But, for now, we should look to the month of August as the perfect time to wrap things up and prepare for a change in seasons.
This was a wildly unpredictable summer and as we learned to define what “normal” looks like now, we made some important discoveries and some missteps along the way.
On August 8, there is a New Moon in your sign! Your passions are important and this is the perfect time to fight for them.
This bud offers euphoric effects that keep the mood upbeat and lighthearted, which means this is a great strain to share with some friends.
Happy August, Virgo! The great news for this month is that, despite there being several planets in retrograde, your ruler — Mercury — is not one of them! On August 3 Mercury is Leo, square Uranus in Taurus.
Tap into the abundance of Lion Energy to help you advocate for your passions and your skills, especially at work.
If things have been chaotic in your inner circle, you can help by lending a steady hand , but maybe it’s time to make some new discoveries about yourself.
It’s a great bud if you have a busy day ahead and just need to take a bit of the edge off.
But, August offers some exciting periods of reflection and harmony to round out this weird and wacky season.
This is a great time to assess what has been working in your new routine, and what you can leave behind.
August strain: Summer is the perfect time for a little Cherry Pie.
Maybe it’s time to crack open a new book, run a bath, and slip that phone into “Do not disturb” mode.
If you do decide to help a friend out, do it without strings attached.
Make plans, settle old debts, and enjoy the diplomacy and retrospective vibes this celestial combo brings.
Medical users report this strain is great for symptoms related to everything from anxiety to ADHD.
Happy August, Aquarius! Summer is almost over and the crisp, sweet nights of fall are almost upon us.
Be careful with your finances and who you lend money to.
Users report this bud is great for relaxing after a rough day at the office, or when you just need that push to get a creative project done.
Let the world know you have talent and you aren’t afraid to talk about it.
You’re going to have to work for all the progress you make, which — let’s face it — is better in the end.
Users report this is bud is great for you if you are looking for fast-acting effects and super happy vibes.
You might feel a positive push to advocate for your desires and dreams. Lean into this.
Find an inventive way to solve your problems. It will save you time in the end.
Autumn is almost here, Taurus! In the meantime, August has some exciting energy to bring to the table.
This is a great time to tap into some body work, if you’re able.
Happy end-of-summer, Gemini! It’s true, soon the days will be getting shorter and the nights longer.
Plan a small farewell to summer, or just stop to smell the flowers and appreciate how important the cycle of seasons is to our planet.
August strain: There is simply nothing better than laying the grass and looking up at the stars.
Lots of fun, fiery energy at the beginning of the month to propel you through the coming weeks.
Oh, what peace! What satisfaction! It’s like eating a big meal and laying down on the couch for a nap.
Maeva Considine is an award-winning journalist and author of “Cat Zodiac: An Astrological Guide to the Feline Mystique.” She’s a Taurus who loves traveling, canceling plans, and dessert.