August 2022 Horoscopes: Processing inputs and building practical systems
Hello dear ones,
The month kicks off with Leo season in full swing, with just a bit of planetary turbulence due to Mars and Uranus meeting up in the North Node of Destiny on July 31st-1st. And then Mars squares off with Saturn on August 7th, bringing out some seriously big ‘NO’s. Wildcard energy prevails so choose your battles carefully, and save that energy for your passion pursuits.
Mercury enters overly honest Virgo August 3rd, making communications direct, witty, detailed, but also a bit harsh. It’s a good time for tough honest conversations. But just be careful that your criticisms are coming across as constructive. If in doubt, try the compliment sandwich technique.
The Full Moon in rebellious Aquarius on August 11th, is a great time to achieve breakthroughs with out-of-the-box thinking. On the same day Venus enters Leo, increasing your desire to to be admired, shower and for loyal connections. Making the 11th a great time to set intentions to innovate in your love life and maybe even buy some new toys for the bedroom.
Mars enters Gemini on the 20th, boosting your enthusiasm and motivation just in time for Virgo season to begin on the 22nd. Once Virgo takes over the skies you’ll be entering a process of refining your structures and systems to maximize your routine and set yourself up for success through self-discipline and foundation building.
Mercury enters Libra on the 25th, bringing balance to conversations by finding fair solutions.
Uranus begins its five month retrograde in Taurus on the 24th and stubborn Taurus won’t make a move until it’s 100% ready. So, try to go easy on yourself if things aren’t progressing as fast as you had imagined. Just because you think things should be one way, doesn’t make it true. Sometimes you have to truly feel the change you're making in your body before you can move forward.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th let’s honesty, logic and practicality be the gateway to breakthroughs in regards to routine, and career. Get the moon cycle off to a good start by setting the intention to accomplish some short-term goals that will boost your energy and your mood when you accomplish them.
What’s in retrograde this month:
Jupiter goes retrograde in Aries on July 28th. Take calculated risks.
Saturn is retrograde in Aquarius until late October causing culture conflicts and making you rethink, rework, and revise our long term commitments and goals. Saturn is the planet of ego, karma, justice and career. Those who are seeking to balance the world’s karmic scales and socially progressive ideals like gender equality, LGBTQ+ acceptance, healthcare reform, and education reform will continue to be challenged by old guard ideals of religious zealously, infatuation with tradition and political fanaticism during this transit.
Pluto is still retrograde in Capricorn until October 28th, activating our karma around money, ambition, power, boundaries, limits, and abuse of power on a global scale and leading to the new generations' societal disillusionment.
Neptune is retrograde in Pisces. Neptune will have humanity reflecting on our hopes, dreams, ideals, and aspirations on a global level until December 3rd. Fortunately, unlike some planets (cough, I’m looking at you Mercury, cough) in retrograde Neptune has a certain subtlety to it, especially while in its home sign of Pisces. It is a time when the state of your inner world is revealed to you. This will be a deeply introspective time that lends itself to globally shifting spiritual ideologies, deepening intuition, dream manifestation, dissolving, and immersion in our thoughts and feelings.
Neptune RX advice:
Do: Connect with your spirit and embrace the positive energies that surround you.
Don’t: Disassociate until you don’t know what’s real. Run away. Fall into nostalgia traps.
Astrology is a Tool for Self Reflection
Astrology is a tool we can use to take the temperature of the world and reflect on how we might respond to what’s happening both internally and externally in the world. It helps us pay attention to our physical and emotional states and opens us up to new ways of navigating our thoughts and actions.
Everything written here is meant to be used as a tool of reflection and self-awareness and not as a hard prediction of the future. The stars and planets do a lot of talking, but ultimately we each must decide our own path in life.
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Crystal of the Month
Blue Calcite is the crystal to have on hand this month.
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Blue Calcite
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Soothes nerves and anxiety
Helps communication
Powerful energy amplifier and cleanser
Aids learning and memory
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Firey Aries,
Lean into the second half of Leo season by following your passion pursuits. Your passions are clues that point you towards success.
This month starts off with a reality check and wildcard energy that could sweep you in any direction. But this is but a fleeting moment this month.
But it could be made worse by Mercury’s entrance into Virgo on the 4th, making you a bit more direct in communicating your analysis of things. This plot point peaks during the full moon in Aquarius and Venus in Leo on the 11th. Speak up, but go easy.
Your ruling planet dynamic Mars moves out of material girl Taurus and into gossip girl Gemini on the 20th, bringing your attention to your friend group. If someone isn’t vibing, now's the time to say goodbye.
Once Virgo season begins on the 22nd you’ll be in full swing in terms of productivity and enriching your life with routines that support your goals and your wellbeing.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Hermit from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
The Hermit
Dear Aries - The message for you this moonth is to create time for solitude and space to be with your own creativity and inspiration. Often for your zodiac sign, you tend to be in the thick of social life and exploring your edges! But the invitation this moonth is to create solitude and quiet time for you to truly be with yourself. You will learn so much!
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Loving Taurus,
You’re starting the month off on the upswing. You’re feeling healthy, wealthy, and self-loved. You’ve been on a journey of transforming identity, and it’s really starting to feel like you’ve landed the leap of faith you took.
Milestones arrive on the 11th during the full moon in Aquarius and your ruling planet loving Venus’s transits into Leo. Use this time to get creative with friends and potential partners who make you feel adored and admired. Call in help with Marie Kondoing your home, have a paint night, or launch a new tech based business.
Virgo, A.K.A productivity season begins on the 22nd, upping the ante on your motivation to put your business and weight loss goals on a schedule and keep your commitments.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Nine of Swords from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Nine of Swords
My Taurus friends, this moonth is a defining time in which you are being asked to simplify your obligations. It can be challenging as you truly appreciate all your relationships and belongings; however we all benefit so much from releasing the things and people who are truly no longer filling your cup. Let this be a time of release so that you can feel the relief of new energy and spaciousness!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Curious Gemini,
Your mindset has been that of summer beach living recently. Summer has been a time of rest and relaxation and skating by with the bare minimum and you’ll have to get honest about that when your ruling planet Mercury enters into self-disciplined Virgo on the 4th. Great! You’ve been needing some time to recharge so make the most of your rest time!
You’ll still be taking it easy by the time the onset of Virgo season being on the 22nd. Luckily Virgo will bring you a much needed boost of motivation and drive to tackle creating routines and systems that work for you both at home and at work.
When Mercury moves into Libra on the 25th, you’ll be ready to bring forward fair solutions to the tough conversations surrounding details in securing your business's or career’s future that happen early on in the month.
If Virgo season hasn’t kicked your butt into gear yet then you’ll have another chance on the new moon in Virgo on the 27th.
You’ll also get a chance to reflect on how your current routine is working (or not working) out for you when Uranus goes retrograde at the end of the month.
Gemini 2022 Overview
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The World from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
The World
Gemini!!! Such an exciting card to grace you this moonth. The World invites us to release all our old stories about attachment and open to the possibility of moving with Great Mystery in the ease and flow. You can let go of the need to control at this time; this is an opportunity for you to feel the grace of the universe in your daily life. Relax and enjoy!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Caring Cancer,
Leo season is here and that means you’re coming out of your protective shell to dip your toes into more social and creative waters, heck, maybe you’ll even go cannonball in! Reconnect with friends and family this month. Remember, life keeps on moving always so be sure to appreciate everything that comes your way- the good and the bad.
Your ruling planet the moon waxes full in out-of-the-box Aquarius on the 11th. You might feel tempted to try something daring with your finances, but with a Uranus retrograde so close at hand, you might be better off starting small. Don’t invest more than 25% of your assets in any one place. Use the Virgo energies of the second half of this month to really analyze your goal, just don’t get so lost in the weeds that you forget to actually be productive in action and not just in your head.
The new moon in Virgo on the 27th, gives you an opportunity to assess how the investments you made earlier in the month are going and set intentions to complete some short term goals moving forward.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Queen of Pentacles from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Queen of Pentacles
Sweet Cancer - this moonth Beckons in a time of new stability and comfort. Focus your energy and attention on your home space and in creating a sanctuary for yourself. This is a time to nourish and nurture yourself from the inside out. You have full permission to say no to all invitations and obligations that do not feel like comfort.
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Happy Birthday Admirable Leo!
The month starts off a bit rocky, but don’t worry it’s just some cosmic turbulence bringing a bit of spice to your otherwise smooth sailing hot girl summer. And you are the hot girl everyone has been waiting for to get this party started. You’ll enjoy enhanced creativity, social charisma, and self-admiration all month long Leo.
Things may slow down financially on the 11th when loving Venus moves into your sign and the moon waxes full in Aquarius. You may be thinking about planning to leave your job and pivot to a new career, and now is a good time to set some intentions and plan your next move. Just be sure you take a break from focusing on work to also enjoy Venus in your sign, because this brings an opportunity for sex and romance that is as hawt as you are.
Let the Virgo in Mercury vibes that permeate the first half of this month help you get clarity on your relationships and your career. As things might take a big turn for you towards the end of the month with the possibility for changes in both your career and your relationships. Be generous, be kind, give of your time and money. When you answer the call to help others you become truly alive.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The High Priestess from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
The High Priestess
Dear Lions- this moonth you are ushered into a deeper level of wisdom and trust in yourself and your own inner knowing! You truly do have vast amounts of intuition within. This is a time to lean on and learn how to trust yourself in every situation! Release the old story that others know more than you… you are the expert of your own life. Trust this.
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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Happy Birthday vibrant Virgo!
This month starts off a bit rocky. Find your zen by meditating with your favorite crystals, plant allies, or pets.
The month starts off with your ruling planet, the divine messenger Mercury, coming home to rest its feet and commune in your sign. Be sure to analyze the input you're receiving and get some R&R in the first week of this month to offset any turbulence you’ve experienced recently.. Remember, Leo is handing off the torch to you on the 22nd and you are gearing up to take it.
The full moon in Aquarius on the 11th is a great time to reframe difficulties and pain as lessons learned, and get clarity on what you want possibilities for your path resonate with you on a cellular level.
As your season approaches you’re in the mindset to become the best version of you that you can be. Use your analytical mind to help you judge your past self and how you are supporting yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically. Now is the time to show yourself compassion and some tough love. You know when it’s time to make a change. Trust yourself to follow through.
When your ruling sign enters Libra on the 25th, it will be time to start mending fences, get clarity on others perspectives, and loosen up a bit.
When the new moon aligns in your sign on the 27th, you’ll be feeling ready to set intentions to accomplish some future short term and long term goals.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Six of Wands the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Six of Wands
Steadfast Virgos - this moonth is absolutely made for you. This is a time for you to luxuriate in your skills of organization and process. Allow yourself to indulge in planning and to do lists as the energies are ripe for utilizing urinate gifts in structuring a life you love! You might also use this time to create resources from your gifts; have you ever considered a new line of work or a side hustle involving organization and helping others in getting their lives in order? If you have been curious about such a thing, now is the time to try!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Fair Libra,
The month starts off a bit stress heavy. Be sure you’re reading the fine print in those contracts.
Leo season brings you new friends, and social networks that need your guidance this month sweet Libra. But when Mercury moves into Virgo on the 4th, it might be time to weigh the scales to make sure you’re being a good support system for yourself as well as others. When your ruling planet, loving Venus enters Leo on the 11th and the moon waxes full in Aquarius it will be time to cut out toxic people who don’t give you the adoration you need, and set intentions for what you want from your career and your relationships in the future.
Virgo season starts on the 22nd, and your thoughts start coming a mile a minute as you start focusing on manifesting the life that resonates with you on a molecular level.
Mercury enters your sign on the 25th, prompting some reflection on whether you need to spend more time planning for your future.
During the new moon in Virgo on the 27th, you’ll be feeling revitalized and prepared to accomplish your next goal.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
Death from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Death
Oh my Libra brethren; this moonth is super potent for us! We are visited with the powerful card of death. This card, card number 13, is my most favorite. It represents a time of rebirth and utter transformation. These times can feel awkward if we resist them – so the invitation is for you to open your arms and surrender to the process of change. When we simply allow what is to be, things find their way back into place much faster. You will be a completely new person by September!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Reflective Scorpio,
The month starts off with some weight being piled on in the form of relationship obstacles. You might be healing from your ex, or becoming aware of imbalances and growing pains in current long-term relationships, friendships and familial connections. One way to reframe difficulties is to see them as opportunities to learn your lesson and then teach others about what you need. You’ll feel a lot better when you finally release some of the mental clutter that’s taking up space in your mind right now.
When Venus moves into Leo and the moon waxes full in Aquarius on the 11th you’ll be feeling a lot more flexible and empathetic, but still firm in your desire to be admired, making you more likely to hold your boundaries while also aiming to work it out. Later in the month your ruling planet, driven Mars in Gemini might bring up some tension around anything that still doesn’t feel resolved on the 20th.
Virgo season begins on the 22nd, upping the rate at which you analyze the energy inputs and outputs in your life both financially and in love. Your thoughts might be racing at times, so try to calm it all down using strategy, planning, and meditation.
However Uranus retrograde in Taurus on the 24th will be a great time to settle in to reflect on what things make you feel connected and happy in your relationships.
During the new moon in Virgo on the 27th, it will be a good time to set intentions to break bad habits and be more assertive.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Four of Pentacles from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Four of Pentacles
Deep Scorpio - this moonth ushers in a time for you to analyze your boundaries and to take stock of your finances. Have you been indulgent fiscally? Have you been giving away your time and your attention in ways that are now causing you to feel resentful? This moonth is all about cleaning up these loose ends and finding solid ground once again. It will benefit you so much in 2023 if you do this work now!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Scorpio 2022 Overview
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Free spirited Sagittarius,
It’s still Leo season my fiery friend, which means now is a great time to show yourself some love by taking some time away to just be with the people, places, and things that relax you, that bring you joy and make you feel admired. Crossing some physical horizons will revitalize your spirit.
The divine messenger Mercury moves into Virgo on the 4th and your thoughts might be coming a mile a minute, making it a good time to clear out any clutter that’s clogging up your thought processes.
Set an intention to shake up your work routine and your social circle when the moon waxes full in Aquarius on the 11th. It’s time to let superficial relationships go and use outside of the box thinking to focus on creating innovative systems in your life that make work and life a breeze.
Work season hits on the 22nd as the sun moves into analytical and focused Virgo. It’s a good time to start taking those first steps towards your bigger financial and career goals.
Around the Virgo new moon on the 27th you’ll have more clarity on who you want around you, and who you need to step away from for a while. Breakups can be one of the more difficult and painful symptoms of personal evolution, so make time to be alone and recenter.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Page of Cups from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Page of Cups
Sweet Sag, this moonth is one full of feelings for you my friends. This card invites us to take time and be alone with our feelings. It is challenging to know our truth if we are always surrounded by the influence of others. Take some time in August to be by yourself, preferably in nature, and let your feelings flow. This will help to harness your element of fire and allow you to use it in service rather than anger.
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Diligent Capricorn,
This month starts off with wildcard energy but the month overall could lead to some creative breakthroughs for you. Use the second half of Leo season to relax, drink some ginger tea, go on vacation and embrace the unexpected.
Mercury moves into fastidious and earthy Virgo on the 4th, prompting clarity and directness in both your internal and external communications. It also makes it a great time to start contemplating systems in your life, especially those related to learning and education. Take a deep dive into studying the subjects that resonate with you on a cellular level.
When Venus moves into Leo and the full moon in Aquarius on the 11th brings an opportunity to think outside the box and connect with your inner child as a way of healing old pains. Paint. Dance. Sing. Play the ukulele. Let creativity and ideas flow without judgment. (You may be pulled to teach others how to use this technique to free themselves during the five month Uranus retrograde in Taurus that begins on the 24th and the new moon in Virgo on the 27th.)
You’ll be in the full swing of things once Virgo season begins on the 22nd, reigniting your motivation and productivity sectors. Show some self care by accepting offers of support from others, especially if it comes in the form of financial aid.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Empress from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
The Empress
Oh Capricorn! What a moonth for you! This is a time for you to truly luxuriate and offer yourself a rich and rewarding experience. When was the last time you took a vacation? Often hard-working Capricorn find themselves so involved in projects and people that they forget to weave in times of other relaxation. This card is your permission slip – it is time for a vacation!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Trend setting Aquarius,
The month may get off to a turbulent start that may have you wanting to hermit it up. Mercury moves into overly honest Virgo on the 4th, making communications direct, but also doubling your processing speed.
However when Venus moves into Leo and the moon waxes full in your sign on the 11th relationships will take center stage for you. This is a great time to show appreciation for the relationships in your life, and use art or sex therapy or other out of the box methods of self-expression to heal anything that’s preventing you from connecting authentically with others. Let go of the heavy weight of doubts and fears you’re carrying and you’ll feel lighter for it.
Virgo season begins on the 22nd, bringing out your inner analyst, allowing you to process any leftover baggage from interpersonal conflicts that may happen earlier in the month. Avoid overthinking by instead leaning into decisiveness and building external and internal systems that make your life more efficient and enjoyable.
The new moon in Virgo brings a reminder of what you’re fighting for, making it a good time to test your strength. Remember that standing up for yourself is a vital part of building trust in your sense of self. When you stand up for things that resonate with your sense of what wellbeing looks like for the world and for yourself you’ll find you have all the strength and energy you need.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Two of Swords from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Two of Swords
Gentle Aquarians, this moonth is a major invitation into being decisive and taking charge of the direction of your life. This card is your sign post that you have been considering your options for long enough. Now is the time to make that decision. Is it time to take the leap? Is it time to end the relationship? What is the big choice you have been pondering for far too long? This is the time to finally choose and begin the first step on your new path.
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Peace making Pisces,
This month your focus is on refamiliarizing yourself with you, your goals, and what resonates with you on a cellular level. Take a breather from the hustle and bustle and get the solitude and rest you need to reconnect with you.
The divine messenger, Mercury moves into self-care and health oriented Virgo on the 4th, upping your awareness of how systems in your life are impacting your mental and physical health. Use this information to make sure you’re getting what you need.
When Venus moves into Leo and the moon waxes full in Aquarius on the 11th you will be drawn to channeling your subconscious perhaps through artistic or sexual means of expression that can help you achieve emotional breakthroughs.
There is a part of you that is drawn to transformation during this time, and once Virgo season begins on the 22nd your motivation to produce results for yourself will increase. Around the new moon in Virgo, you may also be called upon to share the wisdom you gained around the full moon with your family of friends.
Your Wyld Fempyre Tarot Reading
The Ten of Pentacles from the Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Caputolan
Ten of Pentacles
Sweet watery Pisces; this card tells me that you are coming to the completion of a cycle. It is now possible for you to let go of any old stories in which you are blaming others for the way your life has turned out this far. The energies are aligning for you to step into a new level of empowerment in your own life. Can you forgive that person who hurt you so long ago? Can you open up to offering yourself the parenting that you so desperately needed? The time is ripe for deep healing for you… the kind of healing that makes everything feel brighter!
Wyld Lee of Wyld Fempyre offers personal medicine sessions, group coaching programs and intimate Rebirth Initiations here in the Gorge. She also reads Tarot every second Friday at Moon Mountain Highway in Bingen. There are spaces available you can schedule your session HERE.
