August opens with a very different feeling than July.

In this week's Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian do a July debrief, discuss the astrology of the overall cultural patterns we’re living through, and explore why August feels more grounded, purposeful, and quietly preparatory as we move toward eclipse season.

We discuss:

• Chiron's retrograde and its final return through Aries
• What the Chiron in Aries era has revealed since 2018
• Why Mars entering Cancer deserves your attention
• Venus returning home to Libra
• The importance of grounding during a month dominated by fire and air
• The Aries-to-Taurus Moon shift
• The August 4 Void of Course Moon
• Why this first week offers an opportunity to stabilize before eclipse season begins

Whether you're planning your month or simply trying to understand the changing energy around you, this episode will help you work with the astrology instead of feeling swept away by it.

✨ Topics include: • Chiron Retrograde • Eclipse Season Preparation • Mars in Cancer • Venus in Libra • Taurus Moon Grounding • Void of Course Moon • Weekly Astrology Forecast • August 2026 Astrology

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Looking Back at July

01:20 FAFO, Accountability & the End of July

03:10 August's Big Themes 04:40 Chiron Retrograde: The Last Journey Through Aries

09:10 Individualism, Collective Healing & Chiron

17:40 Preparing for Eclipse Season

18:10 Mars Returns to Cancer

22:00 Mercury Leaves Cancer & Emotional Processing

26:40 Astrology for August 1–8 Begins

27:20 Chiron Stations Retrograde

28:10 August 4 Void of Course Moon

29:45 Taurus Moon: Ground Yourself

31:50 Venus Enters Libra

33:20 Sun Trine Saturn

34:05 Venus Quincunx Chiron

37:00 Weekend Energy & Final Thoughts