The Almanac
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August
2026
TODAY is Thursday, August 20th, the
232nd day of 2026, and there are 133 days left in the year. The moon is in Scorpio and the season is Summer (element of fire - peak energy, passion, and illumination).
The next sabbat, the Autumn Equinox, is in 34 days. Today's moon is waxing (7.8 days old) and 54% full. The full moon for this phase is on Friday, August 28th, and the new moon will be on Thursday, September 10th.
In the Native American tradition, the August moon is named the Sturgeon Moon. 
Mercury next goes retrograde from October 24th through November 13th, 2026 (65 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
- green (financial gain, abundance, fertility)
- Planet
- Jupiter (elements of air and water)
- Incense
- cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh
- Herb
- sage
- Stone
- turquoise
- Tarot Card
- Ten of Swords
- Gods
- Thor, Jupiter, and Juno.
- Keywords
- good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
- Rune
- ᚺ Hagalaz - Disruption and transformation through challenge - the storm that clears the air.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to bake up some whole wheat bread and bless it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. Carry a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way. Take advantage of Thursday's different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.
- Weather Lore -
The sharper the blast, the sooner 'tis past.
- 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 (65 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.