Daily Horoscope: Moon in Leo to Virgo, August 5, 2024

Moon transiting Leo to Virgo, Monday, August 5th, combines a New Moon emotional hangover with two other distinct shifts of energy – Mercury turning retrograde in Virgo, and Venus beginning her annual journey through Virgo – as the moon joins Mercury and Venus to create a tension producing square aspect with Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini, while Mars/Jupiter are squaring Saturn retrograde in Pisces. Expect to give or receive complaints, criticism, requests for corrections, or reminders of the expectations, rules, and codes of conduct. Even if any of these things are necessary and unavoidable today, the people involved in both the delivery and receipt of the shadowy expression of Virgo’s detail oriented and problem-solving energy will probably feel uncomfortable during the exchange – but relieved when it is over. There is a fine line between a sanctimonious, “holier than thou” attitude which belittles or shames someone, and a sincere desire to inspire or empower someone through pointing out their errors, due to a Yod aspect pattern the trio of Virgo planets form with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, and Neptune retrograde in Pisces. Fortunately, Chiron in Aries trine to the sun in Leo, and the Virgo planets, while the sun is sextile to Mars and Jupiter in Gemini, offers resiliency, some healthy self-confidence, and a general willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in being a team player. Strive to do your best, but realize there is always room for improvement, and there is bound to be someone who will point that out to you.

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Dunnea Rae at Aloha Astro