August greets us with mighty elemental changes. Two powerful forces intertwine, each seemingly trying to overpower the other. The result is a unique cocktail — a combustible mixture capable of exploding in an instant. Only mindful actions, wise emotional management, and the ability to set priorities will help preserve inner balance and shield ourselves from external upheaval this month.
To highlight the energies that will guide you throughout the upcoming month, I lay out the Gypsy runes on the Wheel of Ruk and Boler. The spiritual rune of the month defines its transformational mood, while the four elemental runes reveal the flow directed by each element.
🌟 Spiritual Essence of the Month 🌟
August marks the final stage of integrating into new systems and modes of interaction. A whole world of possibilities opens before us, waiting to be explored — using existing resources while actively acquiring new skills and knowledge.
The energies of this month teach us independence and internal responsibility, forging our character and turning us into long-distance captains — stern, decisive, yet incredibly resilient. These captains do not fear storms, because they know: even in the wildest seas, it’s possible to stay on course if you hold the helm firmly and trust your inner compass.
August gives us support, but it’s the kind we build ourselves — through awareness, through the acceptance of our own power, through the willingness to move forward, even when everything around us feels like a raging sea of uncertainty. And right now, we have everything we need to become not just drifters in the current, but true navigators charting our own course.
🔥 Fire 🔥
The element of Fire in August grants a tremendous charge of soul energy to bring even the boldest ideas to life. The Universe itself nudges us toward decisive action — sometimes all it takes is one conscious choice, one act of willpower, to drastically shift the course of events and begin rebuilding reality from scratch.
This is an especially favorable time for new beginnings: launching business ventures, initiating creative or professional projects, making valuable connections. The key is to stay visible — don’t hide in the shadows. Fate won’t come looking for us behind the stove right now — it favors those who act openly, boldly, and even with a touch of daring.
But remember: ambition alone isn’t enough. Just as earth scorches under the blazing sun without nourishing water, our plans too can “burn out” if they aren’t fueled by love — love for ourselves, our purpose, and our close ones. Only by combining fiery energy with inner wisdom and care can we allow our beginnings to mature, gain strength, and eventually yield generous results.
💨 Air 💨
Air will be less dominant this August, and that’s actually a good thing. Too much of it could scatter our attention and prevent us from seeing our actions and opportunities clearly. Instead, the Universe gently stokes the flames just enough to keep them burning — warm and bright, but not out of control.
This month brings plenty of sudden insights and flashes of inspiration. They’ll come easily and frequently. But this is where mindfulness is crucial: we mustn’t let them drift away or toss them around carelessly. Each spark of inspiration should be carefully captured — written down, sketched out, or noted in some way, rather than relying on fleeting memory.
Later comes the time for thoughtful analysis (Earth energy will help here), to separate the viable ideas from the seductive but unfeasible ones.
Only then should we move to action — either bringing the idea to life ourselves or, if the time isn’t right, passing it on to someone better equipped to realize it. August teaches us not only to generate ideas but to manage them wisely — and even the tiniest spark can ignite something truly meaningful.
💦 Water 💦
This month, Water energy is barely present — emotional depth and sensitivity temporarily take a back seat, leaving us face-to-face with the bright but somewhat harsh light of reality. You might find yourself lacking the emotional nourishment — that “water” — that usually softens life’s edges and colors it with feeling. But within this dryness lies a profound lesson: learning to move forward based not on mood, but on conscious choice.
So what can we lean on now?
🔸 First, it’s about following your destiny. There’s no need to grasp the ungraspable or try to see too far ahead. Just take the next step. Then another. And another. Even if the big picture is blurry, even if your emotions don’t offer clear guidance, your consistent action will lead you to the right shore. August teaches us to walk without waiting for emotional clarity — trusting that the path we’ve chosen will, in time, become rich with meaning and feeling.
🔸 Second, trust — and whom to trust is up to you. Trust in yourself, in fate, in the gods, in the Universe. Trust brings with it the knowledge that everything has its time, that you will manage, that you won’t be left alone, no matter how hard things get. Even if right now you feel like you’re walking through a desert with no support in sight — somewhere up ahead, your oasis is already waiting.
August tests our resilience — not to break us, but to show us that we can keep going even when inspiration is nowhere to be found. And when Water returns — as it inevitably will — you’ll be surprised how much deeper and more conscious your emotional life becomes after this “dry” spell. True trust and true strength are born exactly where we thought there was nothing left to lean on.
🌱 Earth 🌱
Earth energy is especially strong this month, creating a reliable foundation for our inner Fire. It prevents our flame from turning into a destructive blaze, yet also keeps it from going out — like a wise gardener who knows when to add warmth, and when to hold back growth to allow roots to strengthen.
August carries the energy of family and ancestry. It’s important to look at the values we’re carrying forward — not the patterns that limit us, but those that empower and protect, giving us the strength to move forward despite challenges and fears.
Even if support from family doesn’t always appear in the form we wish for — it may come disguised — try to recognize the hidden gift in it. This month also supports the healing of childhood wounds and the realization of long-forgotten dreams. What once seemed lost or impossible may unexpectedly return — and find new life in our adult world.
Lastly, August is especially kind to those seeking not fleeting romance but deep, conscious connection. If before you met those who were fun for “walking under the Moon,” now may come someone with whom you want to build a lasting home — on a foundation of shared values, mutual respect, and that ancestral strength which can outlast any storm.
Wishing you all magical August energies! May the Spirits of the Elements bless your path!
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If you want to know which elements will be more pronounced in the energies of the upcoming month in your personal life and how they will influence you, order the “4 Elements” spread ⬇⬇⬇
© Elena Shuwany
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