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August 2025 Astrological Forecast
INFLUENCING TRENDS AHEAD
The global planetary aspects on the world horoscope for August are moulding into a greater neutrality for countries to engage in political negotiation, increased diplomatic empathy, international trading risks and new opportunities. The world-wide astrological patterns this month will inspire a variety of positive terrestrial influences and activities ahead that will cultivate and lighten the load of geopolitical and economical concern for the global banking industry, governments, politicians, company executives, and the public at large. A positive rising Moon in the zodiac sign of Scorpio (determination – money - secrets) on the 1st will cosmically be the trigger that assists in eliminating any difficulty and confusion caused by the transiting Sun (authority), Venus (money), Saturn (restriction-tariffs) and Neptune (uncertainty) that are adversely connected and directing the first week of this month, regarding international economic negotiations, trade, tariffs, banking, and stock markets directions.
After a sporadic mediation and trading week of August 3 – 9, bankers, brokers, traders, investors and superannuation dependents may then receive a few weeks of financial relief, as the markets show signs of improved development and profitability throughout most of August and September, due to planets Saturn (caution) and Neptune (idealism) in retrograde. Watch trading from Monday 11th; the Moon will be in Pisces (secret financial activities) and Mercury, planet of news and information, will commence a direct motion influencing new company information, investigations, legal, banking, media, technology, property, transport, publishing, health, and scientific undertakings throughout August.
With Mars (action) in transit through the astrological balanced sign of Libra during August 7 to September 22, the global effects regarding modification and acceptance of new economic tariffs and trade directions will be economically noticeable for many countries’ fortunes. Unfortunately, over the next five months, Mars (action) in transit through the zodiac signs of Libra (balance), Scorpio (caution) and Sagittarius (expense) may instigate a sudden rise in the cost of living and accelerate inflation, causing the Reserve Bank to reconsider its decision concerning lowering the cash rate. Although August (astrologically) appears to be an appropriate time for bank interest rate cuts with Mars in transit through the balanced, authorised sign of Libra, the best months for reduced bank interest rates appear to be September and October 2025 when Mars (action) commences a forty-three-day transit through Scorpio (incomes-financial transaction changes).
The slow-moving planet Uranus (transformation, modification) is continuing a short initial transit in the world horoscope sector of Gemini (change) until November 7 and linking with Saturn (responsibility, caution), Neptune (awakening) and Pluto (reforms), influencing the way the world plans and deals with up-to-the-minute financial economies, management, employment, and living standards over the years ahead. Uranus will then retrograde (revert), from November 8, 2025, into the financial and economic sign of Taurus for a brief period, before re-entering the zodiac sign of Gemini on April 27, 2026, for the long haul until August 3, 2032. During this short stay in Taurus (financial appraisal), global currencies, crypto exchanges, and inflationary trends will undergo an economic banking revaluation period, so watch for the unexpected.
MARKETS
NYSX: Overall a good month for trading after the 8th, especially 12th, 13th, 21st, 26th, 28th, 29th. Watch Silver opportunities from August on, to 1 July 2026.
ASX: A month of change and transformation, overall favourable. Watch 4th, 11th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, 29th.
As Uranus (sudden and unexpected) has not been in transit through the zodiac sign of Gemini (atypical) since August 1941 – June 1949, this period ahead will certainly influence dramatic changes and unexpected events which will affect a serious reorganisation of globalisation, economies, finances and debt due to arms-race spending, wars, inflation, recession, health, security, and technology changes that will eventually evaluate and replace many people’s jobs. No, this will not be the end of everything. However, governments and people will begin a variety of entirely new interests, activities, and changes, regarding their preceding ideas and opinions about a particular line of policy and economic thought. Anything which is unusual, out of the ordinary or new is likely to hold more appeal for governments, trade unions, and the working population. Travel, transportation, energy, communications, media, technology, manufacturing, AI, international contacts, social correspondence, immigration, and the method of doing things are areas in which odd or unexpected developments will occur.
Throughout August – September, do not be surprised if governments and the population at large are suddenly and continuously changing their plans due to unusual or pressured events and circumstances that are urgent and extraordinary. Overall, Uranus in Gemini means stay alert and be prepared, realistic, and practical, instead of leaping from one thing to another. It will be important to keep ahead of the stress and mental anxiety that Uranus influences, otherwise suffer the consequences. Saturn (steadfast) in transit through Aries until April 2028 (first time for 30 years) will also have an important economic effect regarding standards of living during this four-year cycle.
Governments will make serious and unfavourable decisions which will determine their countries’ economic futures. Expenses will be a nightmare for householders between August and December this year, especially with Mars (expenditure) in transit through the financial sign of Scorpio during September 23 - November 4. Whilst Saturn (limitation) transits Aries (costs) between August 2025 – April 2028, expect governments to increase business and personal taxation, escalated council rates and services, higher energy costs, all due to excessive government spending on chasing zero emissions, climate change phobia and unnecessary, non-essential and wasteful financial projects that benefit nobody, like new taxes for electric vehicles and recharging stations. Roadworks, bridges, railways, shipping, housing, electricity, communications, and general infrastructure will suffer through the lack of money for important maintenance work. Farmers may give up their valuable acreage to make way for wind turbines, and the public will be outraged over government decisions to fill the ocean shores with turbines that will cause ecosystem and shipping problems over the years ahead. Global Net Zero emissions policies will fall by the wayside; the system will be a failure by 2028-30 due to global tensions and the need for increased fossil fuels for industry and military activities.
HOUSING - ACCOMMODATION - FACTORIES
Fortunately, Venus (money-contentment) will be in transit through the real estate and home sector of the global horoscope until August 26 and will meet with Jupiter (auspicious) from the 11th onward – good news for those wishing to negotiate business opportunities, refinance a dwelling, purchase, sell, rent, or redecorate a property; prospects are positive financially, bargains and security satisfaction can be achieved. With Mars (decisions) forming an opposition with Saturn (dissatisfaction) and Neptune (ocean – country), many constituents may decide to move away from their present over-crowded location to start a new life by residing in a smaller city or town in a semi-rural area, or near lake or beach locations. With Saturn (retirees – pensioners) on the move while Saturn transits Aries (new beginnings) over the next three years, this is an excellent time for many retirees to downsize and relocate to manageable size properties, retirement villages or apartments. Real estate agents should be pleased with new business and sales throughout August 2025 – June 2026, while Jupiter (fortunate) transits the home and real estate sector of the global horoscope for the first time for 12 years.
During August – November, many pharmaceutical, technical corporations, manufactures, and trade organisations may decide for economic reasons to re-establish businesses off or onshore, to boost productivity, and save valuable capital by reducing certain tariffs. Uranus (electronics - technology), Neptune (film -arts-media) and Pluto (Biotech) companies and organisations are venturing into a major re-organising cycle during August-September with the assistance of Venus (negotiations) in transit through the sectors of Cancer (home base productivity), Leo (deals) and Virgo (reorganisation). The building industry can also expect good returns during the next two years; housing demand will be high.
INTERNATIONAL VIEW
Viewing Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s (Libra) horoscopes, from August 7 - October 23 Mars, planet of aggression, will commence a difficult and stressful cycle through both horoscopes, especially Putin’s. The introduction of new sanctions and demands for Russia by NATO and the US, together with greater support by the west towards Ukraine’s war effort, will tighten the economic trends for Russia, making living costs more difficult for the Russian population. Putin’s horoscope indicates his popularity will begin to waver and become questionable with the Russians during August-November. Jupiter, planet of expansion, will meet with Putin’s natal Uranus (advanced ideas) during the next two months.
Do not be at all surprised to witness secret conversations or meetings with North Korea for extra troops, or with China and Iran for material munitions support to counter the advanced restrictions that will be imposed on Russia. An increase of armament for Ukraine will also counter any major future Russian advancement. Astrologically, no peace agreement will succeed between Russia and Ukraine during August-September, only a continued escalation of destruction. For the remainder of 2025, Putin will continue to threaten nuclear activity if he does not get his own way over any so-called peace agreements, and that is all it will be – threats. No third world war. With transiting Uranus (change) presently linking with Ukraine’s natal Sun (sovereignty), Jupiter (rule of law) and Moon (population), there is every indication Ukraine will win the war with the aid of NATO countries and the US, however it will take until March 2027 to show any future guaranteed satisfaction and peace, once the present adverse planetary aspects change direction over the next eighteen months.
ISRAEL-MIDDLE EAST
August will see continuation of war between Israel and Hamas with no sign of an immediate and complete ceasefire, much to the disappointment of the world watching on, especially with sympathy for starving children. The adverse aspect of transiting Uranus (disruption), clashing with Israel's natal Mars (war) will continue through to July 2026, with the present planetary aspects in transit. The worst is still to come – between November 9, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Heavy adversity is apparent, including splinter group activities from Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. Twenty-five countries are casting their signatures through the United Nations for Israel to end the destruction and allow food aid into Gaza. Israel wants peace and their hostages returned; however, Hamas will not agree to the terms. The delegation of countries against Israel’s actions should concentrate on discussing terms with Hamas directly, for they are presently holding the hostages to ransom by intercepting truckloads of aid, not Israel. As previously predicted in past posts, there will never be a peaceful two-state solution. Israel will take possession of the Gaza Strip completely, making Israel-Gaza a one-state Jewish nation.
AUSTRALIA
During the recent visit to China by Australian Prime Minister Albanese (Pisces) and his official trade delegation, Jupiter, planet of development, was and continues to transit through the mid heavens of Australia’s horoscope, encouraging positive new trade negotiations, achievements, and expansive benefits. Albanese’s visit has been successful, and the initial benefits will continue in this present development cycle through to July 2, 2026. This is because, on Australia’s horoscope, Jupiter (expansive) is positively connecting with Mars (industrious) influencing greater cooperative trade relationships with China, which will enhance the Australian coffers and government’s budget direction over the next two years. With the US commencing new tariffs for international trade, Australia will not be too burdened with extra costs, due to China increasing the importing of Australian goods and services that will balance the economic scales. According to Australia’s horoscope, the Asian, British, and European markets will also boost trade for Australia during 2025–2027 trade agreements in rare earth, uranium, iron, steel, wool, timber, cereals, agriculture, sea foods, beef and sheep, and technology, creating a budget surplus for the Australian government by 2027-28.
Tourism, immigration and sporting activities will be on the increase in Australia over the next three years, due to Jupiter’s transit through the sectors of tourism, sport training, immigration, education, legal, visas and resettlement. Looking ahead, Australia may top the medal tally in the July 2026 Commonwealth Games, as Jupiter (luck) will be in transit, mirroring the sporting sector of Australia’s horoscope. Unfortunately, over the next three years with Saturn (restriction) in transit through the zodiac sign of Aries (trades) building, housing and accommodation will not keep up with the population demand, due to escalating real estate prices and slow release of government land for building purposes. The zodiac sign of Aries in astrological terms of the breakdown of the human body, rules the head and face, with Venus (money) in transit through the medical sign of Virgo, and Libra (law, administration) and Mars (demands) in Scorpio (finances) during August – November, much debate will be present in federal parliament over health benefits, Medicare, and subsidies regarding dentistry for pensioners and the underprivileged. Also, Mars (armament) will transit Scorpio (secrets) during September 23 – November 4, creating international pressure on the Australian government to increase defence spending.
Australia’s future is astrologically moving into a profitable direction until March 20, 2028. Global unrest will then upset the economic equilibrium from April 2028 to January 2034, with Uranus (sudden-unexpected) and Pluto (disruption) forming an extreme situation with Australia’s natal Mars (military) and natal Moon (population). We may witness, during this crisis period, Australian governments’ decision to introduce some form of compulsory military training for defence purposes, including a significant increase in the defence budget. The last time this planetary aspect occurred on Australia’s horoscope was during 1943-1945, a time of great difficulty and concern for national security. International stock markets could also hit an all-time low or be immobilised, and restrictions with banking, goods and services may cause rationing. This cycle will be an extreme transformation period, full of emotion, unsettledness, and readjustment. The good news is that, by February 2034, Australia will enter a seven-year period of recovery and economic betterment.
USA
Viewing America’s horoscope, August will be a profitable financial and economical building month as Jupiter (fortunate improvements) links with the US’s natal sun, for the first time since August 19, 2013. The US is now officially beginning its new twelve-year Jupiter cycle from August 7, 2025, and that should influence greater economic benefits and security for the American population due to new government tariffs and economic trade policies. With Saturn (responsibility) and Neptune (joy) both in transit through Aries (new beginnings), employment opportunities will expand from August onward due to lower energy and gas prices, growth in productivity and a greater demand for technology, products, and services. The US Reserve Bank should consider reducing interest rates during late August and, more so, September as Mercury (news, announcements) commences a direct transit from August 11th, and Venus (money) forms a compatible connection with America’s Jupiter (fortunate) at the same time. Mercury (agreements) should bring excellent economic changes, opportunities, and benefits throughout August for the American population, as gold prices level and the US dollar gains ground.
President Trump (Gemini), with the Sun (energy) entering Virgo (health) during August, will encounter a few light health issues over the next two months, and his personal security contingent may be aware of new security threats. However, from August 22, Trump will begin to project warm positive energies out into the world. His negotiations with international leaders and the American population will be very positive and enable him to construct excellent deals due to the empathy he will have with most international people he associates with. With transiting Uranus (nonconformist) clashing with his natal Mars (aggravation) until April 26, 2026, Trump will also be under undue pressure regarding international bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements and negotiations, financial budgets, media, militant action groups, immigration, trade unions, commercial funding cuts, the United Nations, world health organisations, and civil service employees. However, from May 2026 onward, we will see a greater settling on the US home front due to major debt decreases and more affordable living costs. The US is entering the greatest economic and development change since the 1880s.
COUNTRIES ON THE MOVE FORWARD FOR MAJOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES
Commencing from August, the following countries are in major reorganising political and economic mode over the next twelve months. USA, Japan, Korea, China, India, Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Romania, Liberia, Latvia, Italy, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Hungary, Austria, Yugoslavia, Solomon Islands, Uzbekistan, Germany, Iran, Botswana, Iceland, Thailand, Mozambique, Madagascar, Somalia, Djibouti, Seychelles, Rwanda, Burundi, Canada, Zaire, Algeria, Philippines, Venezuela, Malawi, Bahamas, Kiribati, Saotome-Principe, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Iraq, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Indonesia, Pakistan. Watch all news services, there will be much to-do about these countries are they change course in a more positive way.
GLOBAL WEATHER
At present, with a once in our lifetime planetary line-up of the slow transiting outer planets Saturn (time), Uranus (extreme surprises), Neptune (water-rain-floods) and Pluto (destruction-transformations-hot and cold) all bonding until mid-2026, expect weather conditions to be extreme with the assistance of the faster transiting planets Mercury (wind), Venus (intense sunshine), Mars (storms, humidity) and Jupiter (large volumes). The Northern Hemisphere can expect a combination of heat waves, record temperatures, heavy rainfalls, storms, and unusual wind weather conditions until late October. The Southern Hemisphere can expect cold temperatures with increased rainfalls and heavier snowfalls on the higher slopes. Some drought areas mid-west Australia will receive moderate showers that will boost spring growth for September-October. The global population should not panic or become concerned regarding global warming and climate change; these weather temperatures and changes have all occurred over the past hundreds of years, and the world can expect future conditions to be also unusual and, in some cases, disastrous with floods and serious wildfires that will occur suddenly and unexpectedly. The world will continue to survive if governments would only plan and spend money on dams, catchment areas, levy banks, river diversion and flow, instead of trying to establish zero emissions, which will never happen.
Presently there are 415 new coal-fired power plants under construction globally to create cheaper electricity for industry and consumer use. Australia is one of the world’s biggest exporters and suppliers of coal and gas, yet the government refuses to build coal-fired power plants throughout the country. Industry and household users are suffering due to high energy prices causing many local industries and businesses to close. You can never run a country completely on solar; that is why Australia will encounter a massive economic shockwave between 2028 and 2034, when we need more energy to face the world’s critical transitional period.
AUGUST DAYS
Favourable: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29.
Cautious: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31.
Milton
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