August closes in Virgo season as Mercury moves into Mercury-ruled Virgo, creating a triple dose of the planet's influence. Communication, travel, commerce, and the power of your mind take center stage and will drive your experience this week. These themes are amplified by the lunar eclipse and Full Moon in Pisces, offering Mercurial power surges to help you succeed in your goals.
Everything starts in the mind, and all ideas have potential to change lives. Use the tarot to decide which ideas to bring to life and base your to-do list around this week.
Aries to Cancer: Rest, Speak, Love, Build
Aries (March 21 to April 20) – Ten of Wands: Mercury offers a retrograde-like situation, urging you to chill out, stay home, and avoid major decisions. Burnout may be closer than you think. Take time for rest, repairs, and restoration, as Future You will thank you.
Taurus (April 21 to May 21) – Ace of Swords: Mercury encourages you to get chatty and even confrontational. Be honest, stay calm, and receptive to feedback. You'll learn things about people that you don't know now, and this intel is worth its weight in gold.
Gemini (May 22 to June 21) – Ten of Cups: With Mercury surging, your charisma and power of attraction are amplified. It's a good time for relationship building and romance. If single, mingle; if attached, create a wonderful escapade. This is a week to fall (deeper) in love.
Cancer (June 22 to July 23) – Ace of Coins: Mercury's shrewd, business-minded energy helps you work on a new idea, especially career-related or entrepreneurial. Build foundations, research first steps, and create a year-long strategy. You will succeed.
Leo to Scorpio: Stand Ground, Walk Away, Face Fears, Rebuild
Leo (July 24 to August 23) – Five of Swords: You need new words to extract yourself from a tense conflict. This week brings things to a head. Don't add fuel to the fire, but stand your ground. Establish facts, find common ground, and if all else fails, walk away.
Virgo (August 24 to September 23) – Six of Swords: Mercury, your ruling planet, offers a magical pass to go anywhere, especially away from things you're tired of. Putting down a heavy load feels good and gives you a new lease of life. Take the way out offered, without hesitation.
Libra (September 24 to October 23) – Nine of Swords: Your thoughts have grown anxious, perhaps worrying the past will repeat. Talk about these fears. This card reassures that this is all vapour; when you pin it down, it will disappear, leaving you clear-headed.
Scorpio (October 24 to November 22) – Five of Coins: Whatever is lost can be rebuilt, replaced, or restored. Come back to communication and opportunity. The phase of grieving is passing, and you're ready to get back into things.
Sagittarius to Pisces: Nurture, Act, Revisit, Commit
Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21) – The Empress: Mercury points you toward family, home, and loved ones. Talk, share love, reminisce, and establish visions for the future. What you sow this week will be reaped for the rest of 2026.
Capricorn (December 22 to January 21) – Queen of Swords: You're ready to fly solo with an idea that won't die down. It could be a business venture, networking, teaching, or a personal goal. Take the first step now, and do it solo.
Aquarius (January 22 to February 19) – Page of Cups: Mercury's playful, youthful energy aligns with this inner child card. Consider what your inner child is reminding you of—a yearning, a person, or a place. Something wants resurrection, and 'adult you' can deliver the wish.
Pisces (February 20 to March 20) – Ten of Coins: Mercury promotes global commerce, and this card backs wealth-making ambition. A bold, lucrative move has long-term success written all over it. Commit and stick to it for long-term security and stability.
