The Almanac
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August
2026
TODAY is Monday, August 3rd, the
215th day of 2026, and there are 150 days left in the year. The moon is in Aries and the season is Summer (element of fire - peak energy, passion, and illumination).
The next sabbat, the Autumn Equinox, is in 51 days. Today's moon is waning (19.8 days old) and 74% full. The full moon for this phase is on Friday, August 28th, and the new moon will be on Wednesday, August 12th.
In the Native American tradition, the August moon is named the Sturgeon Moon. 
Mercury next goes retrograde from October 24th through November 13th, 2026 (82 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.
- Today's Correspondences -
- Sun Sign
- Leo (element of fire)
- Color
- silver (reflection, intuition, lunar connections)
- Planet
- the Moon (element of water)
- Incense
- bay leaf, ginseng, jasmine, myrtle, poppy, rosemary, and lily
- Herb
- willow bark
- Stone
- moonstone
- Tarot Card
- Page of Wands
- Gods
- Diana, Artemis, Selene, and Luna.
- Keywords
- intuition, dreams, psychic ability, female fertility, and the Goddess.
- Rune
- ᛖ Ehwaz - Horse and rider together - trust, cooperation, and swift forward movement.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to get outside and look for the moon in the heavens. Sit under her light and absorb a little glamour. Call on the moon goddess Selene for practical help in magical issues. Do a little bit of self exploration and work on developing your intuition - learn to trust your gut.
- Weather Lore -
Pale moon rains; Red moon blows.
- Seek the Cards -
Draw three cards and let the deck speak. Playing Card Divination — free cartomancy readings using a standard deck, with full interpretations and suit progressions.
- Also -
Mercury next goes retrograde from October 24th through November 13th, 2026 (82 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.