Your Capricorn Monthly Horoscope for August
August 6: Mars enters Libra
August 9: Full Moon in Aquarius
August 11: Mercury Retrograde in Leo Ends
August 22: Sun enters Virgo
August 22: New Moon in Virgo
August 25: Venus enters Leo
You're feeling tender, Capricorn. The month starts off in Leo season, which invites you to focus on deep healing and inner work. Some of the emotions you tend to ignore are coming up to the surface to address. You're also exploring themes of trust and intimacy in your closest relationships. Practically, this can also put more attention on contracts and your finances. You might spend more time paying down debt or setting aside funds for your future.
You're busy working toward some of your longterm goals once Mars moves into Libra on August 6. You could also take on more responsibility at work, accept a promotion, or set firm boundaries with a co-worker or loved one. You're feeling motivated and confident to take up space and go after who and what you want.
There's some tension you need to deal with on August 8 when Mars in Libra faces off with Saturn in Aries. You could feel like you need to be in two places at once. Maybe a family member needs you but you're on deadline for a big project at work. You might reach a breaking point and need to pick and choose.
There's a financial situation that reaches a climax under the Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9. Maybe a job ends or perhaps you're ready to apply to other roles. This can also coincide with an important purchase or a reality check that it's time to rework your budget.
You're ready to share some of your more vulnerable and private feelings with someone else once Mercury retrograde in Leo ends on August 11. You've put in a lot of time doing healing work and you're embracing some of your fears instead of running from them. Wearing your heart on your sleeve can feel cathartic. You might also receive a check that got lost in the mail or receive news about a payment that had been delayed. On the same day, Venus and Jupiter, the two luckiest planets in the sky, link up in Cancer, bringing luck and love to your one-on-one relationships. You could get engaged, meet someone special, or even learn about a business opportunity that feels encouraging. The energy is both lighthearted and meaningful—a great day for connection with anyone in your life.
Someone is ready to invest in you and your ideas when Mercury in Leo teams up with Mars in Libra on August 14. You could receive a job offer, have a deep conversation with a loved one, or even make amends with someone. The energy is also supportive for making progress toward some of your longterm goals.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, and you're zooming out and considering all the options that lie ahead of you. Your mind is curious, and you could decide to sign up for an online class or go back to school. You're also eager to travel and soak up new experiences. Communication becomes more of a focus and you're sharing your beliefs, feelings, and ideas with others.
On the same day, there's a New Moon in Virgo, which marks the beginning of an important conversation or idea. Perhaps you're negotiating a new contract, starting a writing project, or have a new idea you're excited to pursue. You're learning some positive financial news once Venus moves into Leo on August 25. You could feel back on track with your budget or receive a raise.
Money can be a source of tension in your relationships when Venus in Leo faces off with Pluto in Aquarius on August 26. It's time to settle who pays for what in your close relationships. The month wraps up with Uranus in Gemini mingling with Neptune in Aries, inspiring solutions and bringing unexpected help and feelings of security your way.
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