Weekly Horoscope for the Week of August 3

Cosmopolitan

3 days ago

The week ahead requires us to boss up to get past the current roadblocks in our path to success. The action planet Mars glides into Libra on April 6, adding a tinge of passive-aggressiveness to how we handle conflict.
Two days later, Mars opposes Saturn Retrograde in Aries and connects with Uranus in Gemini, urging us to break free from the past and the societal constraints holding us back from living our most authentic lives.
Mars shares a tense aspect with Neptune Retrograde in Aries on the 9th, pushing us to rethink our objectives and desires. The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9 clarifies how we can make our dreams happen, regardless of the obstacles standing in our way.
Keep reading below for your Sun, Moon, and Rising sign horoscope for this week.
Usually, you're assertive, defiant, and confrontational with others. This week, you are trying to find the middle ground before jumping to conclusions and acting on impulse. It may be difficult to calm your temper, but taking a beat before responding is doable and advisable to center your energy and thoughts.
You may feel like everyone's turned their back on you, but they haven't. The friends who are creating issues are proving to be phony, which is why you should disconnect. You don't want or need scrubs in your peer group — you desire ride-or-dies who will never leave your side.
Life is getting a little messy with the hot goss surrounding you. It's unfair that people are telling false tales about you based on speculation, but you're not helping by playing into the drama. Laugh it off and let it go because you know better than contributing to the rumors.
You're not one to go with the flow, due to the need to be in control. However, you're learning that you can't altways predict or take charge of matters due to the unforeseen obstacles. Rather than push matters forward, use your energy to create a different route to your objectives.
Although you should blame Mercury retrograde for the drama in the group chat, you're putting your foot in your mouth and giving reasons that are suss to your besties. The best option in dealing with the miscommunications is to apologize and refrain from texting for a bit to avoid arguments.
Asserting yourself to receive a higher pay is intimidating, but not for you. Fortunately, you're one step above the curve and can bring innovation to the table that can transcend your career to greatness. Make a note of that when discussing your raise with management. Your plea will be compelling.
Don't you look tough flexing your power around town! You'll see it's not a good look to brag about your achievements, talents, and wins to others (even though you should be proud). It'll alienate some of your besties. Be humble and unpretentious to avoid jealousy from occurring with your crew.
Believe it or not, you're taking an emotional vacation from the thirsty peeps in your squad. You aren't in the mood for energetic vampires — you're opting for solitude and alone time to maintain your spirits. If that means blocking an ex who's re-emerging to haunt you, so be it!
Romantic affairs are on shaky ground, making you question where the situationship is going. Before you do anything to cause irreparable harm to the relationship, have an open and honest chat to ensure you're on the same page as your boo. Realness and directness are vital to secure the future.
It's a magical time for you to make your visions happen IRL. You've been in a slump, comparing yourself to others. Currently, you are becoming aware that you're fabulous. No matter what insecurities have been running through your mind, you are drowning out the negativity and focusing on positive vibes.
Wearing your heart on your sleeve isn't your style, but you can't keep sentiments down this week. A proper cry or tantrum is an excellent method to release stress and relieve worries. You're not a basket case for being emo; you are only human and need to feel your feels.
Your home feels like a money pit because there are a ton of necessary repairs that require your attention at the moment. Instead of obsessing over the amount of cash you are spending, think of it as an investment in making the house of your dreams to justify the prices.