Your August Horoscope Is Here—Bring on the Magic, Luck and Romance!

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Every year, August—the month hosted by the dynamic, charismatic fixed fire sign Leo and the sensitive, service-oriented mutable earth sign Virgo—offers the chance to celebrate what makes you special and find magic in everyday details. And in 2025, August presents plenty of opportunities to infuse your life with more creativity, romance, beauty and pure luck.
A few key days to bear in mind as you move through this whimsical, sunny, late summer moment: On August 6, Mars, the planet of action and energy, leaves detail-oriented Virgo for partnership-focused Libra. It might be more challenging to express angry, aggressive emotions but you'll find you can more readily harness the power of diplomacy. On August 9, the full moon in Aquarius will spotlight any opportunity for healing in relationships — especially platonic bonds. On August 11, Mercury retrograde in Leo finally ends, and slowly but surely, you'll notice it's easier to connect, communicate, interact with technology and get where you need to go.
August 12 marks one of the most romantic days of the year when sweet Venus pairs up with lucky Jupiter in heartfelt Cancer, bolstering optimism, joyfulness, creativity and positivity tied to relationships, beauty and earning. On August 22, Virgo season kicks off with the sun's move into the thoughtful, wellness-conscious, supercommunicator earth sign, and the following day, August 23, the new moon in Virgo invites you to kick off a new chapter linked to amplifying balance and wellness. On August 25, Venus moves into Leo, which will bring a surge of glittery, theatrical, generous and action-oriented vibes to how you relate to others.
Here's how to take advantage of this month's celestial events, based on your zodiac sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don't, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Your one-on-one bonds and the playful, artistic side of life will be your focus more than usual this month, Aries, because your ruling planet, go-getter Mars, will be in your partnership sector from August 6 to September 22. You'll be challenged to manage conflicts in a very different way than usual as the tone is set for more diplomacy and holding space for all sides of any issue. Then, you could be celebrating the culmination point of a team endeavor around August 9 when the full moon lands in your groups sector. This is also an opportunity to reflect on your approach to a big picture aspiration — and, if necessary, change course. Thankfully, messenger Mercury's retrograde wraps up in your self-expression zone on August 11, so you'll once again have the wind in your sails as you share your creative ideas and speak from the heart. You can also look forward to more spontaneity and lighthearted moments with your nearest and dearest as sweet Venus spends time in your romance zone from August 25 to September 19.
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Taurus
Whether you're spending more time reveling in beloved traditions with loved ones or planning magical date nights with someone special, August invites you to nurture the relationships that nourish your spirit, Taurus. At the same time, from August 6 to September 22, go-getter Mars' presence in your health zone can fuel impressive results when you put your nose to the grindstone with a fitness routine or game plan for checking off everyday to-dos. Around August 9, when the full moon falls in your career zone, make a play for more recognition or a chance to boost your sense of authority, which can prove emotionally fulfilling. Then, on August 11, after three weeks of causing slowdowns in your home life, Mercury ends its retrograde, paving the way for greater forward movement with projects around the house or productive heart-to-hearts with loved ones. Your closest bonds and artistic impulses also benefit from the sun's trip through your romance and self-expression zone from August 22 to September 22. Tune into your heart's desires to set a powerful, related intention around August 23.
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Gemini
The last month has been especially busy and probably a bit frenetic, thanks to messenger Mercury's backspin in your communication zone, and that's definitely still the vibe for the first week or so of August. You can look forward to a surge of feel-good, creative energy that'll take your love life to the next level as a result of action-oriented Mars spending time in your romance and self-expression zone from August 6 to September 22. Your restlessness will be magnified, requiring you to make a move to shake up your mundane routine around August 9, thanks to the full moon in your adventure sector. And two days later, on August 11, when your ruling planet Mercury finally moves forward, you'll begin to encounter fewer obstacles when it comes to connecting with others and dealing with tech and transportation. Consider making a bold financial move when money-savvy Venus pairs up with lucky Jupiter in your income sector on August 12. And when the sun moves into your home zone on August 22, you'll step into a season that's tailored to bonding on an even deeper level with your loved ones.
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Cancer
The month kicks off with go-getter Mars landing in your home zone on August 6, which could spotlight conflicts with loved ones. Though facing challenging emotional issues with family sounds like the absolute last thing you'd like to do, taking a proactive approach now could ultimately bolster mutual understanding. Emotional conversations, perhaps related to shared resources or sex, prove healing around August 9, when your ruler, the moon, will be full in your intimacy sector. If you've been dealing with crossed wires around moneymaking endeavors or your earning approach, you'll breathe a sigh of relief once Mercury ends its retrograde in your money zone on August 11. Until September 2, you can gain clarity and build momentum on projects that were delayed. August 12 marks one of the most fortunate, heartwarming moments of the year — for you especially — when romantic Venus and lucky Jupiter pair up in your sign. Share your desires and dreams with someone special, and you'll be thrilled by just how quickly you get on the same page. And as the sun moves through your communication zone from August 22 to September 22, you can prioritize learning experiences and connecting with your social circle.
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Leo
With your season in full swing as the month kicks off, you'll be feeling the positive, confidence-bolstering vibes of your ruling planet spending time in your self-image zone. You could feel pulled in a variety of directions, eager to learn and socialize and travel more than usual once go-getter Mars is in your communication sector from August 6 to September 22. You might find you have to face challenging emotions within your one-on-one relationships around August 9, when the full moon falls in your partnership zone. The good news: Facing any difficult dynamics or clear imbalances head-on can be empowering. And on August 11, when Mercury ends its retrograde in your sign, you can make strides on passion projects that were held up and set the wheels in motion on any lightbulb moments you had over the last three weeks. You'll do well to make bold moves on August 14 and 18 when Mercury syncs with dynamic Mars. And while your season may wrap up on August 22, Venus, the planet of relationships, will enter your sign on August 25, making you a magnet for more pleasure, romance and beauty until September 19. Get clear on what you want in your heart of hearts, and you'll be right on track.
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Virgo
Welcome to the month that ushers in your season, Virgo! The sun's time in your spirituality sector — not to mention, your ruling planet, messenger Mercury's retrograde there — has made for a more low-key vibe. Now, Mars moves into your money zone, boosting your energy to bring in cash, possibly kicking off a new entrepreneurial effort or side hustle. Although you'll be fired up to hit the ground running, you could find you're feeling a bit rundown or simply motivated to streamline your everyday routine around August 9, when the full moon falls in your wellness sector. Take a time-out for extra self-care. Then, once Mercury ends its retrograde on August 11, you could find that you'll feel more centered as a result of any self-reflection and healing you've been doing over the previous three weeks. This sets the stage for you to enter an even more self-assured headspace once the sun moves into your sign and self-image sector on August 22. Take advantage of the new moon by tuning into your intuition to pinpoint an ambitious dream. Then, take a concerted step toward making it a reality.
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Libra
Leo season is one of the most social times of the year for you, thanks to the sun moving through your networking zone until August 22, and adding even more fuel to this exciting, buzzy moment is go-getter Mars launching into your sign on August 6. Until September 22, you'll have the wind in your sails to assert yourself and go to bat for your loftiest goals. You could be feeling downright fiery as the world gets in sync with your approach to taking action. Your creative impulses and desire to infuse everyday life with more fun matters more than ever around August 9 when the full moon lands in your romance and self-expression zone. Dive into an artistic endeavor or plan a memorable date night to make the most of the moment. And once Mercury moves forward in your groups sector on August 11, you can once again build momentum on team efforts or get aligned with friends and colleagues. August 12's sync between Venus and Jupiter could lead to well-deserved recognition from higher-ups. Then, prep for a lower-key, more introspective second half of the month when the sun is in your spirituality zone from August 22 to September 22. Going inward now lays the groundwork for even more productivity and growth in the weeks ahead.
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Scorpio
With so much action in your career zone until the middle of the month, you're more conscious than ever of what you need out of your professional path. When your co-ruler, go-getter Mars, moves through your spirituality zone from August 6 to September 22, you'll be compelled to step up your self-work, which could inspire you to redefine what success looks like for you. Around the same time, the full moon on August 9 could highlight issues at home or with loved ones that are taking a toll on your heart and mind. Do your best to care for your own well-being while facing these challenges head-on. Mercury goes direct in your career sector on August 11, allowing you to breathe a sigh of relief when you can once more push forward on big picture projects and key conversations with higher-ups. Step out of your comfort zone with someone special to make sparks fly around August 12 when Venus aligns with Jupiter in your adventure zone. Then, take note of your desire to feel more connected to your social circle and to contribute to a collaborative effort — an urge you can more readily fulfill as the sun moves through your networking zone from August 22 to September 22.
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Sagittarius
You're always game for breaking out of your usual grind and soaking up knowledge, as well as commanding the spotlight, so this month was made for you, Sagittarius. For starters, if you've been wishing you could more readily plan fun-filled get-togethers with friends or lively brainstorms with colleagues, go-getter Mars' time in your groups sector from August 6 to September 22 will make it possible to feel more connected. You may be especially adept at leading a particular collaborative charge, but embracing teamwork is what will truly get you across the finish line. And look forward to August 11 when Mercury ends its retrograde in your higher learning and adventure sector, because you can hit the road, work with a mentor or prioritize other horizon-broadening experiences without as many bumps in the road. And from August 25 to September 19, Venus' time there supports your ability to satiate your wanderlust alongside a significant other or loved ones. But you can look forward to a romantic adrenaline rush even sooner than that, on August 12, when cozying up with someone special can't help but set off fireworks when Venus joins Jupiter in your intimacy zone.
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Capricorn
You've been doing deeply emotional work to feel more comfortable and secure in your relationship with a significant other or someone else special, thanks to the sun moving through your intimacy zone since Leo season kicked off. That theme carries through until August 22, and in the meantime, you'll also be pouring extra energy into your career path, because go-getter Mars enters your professional and public image sector on August 6. You want to be recognized for everything you bring to the table on the job and to be sure you're on the same page as higher-ups, and you'll have the inner fire to make that happen. Around August 9, you'll become more aware of any lack of reciprocity within money- and job-related relationships. It's time to voice and address your needs. Once messenger Mercury ends its retrograde in your emotional bonds sector, moving forward there from August 11 to September 2, you can hit the gas on shared financial goals with a loved one. And August 12 could be especially gratifying when it comes to one-on-one time as a result of sweet Venus joining lucky Jupiter in your partnership zone. The whimsical, fantasy-fulfilling vibes continue through the second half of the month as the confident sun moves through your adventure zone. Now's your chance to trust your gut, and take a leap of faith.
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Aquarius
August throws a spotlight on your relationships even more than July did, because the sun starts out in your partnership zone and moves into your intimacy sector (more on that in a moment). But steel yourself for a wave of adventurous energy, because first, go-getter Mars will shift into your higher learning zone on August 6, motivating you to shake up your routine in whatever way you possibly can. You might book a long-distance trip, make plans to explore beyond your usual neighborhood or even make friends outside of your social circle. Listening to your inner voice and honoring your needs will be especially important around August 9 when the full moon is in your sign, amplifying your sensitivity and desire to feel seen by your nearest and dearest. Mercury ends its retrograde in your partnership zone on August 11, and if you suffered friction as a result of crossed wires, you can readily heal your bond before Mercury moves on September 2. And once the vitality-boosting sun is in your intimacy and shared resources zone from August 22 to September 22, you'll feel more confident when sharing your needs in the bedroom and making impressive moves related to joint financial goals.
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Pisces
Late summer breathes new life into your everyday routine and partnerships, thanks to the sun spending time in those areas of your chart, Pisces. If you've been wanting to detail sexy dreams to a partner or transform a particular fantasy into your reality, take advantage of go-getter Mars in your intimacy zone from August 6 to September 22. This transit could cause a bit of head-butting with a significant other or someone special if you find you're not on the same page in terms of your values, but it'll also fuel your progress on a shared financial aspiration. Mercury ends its retrograde in your routine zone on August 11, so until September 2, you have the green light to tackle to-dos with more fervor and channel mental energy into mapping out — and potentially enacting — a satisfying wellness game plan. On August 12, Venus and Jupiter align in your romance zone, setting off one of the most magical moments of the year for you in particular, so be sure to step away from your usual grind to prioritize playfulness with someone you adore. Then, as the sun shifts into your partnership zone on August 22, you'll be even more game than usual to nurture one-on-one bonds. Whether you want to launch an entrepreneurial effort with a colleague or take your romantic relationship to the next level, you'll feel more self-assured. Make a daring move around the new moon there on August 23.
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