeon Moon, a Corn Moon, a Mountain Shadow Moon and a Black Cherry Moon.
7 Planets are Going to be Retrograde This Summer
7 planets are going to be retrograde this summer
During the summer of 2023, a resounding seven planets will be in retrograde at the same time. Yes, you read that right.
The word “retrograde” tends to conjure up a visceral cringe for astrology followers. Mercury retrograde, for example, is a dreaded transit that happens three times a year, and is said to slow down communication.
Retrograde has a similar effect on other planetary bodies. The transit acts as a type of handicap, impeding the way they shine.
Retrogrades occur when a planet appears to move backwards in its orbit. These are optical illusions, but are still thought to have impact on an astrological level.
Here’s what to know about the many retrogrades of the summer of 2023, which will create an astrologically charged summer.
What planets are in retrograde in the summer of 2023?
Pluto retrograde
When is it? May 1 through Oct. 10
Pluto retrograde starts off in Aquarius and then enters Capricorn on June 11, taking us back to March. Old power struggles and former triangular situations will be reopened and re-examined to see how we can learn and grow from them.
Saturn retrograde
When is it? June 17 through Nov. 4
Saturn retrograde in Pisces represents a moment of reflection in which we’re contemplating how we can attain our goals for the future. Relationships are going to be tested, as we’re deciding who and what we should invest our energy in.
Neptune retrograde
When is it? June 30 through Dec. 6
Our intuition may not be as spot on as it usually is when Neptune is retrograde in Pisces. You may start believing the narratives you tell yourself — even if they’re not true.
Venus retrograde
When is it? July 22 through Sept. 3
Venus retrograde in Leo will make us long for big declarations of love and affection. The less attention we get, the more we’ll want it. This also holds true for money and finances.
Mercury retrograde
When is it? Aug. 23 through Sept. 15
Mercury retrograde in Virgo is going to bring back exes and old flames. This transit will bring us face-to-face with the past, both the good and the bad.
Uranus retrograde
When is it? Aug. 28 through Jan. 27, 2024
The planet of change takes baby steps towards evolution when retrograde in Taurus. Don’t expect major waves or growth during this time. Take life one day at a time to avoid frustrations from rising during this planetary retrograde.
Jupiter retrograde
When is it? Sept. 4 through Dec. 30
Jupiter retrograde in Taurus may prove to be beneficial. This transit urges us to make calculated risks instead of jumping all in without looking. Basically, it’s a call to read the fine print.
How the retrogrades will affect your Sun sign
Aries
You may not be a fan of budgeting. Still, it’s important to create a financial plan that works for you. Remember, sales are your friend. Keep the receipts if you decide that you have changed your mind on your purchases.
Taurus
Little by little, you’re blossoming into the bull you want to be. Don’t put pressure on yourself to evolve and transform all at once because that’s not possible. Move with the flow.
Gemini
Use your charisma to elegantly move past old situations that you want no part of. You’ve evolved past all that. If people project negativity onto you, ignore them and focus on yourself.
Cancer
Your communication abilities may be hindered, sowing confusion among your freinds and loved ones. Be clear with what you want to say and be prepared to explain exactly what you mean to avoid misunderstandings.
Leo
You may feel as though you’re not getting enough TLC from others — but the reality is that they’re dealing with their own problems. Instead of roaring out your frustrations, check in with your friends and offer compassion.
Virgo
Rather than deal with all this retrograde energy, you want to go on vacation. Permission to live with your hand in the sand for a while, granted!
Libra
Boundaries are a must this summer. Setting clear limits will ensure people aren’t taking advantage of your kindness. Then, you won’t be bothered with other people’s issues and can remedy your own.
Scorpio
Relationships will be in flux, as Jupiter and Uranus add a flair of excitement that could lead to being on-and-off and then on again with your partner. Be open to the erratic patterns that are ahead of you this summer.
Sagittarius
You won’t have stability in work until the retrogrades clear up. Your boss could make you feel as though you’re replaceable — even though you aren’t — which could cause a lot of anxiety within. Breathe through the motions, Sag!
Capricorn
After a hard day of work, you’ll want to hit a bar to burn off the irritations from your job. But you may feel lonely because your friends are occupied with their own lives. Loneliness can be tough, which is why you should try to make new friends.
Aquarius
Your loved ones are going through issues, which they’re putting on your shoulders. It’ll be hard to manage their different personalities and to create a bridge that brings them together. Call upon your powers as a community-minded Aquarius!
Pisces
Your uncertainty about the future of your relationships could cause you to preemptively create distance. Don’t pull away from those you care about until you’ve witnessed red flags in the relationship. Until then, you can keep them going.
Sturgeon Full Moon and Blue Moon and New Moon Information for August 2023
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Full Moon for this month will occur early in the month on Tuesday, August 1st and 31st. The New Moon will happen later in August on Wednesday, August 16th.
What is the August Full Sturgeon Moon?
August’s full moon is called the Full Sturgeon Moon, after the primitive fish that used to be abundant in North America’s lakes and rivers during the summer months. Having remained mostly unchanged since the earliest fossil records, sturgeons are ancient living fossils that can grow up until 3.5 meters long, or as long as two adult humans stacked on top of each other. Nowadays, however, it’s almost impossible to see a sturgeon during the Full Sturgeon Moon. While they used to thrive, sturgeons are now considered the single most critically endangered group of species on earth – and you might be part of the reason why.
Have you ever eaten caviar? Some species of sturgeons are harvested for their roe, which is then processed into caviar. Because of this, wild sturgeons have been exploited to the brink of extinction due to overfishing and illegal poaching. In addition, they are also vulnerable to water pollution, and their breeding grounds are often damaged due to agriculture and lumbering. Though sturgeons are extremely long-lived – the females can live up to be 150 years old – sturgeons might not be around for much longer. They might have survived the dinosaurs, but they might not be able to survive human beings and our hunger for luxurious delicacies like caviar. But there is something even more terrifying than hungry human beings: hungry ghosts.
In China, the Full Sturgeon Moon is known as the Hungry Ghosts Moon. August’s full moon coincides with the Hungry Ghosts Festival, which is when the gates of hell open up and the hungry dead once again walk amongst the living. The Chinese prepare offerings of food and money to satisfy the ghosts’ hunger, make them happy, and prevent them from causing havoc amongst humankind. In Malaysia and Singapore, Chinese communities set up musical stages and host performances, making sure to always leave the front row empty for the honored guests – the hungry ghosts. Under the full moon, people light lotus-shaped water lanterns and float them on lakes, rivers, and pools, in order to provide light for lost souls to find their way safely back into the afterlife.
Despite the macabre atmosphere of the event, the Hungry Ghosts Festival actually originated as a harvest festival during the Han Dynasty, during which farmers would pray to their ancestors and report their autumn harvest to them. Due to Taoist and Buddhist influences, folk beliefs combined with religious ceremonies to form the Hungry Ghost Festival. In Japan, which also had Buddhist influences, this festival is celebrated as the Obon festival. Japanese communities wear yukata, eat and make merry at carnivals, and perform the Obon dance.
In North America, Native American tribes also saw the Full Sturgeon Moon as signifying a time of bountiful harvest. The Cherokee tribes called it the Full Fruit Moon, and many other First Nation tribes referred to it as the Black Berries Moon. The Sioux called it the Moon When All Things Ripen. The Paint Clans, which were known for their medicinal prowess, would harvest herbs and medicines, while the Wild Potato tribes would forage for food. Naturally, they would also catch a lot of sturgeon. You, on the other hand, may want to celebrate the Full Sturgeon Moon by telling your friends about the importance of saving its critically endangered namesake.
From almanac.com
TWO supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun! The full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, and then we have a full Blue Moon on Wednesday, August 30, 2023—and it will be the closest supermoon of the year! Learn more about the TWO full Moons of August.
When to See the Full Moons in August 2023
August 1: Full Sturgeon Moon
August’s first full Moon will appear on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 1, reaching peak illumination at 2:32 P.M. Eastern Time. That evening, look toward the southeast after sunset to catch a glimpse of the Sturgeon Moon rising.
You may have heard that there are four supermoons in a row this year; the August 1 supermoon is the second supermoon of this unusual sequence. “Supermoon” is a catchy term for what astronomers call “a perigean full Moon” which is when the full Moon happens at (or very near) the exact time when the Moon is closest to us in its orbit.
A supermoon exceeds the disk size of an average-sized Moon by up to 8% and the brightness of an average-sized full Moon by some 16%. You may not perceive the difference in size, but a supermoon will appear brighter in the sky.
August 30: Blue Moon
Later in the month, a second full Moon, a Blue Moon will make an appearance. The term Blue Moon is most commonly used when we have two full Moons in a single month. On Wednesday, August 30, the Full Moon will peak at 9:36 P.M.
August 30-31 supermoon will be the closest, biggest, and brightest full supermoon of 2023. It’s exceptionally close in Moon miles from Earth (222,043 miles). The next time we’ll have a closer full supermoon is November 5, 2025, when the moon lies 221,817 miles from Earth.
→ Consult our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator to see precisely when the Sturgeon Moon and the Blue Moon will be visible in your area!
Why Is It Called the Sturgeon Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not solely to the full Moon.
The Sturgeon Moon
August’s full Moon was traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
Alternative August Moon Names
Flying Up Moon is a Cree term describing the time when young birds are finally ready to take the leap and learn to fly.
Corn Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe), Harvest Moon (Dakota), and Ricing Moon (Anishinaabe) signify that this is the time to gather maturing crops. Along the same vein, the Assiniboine people named this period Black Cherries Moon, referring to when chokecherries become ripe.
The Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest traditionally called this time of the season the Mountain Shadows Moon.
→ See all Full Moon names and their meanings.
Moon Phases for August 2023
See Moon phase dates and times below. Note: All dates and times are ET. Go to the Moon Phase Calendar for your time zone.
Moon Phases for August 2023
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Full Moon: August 1, 2:32 P.M. |
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Last Quarter: August 8, 6:28 A.M. |
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New Moon: August 16, 5:38 A.M. |
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First Quarter: August 24, 5:57 A.M. |
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Full Moon: August 30, 9:36 P.M. |
Best Days in August 2023
Below are the best days for activities, according to the Moon’s sign and phase in August.
| Activity | Best Days |
| Cutting Hay | 5, 6 |
| Harvest Aboveground Crops | 26, 27 |
| Fishing | 1, 16–30 |
Moon Folklore
Clothes washed for the first time in the full Moon will not last long.
If you glimpse the new Moon over your right shoulder, you will have good luck.
To have a project prosper, start it during the new Moon.
Babies born a day after the full Moon enjoy success and endurance.
Moon Phases Calendar for August 2023
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All August 2023 Holidays Religious and Non-Religious
All August 2023 Holidays
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Earth’s Spin Has Shifted—And Humans Are To Blame
Humans have pumped so much groundwater out of the Earth that we have shifted the Earth’s rotational pole, according to a study.
In a paper published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers found that the rotational pole around which our planet spins has drifted around 31 inches east between 1993 and 2010 due to groundwater depletion and resulting sea level rise.
The position of the Earth’s rotational pole relative to the crust can be affected by how the mass of water is distributed across the planet.
“Earth’s rotational pole actually changes a lot,” Ki-Weon Seo, a geophysicist at Seoul National University who led the study, said in a statement. “Our study shows that among climate-related causes, the redistribution of groundwater actually has the largest impact on the drift of the rotational pole.”
The model only matched the drift in the pole observed between 1993 and 2010 if scientists took into account 2,150 gigatons of groundwater redistribution. Without accounting for the groundwater that humans had pumped from below the Earth’s surface, the model was off by 31 inches or 1.7 inches of drift per year.
“I’m very glad to find the unexplained cause of the rotation pole drift,” Seo said. “On the other hand, as a resident of Earth and a father, I’m concerned and surprised to see that pumping groundwater is another source of sea-level rise.”
The 2,150 gigaton figure—equivalent to 0.23 inches of global sea level rise—comes from previous estimates by scientists regarding groundwater pumping within the 17-year period from 1993 to 2010. But direct observational evidence supporting this estimate has been lacking.
The modeling in the latest study—taking into account the redistribution of water from underground sources into the oceans—has provided independent confirmation of this estimate.
“This is a nice contribution and an important documentation for sure,” Surendra Adhikari, a research scientist at the California Institute of Technology’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who was not involved in the study but took part in the research published in 2016, said in a statement. “They’ve quantified the role of groundwater pumping on polar motion, and it’s pretty significant.”
Groundwater depletion involves pumping out water from sources such as underground aquifers faster than the liquid can be replenished. This groundwater is used for agricultural purposes as well as being supplied to urban areas.
Once this groundwater has been extracted, it can find its way into the ocean through run-off or via the process of evaporation and precipitation.
Some Humor for Your Day
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August 2, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on August 2 has an illumination of 99%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 2 the Moon is 15.62 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 15.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,318.42 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,811,051.82 km
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 15.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,318.42 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,811,051.82 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
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Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
August 02, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:10 Leo 24
Moon:27 Aquarius 24
Mercury:06 Virgo 44
Venus:26 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 27
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 48
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
Moon:27 Aquarius 24
Mercury:06 Virgo 44
Venus:26 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 27
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 48
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
True Lunar Node:28 Aries 12 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 52 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 07
Chiron:19 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 07
Pallas:10 Virgo 50
Juno:23 Cancer 09
Vesta:16 Gemini 22
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
August 02, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:10 Leo 19
Moon:26 Aquarius 08
Mercury:06 Virgo 37
Venus:26 Leo 18 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 24
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
Moon:26 Aquarius 08
Mercury:06 Virgo 37
Venus:26 Leo 18 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 24
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
True Lunar Node:28 Aries 13 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 53 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 07
Chiron:19 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 05
Pallas:10 Virgo 47
Juno:23 Cancer 07
Vesta:16 Gemini 20
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
2 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:10 Leo 02
Moon:21 Aquarius 41
Mercury:06 Virgo 16
Venus:26 Leo 25 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 13
Jupiter:13 Taurus 51
Saturn:05 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
Moon:21 Aquarius 41
Mercury:06 Virgo 16
Venus:26 Leo 25 Rx
Mars:14 Virgo 13
Jupiter:13 Taurus 51
Saturn:05 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51 Rx
True Lunar Node:28 Aries 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 05
Chiron:19 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:12 Libra 59
Pallas:10 Virgo 39
Juno:22 Cancer 57
Vesta:16 Gemini 13
Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!
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Wishing you all a happy, magickal, and whimsical Wednesday!
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DREAMCATCHER
An American Indian magic spider web inside a sacred circle. After making dreamcatchers in crafts lessons in school, many children hang them on or near their beds as it is believed that dreamcatchers will block bad dreams but allow good dreams to pass through the center.
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