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Here we are in the “dog days” of summer. It’s time to start thinking about putting food away for the winter. Corn, broccoli, beans, okra, sweet peppers, Swiss chard, and purslane can be steamed for a few minutes, cooled down with ice water & thrown into the freezer. Berries can go in as is. I recommend freezing most of these items on a cookie sheet first so that they can freeze individually. Then, they can be placed in glass containers. Come winter, they can be added to soups, stews & stir-fries. See how to freeze vegetables and fruit.

We have another period of apparent retrograde motion from planet Mercury. Mercury goes retrograde at 12:56 AM (EDT) on the 5th and doesn’t return to direct motion until 5:14 PM (EDT) on the 28th. This is a time to redo, rework, and refine projects already on the desk. Intuition is generally very high during these times, and you will likely see things that might otherwise elude you. However, our general principles are often out to lunch as well, so it is best to look things over, but leave any important decisions for review after this period is over.

During this whole period, Planet Mars is quite close to Planet Jupiter, so energy levels may be high, but anger can also be easily invoked. Be advised.

We are working our way toward a New Moon at 7:13 AM (EDT) on the 4th. The Full Moon occurs at 2:26 PM (EDT) on the 19th. See your local Moon phase dates and times.

Zodiac Horoscopes for August

Aries (March 21–April 20)

Watch your words on the 14th; impulsive ones could get you into trouble. Avoid an argument with a coworker by doing a solo project on the 22nd. Creativity is yours on the 24th, especially writing.

Taurus (April 21–May 20)

An intuition about a personal problem is yours on the 7th. If you buy it on the 19th, you will likely pay too much. Don’t believe everything that you hear on the 28th.

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

Your sweet words can work in your favor on the 7th. Writing is highly favored for you on the 18th. You know just what to say and just how to say it on the 24th.

Cancer (June 21–July 22)

Creativity is yours on the 11th. Expect the unexpected on the 19th; try to stay centered. Friends want to show you a really good time on the 25th.

Leo (July 23–August 22)

Getting together with friends would be lots of fun on the 7th. You are absolutely full of ideas on the 18th. Keep schedules flexible on the 19th, as the unexpected is likely.

Virgo (August 23–September 22)

A dream could have a strong positive message for you on the 7th. Allow extra time if you have to travel on the 18th. An idea to improve your career is yours on the 24th.

Libra (September 23–October 22)

Expect the unexpected on the 2nd. An intuition on how to improve your career is yours on the 27th. A change that you have been wanting to make could be easy to do on the 29th.

Scorpio (October 23–November 22)

Children could cost you money on the 16th. An idea to change your career in order to make more money is yours on the 24th. You are in touch with your true desires on the 29th; let them out.

Sagittarius (November 23–December 21)

Traveling with your mate could be a really good time on the 7th. Don’t let others pull you into an argument on the 14th. Watch out for a desire to eat sweets on the 19th.

Capricorn (December 22–January 19)

Letting go of the past is particularly advantageous on the 16th. Try to avoid the tendency to overdo it on the 19th. The 24th would be an ideal day to complete a home project.

Aquarius (January 20–February 19)

Expect the unexpected from your partner on the 2nd. If you buy it on the 19th, you may pay too much. An inner feeling can lead you to a good idea about making money on the 29th.

Pisces (February 20–March 20)

An idea to improve your work scene is yours on the 1st. Friends want you to have a good time on the 16th. Don’t believe everything that you hear on the 28th.

Learn more. August’s zodiac signs are Leo (July 23–August 22) and Virgo (August 23–September 22).

Also, see the best days for activities by the Moon.