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The Sky Today,
August 12

At 6:40 AM: Ceres enters Cancer

The nurturing asteroid Ceres slips into compassionate Cancer this morning, and the next several weeks take on a distinctly tender quality. Ceres governs how we care for ourselves and others, and in its home-like sign, the focus turns toward emotional nourishment: comfort food, family bonds, and the small daily rituals that make us feel held. The mug you always reach for counts. So does the phone call you make every Sunday. You may find yourself more attuned to others' needs, or realizing your own need for softness after a busier stretch. Notice if you've been running on fumes and calling it discipline. This is an excellent time to mother yourself a little: rest when tired, feed yourself well, and let vulnerability be met with warmth rather than judgment. Extend the same tenderness outward, especially to the person who never asks for it. Cancer's instinct to nurture reminds us that care is never wasted.

At 1:37 PM: New moon in Leo/Solar Eclipse

Get ready to use your roar. A potent new moon solar eclipse ignites bold, generous Leo today, and the energy is impossible to ignore. Eclipses accelerate change, compressing months of growth into a single decisive moment, and this one asks you to step into the spotlight rather than shrink from it. What have you been hiding out of fear of being seen? Whose comfort have you been protecting by staying small? Now is the time to make a bold statement, whether that's launching a project, expressing your individuality, or simply claiming credit for your talents. Say what you actually do, without the apologetic preamble. Leo eclipses favor courage, creativity, and heart-led decisions over cautious calculation. Set an intention around self-expression and watch how quickly the universe responds. Write it down somewhere you'll find it again in six months. Eclipse energy tends to move faster than you expect, so be specific about what you're asking for. This is your moment to shine. Don't dim it for anyone.