This week opens with Mercury finally stationing direct in Cancer on August 11, lifting the fog on communication, travel, and mental clarity. While the post-retrograde shadow lingers until August 25, momentum is returning. The Moon begins in Pisces, then moves through Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and into Cancer by week's end, setting the emotional tone for each sign. Venus conjoins Jupiter in Cancer on August 12, offering sweetness, connection, and emotional generosity. Mars in Libra encourages balance and diplomacy in our actions. Below, each rising sign receives a tarot anchor and cosmic guidance for the week.

Aries Rising

Tarot Card: The Chariot

Transits & Tone: Mercury slips forward, unveiling clarity after the fog. The Aries Moon (Aug 12–14) fuels direct, spontaneous moves. Venus–Jupiter in Cancer lights up partnership zones—affection meets expansion.

Guidance: Charge ahead with feeling. Speak your truth, but let tenderness steer the conversation. Let partnership power your momentum.

Taurus Rising

Tarot Card: The Empress

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct eases old communication hang‑ups. With Moon entering Taurus (Aug 14–16), your aura warms and steadies. Venus–Jupiter blessings smooth relationship tides.

Guidance: Roots deepen, love blossoms. Rein in stubborn resistance and open to trust—conversations heal and hearts align.

Gemini Rising

Tarot Card: Page of Cups

Transits & Tone: Mercury awakens, empowering clear thinking and heartfelt dialogue. Moon in Gemini (Aug 16–18) amplifies curiosity. Later, the Moon in Cancer (Aug 18–20) invites tender inner listening.

Guidance: Speak your soul, then soften. Ask questions, share ideas, and then allow empathy to deepen connections.

Cancer Rising

Tarot Card: Ten of Cups

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct in your sign restores personal clarity. The Moon’s journey through Cancer (Aug 18–20) amplifies emotional presence. Venus–Jupiter in Cancer showers you with warmth and recognition.

Guidance:  Embrace your circle. Nurture relationships, and let the joy of mutual care fill your week.

Leo Rising

Tarot Card: Strength

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct clears the backstage chatter, sharpening your focus. The Moon’s early‑week fire in Aries supports bold moves; by Taurus Moon, you’ll want to ground your momentum.

Guidance: Lead with calm courage. Your presence inspires use it to guide, not to dominate.

Virgo Rising

Tarot Card: The Hermit

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct helps you sort through the noise. The Moon in Taurus (Aug 14–16) supports steady progress toward long‑term visions. By Gemini Moon, networking opportunities arise.

Guidance: Go inward to find your compass, then step forward to share your light where it’s needed.

Libra Rising

Tarot Card: Justice

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct brings clarity to professional and leadership roles. With Mars in your sign, you’re driven, but the Aries Moon early‑week asks for balance in relationships.

Guidance: Stand in your truth. Weigh options carefully before committing to action.

Scorpio Rising

Tarot Card: Death

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct helps you integrate lessons from the past month. The Moon in Taurus (Aug 14–16) highlights partnership transitions; the Gemini Moon calls for honest emotional exchanges.

Guidance: Release what’s expired. Transformation clears space for relationships that truly resonate.

Sagittarius Rising

Tarot Card: Temperance

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct unblocks shared resource discussions. The Moon in Aries fuels creative sparks; the Taurus Moon grounds your routine mid‑week.

Guidance: Balance passion with patience. Blend ideas until they’re ripe for action.

Capricorn Rising

Tarot Card: The Devil

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct clears relationship misunderstandings. Moon in Aries (Aug 12–14) may stir family dynamics—Taurus Moon helps stabilize by the weekend.

Guidance: Recognize patterns before they own you. Choose liberation over old constraints.

Aquarius Rising

Tarot Card: The Star

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct brings clarity to health and work matters. Aries Moon boosts conversations; Taurus Moon invites home grounding.

Guidance: Stay hopeful and focused on your vision—it’s your north star through this week’s shifts.

Pisces Rising

Tarot Card: The Moon

Transits & Tone: Mercury Direct clears creative blocks. The week begins with the Moon in your sign, spotlighting intuition. By Gemini Moon, you’re ready to share insights with others.

Guidance: Trust your inner tides—they’ll lead you where logic can’t.