Let's Talk About Worth
Astrology for August 3 - 9, 2026
The integration of the Full Moon in Aquarius has felt palpable. Just yesterday I was craving turning off every electronic device in my vicinity to have some form of reprieve from the electric pulsation. Sitting myself down on the earth under a canopy of trees did the trick.
In direct alignment with the nodal changes, I’ve found myself observing how my own light is connecting to… well, the collective. How am I authentically shining and how does it have an impact on the greater web?
We have Mercury finally exiting his post shadow phase and moving into a new sign, which I feel is about to grant us a greater clarity on why we had to move through such dense stagnant emotions. Paired with Venus moving into the loving arms of Libra & Chiron Retrograde… Where are your values, what are you worth?
A question to inquire more deeply within.
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Eclipse Portal Invitation…
At the beginning of this year I hosted a container to hold to profound expansion & contraction that is our eclipses. The two weeks that land between a Solar & Lunar Eclipse are deep initiation points that usher in new themes and close our old ones.
I will be hosting this container through The Inner Circle, I’ve opened the doors & will be closing them on August 11th to maintain the integrity of the portal.
✦ Snapshot Overview ✦
Monday, August 3 — Chiron Stations Retrograde
Thursday, August 6 — Venus enters Libra, Sun trine Saturn, Mercury exits post-shadow period
Sunday, August 9 — Mercury enters Leo
The Transits
✦ Monday, August 3 — Chiron Stations Retrograde
Chiron has been sittin’ pretty at 0° of Taurus inviting us all into a new terrain of tender reflection. We have been observing our relationship to our worth, value, & material goods. It has just been a moment of dipping our toes into it, just a taste of our perceived value.
As Chiron moves retrograde we are invited into understanding the deeper threads of energetic exchange. This is an opportunity to look inward at what we truly feel we deserve and our value. That may come as quite a shock to some of us, as you begin to unravel the deeper initial thread that has you caught in seeing your self worth as much less than you truly are worthy of.
At some point in your life you’ve put an invisible price tag on your energy, your presence, and what you feel you are worthy of receiving. It is time for a much needed audit. Where that original source of pricing came from. Parents, bosses, schooling. That is the work here.
✦ Thursday, August 6 — Venus enters Libra, Sun trine Saturn, Mercury exits post-shadow period
Venus enters her home sign of Libra which is the most delicious exhale after the prim and proper tight ship she ruled in Virgo. We can exhale into lavish aristocratic pleasure. Inviting in social exploration, connection, and a renewed desire to meet new people. Yes, great time to go on some fun dates y’all.
Go explore some new social locations. Concerts, art galleries, anything that is celebrating the beauty that is the artistic expression of the human. Dress the part, put yourself somewhere that new connection can actually find you. Reciprocity is key here, a balance of exchanged.
This same day The Sun squares Saturn rx which I find to be supportive of this reflection on worth. Our recent Jupiter cazimi amplified our quality of light, and this trine really invites in finding a supportive structure to maintain that cultivation.
Saturn retrograde is inviting us into a deeper inquiry around what is sustainable. So with this amplitude of new light we need to ask ourselves — am I capable of maintaining this flame?
This is a supportive self reflection around life-force management and sustainable visibility. Leo craves being seen and has a natural affinity for it — but think about the nervous system overload of going from an audience of 15 to 150,000. There isn’t a property structure to wield that attention appropriately.
This trine offers us the insight around expansion also requiring containment. In the famous words of Jordan Sparks, One Step At A Time.
On top of all of that, Mercury is finally in the clear of his post shadow — we can breathe easy now. This is the moment where we break the surface, gasping for much needed air. We’ll be drinking in more clarity around the emotional release that was this retrograde.
✦ Saturday, August 8 — Lion’s Gate Portal
Big ol’ spiritualists be rising up and excitedly sharing about this day.
I use the 8/8 portal to write in my journal how I imagine my life to look a year from now. I’ve been doing this since I was 20. The results may surprise you. Give it a whirl.
✦ Sunday, August 9 — Mercury enters Leo
…And then Mercury enters Leo, chasing after the Sun.
We’re free from the emotional substance that is Cancer, allowing that memory exposure to take a spot within the light. More jovial verbal expression is available at this time. There is a power ignited in our words — there may be more excitement to share and speak at this time.
This is a time to speak from your heart, not a copy and pasted version of someone you may perceive as shining brighter than you [south node in leo themes]. I see there being a bigger draw to people flocking to individuals with persuasive charisma. Watch the content you’re taking in at this time and the quality of light you’re attracted to.
& for deeper support as we move through these shifts, come join The Inner Circle.
✦ Community Events for August // The House of Celestial Magick ✦
Book Club on Mondays at 4:30p PT // This month, we are reading The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is provided inside the community!
Writers Guild - a biweekly gathering led by ME for writing, sharing, and creative accountability // 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 4:30p PT
Cozy Arts & Crafts - a soft little creative hangout for making things together with Teija // 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30p PT
Big Flick Energy - A movie club hosted by Alea, theme of August: Renaissance Faire // Movies every Wednesday at 5:00p PT
Exploring The Mythic Mind with Ollie Amauri // Thursday at 2:00p PT August 13th + 27th
Reiki Meets Parts Work with Colleen // Thursday at 3:00p PT August 6th + 20th
Freakquencies with Jovial // 2nd & 4th Thursday at 4:30p PT August 13th + 27th
Weekly Astro Forecast Livestream breakdown // every Sunday at 11a PT on Youtube, TikTok and Twitch
And our community is continuing to grow…
A meditation club and yoga club will both be joining the House soon! More details will be shared as their spaces begin to take form.
Final Thoughts
This week is just a subtle precursor to our eclipse portal, buttering us up with more connection and substance to usher in some profound revelations. Enjoy the freedom of Mercury in Leo, but be aware of how easily you attach yourself to people you deem ‘above’ you.
all the love & stars in my blood,
Astraemia | Izzy
Below, paid subscribers & Inner Circle Members will find a deeper breakdown of what these transits actually mean… and how they specifically move through your chart by rising sign. All supported with journal prompts to invite in more introspection.
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