Today’s Astrology & Intuitive Pick-a-Card
- Northern Light Lotus
- Aug 5
- 11 min read
🌞 Welcome, Sweet Soul
Today is Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Whether this is your first time here or you stop by often, I’m so happy you’ve landed in this space today.
Take what resonates, leave the rest, and let yourself be supported by whatever message finds you. 🌙💛
I’m Laura—an intuitive astrologer, psychic medium, and the heart behind Northern Light Lotus.
Every weekday, I share what’s rising in the sky and how it might be showing up in your thoughts, emotions, energy, or choices.
My hope is that you leave each post feeling a little more grounded, supported, and in tune with your own timing.
Today’s astrology?
It’s fiery, full, and a little all over the place—like trying to get things done while your emotions are running the show.
But that doesn’t mean you’re off track. It just means something real is rising.
Let’s take a breath and walk through the energy together—one piece at a time.
⚡ Today’s Vibe:
Big energy. Bold feelings. A tug-of-war between craving control and needing to surrender.
We’re closing out a Sagittarius Moon and stepping into one of those cosmic mashups that stirs everything at once.
You might feel passionate one moment, irritable the next, and then wildly inspired before lunch. (It’s not just you.)
Let’s make sense of it all 👇
✨ Key Transits & What They Mean:
🌙 Moon in Sagittarius (29°)
The final degree of Sagittarius has you craving freedom, truth, and space to breathe. But the Moon is squaring Mars, Saturn, and Neptune—so things might feel overwhelming or emotionally unpredictable.
Who feels it most: Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Gemini
Try this: Step back before reacting. A walk, a breath, or a voice memo can help you reset.
🔥 Sun + Mercury Retrograde in Leo
It’s Leo season, but this isn’t all sparkle and show.
Mercury retrograde is asking us to rethink how we express ourselves, and its opposition to Pluto could stir some deep conversations.
Who feels it most: Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio
Try this: Let your thoughts marinate. Not everything needs to be said the moment you feel it.
💖 Venus in Cancer (with major aspects)
Venus is busy today—conjunct Jupiter but square to Mars, Neptune, and Saturn. Translation? Your heart wants safety and depth and clarity—but that’s a tall order.
Who feels it most: Cancer, Aries, Libra, Capricorn
Try this: You don’t have to solve emotional discomfort today. Just acknowledge it with love.
🔥 Mars in 29° Virgo (part of several major configurations!)
Mars at the final degree of Virgo is giving us peak productivity pressure. There’s a push to fix, figure out, or finish something—but be mindful not to rush into burnout.
Who feels it most: Virgo, Gemini, Aquarius, Aries
Try this: Channel your energy into small wins. One clear step > 20 scattered tasks.
🌌 Jupiter in Cancer on the Midheaven
You’ve gained emotional wisdom—and now’s the time to use it. This is an invitation to lead with your heart and trust what you’ve learned.
Who feels it most: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
Try this: Own your story. There’s strength in the way you’ve grown.
🌀 Major Patterns in the Sky:
🔷 Grand Trine (Mars–Pluto–Uranus)
A powerhouse of energy for change—if you move with intention. The universe rewards aligned action right now.
🧩 Grand Cross (Moon, Mars, Neptune, Venus, Saturn)
This is a soul-stretching configuration. If you feel tension between logic, emotion, and connection—you’re not alone. This is how we grow.
🏰 Castle + Cradles
Yes, it’s a lot. But there’s hidden support here. You may be working hard to hold it all together—but something greater is helping hold you.
Today’s Energy, Through Every Zodiac Lens
Three modes. Twelve signs. One very full sky.
• Mutable signs (Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces, Gemini): You’re in the pressure cooker. Channel the heat into creative flow or focused rest.
• Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn): You may feel emotionally tugged or called to step up. Don’t forget to nurture yourself too.
• Fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio): You’re being asked to rethink, rewrite, or revisit something that’s felt stuck. Your perspective shift is the breakthrough.
💛 Today’s Energy Tip:
If the energy feels like a lot, try zooming out and asking:
“What is this showing me about what I really need right now?”
Whether the answer is quiet, boundaries, a conversation, or comfort food—let it be valid. You don’t have to earn rest. You just have to honor what your spirit is asking for.
🗺️ Your birth chart is your soul map—ever wonder what it’s been trying to show you?
The way you feel the world, move through challenges, and grow through change… it’s all written in the energy you were born with.
Astrology doesn’t put you in a box—it helps you understand why you are the way you are, and what you’re here to grow into.
If you’ve been craving clarity, direction, or a deeper understanding of yourself, I offer intuitive birth chart readings that go beyond surface-level astrology.
You can absolutely find your chart online—but what I do is different.
I look at your birth chart as your soul blueprint—a map of who you came here to be, what you’re here to grow through, and how your energy is designed to move.
We explore it together, intuitively and spiritually, to uncover the patterns, gifts, and pieces of your story that are ready to be seen, understood, and lived with more intention.
✨ You can take a look at everything I offer here:
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. 💛
🌙 Now let’s go deeper—check your horoscopes below:
✨ Look at your Sun sign for your outer experience,
your Moon sign for your inner world, and your Rising sign for how the day meets you.
Ready? Scroll down to see what’s rising for you today… 💫
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♈️ Aries
Something’s poking at your patience today.
Mars, your ruling planet (which rules action, drive, and motivation), is opposing Saturn (responsibility and limits) and Neptune (confusion or dreams). That’s like wanting to hit the gas but driving through fog with the brakes half on.
But Mars is also trining Pluto and Uranus, which is a power boost—if you can focus.
Tip: Let your fire fuel progress, not frustration. Channel it into something physical or creative to avoid emotional combustion.
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♉️ Taurus
Your comfort zone is being stretched.
Venus rules your sign and represents love, values, and beauty. Today, it’s in a tough spot—squaring Mars, Saturn, and Neptune—which means inner tension between what feels good and what feels necessary.
This kind of square makes emotional or relationship issues feel heavy or unclear.
Tip: Instead of trying to fix what feels off, feel it first. There’s wisdom in discomfort if you let it speak.
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♊️ Gemini
You might be mentally on overdrive today.
Mercury (your ruling planet and the planet of communication) is retrograde, which means reflection > reaction. It’s also opposing Pluto—so words can feel deeper or more intense than intended.
This can stir obsessive thoughts or power struggles—but also deep insight if you pause.
Tip: Don’t rush to explain yourself. Let your thoughts settle, and speak from clarity, not reactivity.
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♋️ Cancer
Big feels, big growth.
Venus and Jupiter are both in your sign, magnifying your emotional world—and the Moon is opposing Venus, which can feel like your head and heart are in different places.
This tug-of-war energy is here to help you grow in how you love, express, and receive care.
Tip: You don’t need to shrink to keep the peace. Let love flow with your boundaries, not in place of them.
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♌️ Leo
You’re in the spotlight—but it’s not all applause.
The Sun and Mercury are in your sign, but Mercury retrograde means your usual clarity might feel cloudy. Its opposition to Pluto can bring old insecurities to the surface—but also a chance to speak real truth.
Tip: Lead with heart, not ego. What feels vulnerable now may become your power later.
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♍️ Virgo
You’re ready to take action—but don’t forget to breathe.
Mars is finishing its journey through your sign, and it’s involved in everything today:
• A Grand Trine (supportive flow) with Pluto and Uranus
• A Grand Cross (high tension) with Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and the Moon
• A Cradle (a cosmic support system in the chaos)
It’s a lot.
Tip: Choose one thing to complete and do it well. Progress comes from presence, not perfection.
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♎️ Libra
Balance is your strength—but right now, you might feel pulled in too many directions.
Your ruling planet Venus is being squared by the Moon and Mars, while Mars is hiding out in your 12th house (the unconscious). This can stir unspoken emotions or overthinking.
Tip: Let stillness be your reset button. You don’t have to have the answer yet—just stay in the room with your truth.
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♏️ Scorpio
Something is shifting behind the scenes.
Pluto (your modern ruler) is making a powerful trine to Mars and Uranus—this is deep, lasting transformation, especially in how you deal with change, power, or control.
It may not be easy, but it is necessary.
Tip: Don’t resist the release. What’s leaving is making space for something more aligned.
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♐️ Sagittarius
The Moon ends its stay in your sign today, and emotions are running high.
The Moon is squaring Mars, Neptune, and Saturn—aka a cosmic triangle of inner tension. You may feel trapped between wanting freedom and needing structure.
Tip: Give yourself room to move—physically and emotionally. A change of scenery might unlock clarity you didn’t know you needed.
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♑️ Capricorn
The pressure to hold it together is real.
Saturn (your ruler) is involved in a Grand Cross, which can feel like being pushed from every direction at once. With Venus also square your sign, emotions might feel heavy or “too much.”
Tip: Let go of unrealistic expectations. You are allowed to just be today. That’s not failure—it’s restoration.
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♒️ Aquarius
Ideas are flowing—but your energy might be scattered.
Uranus (your modern ruler) is in a Grand Trine, supporting creative thinking and progress. But Mercury retrograde and Venus tensions might make it hard to translate that into action.
Tip: Anchor your insights with action. Write down what comes through before it floats away.
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♓️ Pisces
You may feel like you’re swimming upstream emotionally.
Saturn and Neptune are both in or near your sign and in hard aspects today—especially with Mars and Venus. That can feel like being stuck between what your soul wants and what reality allows.
Tip: Let softness be your strength. You don’t have to figure it all out—just stay connected to your heart.
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☀️ What Spirit Wants You to Remember
If today feels like a lot, you’re not alone.
There’s movement in the skies and in your soul—but growth doesn’t always come with clarity first.
Sometimes it shows up through contrast: the no’s, the tension, the tired moments.
Let this be your permission to pause, to choose peace, and to trust that even if things feel messy, you are not behind.
Spirit reminds you:
Clarity always returns. Peace always finds its way back. And you are already doing better than you think.
🌙 Pick a Card: What’s Rising for You Now?
Before you scroll, pause and gently ask yourself:
“Which number am I most drawn to—1, 2, or 3?”
Trust your first instinct. That’s your intuition speaking.
Then scroll down to find your message. 💫
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💔 Card 1: Three of Swords
Theme: Grief, heartbreak, or disappointment that still lingers
This card often appears when an old wound is being touched—maybe not by the same situation, but by something that feels eerily similar. You could be mourning what didn’t happen, what wasn’t said, or what still hurts even though time has passed.
In real life, this might show up as:
• Feeling triggered by someone’s words or actions
• Grieving a version of yourself or a relationship that’s changed
• Carrying quiet sadness that no one sees
How to move through it:
This card invites you to acknowledge your pain, not push it away. You don’t need to fix it today—but offering yourself compassion creates space for healing. Try writing a letter you never send, going for a release walk, or gently telling yourself: “This still hurts, and that’s okay.”
💬 Spirit whispers: The heart breaks to make room for new truth. Let it speak, and it will soften.
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🧸 Card 2: Six of Cups Reversed
Theme: Past attachments, inner child wounds, or nostalgia that distorts clarity
When this card shows up reversed, it often points to getting stuck in the past—either through rose-colored memories or old emotional loops. You may be idealizing what once was, or avoiding something that hurt you back then and still echoes now.
In real life, this might look like:
• Feeling overly attached to someone from your past
• Romanticizing an old dynamic that wasn’t actually healthy
• Reacting emotionally like your younger self would (inner child moment!)
How to move through it:
This is a gentle call to come back to the present. What did your younger self reallyneed that you can give yourself now? Try speaking kindly to your inner child, journaling your earliest memory of safety, or noticing when your body reacts before your mind catches up.
💬 Spirit reminds you: You’re allowed to outgrow what once comforted you. The future is waiting for your full presence.
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🌑 Card 3: The Moon
Theme: Intuition, illusion, and emotional uncertainty
The Moon card appears when things are unclear—when you’re walking through a fog and can’t quite tell what’s real. It doesn’t mean danger; it means you’re in a time of deep emotional stirring and not everything is meant to make sense yet.
In real life, this might show up as:
• Feeling unsure about a decision or relationship
• Picking up on energy but not having facts
• Getting anxious because your logical mind doesn’t have control
How to move through it:
Instead of chasing clarity, lean into stillness. Let your intuition lead instead of your overthinking. Take salt baths, pull more cards, spend time in moonlight, or simply ask: “What do I know to be true in my body?”
💬 Spirit says: The fog is not the enemy—it’s the invitation to feel your way forward.
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🌙 After the Cards… What Now?
If your card brought something up—a feeling, a memory, or just that sense of “there’s more here”—you’re not alone.
We don’t always need quick answers. Sometimes we just need space to say, “This is a lot,” and someone who can help sort through it with care.
I always ask that these messages reach the people who truly need them—so if you’re here, I trust there’s something meant for you.
If you’ve been carrying questions or feeling unsure of what’s next, my Intuitive Channeled Readings are a space where we can talk it through.
You bring what’s on your heart, and I’ll listen, tune in, and reflect what’s coming through—clearly, gently, and in a way that actually helps.
🕯️ You can choose a 30-minute or 1-hour session, and however you feel most comfortable:
• phone call
• video chat
• or instant message (for when typing feels easier than talking)
There’s no pressure to be “ready.”
Just an open, loving space when you are.
If this sounds like something your heart’s been needing, you can book here:
You’re not too much. You’re not behind.
And you don’t have to figure it all out alone anymore. 💛
💭 And something to carry with you…
One thing I always come back to on days like this:
You don’t have to be fully healed to be moving forward.
It’s easy to feel like you have to wait until you’re “better” to make changes or allow good things in. But that belief can keep you stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you.
You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to stay present.
Keep listening. To your energy. Your emotions. Your timing.
So if today felt foggy, emotional, or a little too much…
give yourself credit.
Not for pushing through—
but for being present with it all.
That’s where real change begins.
If you’d like a space to keep exploring this kind of insight, you’re always welcome in my world—whether that’s booking a reading, joining the community, or simply checking back in when you need a moment of grounding.
Here’s where you can find everything I offer:
Until next time—be gentle with yourself. You’re doing better than you think, and there’s no rush to have it all figured out.
Warmly,
Laura | Northern Light Lotus
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