Q3 Astrology - The Astrology of July, August, September 2023
On the latest episode of the Life Forces Podcast, it’s time to explore the Astrology of Q3 2023 - the most important astrological events of July, August, and September 2023.
Below, you’ll find a summary of the significant happenings of the next few months including Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023, Mercury Retrograde in Virgo 2023, New and Full Moons, and much more. For the full scoop, listen to episode 2 of the Life Forces Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts.
July 2023 Astrology 🌞
Cancer Season 2023 - June 21 - July 22
For most of July, we’re in the season of the crab. It’s time to honour your emotions, nurture yourself, spend more time at home or with loved ones, and feel safe in whatever it is you do.
Full Moon in Capricorn - July 3 at 13:38 CET, 11°18’
Celebrate your accomplishments in the external world on 3’s Full Moon in Capricorn. How have you created structures for yourself and taken responsibility? Observe the balance between work and home and take advantage of opportunities that come your way.
Mars in Virgo - July 10 - August 27
Mars makes its way into Virgo on the 10, making precise, organized, and practical moves. Be mindful of not over-analyzing ever single step and you can use its energy wisely.
Mercury in Leo - July 11 - 28
With Mercury, planet of communication and mental processes, in Leo as of the 11, it’s a time to speak boldly from the heart and prioritize your creative expression.
North Node in Aries - from July 12
The North Node shifts to the sign of Aries on the 12. Here, our collective destiny encourages us to be pioneering, independent, and bold.
New Moon in Cancer - July 17 at 20:31 CET, 24°55’
On the 17’s New Moon in Cancer, you may feel you want something different in both your home and professional life. Set intentions for the rest of the year and focusing on nurturing yourself.
Leo Season 2023 - August 22 - September 23 2023
The season ruled by the Sun is for prioritizing your identity and self-expression. Make time for play, romanticizing life, creativity, and connecting with children or your inner child.
Venus Retrograde in Leo - July 22 - September 3 2023
During Venus Retrograde in Leo, it’s time to re-evaluate the close relationships in your life. Do they warm your heart? Do you feel confident in them? Are you able to express the fullest version of you?
Mercury in Virgo - July 28
Mercury is even happier at home in Virgo as of the 28, where it can transform chaos into order and think more clearly about how it can best be of service.
August 2023 Astrology ⛵️
Full Moon in Aquarius - August 1 at 20:31 CET, 9°15’
August 2023 features two Full Moons. First up, is the Full Moon in Aquarius, providing a moment to zoom out to collective concerns and innovation in the middle of Leo season which is all about being the full extent of you.
Sun-Venus conjunction in Leo - August 13
The Sun and Venus aligning in Leo is a major turning point of Venus Retrograde. In the middle of this Retrograde cycle, we will hopefully come closer to resolutions in anything Venus-related such as relationships, money, and beauty, and see light at the end of the tunnel.
New Moon in Leo - August 16 at 11:37 CET, 23°16’
The New Moon in Leo is a wonderful time to set intentions related to the heart, creativity, self-expression, your inner child, romance and play. Also keep in mind anything you’ve been experiencing during Venus Retrograde in Leo. With Uranus in the mix, expect the unexpected and be mindful of words and getting into arguments due to Mercury and Mars hanging out together.
Virgo Season 2023 - August 23 - September 23
Virgo season is a great opportunity to get organized. This Mercury-ruled season is also an opportunity to find new ways to be of service, and focus on your health, body, daily work, responsibility, and discipline. Because Virgo loves precision, be mindful of extreme criticism and perfectionism!
Mercury Retrograde in Virgo 2023 - August 23 - September 15
Over the next few weeks, communication slows down. Technology may especially be affected, and confusing at a peak due to dissolving, dreamy Neptune’s opposition to Mercury. Use this energy to edit and reconfigure things in your life instead of getting caught up in nitpicking others.
Mars in Libra - August 27 - October 12
Our actions are influenced by the diplomacy and mediator energy of Libra. We may crave actions that our more peaceful, in addition to those which contribute to beauty, elegance, balance, and justice. When activated, Mars in Libra is not afraid to throw shade, and could take too much time weighing out different options rather than taking action.
Uranus Retrograde in Taurus - August 28 2023 - January 26, 2024
For the next several months, take time to integrate and reflect on the Uranus in Taurus lessons we’ve been learning —sudden changes that have been taking place, ideas of breaking free and rebellion, and new values emerging.
Full Moon in Pisces - August 31 at 3:35 CET, 7°24’
August concludes with a Full Moon in Pisces that might be a tad melancholic, thanks to Saturn’s influence. It will also shine a light on the themes Saturn in Pisces so far. Some of the emotional weight Saturn imposes is mitigated by Jupiter in Taurus, forming a supportive, optimistic sextile to this Full Moon.
September 2023 Astrology 🌳
Venus Direct in Leo - September 3 2023
Any tensions, slow-moving, or confusing energy when it comes to relationships, values, finances, and beauty will life once Venus stations Direct in Leo. This time ends on a positive note, thanks to Jupiter and the Sun-Mercury conjunction. The Retrograde shadow phase is in effect until October 7, when we’re totally in the clear when it comes to anything Venus-related.
Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus - September 4 - December 30 2023
It’s time to integrate and review how we’ve grown and expanded since May 16 when Jupiter moved into the fixed Earth sign of Taurus. Retrogrades tend to intensify the themes of the given sign and planet, so you can best harness this Jupiter Retrograde to be even more deliberate with your growth. Remember that slow and steady wins the race.
New Moon in Virgo - September 15 at 3:39 CET, 21°58’
On the New Moon in Virgo, set intentions for getting organized, being of service, a better relationship to criticism and perfectionism, anything having to do with details, daily life, health, body, and work
Mercury Direct in Virgo - September 15
Mercury Retrograde is over! Expect smoother sailing when it comes to communication, processing information, technology, and travel.
Libra Season 2023 - September 23 - October 23
Embrace the pleasures and beauty of life during Venus-ruled Libra season. It’s time to raise the bar when it comes to social harmony, engage in all things art and aesthetics, lean into new conversations and new people.
Full Moon in Aries - September 29 at 11:57 CET, 6°00’
Take a moment during the Full Moon in Aries to celebrate yourself. How have you progressed since Aries season earlier this year? What are you being drawn to? Ambitious, bold, pioneering action, fun, and novelty are favoured at this time.
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