Evolving Magazine

SPIRITUAL HOROSCOPE

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August 2024

 

By Aluna Michaels, M.A.

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Spiritual Horoscope for August by Aluna Michaels, M.A.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
Happy birthday Leo! Mercury retrogrades this month, healing hinderances you have about full self-expression. Meditate about body image, blocked artistic talents, inhibition in relationships, or anything that thwarts your joy! Forgive yourself and challenging circumstances. Make a list of small steps to take to move closer toward your goals. Being “selfish” can be empowering as a Leo who doesn’t feel as queenly as you could! Watch my Leo video on my website for added inspiration.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Mercury retrogrades in your sign, which is wonderful for soothing patterns of anxiety. Check out “havening” exercises, designed to re-set your nervous system. Incorporate gentle, compassionate self-talk for even more results. If you have work struggles, hang in there until mid-September, when things can resolve in your favor without much effort. Exercise even if you feel tired to move frustration out of your body!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
Like Virgo pals, you can feel lots of physical tension. Try extra cardio, or more vigorous yoga. Be with people who you can fully express yourself with. Meditate about your perception of “spiritual authority”. Do you feel that God/Universe demands you be quiet and passive? Does God love you when you’re angry, passionate or ambitious? Expand your vision of spiritual support to nurture all parts of yourself, even if those parts are dark or challenging!

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
As a Scorpio, you are passionate, driven and alive! This month’s Mercury retrograde asks you to ponder whether or not your relationship partner can handle your intensity. It’s a time where you’ll feel frustrated if you can’t be fully sexual, unbridled and primal. This doesn’t mean being angry, but it means being uncensored and uninhibited. Seek out ways that your sacred depths can be expressed and honored within your closest partnerships.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
If partnered, old issues can surface for deeper healing this month. Take extra meditation time, since Mercury is retrograde and can illuminate hidden causes you’ve overlooked. If single, you can see patterns in other relationships that might make you hesitate to open your heart. Even issues at work can be revealed so you become more successful and prosperous. Don’t be afraid to dig in the muck of your fears, shame and subconscious to find the gold!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Like your Sag pals, you’ll have breakthroughs that help you open your heart! You’ll be able to maintain healthy boundaries and have healthy confrontations. Surprisingly, this will create more intimacy in all types of relationships. This month’s Mercury retrograde helps you tap back into spiritual practices that worked in the past. You can re-commit and flourish in a new way that makes you more emotionally steady and more optimistic.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
If starting a new relationship, be patient with yourself about past memories coming to mind. Meditate on the fact that now is now, yet ask about the lesson in these issues re-surfacing. It’s likely you need to assure your heart that it’s safe to connect, and that you’ll be vigilant about red flags. Open yourself to this potential healing bond! If already partnered, believe repeated patterns between you can heal. Also, get back to prosperity affirmations to blast away any blocks to abundance.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)
If you’re having trouble sleeping or having anxiety issues, try physical approaches and not just ones that are emotional. Explore the concept of the vagus nerve and incorporate techniques to create vagal tone and alignment. There can be foods overstimulating you, like sugar, caffeine or even MSG. Be firm with people in your life about the fact that you’ll be making changes to soothe your system, and about carving out the time you’ll need.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Be aware of how your thoughts affect your body. Make time for meditation, even if it’s slow deep breathing for 5 minutes. Watch for negative self-talk that is nearly submerged behind daily hustle-bustle, yet still has a major impact on your mental and physical health. Learn to think about yourself with compassion. Set protective boundaries from habitual interior harshness. Have a zero tolerance policy for all that crud and it will fade away!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
This month’s Full Moon can bring breakthroughs at work. Things unfold in portions, so definitely celebrate, but stay consistent so more good stuff is revealed through September! If you’ve had health issues, try speaking kind words to your body. Praise its strengths! That positive energy will inspire you toward better behaviors and choices. In this way, you won’t feel burdened by punitive regimens, you’ll just be doing nice things for yourself. Connect with old friends you admire who are cheery and upbeat!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Mars and Jupiter combine to give you lots of enthusiasm for plans and projects! Yet also be patient, since good old Mercury retrograde can delay results. Stay poised and consistent, because late next month you’ll be excited for what you’ve accomplished. Thought energy is very fast and sometimes your visualizations can’t manifest until you let go in faith so the energy can slow down to materialize. Try not to worry, which keeps energy spinning at a high rate. Devote time to fun activities with friends and then give the Universe time to make magic for you!

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
This month’s Mercury retrograde wants you to be extra compassionate towards yourself! Your meditations reveal patterns of “your inner mean girl”. Stand up to those negative voices! Of course, we can grow and improve, but spiritual prompting are kind and inspiring, not cruel and debilitating. So if it’s mean, shut it down and don't listen! You can have financial abundance flowing in that’s been delayed for months. Also, breakthroughs happen in relationships where there’s been stalemates.