PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY August 18 2025 to August 24 2025 Monday August 18 Mercury Links to Mars The 19th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1920. It guaranteed women in the US the right to vote. But it was New Zealand which started the ball-rolling (in 1893). And the battle continues - there are still places in the world where women struggle to make their voices count. Today, with Mercury (communication) linking to dynamic Mars, by taking the initiative, ideas can be turned into tangible practices. Think about where you'd like to make changes... the action you take could be life-enhancing. Tuesday August 19 Step into Your Power It's hard to overestimate Coco Chanel's influence on women's clothing. Her comfortable, practical, yet elegant designs went against societal norms and revolutionised the fashion industry. Out went restrictive corsets. And in came little black dresses, and trousers. Phew! Her clothes, which allowed freedom of movement and self-expression had an impact on women's liberation too. In the legacy of the Mercury/Mars link, we can free ourselves from restrictive thinking patterns and step into our power. Wednesday August 20 The Cosmic Titans Behind the scenes, the Cosmic Titans are having a major impact on the celestial mood. Throughout August, Neptune (dreams) and Pluto (transformation) have been within a degree of a sextile alignment. Uranus (innovation) is sextile to Neptune. And now, Jupiter (wisdom) is making a semi-square with Uranus. It's a lot. Sextiles 'coax' and squares 'challenge'. When the outer planets dance, we're often talking about epochal changes. If you want to transform your life, it's action time. Thursday August 21 The Goddess of the Harvest It's the eve of Virgo season, the sign often depicted as the maiden or virgin. Holding a stalk of wheat in her hand, she is the goddess of the harvest, bounty, and growth. Associated with nurturing, calmness and high organisational skills, as the Sun focuses its energy into this sector of the sky, we'll all have greater access to these attributes. Just be mindful about setting targets that demand perfection. As long as you're prepared to adapt and adjust, this is a time to strive to reach goals, and achieve them. Friday August 22 Moving towards the New Moon in Virgo As the Moon makes its way around the Earth, the Sun's illumination of its surface constantly shifts. Now, as we move towards the New Moon in Virgo, this is the darkest time of its cycle... and the most powerful. Physically, the lack of moonlight enables us to see more stars. And psychologically, the veil between our subconscious and conscious minds is at its most transparent. This weekend, with greater access to our dreams and desires, we can make choices that lead to more fulfilling lives. Saturday August 23 Your Weekly Horoscope This week, the Sun settles into earthy Virgo - the sign associated with Demeter, goddess of the harvest and fertility. And this weekend's New Moon takes place there too. New Moons mark new beginnings, but this one inspires us to reflect on the seeds we've planted this year and maximise their potential. It's the season to set good intentions and make practical changes that lead to a more fulfilled lifestyle. With a holistic approach, we don't just nurture ourselves, we affect the lives of those around us too. Sunday August 24 Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope This week, the Sun settles into earthy Virgo - the sign associated with Demeter, goddess of the harvest and fertility. And this weekend's New Moon takes place there too. New Moons mark new beginnings, but this one inspires us to reflect on the seeds we've planted this year and maximise their potential. It's the season to set good intentions and make practical changes that lead to a more fulfilled lifestyle. With a holistic approach, we don't just nurture ourselves, we affect the lives of those around us too. Back to Index           Oscar and Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts