August 12, 2026 is a new Moon in Leo at 10:37 am PT followed by a total solar eclipse at 10:47 am PT when the Moon blocks the sunlight as the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. This new Moon with Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter all in Leo augurs a new beginning in life, even a new identity, and various ways to express your creativity. Especially fortunate is the influence of Jupiter to expand your perceptions and make progress on your plans and goals. Fire sign Leo rules the 5th house of confidence, self expression, creativity, romance, and children. During this eclipse lunar month, what is hidden or forgotten can come to light to be remembered and developed.
This new Moon begins Fire Monkey lunar month. Fire Monkey month in Fire Horse year adds even more exciting and creative energy to planets in Leo. Brave Monkey is the trickster in Chinese astrology who is ingenious, sharp, clever, alert, extremely entertaining, mercurial, and aggressive. Uninhibited Monkey rarely gets embarrassed by anything, and freely and fearlessly is expressive in all areas of life. During a Monkey month you can take risks, fool fate, and make a giant leap. The time is right for courage, action, and devotion to even the most audacious plans. It will be advantageous to begin new endeavors because Monkey luck is with you for success.
Fortunately, there is a grand Air trine of Venus in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius for innovative ideas, smart restructuring, and a smooth balance of communication for collaboration. Monkey’s intelligence and quick wit are enhanced by the grand Air trine making it easier to make decisions, problem solve, and not get scattered or distracted. Note that no planets are in Earth signs, only the asteroid Chiron is in Taurus, so staying grounded is key to not experience chaos. Contact me for your tarot reading or astrology forecast during this dynamic Fire Monkey time.
Innovations and a new start are for all at this Leo solar eclipse, and are strongest for Fire signs Sagittarius, Aries, and Leo and those born in Monkey, Rat, Dragon, and Snake years.
Happy new Moon,
Susan
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