Astrological Impact of Mars in Cancer: Reclaiming Power from the Past

Mars enters Cancer on 11th August 2026 09:30 BST/16:30 HKT and leaves on 28th September 2026.

Mars falls in Cancer, so on the surface, it is not a good place for Mars to be placed in.  However, it has nocturnal Triplicity rulership being in a water sign (Cancer), and also dignity by terms between 0-7 degrees, which translates to 11th - 22nd August.

The moon, being Mars' ruler, will be involved in a solar and lunar eclipse on 12th and 28th August respectively so watch out for how your temperament and action can be influenced on these significant dates.

When Mars is in Cancer, the focus is on home matters.  It could manifest positively as channeling your energy into home matters, spending time on renovation projects, and connecting with family members.  The negative manifestation is feeling depleted, angry or depressed as you allow the past to drain you.  Or put simply, when you are too busy channelling your energy on your past, unresolved issues, there's not enough power left to cope with the demands of your present time.  If you can transcend over the issue and reclaim your power by finding the lesson within, then you can harness that new found strength to fuel your current life.  

Aspects

Mars square Neptune on 17th August, frustration arises from effort wasted due to a lack of clarity.

A clash of power with authority figures on 1st September as Mars square Saturn, but mental agility can save the day with Mars sextile Mercury.

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VOC diary for the week beginning 10th August 2026

 

For the Traditional Chinese Version

What is Moon Void of Course?

Moon Void of Course Timetable

British Summer Time

Monday 10th August:  VOC in Cancer from 08:30

             

Tuesday 11th August: VOC in Cancer ends at 09:38

Wednesday 12th August: VOC in Leo from 18:37

     Thursday 13th August: VOC in Leo ends at 11:18

                                                                             VOC in Virgo from 20:24  

Friday 14th August: *************************

Saturday 15th August: VOC in Virgo ends at 15:20

Sunday 16th August:  **************************

Hong Kong Time

Monday 10th August:  VOC in Cancer from 15:30

             

Tuesday 11th August: VOC in Cancer ends at 16:38

Wednesday 12th August: *********************

     Thursday 13th August: VOC in Leo from 01:37 to 18:18

                                                                                      

Friday 14th August: VOC in Virgo from 03:24  

Saturday 15th August: VOC in Virgo ends at 22:20

Sunday 16th August:  **************************

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Astrological Impact of Mercury in Leo: Rise Above the Rest

Mercury enters Leo on 9th August 2026 at 17:28 BST/10th August 2026 00:28 HKT until 25th August 2026.  Mercury has dignity by terms between 18 to 24 degrees of Leo, which translates to approximately 19th-22nd August 2026.  

Leo is a fixed fire sign.  Stand your ground.  Be genuine and speak your truth.  Just like a lion, who is the king of the jungle, lead and inspire others with your words.  Allow your passion be carried in your speech.  Stand out and rise above the rest.

So far, all of the people I've met, who have Mercury in Leo natally,  tell me that when they speak and share their thoughts and opinions with others, they genuinely think the other party should feel highly honored to be at the receiving end of their advice!  Perhaps in the next 2 weeks, we can learn to harness the Leonine energy and speak with confidence.  For those who can already do that, assess if there's too much of it and/or assist those around you who are not as blessed as you are in that faculty.  

Aspects

Mercury oppose Pluto, trine Neptune and sextile Uranus on 12th August on the day of the solar eclipse in Leo; avoid making any important decisions when emotions are heightened.  Loving thoughts and poetic words find an outlet on 13th August when Mercury sextile Venus.  The conjunction between Mercury and Jupiter on 15th August adds confidence and grandeur to your ideas.  An essentially productive day  on 17th August when Mercury trine Saturn in retrograde; focus on yourself and keep your head down at work.

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Astrological Impact of Venus in Libra: Turn Conflict into Connection

Venus is in dignity in Libra from 6th August 20:15 BST/7th August 03:15 HKT to 10th September 17:21 BST/ 11th September 00:21 HKT.  

Venus is about love, harmony, and resolving any conflicts with strategic flair.  Libra is about being graceful, diplomatic and fair in your social dealings.

Alter your mindset and see conflicts as opportunities to deeper connection, although hardworking is required along the way.  

Apply the goddess' touch in your social interactions. Turn control into connection.

Timeline

Venus trine Pluto and oppose Neptune on 10th-11th August; love runs deep, but easy to misplace as the full picture is shrouded from view.  Just before the solar eclipse in Leo on 12th-13th August, Venus trine Uranus, so watch out for some surprising development in your intimate relationships.  The lesser benefic (Venus) meets up with the greater benefic (Jupiter) in a sextile on 17th-18th August, bringing luck and opportunities in areas of your life that are ruled by Libra and Leo.  Isolation and pessimism could creep in on 21st August when Venus oppose Saturn. 

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VOC diary for the week beginning 3rd August 2026

For the Traditional Chinese Version

What is Moon Void of Course?

Moon Void of Course Timetable

British Summer Time

Monday 3rd August:  ****************************

             

Tuesday 4th August: VOC in Aries from 19:52

Wednesday 5th August: VOC in Aries ends at 03:35

     Thursday 6th August: **************************

  

Friday 7th August: VOC in Taurus from 00:25 to 07:08

Saturday 8th August: ***********************

Sunday 9th August:  VOC in Gemini from 06:27 to 08:46

Hong Kong Time

Monday 3rd August:  ****************************

             

Tuesday 4th August: ****************************

Wednesday 5th August: VOC in Aries from 02:52 to 10:35

     Thursday 6th August: **************************

  

Friday 7th August: VOC in Taurus from 07:25 to 14:08

Saturday 8th August: ***********************

Sunday 9th August:  VOC in Gemini from 13:27 to 15:46

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Astrological Impact of Full Moon in Aquarius 2026: Heal the World As You Heal Yourself

On 29th July 2026 15:36 BST/ 22:36 HKT, we have a Full Moon in Aquarius.

What happened around 17th February 2026 when there was a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, which coincided with the first day of the Lunar New Year?   What new goals did you set yourself?  Did you begin a new project?   Six months on, when the moon is fully illuminated under the same fixed air sign, it is time to clearly see what wasn't obvious before.  It is time to tweak our plans.  Maybe you were hoping to explore certain career options, but optimism is defeated by reality.  

This full moon's ruler, Saturn, has only turned retrograde 3 days before on 26th July 2026.  It's time to review your long term plans.  Incidentally, the Barbault Basket is still present, albeit Jupiter has moved on 2 degrees.  This deviation means that Jupiter is now exactly conjunct the Sun, magnifying this full moon axis grandiosely.  I am still none the wiser as to what this basket REALLY means, but let's review my attempt at unravelling this configuration in a previous post, when the backdrop of this basket was the New Moon in Cancer:

"Jupiter in an opposition can be too much of a good thing.  With Pluto tugging hard at the other end, watch out for the tendency to be sucked into a power play where your blind faith, arrogance and over optimism can stop you from releasing out-dated beliefs, hindering transformation to take place.  Luckily, the sextiles and trines to Neptune and Uranus provide opportunities and natural insight to seize the chance to break out of the current constrain and become something greater, especially if it benefits the masses instead of just yourself.  Neptune reminds us of being compassionate and Uranus to be innovative and not to be afraid to try something new. "

The basket is now embedded within the Full Moon in Aquarius, with the focus shifting from home, roots, belonging to daring to standout and be different.  It's giving us another chance to clear out some emotional debris which could be stopping us from breaking free from the prison of our minds.   Change your perspective, see the selfless picture instead of personal gains.  Heal the world as you heal yourself.

Full Moon in Aquarius Themes:

• Grasp opportunities to be different while benefiting the masses simultaneously 
• Respect what has already been put in place before you add your own magic touch
• Expand your vision and see the bigger picture

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VOC diary for the week beginning 27th July 2026

 

For the Traditional Chinese Version

What is Moon Void of Course?

Moon Void of Course Timetable

British Summer Time

Monday 27th July:  ****************************

             

Tuesday 28th July: VOC in Capricorn from 07:11

Wednesday 29th July: VOC in Capricorn ends at 02:46

     Thursday 30th July: VOC in Aquarius from 22:27 

  

Friday 31st July: VOC in Aquarius ends at 13:14

Saturday 1st August: ***********************

Sunday 2nd August:  VOC in Pisces from 13:33 to 21:37

Hong Kong Time

Monday 27th July:  ****************************

             

Tuesday 28th July: VOC in Capricorn from 14:11

Wednesday 29th July: VOC in Capricorn ends at 09:46

     Thursday 30th July: *************************

  

Friday 31st July: VOC in Aquarius from 05:27 to 20:14

Saturday 1st August: ***********************

Sunday 2nd August:  VOC in Pisces from 20:33