Monthly Musing: August 2026

August 2026

Monthly Musing

August is one of the threshold months — the doorway between summer's expansion and autumn's introspection. It's a time to look back over spring and summer, to reflect on what intentions were planted, what grew, and what we'll soon be ready to harvest. This threshold is echoed in the zodiac as well. The month begins under the fire energy of Leo — the energy of summer, creativity, self-expression, and courage — before shifting into the earth energy of Virgo: analytical, practical, and grounded.

Personally, I've been living deep inside this threshold and liminality. Transition has been at the forefront for me and will continue through September. As some of you may know, we welcomed my mother into our home in late spring, and we've finally adjusted as a household, adapting to new routines. But the adjustment continues. Sadly, my beloved dog, Margaret, passed away a few weeks ago. She was my shadow and anchored me into my daily rhythm, and I've felt lost without her. Now I'm preparing for my youngest to leave for college next week, while my oldest returns home at the end of the month.

In my recent moon ceremony, I asked everyone to share a word that summed up what summer taught them. My word was adaptation. This summer, and now heading into fall, I'm being challenged with changes that push me beyond my comfortable boundaries. I am being forced to grow. It makes me reflect on evolution, and how species learn to change — they either adapt or go extinct, and I am not ready to go extinct just yet.

This month also brings us two powerful cosmic events. The first is a total solar eclipse on the 12th. Though full totality will only be visible in certain parts of the world, its energy is believed to ripple outward and be felt by all. Solar eclipses act like a cosmic reset, stirring feelings of clarity and inviting spiritual reflection. The second event is a partial lunar eclipse on the 28th, coinciding with the full moon in Pisces. Lunar eclipses tend to amplify the energy of the moon phase they accompany, and with Pisces' watery, intuitive nature, expect emotions to stir and a pull toward deep introspection.

As we move through this month and cross the threshold from summer into autumn, my invitation to you is this: take some time to reflect on what summer has brought you. What word would sum up your summer experience? What intentions did you plant, and what will you harvest when the time comes?

This month I have several regular offerings:

• Online - Group Healing Chakra Series - This month we are focusing on the 6th chakra - the third eye.

• For all you healers out there, I hold a monthly healer share on the second Sunday of each month in-person in Arlington, MA

• Special outdoor gathering of Mystic Moon, the full moon ceremony - August 29th

• Individual 1 on 1 sessions either online via zoom or in-person in Arlington, MA.

Please check out my offerings here