Astrology
How Do I Find My Rising/Moon Sign?
And why would I want to?
I have always been of the opinion that any extra information is never a bad thing! You already know your star sign, let’s call it your Sun sign from now on, because it’s where the Sun was at the time of your birth. The same goes for your Moon sign; it’s where the Moon was when you were born. Your rising sign is dependant on the time and place of your birth, it’s what zodiac sign was coming over the horizon at the time, date and place of your birth. It’s also the degree on the wheel that your whole natal, birth, chart starts from so you can be a different Sun, Moon and Rising sign. Fun!
The wheel is split up into 12 sections, I use the equal house system, meaning each section is 30 degrees. These sections, houses, represent every sector of your life from family, to romance, money, work and so on. Your rising sign is also the face you present to the world; which is why you just don’t feel like the Virgo you are. You can find your rising sign here, but please remember that time is everything as it changes every two hours. If you don’t know your time of birth you may need a ‘chart of best fit’ something your local astrologer may do for you.
If the Sun is the external you, the Moon is the internal workings. The rising sign is how it’s delivered and so with 1,728 different ways of expressing those three things you see how astrology just got more specific, no more of the one twelfth argument! Back to the Moon, find your Moon sign here. She’s all about what lies beneath, a big player in the skies but remember; none of them work alone. Knowing where they are will help make more sense of ‘Sun Sign’ astrology; read your Sun, Moon and Rising sign, see what they reveal and make up your own bespoke reading.
Astrology for August
August 2025
The month of August opens with Calendar Lammas on the 1st, a traditional celebration of the harvest, of reaping from what’s been sown. And while the Sun remains strong in Leo for most of the month, this is no shallow basking in the light. It’s a time for asking what we’re really doing with all that creative fire. Are we fuelling a drama that drains us, or expressing something real that sustains?
7 August – Mars enters Libra
Mars leaves the analytical earth energy of Virgo and steps into the airy diplomatic realm of Libra. At its best, this can help us move away from nit-picking, and into active cooperation. However, Mars isn’t exactly comfortable here, he’s in his detriment, so frustrations can bubble under the surface when we try to please everyone or push down what we really feel.
Watch where you’re trying too hard to be nice at the expense of your clarity or boundaries. Mars in Libra can go from peacemaker to passive-aggressive when there’s no clear outlet for tension. If you find yourself swinging between over-accommodation and sudden frustration, take a step back. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is say, “I need to think about that.”
On a positive note, this is a great window for movement in relationships, especially if you’re ready to renegotiate roles, responsibilities, or the way you resolve differences. Mars here can bring heat to our romantic lives, he can also bring justice where there’s been imbalance.
7 August – Lammas: Sun at 15° Leo
Astrological Lammas aligns with the Sun’s midpoint through Leo, this is the high point of Leo season, a moment of ripening, radiance, and personal courage. It’s not about being loud or showy, it’s about recognising your sovereignty. What are you offering the world that’s uniquely yours?
There’s a maturity in this phase of Leo that gets missed. It’s not just childlike fire, it’s also creative responsibility. The sort of presence that doesn’t seek applause, it simply knows this is what I’m here to do. A good day to check in with your heart and ask: Where do I need to show up more fully for what I love?
9 August – Full Moon in Aquarius
The Aquarius Full Moon brings some distance, some perspective. If Leo is the personal fire, Aquarius is the collective mind. You may notice themes around friendship, community, or how your individual choices impact the wider world. Emotions can feel a bit cool or detached under this Moon, not because you don’t care, but because it’s trying to show you a pattern rather than a story.
This lunation may also stir up the tension between belonging and freedom. You might be re-evaluating which groups or ideals truly support you, and which ones are outdated. There’s a reminder here that being part of a collective doesn’t mean losing your voice. Authenticity is more sustainable than conformity.
It’s a good time to let go of performance or obligation and return to your inner rebel. What rules no longer serve? What dreams feel more like burdens than visions? There’s liberation in naming it.
11 August – Mercury Direct in Leo
Mercury stations direct after its retrograde through Leo, and while things don’t shift overnight, there’s often a clearing around this point, misunderstandings begin to unravel, creative blocks start to lift, and ideas you’ve been mulling over may suddenly take clearer shape.
Mercury in Leo brings storytelling energy, how we speak about ourselves, our experiences, our identities. It’s also got a flair for exaggeration, so be aware of whether you’re telling the truth or the drama version of the truth. Especially in matters of the heart, take a moment before you hit send. Is it expression, or is it performance?
That said, this is a powerful moment for reclaiming your voice, especially if you’ve felt silenced or unsure. Mercury here supports unapologetic self-expression, as long as you’re also willing to listen.
22 August – Sun into Virgo
As the Sun enters Virgo, the tone shifts. From fire to earth, from boldness to refinement. There’s a quiet wisdom in Virgo season, it’s not about retreating, it’s about integrating. What have you learned from Leo season’s fire? What do you want to carry forward, and what needs to be simplified or sorted?
This is the time for tending to the small stuff. Health, routine, practical planning. Virgo doesn’t get enough credit for how deeply spiritual it is, because its spirituality is lived, grounded, real. It asks us to treat everyday life as sacred. It also offers a reminder that healing is not a straight line. You’re allowed to be messy on the way to wholeness.
23 August – New Moon in Virgo
Virgo’s energy is particularly good for intention-setting around health, service, habits, healing work, and anything that requires commitment and patience.
This lunation isn’t dramatic, but it is quietly powerful. Think less about declarations and more about devotion. What are you willing to tend daily, even when no one’s watching? That’s where the change lives.
Also notice where you’ve been overthinking, over-critiquing, or over-controlling. Virgo’s shadow side can tighten the grip. This Moon wants a gentler refinement, not perfection, but presence.
Give yourself space to name what’s ready for a fresh start and let that be enough.
25 August – Venus into Leo + Mercury clears retrograde shadow
A brighter, warmer note emerges as Venus returns to Leo. Venus here wants to love out loud, it’s demonstrative, generous, creative, and heartfelt.
Venus in Leo helps restore confidence, particularly if the last few weeks have felt muted or confusing. There’s a reminder here to stop dimming yourself. Be bold about beauty, whether that’s a new outfit, a romantic gesture, or taking up space in a room with your full self.
On the same day, Mercury crosses the point where it began its retrograde. This is the true conclusion of that cycle. You may look back and realise how much has shifted in your mindset or how you communicate. It’s subtle, but significant. Watch for a conversation or decision around this day that feels like closure, or like it’s finally ready to move forward.