Hello Gemini! You’ll be pleased to
know that there is lots of activity in your communication sector this month, so
getting out there, meeting new people and making those contacts is all
important, your very favourite pastime! We start the month with a rather rare
new Moon on the 1st in this part of your chart, in that it is also the second of
this year’s solar eclipses. It’s not the only big lunar event in August either,
we have another eclipse on the way, and also a second new Moon to keep us
talking! The solar eclipse adds extra significance to anything new which is
planned in the two weeks around it, so any feelers put out to attract new people
into your world, letters written and phone calls made, could have a positive
impact on your life six months from now. These plans will also feel especially
personal to you, as this eclipse involves your ruling planet Mercury. With the
Sun also here till the 22nd you won’t be shy about expressing your desires
either.
Travel arrangements or plans for a course,
or some other attempt to broaden your life experience could cause some friction
here however. Neptune working his watery magic over in your travel sector
conflicts with Mercury, Venus and the Sun at various times between the 1st and
20th, and could make communication of your plans extremely difficult as everyone
battles to cut through confused messages and misunderstandings. Partners will be
supportive but a little intense which will only add to the pressure, and things
could be brought to a head by the Full Moon of the 16th, which also marks the
second eclipse of the month. This one is a partial lunar eclipse, and rather
than new things it symbolises getting rid of what is outdated or has run its
course. Something related to higher education or travel which you began back in
February will reach a conclusion around now, and while you will benefit from the
hard work you invested, there may also be a feeling of ’what now?’ which leaves
you restless for something else to do. This is really time to take a short
break, reassess, and then regain your focus so you can move on to the next
project more confidently.
Family matters are also in focus throughout
August, with Venus and Mercury arriving in this part of your chart on the 7th
and 11th respectively, followed by the Sun on the 23rd. You will want to clear
the decks here and establish some harmony in your domestic environment, while at
the same time letting loved ones know what you need. Mars will assist you here,
he hangs around till the 19th, and the second new Moon of August on the 30th is
also a good time for putting a domestic plan into action or breathing fresh air
into your surroundings. Take care though as Saturn is around, and he is a hard
task master, so you may feel an added sense of duty or obligation around any
plans you initiate.
There could be tension around between the
1st and 14th too, as sudden career matters call you away from your family and
cause stress and disagreement at home. Be on your toes for these days as such
issues will definitely be unexpected. The 13th to 17th though are excellent days
for dealing with finances related to your home, loans or mortgages in particular
will go well for this period. Look out also for Mars entering your house of
leisure and pleasure from the 20th, he will have you thinking of some really
adventurous pastimes for yourself! Enjoy!