Venus – Nexus Astrology

August comes very energetic this year. We have the second round of Eclipses for 2026 this month, something big on its own. But we also have some other interesting trends, continued from July, coming into play this month. Notably, the Uranus-Neptune-Pluto alignment happening right now.

This aspect promotes major change and volatility in the world. It is a long term influence, with us for the next few years. It becomes important when in a tighter orb (and stronger), as it is right now and for the coming months. The combination of this influence, and the Eclipses, this month can lead to a very notable moment.

Going into some other points, and stealing a bit from my July Predictions:

The Full Moon this month, on the 29th, will happen in the nakshatra Shravana. This star relates to hearing, listening and receiving messages. This Full Moon will be conjunct Pluto and opposing Jupiter. Also forming aspects to Neptune and Uranus. Overall, this can be a trigger similarly to the Jupiter aspects on the 20th. It can be a time of powerful declarations and conflict between major players in the world.

Finally, the last point about July will be Venus entering Virgo on the very tail end of the 31st. Virgo is the weakest sign for Venus, being the point of debilitation for the planet. This can promote disagreements, conflict and a hard time finding compromise or common ground.

Venus will be in Virgo from July 31st up until September 2nd, so the entire month of August will be englobed by issues of disagreement. Something to look forward? Notably, this will not be the best moment for negotiations or agreements.

Besides saving myself some time, I bring back these two points for their importance. First, the Full Moon remains an important influence in the first weeks of August. So these developments or powerful declarations can happen in early August.

Second, the Venus in Virgo factor is an important one, as it tends to promote disagreements. So discord, conflict and quarrells can arise a lot this coming month. Third, the combination of the two can show a month of conflicts and trouble.

Events in August 2026

29/07/2026 10:36 Full Moon in Shravana 12°16’16” Capricorn
31/07/2026 23:58 Venus in Virgo
02/08/2026 13:22 Mars in Gemini
03/08/2026 15:48 Chiron retro 06°38’08” Aries
- 06/01/2027 07:55 Chiron direct 02°01’37” Aries
05/08/2026 10:24 Mercury in Cancer
06/08/2026 22:44 Sun trine Saturn exact 20°24’37” Cancer 20°24’37” Pisces R
10/08/2026 14:09 Venus trine Pluto exact 09°43’09” Virgo 09°43’09” Capricorn R
10/08/2026 18:02 Venus opposition Neptune exact 09°52’45” Virgo 09°52’45” Pisces R
11/08/2026 17:50 Mars trine Rahu exact 06°08’11” Gemini 06°08’11” Aquarius R
11/08/2026 21:20 Mercury opposition Pluto exact 09°41’24” Cancer 09°41’24” Capricorn R
11/08/2026 23:39 Mercury trine Neptune exact 09°51’27” Cancer 09°51’27” Pisces R
11/08/2026 23:46 Venus trine Uranus exact 11°05’49” Virgo 11°05’49” Taurus
12/08/2026 13:46 Solar Eclipse in Ashlesha 25°54′ Cancer
12/08/2026 16:48 Mercury sextile Uranus exact 11°06’50” Cancer 11°06’50” Taurus
13/08/2026 12:23 Mercury sextile Venus exact 12°34’58” Cancer 12°34’58” Virgo
15/08/2026 07:23 Mercury conjunct Jupiter exact 15°55’09” Cancer
16/08/2026 22:29 Sun in Leo
17/08/2026 05:53 Mars square Neptune exact 09°45’31” Gemini 09°45’31” Pisces R
17/08/2026 11:27 Mercury trine Saturn exact 20°07’03” Cancer 20°07’03” Pisces R
17/08/2026 12:16 Venus sextile Jupiter exact 16°23’59” Virgo 16°23’59” Cancer
21/08/2026 08:43 Venus opposition Saturn exact 19°57’55” Virgo 19°57’55” Pisces R
22/08/2026 10:02 Mercury in Leo
22/08/2026 17:01 Sun opposition Rahu exact 05°33’19” Leo 05°33’19” Aquarius R
25/08/2026 02:58 Mercury opposition Rahu exact 05°25’38” Leo 05°25’38” Aquarius R
27/08/2026 13:04 Sun conjunct Mercury exact 10°13’03” Leo 10°13’03” Leo
28/08/2026 00:13 Lunar Eclipse in Shatabishak 10°37′ Aquarius
28/08/2026 03:25 Mercury square Uranus exact 11°23’14” Leo 11°23’14” Taurus
28/08/2026 18:19 Sun square Uranus exact 11°23’39” Leo 11°23’39” Taurus
31/08/2026 18:17 Jupiter trine Saturn exact 19°27’09” Cancer 19°27’09” Pisces R

Finally, getting into some August factors, we have Mars entering Gemini. It is not the best sign for Mars, also not the worst. But Mars in Gemini promotes energy and enthusiasm in the sign that always has energy, enthusiasm and curiosity. This influence can promote exploring, discovering and learning.

Mundane, Mars in Gemini promotes intellectual fighting. This can deal with prominent debates, social media quarrels and discussions.

Another interesting point is the double factor of Venus in Virgo and Mars in Gemini, promoting passion in both of the mercurial signs. There is a strong Mercury factor in the air this month. It is a strong moment for communication and learning.

Around the 8th-13th, we will have Venus aligning with the outer planets, already in their own previously mentioned alignment. So those dates can be an important trigger for events, as well as time for passionate discussions and strong feelings. This is even more notable as we will have a Solar Eclipse on the 12th, very close to this aspect.

The Solar Eclipse will happen at 25° Cancer, in the nakshatra of Ashlesha, on the 12th. The Eclipse will happen with a trine to Saturn, which will add color to the already strong energies of Ashlesha. This star deals with trickery, deceit, scams, vengeance, poisoning and medical matters.

Affecting both Europe and North America, this Solar Eclipse could deal with strong political clashes and turmoil. Changes in power, specially in parliament or similar government branches are a possibility now.

Another possibility, that some astrologers might highlight, is some kind of medical emergency or new disease. Personally, I don’t think this will be it, but I find it worth mentioning so you can understand the mindset behind those claiming this.

The post-Eclipse haste will have some exciting days around the 16th and 17th. The Sun will enter Leo, with a gandanta transition between Cancer and Leo. This can lead to emotional outbursts and a complicated day. Similarly, the 17th will have an exact square between Mars and Neptune. This can show misguided action, cowardly attacks and passive aggressive trends. Again, this goes along with other mentioned points about conflict in August.

The middle and final portion of the month are mostly a build up, with the in-between of the Solar and Lunar Eclipses. It’s a tricky period to describe. Could it be an eventful moment? Maybe. Mostly, there will be a sense of anxiety and tension, with some uncertainties and shocks along the way.

The Lunar Eclipse will happen at 10° Aquarius, in the nakshatra of Shatabishak, on the 28th. This is an interesting Eclipse, as at 10° it will align with the outer planets also around these same degrees. Uranus specially will sit at the mid-point of the Eclipse. This puts a strong Uranian energy for this Lunar Eclipse.

This can promote change, transformation, sudden and unexpected developments. Late August and early September can be a clear moment of change and shock in the world.

Summary

Mundane

As with any time Eclipses happen, August can be a hectic and surprising month. Eclipses are the big triggers of transformation in astrology, so the month ahead can be a very volatile time in the world. Along for the ride, we have the Uranus-Neptune-Pluto alignment that I discussed last month, which similarly shows a key moment of change in the world.

Early August has the power of a Full Moon combined with the relational issues of Venus in Virgo, so it can be a time of disagreements, broken commitments and overall problems relating to others. Diplomatic issues, big aggressive declarations and overall conflict can be triggered through this.

Around the 12th, with the Solar Eclipse, in a very political star we can have prominent political clashes coming into play. Medical issues can also be prominent around then.

The combination of Mars in Gemini and Venus in Virgo can lead to a very discourse heavy month. This shows fighting through words. So expect big declarations, bluster, strong debates and public clashes.

As most of August is in-between Eclipses, there can be some sense of tension and anxiety, with a lot of volatility and change along the way. The 28th, with the Lunar Eclipse can end the month on a feisty note, with unusual developments and some shocks.

Notable dates in August:

3rd
8th
10th
11th-12th
16th-17th
21st
28th

Personal

On a personal level, this is the final round of Eclipses with Rahu in Aquarius, this transit is all about unlocking our inner rebel. This end of 2026 has this urge for change. We want to take bold steps, make moves that usually seem uncomfortable to us, and overall break free from restrictions.

The Solar Eclipse, on the 12th, can deal a lot with a shock or something that forces us to see the world in a different way.

The Lunar Eclipse, on the 28th, can also deal with shocks; but in a more mellow way. It’s more about breaking free and growing, rather than being surprised. In a way, creating your own shock rather than just watching one happen.

With Venus in Virgo and Mars in Gemini we have a strong cerebral energy in the air. This is a great month to think, analyze and exercise our intellect. Writing or journalling are great aides now.

Finally, I recommend checking my guide to Eclipses so that you can see if any of your planets will be affected by the August Eclipses.

Note

I just made an editorial discussing some of the current mundane factors, giving a wider outlook than just the month ahead. A recommended reading.

Also check back later in the month, as I will make more detailed texts on the coming Eclipses.

Venus retrograde transit: July 22nd until September 3rd 2023

Venus is the planet that retrogrades the least in the zodiac, so it is always an unusual transit. The major meaning of Venus is what is valuable, and its retrograde motion really shows what is valuable to us on a personal level. See, we all are a bit influenced by the world, the likes and dislikes of society, so our inner values may get mixed up with external values. Venus retrograde is a time to clear that up. This is a time where you will see what people, ventures, pursuits and objects are truly worthy of your time and appreciation.

Look out for signs that something that seemed fun is feeling outdated, as if you could be doing something better or more productive. In your friendships, look out to see how deep these people are willing to go, do they just want to hang out or are they available when you truly need them? Can you truly open up with the people in your life, and if not, is it worth it? This sense of value and appreciation, in all our undertakings, is the true essence of this transit.

Astronomically, Venus is a very interesting planet with an unusual planetary cycle. It lasts 584 days, between being a morning star and an evening star. It spends 236 days as a morning star, then it disappears for 90 days. The evening star period lasts 250 days, followed by 8 dark days before it rises again in the east. This rise in east, disappearance in the west, an resurgence in the east is seen as a rebirth process.

This idea of rebirth is the reason why many ancient cultures, such as the Mayans, saw Venus as a special point. Venus, as a matter of fact, is an occult planet. Which is something usually left out in most pop-astrology writings. In Vedic texts, Shukracharya is the rulling deity of Venus and the tutor of the Daityas (a form of Asuras or anti-gods). Shukracharya has Sanjivini Vidya, which is the knowledge to raise the dead back to life. Brihaspati (deity associated with Jupiter), the tutor of the Devas (the gods), doesn’t have this knowledge. Making the Daityas more powerful than the Devas.

Venus, by this association also present in Celtic and Mayan traditions, is seen as a planet of life and death, or beginnings and endings. This is somewhat related to the nakshatra of Bharani, which is represented by a womb, and it deals with life and death extremes. The Sun also transits this nakshatra on May 1st, when a celtic fertility rite is celebrated. By these many meanings, I’ve noticed that the charts of occultists tend to have a strong or prominent Venus. A similar trend happens in the charts of medical doctors, although I don’t consider this planet as a necessary condition in their charts, and see it more as an improvement in dealing and healing the extremes of life.

So Venus retrograde becomes an excellent moment for studying and understanding the occult. On a mundane level, this could be a time where we see shifts in the economy and in women’s issues. Harsh events, similar to death, might be happening in the world.

Venus meanings: Relationships, women, agreements, diplomacy, contracts. Passion, love and romance. Comforts, luxury, beauty. Cars and vehicles. Clothes, jewelry and decoration items. Enjoyment and fun. What is valuable.

The interpretation of Venus retrograde is an interesting thing. Some astrologers say that, 9 months after Venus goes direct, something is born. Much like a pregnancy. On the other hand, I tend to believe that something is reborn or transformed with Venus retrograde itself. In our charts, this deals a lot with the house where Venus went retrograde. On a mundane level, it deals with the nature of the sign itself.

Venus last went direct on January 29th 2022, as we were on the verge of the Ukraine War. Venus went retrograde in Capricorn, on December 2021, and it went direct in Sagittarius. Capricorn is a sign that deals with democracies, large institutions and unions. Sagittarius is a warrior sign, showing the mighty centaur. In 2022, we saw the world’s institutions being shaken up by the war. Some countries started trading in currencies other than the dollar, new alliances were formed and a lot of the established certainties of the world shifted.

This time around, we are between Leo and Cancer. A similar retrograde happened in 2015. Leo represents kings, majesties and rulers. Cancer represents emotions, home, mother and comfort. On a mundane level, I believe that some changes with leadership are bound to happen. New figures or characters could arise, as wildcards, on the public sphere. Disagreements or complications between leaders are also a possibility now.

Looking back into the 2015-2016 period, that was a very unique time. This retrograde in Leo happened just as Jupiter had entered the sign as well. Jupiter remained in Leo from July 2015 until about August 2016. On January 2016, Rahu entered Leo too, where it remained until about August 2017. So this period in time had a Leo emphasis going on, which created a time of strong political clashes and turmoil around the world. 2023-2024 doesn’t have the same Leo emphasis, so politics will not be as prominent as it was around that time.

On a personal level, we might be reliving a lot of what happened around 2015. We might be rethinking projects started, or abandoned, around that time. Ideas that we’ve had, things we were pursuing, etc. If you have journals, or any other way of looking back, this is a great time to do this. Rethinking and recreating through what happened back then could be very important now.

Again, this goes back to the meaning of rebirth seen through Venus. Leo is the sign that deals with our pride/ego, our need to express ourselves and leave our mark into the world. In a lot of ways, this is the time of regaining our sense of importance, of feeling that we are worthy of making whatever personal journey we want to make. This could be a project, a study, a new venture or even just a new lease on life. This is the time to rethink and rise like a phoenix with something important to you.

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August 2026 in Astrology

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