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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. ─ Confucius
The big news this month are two rare planetary formations, the Kite and the Yod. Both the Kite and the Yod combine a sense of ease with a sense of challenge. Both formations help you reach your goals if you do the required work piece by piece. Or, as shown in the quote, “we can move mountains by carrying away small stones.” This is right in tune with the manifesting energy of Leo in the beginning of August and then the organizing energy of Virgo after August 22nd.
Kite Formation
The “Kite” formation is active between August 7 and August 14. The Kite consists of two sextiles (Uranus sextile Saturn/Neptune and Saturn/Neptune sextile Pluto), three trines (a Grand Trine formed by Mars, Uranus, and Pluto) and an opposition of Mars and Saturn. Sextiles and trines are beneficial aspects that work together to help you achieve your goals. Trines bring a sense of ease and harmony and Grand Trines, such as we see on August 7, bring a flow of positive opportunities. However, trines and sextiles need a little effort from you in order to manifest.
That’s where the opposition of Mars to the Saturn/Neptune conjunction comes in. Mars gives you the drive to meet any challenges with action. Neptune gives you imagination and the ability to dream. Saturn gives you the ability to face reality and to overcome any obstacles or challenges. See the August 9 Full Moon chart below, which contains a Kite formation.
Yod Formation
August also features a Yod formation containing the Saturn/Neptune conjunction, Pluto and the Sun. A Yod, also known as the “finger of God” aspect, is a rare, powerful configuration that is believed to point to your destiny. It consists of an apex planet, two planets that are sextile and two planets that form a 150-degree quincunx angle that connects the sextiles. Quincunx aspects bring a sense of stress and tension that show where adjustments need to be made. The two sextile planets at the base form a harmonious flow that show talents that can be used to resolve the tension of the quincunx.
Finally, the planet at the point of the Yod, the “apex,” receives the energy of the two quincunxes. It shows the focus of the Yod planets and where you need to make changes to manifest your destiny. In the August 2025 Yod, the apex of the Yod is the Sun in Virgo, which translates to “steady, careful, thoughtful action brings success.” This Yod favors a balanced approach that combines imagination (Neptune), hard work (Saturn) and intensity (Pluto).
August 1: Venus Square Saturn at 1 Degree Cancer/Aries. Venus Square Neptune at 1 Degree Cancer/Aries. This is not the best day to socialize. Relationship (Venus) fears (Saturn) and confusion (Neptune) dominate your thinking due to Venus square Saturn. Venus square Neptune brings a touch of confusion and baseless worry. This is one of those days when you might feel lonelier in the company of someone else than you would feel by yourself. Use this emotionally challenging time to tune into your needs, regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not.
August 2: Venus Quincunx Pluto at 1 Degree Cancer/Aquarius. Mars at 26 Degrees Virgo Quincunx Chiron at 27 Degrees Aries. The challenging relationship energy continues when Venus is quincunx Pluto and Mars is quincunx Chiron. Your desires (Venus) seem to be squashed by the overpowering, intense Pluto quincunx. Mars quincunx Chiron adds a touch of aggressive feelings and anger fueled by old hurts and traumas. Keep your own counsel and refrain from socializing until the energy clears in a few days.
August 6: Mars Enters Libra. Mars enters Libra and opposes Neptune and Saturn at 1 Degree Aries. At the same time, Mars trines Uranus at 1 degree Gemini and Mars trines Pluto at 1 Degree Aquarius. A somewhat rare Kite formation is formed which will be around until August 14.
August 8: Mars Trine Uranus at 1 Degree Libra/Gemini. Mars Opposition Saturn and Neptune at 1 Degree Libra/Aries. Sun at 16 Degrees Leo Sesquiquadrate Saturn/Neptune at 1 Degree Aries (Rx). Mars trine Uranus is an action-packed aspect that can lead to accidents or other unexpected outcomes. Be aware of your surroundings and curb your impulsive side under this dynamic energy. Mars trine Uranus is superb for motivating you to reactivate something you put aside because of lack of energy. Flashes of insight, bright ideas and new understandings are very common when Mars is trine Uranus.
August 9: Full Moon at 16 Degrees 59 Minutes Aquarius at 3:55 AM EDT. Mars Opposition Neptune at 1 Degree Libra/Aries. The Sabian symbol for this Aquarius Full Moon is “A watchdog standing guard.” It symbolizes loyalty, faithfulness and the ability and desire to defend what you value. This Full Moon is especially apt today, when the world is experiencing governmental, climatic and financial upheavals. In the sign of Aquarius, it speaks to our connections to our community and social groups. You may be asking yourself questions around your obligation to others ─ especially questions such as: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and, if so, “How does that fit into my concept of myself and my world view.
Of special note in this chart is a clear “Kite” formation connecting Saturn, Pluto, Mars and Uranus.
August 10: Mars Trine Pluto at 1 Degree Libra/Aquarius. Mars trine Pluto is an excellent aspect for making needed long-term changes in your life that can bring a positive outcome. Mars brings the energy and motivation and Pluto brings the will power and deep understanding needed for completion.
August 10: Mercury Turns Stationary Direct at 4 Degrees Leo. Bring on the bells and whistles and the oompah band when Mercury turns direct in Leo. Release all that pent up energy and strut your stuff now that Mercury is moving forward. Advertising is especially effective when Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
August 12: Venus Conjunct Jupiter at 14 Degrees Cancer. Venus conjunct Jupiter is a short-lived transit that is phenomenal for love and financial matters. You are feeling warm-hearted and optimistic now, and lady luck just might be smiling on you. Enjoy this expansive Venus conjunct Jupiter transit, but be careful not to over indulge or overspend, but rather to use a little self-discipline.
August 22: Sun Enters Virgo at 4:33 PD EDT. Everything quiets down and becomes more focused when the Sun is in Virgo. Make realistic plans, clean out your closets and simplify your life under Sun in Virgo.
August 23: New Moon at 0 Degrees 22 Minutes Virgo. This Virgo New Moon at the significant zero-degree mark shifts the energy to a more measured, analytical and organized way of living your daily life and looking at the world. The Virgo Moon forms a Yod aspect with Saturn/Neptune in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. The Moon and Sun are conjunct at zero degrees in the sign of Virgo. Zero degrees of a sign indicates the need to do things differently because a new energy is emerging. The sign of Virgo is about paying more attention to your everyday actions and surroundings. Ask yourself: How can I make things more organized and concise in order to use my energy wisely?
August 24: Sun Square Uranus at 1 Degree Virgo/Gemini. Sun Quincunx Saturn and Neptune at 1 Degree Virgo/Aries. Sun Quincunx Pluto at 1 Degree Virgo/Aquarius. The Sun square Uranus also forms a Yod consisting of the Sun, Saturn and Pluto, which is in effect through August 25.
August 25: Venus Enters Leo. Venus Trine Saturn/Neptune at 1 Degree Leo/Aries. Venus likes being in Leo where she can show off her pretty clothes and charismatic nature. Venus trine the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune brings lovely soft energy (Venus and Neptune), tempered by the harsh reality of Saturn, which requires a critical, responsible view of anything that seems “too good to be true.”
August 27: Venus Opposition Pluto at 1 Degree Leo/Aquarius. Subconscious fears and doubts, particularly around love and money, can take over your rational mind when Venus is opposition Pluto. Venus rules love, money and the finer things in life, while Pluto rules undercurrents and deep phobias and fears. Be careful of hidden resentments and manipulative power moves within your financial and romantic relationships.
Moon Movement During August 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
August 1: Moon in Scorpio
August 3: Moon enters Sagittarius
August 5: Moon enters Capricorn
August 7: Moon enters Aquarius at midnight
August 9: Full Moon at 16 Degrees 59’ Aquarius at 3:55 AM EDT
August 10: Moon enters Pisces
August 12: Moon enters Aries
August 14: Moon enters Taurus
August 16: Moon enters Gemini
August 18: Moon enters Cancer
August 20: Moon enters Leo
August 23: Moon enters Virgo at 1:24 AM EDT
August 23: New Moon at 0 Degree 23 Minutes Virgo at 2:06 AM EDT
August 25: Moon enters Libra
August 27: Moon enters Scorpio
August 30: Moon enters Sagittarius
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