Moon Ingresses — August 2026

In August 2026, the Moon makes 13 dynamic ingresses, moving swiftly through all twelve zodiac signs and returning to Aries by month's end. Each ingress marks a shift in emotional focus and energy, influencing moods and daily rhythms. Starting in Aries on August 2, the Moon ignites a pioneering spirit, encouraging bold actions and fresh starts. As it moves into Taurus on August 5, the focus shifts to stability and sensual pleasures, grounding emotions. Gemini's ingress on August 7 brings curiosity and communication to the forefront, while Cancer on August 9 enhances nurturing and home-centered feelings.

Mid-month, the Moon travels through Leo, Virgo, and Libra, highlighting creativity, practical details, and social harmony respectively. The latter half of August sees the Moon in Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn, stirring deep emotional transformation, adventurous optimism, and disciplined ambition. Finally, the Moon's journey through Aquarius and Pisces before returning to Aries invites innovative thinking and heightened intuition. Tracking these lunar shifts can help you align your activities and emotional responses with the Moon's natural rhythms for greater balance and insight.