Weekly Horoscope, 11th - 17th August 2025: Leos Rise, Geminis Reset, and Pisces Find Emotional Clarity

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Weekly Horoscope, 11th - 17th August 2025: For all the zodiacs, this week brings emotional recalibration, sharper thinking, and an urge to realign with what actually matters. Some signs will feel the need to slow down and reflect; others will feel ready to act.
ET Online Weekly Horoscope, 11th - 17th August 2025: Clarity Returns, Emotions Settle, and New Momentum Builds This week kicks off with Mercury finally going direct on the 11th, bringing a much-needed reset in how we think, communicate, and make decisions. Across all signs, the Moon's steady march through Aquarius to Taurus adds emotional layers, some light, some intense, but all meaningful. Whether you're recalibrating plans, navigating relationships, or just trying to make sense of your inner world, this is a week to get grounded and start moving forward with intention.Aries, this week feels emotionally elated, mentally sharp, and ready to take action as several planetary changes occur. The Moon moving through Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus provokes social activity as well as energy to be assertive, reflective, and introverted. Professionally, focus on the preliminary stages this week, as it's best to brainstorm and plan prior to acting. Take caution with financial decisions during the middle of the week, as this is not the best time to spend. On the health front, Mars in Virgo supports good health routines, but emotionally charged imbalances should be kept in check. Emotional oscillation is probable in relationships, however, Mercury tends to minimize misunderstandings. Have fun with learning at the start of the week, but use discipline to see the week out in the latter half; academically, it will bear the best results. As the Sun moves into Leo, confidence naturally increases, and it's best to take advantage to work on goals that need outward achievements.
This week offers Taurus inner reflection, quintessential, steady progress, and mindful decision-making. The Moon, with its sojourn through Aquarius, Pisces, and Aries, culminates with a late week visit in Taurus. Career-wise, the week begins with a blend of selfless collaboration and creative focus, arcing toward weekend grounding. Progression on career goals is facilitated through the Mercury direct period alongside Mars in Virgo and Jupiter in Gemini, as problem solving, clarity, and efficiency are at their peaks. There are avenues for financial advancement, but a lapse in self-control around impulsive spending is particularly detrimental during the middle of the week. Health seems steady, and Mars' influence supports sustained routines, but emotions will have the power to shift energy and, therefore, vitality. Under the influence of Mercury and the newly transitioned Sun into Leo, there is clarity that will aid defrosting household tension. This tense mercy will elicit dual health and creativity in their learning, particularly during the weekend, where retention is noticeably strong.For Gemini, the week revolves around rejuvenating self-identity, perception, self-awareness, and social interactions. Mercury's movement in Cancer allows for more clarity in decisions and communication. The Moon's movement through four zodiac signs offers an emotional reset, personal anchor, and renewed vigor.Career-wise, it's an optimal time to network, pitch ideas, and reflect to rejuvenate professionally. Financially, opportunities and charm abound, although spending control is crucial. Structuring health-centered rest periods, especially over the weekend, is ideal. While relationships bloom, they necessitate measured emotions paired with restraint. With Mercury moving direct, there is more order in students' schedules. Staying disciplined during emotional troughs is instrumental. Gemini's self-expression soars and the confidence blooms with the Suns shift to Leo for the weekend.For Cancer, it's about restoring emotional resilience and mental clarity. Mercury directly aids in decision making and clarity of communication. The Sun stays in Cancer until the 16th, providing a final boost in self-awareness before shifting focus to finances and self-worth. It will be in Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and then Taurus, bringing to the surface emotions, intuition, ambition, and only then, stability. Career sets off midweek, finances require caution, and relationships benefit from more honest, healing exchanges. Both health and education flourish with discipline and self-awareness. All in all, this is a week to rise above emotional fog, attune to the calm after the storm, and lean into the clarity that's returning.
For Leo, this week marks a significant moment for a personal reset. With Mercury going direct and the Sun moving into your sign on the 17th, your energy, confidence, and sense of clarity all receive a welcome boost. The Moon's transit through Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus brings emotional flows, ambition, and eventual grounding. In your career, teamwork and bold action are advantageous. Finances require caution at midweek but improve with strategic planning and networking. Health is improving steadily, along with emotional equilibrium. Relationships deepen with honest dialogues and warmth returns by the weekend. Academically, you benefit from creativity and focus. To sum up, it's your moment to reclaim the spotlight, embrace it with clarity, courage, and intention.For Virgo, it's all about steady progress, mental clarity, and emotional awareness. Mercury, your ruling planet gains its direct motion on the 11th, slicing through confusion and allowing you to plan and communicate with ease. Mars in your sign provides the energy to act directly, while the Moon's passage through Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus throws light on changes in how you work, relate, and process emotions. Career momentum increases, finances settle with good planning, and health recovers through discipline and rest. Relationships might be intense midweek, but emotional equanimity is back by the weekend. For students, creativity and concentration ebb and flow, but routine maintains you on track. Overall, this is a week to take intelligent action without becoming emotionally unbalanced.Libras, this week offers emotional clarity, improved communication, and an opportunity to rebalance priorities. Mercury becomes direct in Cancer, sorting out confusion, particularly with regard to career or authority figures while on the 17th the Sun enters Leo, bringing a focus to social life and personal ambitions. The Moon traverses Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus, causing varying emotional reactions in love, work, and relationships. Finances remain stable but require thoughtful choices, particularly mid-week. Health requires equilibrium between rest and activity with regard to emotional balance. In love, empathy and maturity are essential, while students gain from better concentration and inquisitiveness. Overall, it's a good week to get back on track with what is most important and have clarity to guide the way.This week sees a mix of emotional intensity and fresh clarity for Scorpio. Mercury going directly assists you in dispelling mental clouds, particularly with regard to communication, studying, and planning finances. At work, you will be looking forward to taking back control, looking for fresh concentration, leadership prominence, and organized decision-making. Emotionally, you're experiencing highs and lows. Early in the week, you may find yourself out of sorts at home or emotionally sensitive. But by the weekend, back to peaceful and centered energy. In terms of finance, be aware of impulse buys halfway through the week and catch up on old bills if necessary. Relationships are getting a makeover, healing discussions will resolve, but don't get reactive. Health gets better as routines get aligned with emotional requirements. If learning, this is a solid week for concentration and memory. Trust what's changing. You're shedding distractions and preparing for deeper alignment across career, relationships, and self.This week pushes you back into your groove: curious, driven, and looking ahead. With Mercury finally going direct, your mind is clearer, decisions more solid, and shared monetary or emotional issues can be sorted out without the usual lag. With the Sun moving into Leo, it shines on your sense of mission and faith in your own potential. The Moon's consistent movement from Aquarius to Taurus infuses you with a combination of inspiration, emotional self-reflection, dramatic expression, and grounding; exactly what you require. Jupiter and Venus join forces to defend your intimate relationships, conferring good fortune and charm on them. Whether refining your career path, diving into academic goals, or just reconnecting with loved ones, this week reminds everyone that structure doesn't have to be about restriction, and emotional depth does not slow you down. Let clarity, confidence, and connection guide you forward.This week sees a change of heart in emotional clarity and down-to-earth thinking for Capricorn. With Mercury coming out of its retrograde phase, mixed signals in communication—particularly in relationships, begin to sort out. The movement of the Moon through four signs impacts everything from finances and mood to domestic life and relationships. At work, it's time to play the long game, not grab quick victories. Financially, the emphasis is on reconciling emotional urges with level-headed spending. Health gets better with consistent routines, but emotional and digestive sensitivities may crop up in midweek. Relationships become closer as old misunderstandings fade, provided you keep being open without over-withdrawing. Students can look forward to clearer concentration and improved memory recall. Generally, this is a week for going back to old patterns, aligning with your values again, and grounding yourself while transforming quietly what has to change.This week is one of emotional clarity, wiser decision-making, and consistent forward motion. Mercury finally turns direct on the 11th, dispelling confusion in your words and agreements. The Moon moves through Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus while recalibrating your attention from money to feelings to work and love. The Sun's forthcoming shift into Leo brings intensity and change, particularly in how you commit to long-term projects or inner transformation. Venus and Jupiter in Gemini assist you in refining habits and remaining alert with everyday duties. Mars in Virgo drives your drive without hastiness. It could be relationships, money, or well-being, but your steady, even-keel attitude will serve as your greatest strength this week. Hold tight to what proves effective, don't push that which doesn't, and you'll find yourself ahead of the game.This week, Pisces, you're entering emotional clarity after inner fog. Mercury goes direct, resolving communication; particularly in love, creativity, and studies. When the Moon crosses your sign during the middle of the week, you'll be highly intuitive, but also somewhat sensitive, so guard your energy. Saturn retrograde is still pulling you inward, requiring truthful consideration. By the weekend, Taurus Moon settles you, ideal for down-to-earth action in finances, health, and intimate relationships. Mars energizes your relationships, but requires balance, not exhaustion. The Sun's entry into Leo puts the spotlight on your habits and well-being. Bottom line, it's a week of emotional release, inner balance, and slowly taking back control. Release what obscures your clarity and trust yourself to move when the time seems appropriate.
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