Sunday, 16 August 2026
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Astrological Impact of Solar Eclipse in Leo 2026: Sever the Cord that is Draining Your Life Force
Solar Eclipses are super new moons, it is when the sun and moon come together in a conjunction, but the sun is obstructed by the moon in varying degrees. On this occasion, on 12th August 2026 18:37 BST /13th August 01:37 HKT, it is a Total Solar Eclipse in Leo - a complete obstruction; though it is only partially visible from the UK.
Cast your mind back to 1st-2nd February 2026, when there was a Full Moon in Leo. What took place then? Six months on, a new cycle starts. Whatever you have gleamed under the full moon can be chalked up to experience, helping you build a stronger character while you continue on your personal journey. Just like a lion, the King of the Jungle, you are bold enough to face the truth, to discard, from your life, what is not authentic for you. This may be the time to finally take full control of a past situation that is draining your life force. Sever that cord.
Refuse to allow energy to linger in the past, where changes can never be made. Your power is in the NOW, you can redirect that energy to the present time, where you can still make a difference!
Aspects
This solar eclipse occurs at 20 degrees Leo, so for those of you with planets in fixed signs between 17-23 degrees, you are likely to feel the effect of this eclipse quite intensely. Mercury and Jupiter are also conjunct in Leo, signifying a time to think big and to stay optimistic. Uranus supports Mercury in a partile sextile, offering a chance for your ideas to stand out from the crowd. Neptune trine Mercury brings heightened intuition and imagination to your thoughts. Be kind, be compassionate. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. With Mercury oppose Pluto, avoid getting too bogged down when other people's thoughts don't resonate at your frequency. In personal relationships, careful not to fight for the sake of fighting with Venus square Mars. Venus oppose Neptune may not be a good time to forge ahead, especially if the road ahead looks dubious. Deep down, you know pining after those who are morally questionable or holding onto unrealistic relationships is draining your essence. Take pigeon steps to rectify your situation if you are not ready to sever once and for all.
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Sunday, 9 August 2026
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
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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Saturday, 8 August 2026
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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Friday, 7 August 2026
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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Sunday, 2 August 2026
VOC diary for the week beginning 3rd August 2026
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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