New moon August 4, 2024 - Time to focus on health and wellness to upgrade thyself`

Welcome to August 2024. It's a month that demands rest, in large part because Mercury goes retrograde. On the same date that it does, Venus moves into healing Virgo, and the sky goes dark with a new moon in lush Leo. Combined, the lesson from all of these transits is that those with negative associations (such as Mercury retrograde) actually become opportunities to take it easy with the right care and perspective. Juno, the asteroid of commitment, moves into relationship-oriented Libra, blessing both platonic and romantic relationships. You'll need to be patient with those you love during this time.

A full moon in Aquarius could be a politically intense day, so consider logging off for your mental health. And when the sun moves into healing Virgo, the stars continue to emphasize rest and work/life balance. Focus on making your to-do lists manageable rather than overrun, which is amplifies by Vesta, the asteroid of spirituality, also moving into Virgo. And when nurturing Ceres moves into hardworking Capricorn, the lesson of prioritizing wellness is amplified. Mercury goes direct at the end of the month, just in time for Venus to move into its home sign of Libra, which blesses all relationships. Keep reading to see what all of this means for your star sign.

Welcome to August and the dog days of summer. It's a month for unwinding and healing, especially in efforts to offset the influence of Mercury retrograde. The communication planet starts its backward dance on Sunday, August 4. During the next few weeks, expect the usual travel delays, exes in your DMs, and communication mishaps.

Rather than stressing about this retrograde, try to see it as a cosmic call for self-care. Also on Sunday, August 4, Venus, the ruler of beauty, love, and money, moves into healing Virgo. This transit reminds you to be gentle with yourself in all areas of your life. In case the fourth wasn't exciting enough, it also brings a new moon, a time for fresh starts, in lush Leo, the sign of cat naps and pampering. It all adds up to the message that if you change your perspective, things like Mercury retrograde stop being stressful and rather become a call for rest and self-care.