The Almanac
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August
2026
TODAY is Sunday, August 2nd, the
214th day of 2026, and there are 151 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, Lughnasadh, is today. Today's moon is waning (18.8 days old) and 83% 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 (83 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
- gold (financial gain, business endeavors, solar connections)
- Planet
- the Sun (element of fire)
- Incense
- cloves, cinnamon, frankincense, laurel, and myrrh
- Herb
- St. John's Wort
- Stone
- citrine
- Tarot Card
- Seven of Wands
- Gods
- Brigid, Helios, and Apollo.
- Keywords
- power, prosperity, health, banishing evil, and exorcism.
- Rune
- ᛇ Eihwaz - The World Tree - endurance through transitions and the axis between realms.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to sit outside at sunrise and call on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration. You may also want to gather up the common marigold flower and scatter its petals about to encourage prosperity. Plant or harvest something new, create something from nothing, and prepare to win at everything.
- Weather Lore -
When leaves fall early, winter will be mild. When leaves fall late, winter will be severe.
- 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 (83 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.