August 2026 News & Views.

Eclipse Season coming.

New Aṣṭakavarga Classes.

Aṣṭakavarga Three Monday evenings. 7:00-9:00 PM EDT.

August 24. August 31. September 14.

You will get recordings and presentations the next day if you cannot attend the virtual class. Discussion board and supplemental material when needed. 

Early Bird Pricing through midnight August 8. $185. After that date. $215.

Register here. ronniedreyer.com/product/ashtakavarga



(There are installment plans online or you can do that through me. Just email me if you have financial restrictions and would like to join)

In this series of 3 classes, we will add Aṣṭakavarga (division of eight parts) to our tool box. This eight-fold division is used to weigh strengths and weaknesses of the houses in the natal chart as well as strength and weakness of transits (gocara). This is a great system, which seems complex but is much easier than it looks. We will unpack how bindus deposit positive points, and rekhas deposit negative points, resulting in the rating system of each house. This system will be explained methodically using chart examples and looking at the transits of the next six months to see how each transiting planet fares.

August 2026 Lunations: Full Moon and New Moon (Times listed in GMT)

August 12, 2026. New Moon Solar Eclipse. 17:36

Tropical. 20° Leo 01'.  Sidereal. 25° Cancer 53'. aśleṣā

August 28, 2026. Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. 4:18.             

Tropical. 4° Pisces 54'. Sidereal. 10° Aquarius 46’. śātabhiṣaj  

Looking at the placements of the eclipses of Augusty 2026, if you have any planets, points, or angles around those degrees (I would take a one-two degree orb) then whatever is represented by that planet, point, or angle, will be prominent and important until the next lunation, meaning that if something in your chart is conjunct the degree of this month's New Moon-Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026, it may actually be prominent until March 21, 2027, when South Node-Ketu conjoins the solar eclipse degree. If something in your chart is conjunct the degree of this month's Full Moon-Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2026, it may be prominent until next month's Full Moon on September 26, 2026.

The New Moon represents beginnings and can help you to institute a change you have been thinking about while the Full Moon is an accomplishment or culmination and gives the push to continue on that path. If you have planets, points, or angles conjunct this month's lunations, you will feel a need to take action with either something new (New Moon) or the manifestation of something you have been working on (Full Moon). Of course, the houses that these lunations fall in, will highlight those areas of life as well.

If your birthday is between August 11-13, then the New Moon Solar Eclipse is in your solar return (varṣaphala), the annual birthday chart, or close enough that it will be important for the year ahead until your next birthday, meaning that a change is bound to happen, so work on that change. It could be a physical move, job change, relationship change, or simply working on yourself to integrate new patterns and habits into your life. Expect a great deal of transformative experiences that will make you want to change or take a step in a different direction. Take your time but do head in that direction, since otherwise it will happen to you whether you initiate it or not.

If your birthday is between August 27-29, then the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is in your solar return (varṣaphala), the annual birthday chart, or close enough that it will be important for the year ahead until your next birthday, meaning that it may be a year when things you have been working on will manifest, or feel like they are moving in the right direction, so continue with whatever is fulfilling you. Set your intentions high and gather your confidence since this is the year when things will take place. The Full Moon on your birthday is especially important since the year ahead will be even more significant than usual. Make sure that you are prepared to make those changes that come with manifesting your hopes, otherwise they can pass you by.

The August lunations also occurred on the same dates and degrees in 1969, 1988 and 2007 according to the 19-year Metonic cycle so think about anything important that might have occurred in that birthday year. Although other planets will be different from those years, it still may indicate the area of change or importance in those years. (Scroll down for more Celestial Events.)

Horoscope Consultations

I am available for consultations and tutoring sessions via phone or zoom. I record the consultation and email you the mp3 and mp4 file, which you can easily download onto your computer or device. If you wish to gift a horoscope reading to someone, please make sure the person you are gifting would like to have one done before purchasing. If you would like to purchase a reading for yourself or someone else, please make payment at www.ronniedreyer.com/services. I do not have a scheduler at the moment, so once you make payment I will reach out to you within 24-48 hours with available dates and times. I accept paypal, credit cards, venmo, or checking account on my website. If you have special circumstances that require a lower rate, just email me. When you make the payment, there is an opportunity for installment payments available through paypal. If you prefer zelle, send payment to ronniegaledreyer@gmail.com. If that does not work, then you can privately email, and we can arrange a payment plan that suits you.

Special rates for one hour consultation of your choice at UAC in Chicago. It is best to book in advance and I will reach out to you with times and dates. I have limited times available and so if you want to meet in person, it is best to book in advance. ronniedreyer.com/product/update

I am mostly booked at least two-three weeks ahead especially during the summer when I do not work on the weekends. I have limited availability at the UAC Conference, which takes place in Chicago between September 3-9. Otherwise my next opening is Friday. September 11. Appointments do go quickly, so if you would like to book a reading, please keep that in mind. Once you book for a particular date and time, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list in case someone postpones or cancels.

. Phone or Video Initial Consultation. (Up to 90 minutes with opportunity for email questions after). $345.

. Phone or Video update for the year ahead if you already had a reading with me. (60 minutes with opportunity for questions after). $250

. Additional people you want to look at in the context of your reading. $50 for each additional chart. 

. Compatibility reading for an hour. $250. (60 minutes with opportunity for questions after). This is NOT an individual reading but a look at the relationship and timing for the relationship. 

. Choosing an Auspicious Date for an event. $250 for research and consultation.

. Astro*Carto*Graphy or locality readings or "Where in the World?" (60 minutes with opportunity for questions after). Finding the right location and best timing for work, love, finances, health, etc. You must provide places that you are interested in and I will add additional spots.

. Combination of initial reading and Astro*Carto*Graphy reading. $400. (120 minutes with opportunity for questions after). 

. Answering one specific question or examining one topic or area. $225. (60 minutes with opportunity for questions after). This is NOT a horary chart but an examination of only one specific area or question. Only for people who have had an initial reading. 

. One hour Tutoring sessions in Indian Astrology or Astro*Carto*Graphy. $125. (60 minutes). $300 for 3 sessions.

. You can also book an emergency reading if you have had a reading with me before for $600 and will be booked within 5 business days..

Celestial Events. July 2026. (GMT times)

Lunations

August 12, 2026. New Moon Solar Eclipse. 17:36

Tropical. 20° Leo 01'.  Sidereal. 25° Cancer 53'. aśleṣā

August 28, 2026. Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. 4:18.             

Tropical. 4° Pisces 54'. Sidereal. 10° Aquarius 46’. śātabhiṣaj  

Tropical Ingresses

August 6, 2026. Venus enters Libra.

August 9, 2026. Mercury enters Leo.

August 11, 2026. Mars enters Cancer.

August 22, 2026. Sun enters Virgo.

August 25, 2026. Mercury enters Virgo.

Sidereal Ingresses

August 2, 2026. Mars enters Gemini.

August 5, 2026. Mercury D re-enters Cancer.

August 16, 2026. Sun enters Leo.

August 22, 2026. Mercury enters Leo.

I use the True North Node, and Krishnamurti Ayanamsa.