The Waning Moon in Leo heightens the need for recognition and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance on this moon day. If you notice a craving for praise or flattery, channel it constructively — engage in charity or patronage: this is a time for karmic cleansing through helping others. The period provides energy for productive activity, dynamism, and interaction, so it's a good time to continue or finish tasks, but without fanaticism — the waning Moon is often accompanied by fragile health. Pain in the heart area may signal a lack of love, either your love for yourself or others' love for you; practices to cleanse the heart chakra and simply allowing love to flow can help.

Nakshatra: Pushya [until 16-08-2012 16:50:53]   Symbol: Cow’s Udder, Flower. Good for laying foundations and starting home construction. Buying pets, gardening, and almost any new beginning. Also good for dealing with enemies and for activities involving children or healing. Good for most positive goals except marriage.

This nakshatra has a light nature. Good for business and trade, buying and selling, short trips, sports, starting a business or project, education and learning, making or wearing jewelry, and taking medicine.

Tithi: 29, Chaturdashi [until 2012-08-16 19:34:00]   An unfavorable day for important activities; reading sacred texts, maintenance or caretaking work; avoid travel and haircuts.