4 Zodiac Signs Are Reclaim Their Power As Mars is in Libra
Besides the continuation of the retrograde of Mercury, August brings one of the most potent astrological shifts to pay attention to. Mars—the celestial overseer of all things ambition, desire, and temper—changes its rhythm, affecting all zodiac signs to a certain degree. From August 6 to September 21, 2025, the planet of action flies in the skies of Libra, a place it only visits once every two years.
This two-year planet-sign combination is essential to pay attention to, as it sets the tone for relationships of all kinds to be highlighted for the next few weeks. There's a strong focus on the quality of our connections—are they fair and harmonious? If one of them requires either more nurturance, dialogue, or negotiation, you can count on Mars in Libra letting you know!
Why Mars in Libra Is About Boundary Setting
As Mars in Libra exposes relationship flaws and misalignments, we must be careful with the way we handle those truths. At first, you might notice a moment of denial, perhaps followed by the desire to sweep your findings under the rug. Libra's influence resembles a lover and not a fighter, which can translate into repressed feelings that simmer on the inside. If we allow ourselves to bring them up for discussion, we can find within us a much deeper capacity for understanding the other person's position. Our patience grows, and our tone is much more diplomatic. Overall, Mars in Libra is about setting boundaries with others while also setting boundaries with ourselves by expressing how we truly feel and need to be treated healthily and diplomatically.
While every single zodiac sign will feel this influence the most, below are the four that will feel it the most.
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Libra
Prepare to be in the spotlight, Libra! During the time that Mars travels in your sign, you'll feel a dynamic energy infuse your life on all fronts. Between August 6 and August 16, deep conversations take place with either a romantic or business partner, or someone close to you. The 'usual' ways of relating between you have been shifting, hitting climax now, driving you to negotiate either a new title or new terms for your bond. Then, from September 9 and September 21, a true moment of healing can happen if you open up to share what's in your heart.
Your business relationships also come into the mix. With Mars in your sign, you'll be feeling ambitious and fired up, and you should, by all means, harness this energy for productivity. An energy of growth is infusing your business or career this year. But between August 26 and September 14, you might have to set boundaries around deadlines, time, and capabilities. While this energy of career expansion is mainly positive, the risk of overcommitting and overextending yourself is palpable, Libra.
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Aries
If the sky were to assign you a mantra for this powerful eight-week transit, it would be: 'relationships are mirrors.' 2025 and 2026 are life-changing years for you, and Mars in Libra will bubble up all the shifts that have been lurking beneath the surface. Especially between August 6 and August 16, you might notice outdated ways of relating fading away, giving way for new ones to emerge. At times, it might feel like some of your people have forgotten where your boundaries are, but in reality, you're in the process of coming up with new ones.
Between August 26 and September 14, you might feel this same energy reflect within your household, involving anyone with whom you cohabitate. This could be related to some of the expansion you're experiencing, asking you to establish either new rules or roles around your family or the space you share with others. The great news is that you will be in your 'diplomat era,' having at your disposal more patience to arrive at an agreement that satisfies everyone involved.
Scorpio
Every two years, every zodiac sign experiences a time during which the body requires more sleep, rest, and relaxation. For you, that time arrives between August 6 to September 21, as Mars travels in Libra. You are a natural go-getter, but at times, you might feel like your energy and inspiration have ghosted you! In reality, Scorpio, all this rest that both your mind and body require is preparation for a period of growth and high productivity that will arrive between late September and mid-October.
As Mars in Libra activates your twelfth house of subconscious mind now, it will be key to set boundaries around your daily life processes. Your sleep, rest, and self-care routines should be prioritized and even deepened—think massages, facials, naps, and earlier bedtimes on the weekends. Boundaries around your precious time alone are also key, as solitude is also something you can get a lot from, inviting moments of clarity and lucidity. If you get the desire to travel between August 26 and September 14, you might be better off choosing a relaxing getaway over a jam-packed vacation.
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Capricorn
Over the next few weeks, you will be a busy bee, Capricorn! Libra is connected to your tenth house of career and public visibility, bringing a time to be productive and shine within your industry. You'll be making strides towards your goals, charismatically showing off the accomplishments you've so hard worked for. But as you're about to see, there's a fine line between devotion and self-sacrifice. You might truly feel like the boundaries between your private and your professional lives have been dissolved. This will be especially true if you work from home, Capricorn.
On two separate occasions, between August 6 and August 16, and then again between August 26 and September 14, setting boundaries around your work hours might be a challenge, but it is necessary. The good news? Mars in Libra is all about harnessing the power of our words to find balance in our lives. You'll be given that diplomatic power specifically whenever dealing with colleagues, bosses, and clients to ask for what you need.
4 Zodiac Signs Are Reclaim Their Power As Mars is in Libra first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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