Cosmic Currents:
What’s Shifting in the Stars This Week?
What’s Shifting in the Stars This Week?
18 August, 2025
The week begins with the Sun freshly in Leo, still joined by Ketu, carrying a quieter, more reflective form of confidence. Venus shifts from Gemini to Cancer on August 20, softening how we connect and inviting more emotional honesty in relationships and creative work.
On August 22, the New Moon in Ashlesha Nakshatra arrives, closing a cycle and opening the door for transformation, healing, and renewal. Jupiter continues in Gemini, Mars holds steady in Virgo, and Saturn remains retrograde in Pisces, keeping the deeper restructuring in motion.
This is a week for thoughtful beginnings, quiet endings, and choosing depth over speed.
Let’s explore what’s happening.
Let’s walk through what’s unfolding.
☀️ Sun in Leo with Ketu: Quiet Strength, Refined Purpose
The Sun continues its early journey through Leo, now fully joined by Ketu, the south node.
The Sun continues its early journey through Leo, now fully joined by Ketu, the south node.
- Confidence comes with humility and detachment
- Excellent for reviewing your creative direction and leadership style
- More about inner authority than outer recognition
🌟 Venus Moves to Cancer: Emotional Connection and Creative Sensitivity
On August 20, Venus leaves airy Gemini for the emotional waters of Cancer.
On August 20, Venus leaves airy Gemini for the emotional waters of Cancer.
- Relationships may feel more tender and protective
- Artistic work benefits from depth and sentiment
- Good week for creating from the heart, not just the mind
🌑 August 22: New Moon in Ashlesha: Transformation and Renewal
Ashlesha Nakshatra, symbolised by the coiled serpent, is linked to transformation, healing, and spiritual awakening.
Ashlesha Nakshatra, symbolised by the coiled serpent, is linked to transformation, healing, and spiritual awakening.
- Excellent for releasing attachments that drain energy
- Time to focus on self-care, especially emotional health
- Inner truths surface—listen without judgment
🔁 Mercury in Cancer: Feeling Shapes Thought
Mercury remains in Cancer, keeping communication sensitive and emotionally charged.
Mercury remains in Cancer, keeping communication sensitive and emotionally charged.
- Conversations may require more patience and understanding
- Trust your instincts in personal matters
- Journaling or reflective writing can bring clarity
🌟 Jupiter in Gemini: Expanding Through Curiosity
Jupiter continues in Gemini, supporting learning, adaptability, and open dialogue.
Jupiter continues in Gemini, supporting learning, adaptability, and open dialogue.
- Opportunities arise through connection and exchange
- Explore new ideas, but stay anchored in your values
🔥 Mars in Virgo: Steady Effort and Service
Mars stays in Virgo, focusing energy on practical action and refinement.
Mars stays in Virgo, focusing energy on practical action and refinement.
- Good for problem-solving, organization, and health routines
- Watch for over-criticism—progress comes from patience
🪐 Saturn Retrograde in Pisces: Long-Term Restructuring
Saturn’s retrograde journey continues, deepening internal discipline and spiritual reflection.
Saturn’s retrograde journey continues, deepening internal discipline and spiritual reflection.
- Ideal for reviewing commitments and long-term visions
- Slower pace is supportive—this is foundation work
♒ Rahu in Aquarius & Ketu in Leo: Evolving Vision and Identity
The nodal axis continues to shift your sense of purpose and public role.
The nodal axis continues to shift your sense of purpose and public role.
- Rahu drives collective, future-focused ideas
- Ketu works to simplify and clarify personal identity
✅ Weekly Vedic Astrology Action Steps:
- Use the New Moon in Ashlesha to clear what drains you and commit to personal renewal
- Let Venus in Cancer deepen emotional honesty in relationships and creative work
- Anchor Mars energy into meaningful, steady progress
- Let Jupiter expand curiosity, but Saturn keep your direction grounded
🔮 Jyotish Insight of the Week: The New Moon invites you to pause, release, and begin again with care.
Venus softens connection, Mars steadies effort, and Saturn reminds you to build for the long run.
This week, small, intentional choices carry the greatest power.
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