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Your Horoscope This Week: August 17 To 23
We're entering the final days of Leo Season, and the stars are dimming the lights on the cosmic party. The first half of this week still carries the bold, passionate pulse of Leo's fire, encouraging us to play, shine, and express ourselves unapologetically. But by Thursday, August 22nd at 4:34 p.m. EST, the sun shifts into Virgo, reminding us that after the dance comes the cool-down, after the roar comes the reflection. Virgo Season is the zodiac's version of 'wrap it up, y'all.' Summer's not quite over — but it's time to start preparing for what's next. The Virgo New Moon arrives in the early hours of Friday, August 23rd at 2:06 a.m. EST, anchoring this transition with the energy of a reset. It's giving back-to-school, clean-slate, let's-get-our-life-together energy. If Leo was about expressive fire, Virgo is about disciplined earth — structure, systems, and sustainable healing. Some signs (especially Fire and Air signs) may resist the shift at first. But Earth and Water signs may find themselves breathing a little easier, as Virgo's grounded nature brings some much- needed rhythm after a highly stimulating Leo Season (especially with Mercury having recently shifted direct). On a collective level, Virgo Season is here to ask us: 'What's the small action you can consistently take that contributes to collective healing?' Last week's awakening Aquarius Full Moon likely exposed broken systems and illuminated long-standing imbalances. Now Virgo whispers: what's one thing you can personally commit to — one conversation, one divestment, one habit — that could ripple outward into real change? Virgo rules the power of the everyday, the activism rooted in ritual, the progress built not through sweeping revolution, but through unwavering commitment. Remember cosmic beings: we all have the power of choice, and sometimes the most important choice you can make has to do with what you choose to say no to. In the second half of the week, particularly as we approach the Virgo New Moon, we enter the dark of the moon period, a time when doubt, self-judgment, or imposter syndrome may rise. Virgo energy, when unbalanced, can turn critical — not just of others, but especially toward the self. If this happens, pause and ask: Whose voice is this? Where did I first learn to be this hard on myself? The New Moon on the 23rd is your portal to reprogram. Set intentions not for a perfect life, but for a simpler, more intentional, more nurturing one. Choose a few focused shifts you're ready to commit to — daily practices that align with who you're becoming. Like a 5-class streak that becomes 10, then 100, remember that progress multiplies when you simply begin. This week, begin crafting a life your inner child will be proud of. Aries Sun & Rising: Your fire's been flickering, Aries… but this week it steadies. The final days of Leo Season still activate your joy zone, helping you reconnect with play, pleasure, and your inner child. Mercury is no longer retrograde in that area, so misunderstandings around romance or creativity are finally clearing up. Maybe the retrograde helped you realize you were taking things too personally, or maybe it showed you where you weren't asking for enough. Either way, you're stepping into this week with more awareness and less ego. By Thursday, the sun moves into Virgo, and on Friday the Virgo New Moon sparks a refresh in your routines and rituals. This is your cosmic chance to get organized — not in a perfectionist way, but in a grounded, body-honoring way. How can you support your nervous system more consistently? It's time to romanticize the small stuff: fresh sheets, clean inboxes, meal prepping with music on. Start small. The seeds you plant now in your day-to-day life will blossom into bigger transformations over the next six months. You're finding your footing again, Taurus… one slow breath at a time. Leo Season has been stirring things up at home, and with Mercury now direct in that part of your chart, you're starting to make sense of it all. Maybe a family dynamic came to light or a truth you'd been avoiding finally surfaced. This week is about anchoring, so sit with what's been revealed and burn what needs to be released. Spend time making your space feel like a sanctuary again — even if it starts with re-organizing one shelf. When Virgo Season begins on Thursday, followed by the Virgo New Moon, your vibe softens into play, romance, and self-expression. You're being reminded that joy is a birthright, not a luxury. This is a potent time to return to a hobby you've neglected or to share your heart more vulnerably, especially if you've been holding back out of fear of rejection. Virgo energy wants quality, not quantity. So give your love, your art, and your attention to what feels real. This is your soft reawakening. Gemini Sun & Rising: You're back in your flow, Gemini… and it shows. Mercury Retrograde shook up your communication sector, so if the past few weeks felt like a glitchy group chat or a game of emotional telephone, you weren't imagining things. But now Mercury's direct, and so is your voice. The first half of the week is great for revisiting conversations that went left — or reconnecting with people you ghosted when your battery hit 2%. Take your time, but don't overthink it. You're allowed to change your mind and circle back. Once Virgo Season begins, the Virgo New Moon brings your focus to your foundations: home, family, and emotional security. This is your green light to refresh your living space or set boundaries that protect your peace. You've been operating on high- frequency vibes for a while, and now it's time to ground. Ask yourself: what do I need to feel rooted, safe, and nourished? You don't have to solve everything this week. Just plant the intention. Virgo's gift is in the details, and you're being invited to notice what matters. Cancer Sun & Rising: The fog is lifting, Cancer, especially around money and self-worth. The first half of the week still carries that Leo Season heat in your values zone, and now that Mercury's direct, you may be having some important money talks or internal realizations about your finances. What are you ready to invest in more? What are you done tolerating? You've been learning to separate your worth from your productivity. And now you're being called to trust that value is innate, even before the check clears. Once the sun and moon enter Virgo, your mental wheels start spinning. The Virgo New Moon on Friday activates your communication zone, making this a perfect week for scripting, journaling, or writing down your six-month goals. What do you really want to say — to yourself, to someone else, to the world? Virgo energy helps you get precise and intentional. This is also a great time to set new boundaries around your screen time and attention span. Protect your focus. Your mind is a sacred garden, so treat it accordingly. The sun's still in your sign until Thursday, Leo, so you better keep shining. You may feel like you're playing catch-up this week, especially if Mercury Retrograde had you doubting your worth or delaying your birthday plans. But it's not too late to indulge, treat yourself, and celebrate your solar return. Book the spa day. Throw the last-minute dinner. Say yes to pleasure and soft joy. Even if it's been a quieter (or more dramatic) season than usual, you're being reminded that you deserve softness and self- prioritization. Focus on how you want to feel internally… not just on how things look externally. Once Virgo Season begins on Thursday, followed by the New Moon in Virgo on Friday, your focus shifts from pleasure to sustainability. Your sector of income and self-worth is getting a fresh start, and so is your relationship with money. Instead of overworking or overspending, you're invited to ground yourself in simplicity: what do you truly need to feel safe, secure, and free? Mercury, the new moon's ruler, is now direct in your sign, so confidence is back online. Set small, tangible goals and let them compound over time. You're not chasing wealth; you're becoming the version of you who attracts, multiplies, and sustains it. Virgo Sun & Rising: You're almost there, Virgo… but first, it's time to cocoon. The first half of the week finds you in that liminal space: the retrograde shadow is still lingering, the moon is waning, and your birthday season is so close you can taste it. But instead of rushing the glow-up, you're being asked to slow down, rest, and reflect. You've been through a lot spiritually this year, and your energy is sacred. Spend the beginning of the week journaling, deleting, unplugging — whatever helps you cleanse your internal slate. Your rebirth begins soon. And when it does? It begins with a bang. The sun enters your sign on Thursday, and within 24 hours, the Virgo New Moon rises in your sign. This is one of the most powerful moments of your entire year. You're not just setting new intentions, you're planting seeds for an entirely new version of yourself. But because Mercury, your ruler, is still in your closure sector, you'll feel more selective about who you share your dreams with. Keep your circle tight. Envision yourself six months from now — thriving, rested, and aligned. Then start showing up for that version of you now. Libra Sun & Rising: You're over the drama, Libra, and you're not afraid to admit it. The first half of the week has you reflecting on your friendships, especially any connections that left you drained during Leo Season. With Mercury now direct in your friendship sector, you're seeing things clearly, especially your own patterns of overextending or sugarcoating your boundaries. What do you really want from your community? More joy? More depth? More space? Whatever it is, this is your moment to stop settling for vibes and start curating your circle. Once Virgo Season begins on Thursday, the mood shifts inward. The next day, the Virgo New Moon activates your healing, closure, and solitude sector, making you more introspective than usual — and that's a good thing. Venus, your ruler, is still in sensitive Cancer, reminding you that not everyone deserves full access to your heart. Spend time solo this weekend. Write. Cry. Dream. This is your prep season: your spiritual reset before your own birthday arrives in a few weeks. Plant seeds for peace, forgiveness, and softness. Let this period of quiet fuel your power. Let's be real, Scorpio… you're ready to log off. The first half of the week finds you deep in your thoughts about success, career, and your relationship with work. Mercury retrograde had you questioning everything in that department, and even though it's now direct, you're still feeling the ripple effects. Are you climbing the right ladder? Are you even on the right mountain? The pressure to constantly 'level up' is exhausting — and you're realizing that doing less may actually be your next power move. You don't need a five-year plan right now. You just need to remember why you started. Once Virgo Season begins on the 22nd, things start to shift, slowly but intentionally. The next day, the Virgo New Moon lights up your community and networking sector, making this a potent time to ask for help. This isn't about pride… it's about practicality and purpose. Mercury is now direct in your career zone, and you can finally see who's able and willing to support your growth. Whether you're launching something or simply trying to lighten your load, this is your sign to put it out there. The right collaborators are waiting, so don't suffer in silence — say what you need, and let yourself receive. Sag, the first half of the week is about remembering your 'why.' Leo Season has been activating your sector of purpose, expansion, and adventure, but it might've also overwhelmed you with options. With Mercury now direct in this part of your chart, you're finally gaining clarity about where you want to focus your energy moving forward. Whether it's a trip, a creative project, or a spiritual shift — pick the thing that excites your cells. The retrograde taught you what isn't working. Now you're free to say yes to what is. The energy shifts on Thursday as Virgo Season begins, followed by the Virgo New Moon in your career sector. It's time to get your strategy in order. Where do you want to be by the end of 2025, and what's one small step you can take this week to get there? This isn't about pushing or performing. It's about building something sustainable and soul-aligned. You have the fire, but now you need the framework. Let this Virgo lunation remind you: dreams don't work unless you do. But when you do? They fly. Capricorn Sun & Rising: You're unlearning survival mode, Capricorn… and it's a process. The first half of the week invites you to reflect on your emotional patterns, especially when it comes to intimacy, vulnerability, and trust. Leo Season has been poking at your shadow side, and now, as Mercury is direct, you can finally process what it's been trying to teach you. What relationships make you feel safe to exhale? Where are you still clinging to control out of fear? Let yourself unravel. You don't always have to be the strong one. Once Virgo Season starts, followed by the Virgo New Moon in your sector of expansion, you're ready to shift gears. This is your fresh start in how you seek truth — through study, travel, mentorship, or spiritual practice. You're craving freedom. But not the chaotic kind, the kind that comes from being deeply rooted in your values. Set intentions this week around what you want to explore next and what fears you're ready to leave behind. A new chapter of purpose is beginning. Let curiosity be your compass. You're not asking for too much… you're asking for alignment, Aquarius. Leo Season has been spotlighting your partnerships, and the first half of the week has you reviewing what balance really looks like in your life. With Mercury now direct in your relationship zone, the fog is lifting. Some people showed their true colors during the retrograde, and some surprised you in beautiful ways. Whatever the case, you now know what you need moving forward. And you're not afraid to name it. As the sun and moon enter Virgo later this week, your attention turns inward. The Virgo New Moon activates your sector of intimacy, secrets, and transformation — meaning this is a full-body reboot. Where have you been hiding parts of yourself to keep the peace? Where have you been shrinking? This lunation invites you to strip away the performance and get real. Whether it's with your lover, your therapist, or your mirror, the truth wants to be seen. And once it is, you'll feel more whole than ever. Pisces Sun & Rising: You're not lazy, Pisces… you're just healing. The first half of the week may feel like a gentle crash from the energy of Leo Season. With Mercury now direct in your wellness zone, you're getting clarity on what routines actually support you and which ones are draining you. This isn't the time to force a 6 a.m. workout if you've been running on empty. It's about softness, balance, and daily practices that feel like care, not punishment. Let rest be your ritual. The Virgo New Moon on Friday brings a relationship reset. With both the sun and moon in your partnership sector, you're being invited to get intentional about how you show up in love, and how you allow yourself to be loved in return. Virgo energy wants you to get real: are your standards supporting your growth, or are they hiding your fear of intimacy? This is a powerful time to write a love letter, even if it's to yourself. Start the new cycle with honesty. Your heart deserves nothing less.
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Your weekly tarot horoscope reading for August 18 to August 24
Virgo season is nearing, as is the Virgo New Moon, both of which signal it's time to get practical, organised and focused. But since this week starts in Leo season, let's also be Leo-like and have fun, adventures, spontaneous activities, outings, and general mayhem. Let the tarot cards give you your key to a joyful time this week, and open that door boldly! Life is for living well. Looking for more emotive, detailed, game-changing insight? Come see me for a reading. March 21 to April 20 Tarot card for Aries for this week: The Lovers Meaning: Your love life is looking like a drama this week, but you kind of like it that way. You are in demand… maybe too much! A love triangle situation or unrequited admiration is brewing. Maybe you will feel tempted elsewhere or into something you know you oughtn't. Look out for tricksy Gemini folk in particular. Whatever you're going to do, be sure to think it through first and consider the consequences. You will have to own your mistakes, but it still might be fun making them! Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries April 21 to May 21 Tarot card for Taurus for this week: Temperance Meaning: You are ready for a week of healthy moderation, relaxation, harmony, and peace. A blissful, wholesome time restoring your energy levels and spiritual battery. You have felt a little worn or unbalanced recently, and you're ready to ground yourself in the people, places, and activities you know refuel your mind and soul. Don't do anything extreme or demanding, don't travel someplace risky, or meet up with people who put you on edge or have out-there opinions they force on you. Keep everything in the middle lane, it's a cruise control week, just how you like it. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus May 22 to June 21 Tarot card for Gemini for this week: Ace of Wands Meaning: A new lifestyle routine or ritual will come into your realm this week, designed by you, for you. This is about living well, feeling enthused and in control, and making the most of every precious day. You see yourself as a machine, needing fuel and maintenance, challenge and repair. Get the balance right and you can get the most out of your energies and talents. And when all is running well, life can be busy, full, and magical. Consider your fuel, stimulus, relaxation, spiritual healing and reflection, entertainment, leisure, and company. All of these elements make you who you are. Design a balanced, cohesive life, including the best of them. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini June 22 to July 23 Tarot card for Cancer for this week: King of Coins Meaning: Your best idea of a good time is being happy at home. Especially if you've got time, energy and money to spend on making your home feel safe, welcoming, cosy, and fun. Maybe it's time to splurge on something for the home you've had your eye on? Maybe to do the DIY, repairs, or sprucing you've been thinking about getting around to. Time invested in making your home feel good is never wasted. The effects are felt every day, and you enjoy improving and enhancing the atmosphere and feeling of your pride and joy – your home! So be a domestic God/Goddess this week. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer July 24 to August 23 Tarot card for Leo for this week: Ten of Coins Meaning: You've been making moves recently that have set your long-term trajectory in a new direction, and this card reassures you, at the tail end of your sign's season, that it's all worthwhile and you are on the right path. Invest in your future this week, Leo. Look ahead, look at the coming decade, and think about how you want to live, what's important, what's definitely going to happen, and what you'd like to happen. Wrap all of this into a wish list, a strategy, and a plan you can work on every day to build the future you're excited to meet. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo August 24 to September 23 Tarot card for Virgo for this week: Seven of Cups Meaning: Before your star sign's season begins and your natural traits are heightened, be like a Leo for this week. Play, party, prance about, show off a bit, cause drama, fall in love, travel and explore, and demand more attention. Being different to your usual self will provoke interesting reactions and stir up the energies and opportunities – it's a fun trick! The Seven of Cups asks you to imagine an alter ego version of you, and test drive him/her out this week. Pretending you're an imaginary character (inside) can help you say things you'd normally suppress, go places you'd hesitate to tread, and be a little freer about life. Try it out. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo September 24 to October 23 Tarot card for Libra for this week: Four of Cups Meaning: Life is better than you might think right now, Libra. The Four of Cups can hint at a phase of boredom or malaise about your opportunities – maybe from looking at others and envying their success or seemingly easy life. Turn and face your own wonderful life; list the advantages, successes, supports, gifts, and talents you already possess and can access. It's easy to lose sight of our strengths and privileges, but it's easy to remember them too! This will ignite a flame of gratitude that attracts more fun, love, and opportunity this week, so burn it brightly. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra October 24 to November 22 Tarot card for Scorpio for this week: Six of Swords Meaning: There are a few things that you're all too eager to leave behind in Leo season before heading into Virgo. Things that have been false or fading for a long time, at least six months, and you've been waiting for the right moment to make a smooth, easy exit. That moment is this week! Seize the opening and haul yourself out of there. It will be much easier than you think and go much better than you dare hope, simply because this is the right time. Do yourself a huge favour and drop the dead weight. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio November 23 to December 21 Tarot card for Sagittarius for this week: Knight of Swords Meaning: The last gasp of Leo season asks you to roar! You need to speak up and push back on something that has been unfair or unethical. Others have swallowed it, but you're the last person standing who can really challenge this new status quo. Say how you feel, list the injustices, get back up, push the point, be persuasive. You are assertive and forceful when your back's up. You are also charming and warm, so use plenty of that too, and you might just make a big difference to how things turn out. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius December 22 to January 21 Tarot card for Capricorn for this week: The High Priestess Meaning: You are in a contemplative mood because your inner Priestess has wisdom, insights, and ideas to share, and her presence requires peace, quiet, and calm. Invest in meditation, daydreaming, visualisation, long walks, mindful hobbies, listening to classical music or guided meditative rambles. People might think you're resting, and you are at rest, but this is active soul searching. You are drawing on the learnings of the last year, and they're all ready to pour forth and illuminate your way ahead. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn January 22 to February 19 Tarot card for Aquarius for this week: Strength Meaning: Set yourself a challenge at the tail end of your sister sign Leo's season. Leo is competitive, and so are you. In fact, your laidback exterior masks just how fiercely you can play when you want to win. What matters right now? Can you gamify it, make it a target, create a challenge or contest around it? Doing so will get that extra ounce of effort out of you that will make this conquest all the faster, easier, and sweeter. Go play to win this week. Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius February 20 to March 20 Tarot card for Pisces for this week: Ace of Cups Meaning: Something beautiful and beloved is going to enter your life this week, be it a new baby, a pet, a new lover or dear friend. Look out for Water sign folk (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) and for new faces. It might even be in the guise of a new role or creative project. More Trending Whatever this new entry is, you immediately fall in love with it and feel that your life is enhanced by it. And this new love is here to stay. This is a lasting romance, with whatever it is! Enjoy your blessings. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. Enjoy one month free for all Metro readers (no lock-in or commitment) over on Patreon. View More » Your daily horoscope is here every morning, seven days a week (yes, including weekends!). To check your forecast, head to our dedicated horoscopes page. Do you have a story to share? 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Your August Horoscope Is Here — This Is Your Cosmic Checkpoint
Ready to enter a new dimension? The month of August kicks off with a cosmic checkpoint. At 8:41 a.m. EST on August 1st, the first quarter moon in Scorpio greets us with that classic 'okay, but what now?' energy. Quarter moons are all about tension, choice, and direction — especially when they open a new month. Think back to the Leo New Moon we just experienced on July 25th. You probably set bold, heart-centered intentions. Now, this Scorpio Moon asks: are you moving with purpose, or just… moving? Scorpio doesn't play about priorities. This energy urges all signs to cut the noise, listen to your gut, and make intuitive decisions with quiet precision. The first five days of August are made for cleanup mode. With Mars, the planet of action, still in Virgo, our inner critic might be louder than usual, but so is our ability to fix what is no longer working for us. Mars in Virgo brings obsessive clarity (and a little burnout) which helps us wrap up lingering projects or healing processes that have been dragging since late June. On August 6th at 7:23 p.m. EST, Mars enters Libra for a six-week period. Mars in Libra is like asking a warrior to speak in a calm tone at all times. But this awkwardness can be revealing, answering questions like: What's your relationship to conflict? To people-pleasing? To fairness? Mars in Libra is here to rebalance the scales, especially in relationships, art, and justice work. The cosmos drops a plot twist on August 9th. The full moon in Aquarius (3:55 a.m. EST) brings your vision of the future into focus — including how you've been limiting it. If you've been clinging to rigid expectations about where you 'should' be by now, this lunation might disrupt that with a healthy dose of detachment. Aquarius moons aren't about your ego's checklist; they are a time for you to experiment, innovate, and liberate yourself from old blueprints. This is especially true since the moon is ruled by both Uranus in Gemini and Saturn retrograde in Aries, challenging us to be both imaginative and responsible with our personal revolutions. Mercury, the planet of communication, cuts us a break on August 11th at 3:30 a.m. EST by ending its three-week retrograde, and suddenly everything feels a little less scrambled. You might still be in the retroshade fog for a couple of weeks, but it's safe to make big decisions again, especially in the realms of self-expression, love, and travel. Mercury in Leo post-retrograde is time for us to speak up, with confidence returning, creativity flowing, and texts from your situationship making sense. Use the second half of August to pitch the bold idea, write the bio, book the trip, or speak from the heart — especially if you've been holding back for fear of being 'too much.' Virgo Season begins on August 22nd at 4:34 p.m. EST, when the sun shifts into Virgo and grounds us after Leo's solar flares. The next day, on August 23rd at 2:06 a.m. EST, the Virgo New Moon begins a new cycle of efficiency, wellbeing, and meaningful rituals. This is 'get your life together' season — but in a way that's nourishing, not punishing. Virgo encourages improvement through devotion, not perfectionism. What do you want to devote your energy to? What seeds do you want to plant as we head into the final quarter of 2025? Virgo Season helps us answer those questions with grace. By the end of the month, the vibe turns playful again. Venus enters Leo on August 25th at 12:27 p.m. EST, reminding us that we're allowed to have fun. After weeks of shadow work, miscommunication, and recalibration, Venus in Leo reawakens the joy of being seen and appreciated. Love gets louder, art gets flashier, and people flirt like they mean it. Now that Mercury retrograde is behind us, our pride doesn't get in the way of our pleasure. Uranus in Gemini forms a sextile (a harmonious alignment) to Neptune in Aries on August 28th, bringing a moment that clarity meets magic — in areas including tech, spirituality, and even activism. The month ends with another first quarter moon — this time in Sagittarius on August 31st. It's a beautiful mirror to how August began: we started grounded in Scorpio's depth, and we end with Sagagittarius' optimism. This is the calm before September's eclipse storm. Soak up August's breakthroughs, beauty, and boldness — you're more prepared than you think. Aries Sun & Rising: Aries, are your relationships aligning with the version of yourself you're becoming? On August 6th, your planetary ruler Mars enters Libra (your opposite sign) where it'll hang out for six weeks. This transit shines a light on your partnership sector and can feel like standing in front of a cosmic mirror: what you admire or critique in others often reflects something you're dealing with internally. Mars prefers to act fast and solo, but Libra energy is collaborative and harmonious. That tension may surface in your closest relationships — romantic, business, platonic — especially if you've been in hyper-independent mode. Ghosts from past relationships could reappear, especially with Mercury retrograde still influencing things until mid month. Take your time and don't rush decisions — not everything needs an answer right now, especially not if your solution is rooted in pride. The vibes shift around the August 9th full moon in Aquarius, which affects your friendship and technology zones. Think back to January 29th, when the Aquarius new moon kicked off a six-month journey of community, visibility, and digital presence. What intentions did you set around connecting with people who get you? What goals did you set regarding being seen for your most unfiltered, authentic self? This full moon may bring unexpected breakthroughs or the final push to disconnect from friendships that feel stale, performative, or draining. You could also have a viral moment or feel the urge to start that podcast, newsletter, or project you've been thinking about. Speak up — the world is listening. By mid-month, the cosmic fog lifts. Mercury stations directly in Leo on August 11th, giving your creative life a glow-up. If things have felt 'meh' in love, dating, or self-expression lately, you'll start to notice more alignment by the second half of August. Bonus: Virgo Season begins August 22nd, followed by the Virgo new moon the next day, activating your health, wellness, and productivity zone. It's a great time to recommit to your body, habits, and workflow, but do it gently. Perfection is not the goal this month, Aries — presence is. The month ends with a radiant reminder: you're allowed to be adored. On August 25th, Venus enters Leo, activating your romance and joy sector for four weeks. You've survived Mercury retrograde in Leo, now it's time for pleasure: flirt more, share your art, and reignite your passion projects. The more you play this month, the more you attract what (and who) is truly for you. Taurus, is your body craving balance as much as your soul is craving clarity? This month, your planetary ruler Venus takes center stage, but before we get to that, let's talk wellness. Mars enters Libra on August 6th, highlighting your health, daily routine, and service for six weeks. If your habits have been chaotic, this is the universe nudging you back into rhythm… not for perfection, but for sustainability. Mars in Libra can make you want to do it all — eat clean, move more, work smarter — but it can also burn you out, so make sure to pace yourself. Find pleasure in your rituals. Make beauty part of your medicine. You'll be in the professional spotlight around the August 9th full moon in Aquarius, which lands in your career and public recognition zone. You could be rewarded for work you did months ago, around January 29th, when the Aquarius new moon set things in motion. What's manifesting now might surprise you. Uranus, ruler of this full moon, just left your sign, so you're no longer in the hot seat, but you're still catching blessings from the transformation you experienced. And because Uranus is now in Gemini — in your money zone — you might get a raise, bonus, or unexpected income from various sources. Just be open to shifting how you define success. Mercury turns direct in Leo on August 11th, resolving drama or delays in your home, family, or living space. If things have felt tense with roommates or relatives, clear communication returns, but stay patient and chill through the post-shadow phase. Starting August 22nd, Virgo Season (and the Virgo new moon the following day) lights up your romance and pleasure zone. This is your reminder that you're allowed to want more: joy, intimacy, alignment. You don't have to settle for almost-love or half-healed situationships. By August 25th, it's your time to reign, especially at home as Venus enters Leo, activating your family and roots sector and encourage you to cultivate beauty and warmth in your personal space. You might want to redecorate, host, or reconnect with chosen family. Since you're ruled by Venus, you'll feel this shift deeply, but remember: Leo energy squares Taurus, so don't let pride interfere with peace. Focus on leading and loving with softness. Gemini Sun & Rising: Gemini, are you ready to flirt with fate? When Mars, the planet of action, enters your fellow air sign Libra on August 6th, your sector of romance, creativity, and true love gets lit. After six weeks of Virgo energy that had you hyper-focused on home, family, or your to-do list, Mars in Libra reminds you of the art of play. Expect to be more magnetic, more expressive, and possibly… more indecisive. You could find yourself in the middle of a crush triangle, or falling for someone unexpected. Mars in Librais about rekindling the joy of being desired and desiring. You're ruled by Mercury, which is still retrograde until August 11th, so take your time before making declarations and, for now, just enjoy the dance. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th supercharges your expansion sector — this is the lunation to book the trip, launch the project, and say the damn thing. Whatever seeds you planted around January 29th, when the Aquarius new moon occurred, are now coming to fruition. This could be a graduation vibes (literally or metaphorically) or a moment that your worldview radically shifts. Because Uranus, this moon's ruler, is in your sign, you're at the center of the collective transformation, so don't be surprised if your personal 'aha' moment sparks inspiration for others too. Mercury, your planetary ruler, shifts direct in Leo on August 11th, and since this is your communication zone, you'll feel it immediately. The second half of the month is ideal for pitching, writing, publishing, and clearing up misunderstandings. Virgo Season begins August 22nd, and with the Virgo new moon the next day, your home sector is activated. Whether you're moving, nesting, or redefining what home feels like emotionally, it's time to build from a place of alignment. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, making your words honey-dipped. You'll want to speak your truth, write love letters, or share poetry that's been sitting in your Notes app since spring. Just watch your tone: Leo-Venus can get dramatic. Say what you mean this month, Gemini, and mean it with love. Cancer Sun & Rising: Cancer, what if being vulnerable is your superpower this month? Mars enters Libra on August 6th, landing in your sector of home, family, and roots. This six-week transit could stir tension in your personal life — perhaps a roommate situation comes to a head, or family dynamics resurface. Mars in Libra is a good time to ask yourself: What do you need to feel safe, and how can you advocate for that? Your energy may be reactive or defensive at first, but if you let it guide you, you'll be able to establish clearer boundaries and create harmony at home. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th is all about your inner transformation. It lands in your intimacy and shared resources zone, illuminating what (or who) you've been holding onto out of fear. Think back to the January 29th new moon in Aquarius — this full moon is a mirror, reflecting how much you've emotionally matured since then. It's also a shedding moon, a reminder you don't have to carry everyone's pain to be a good person. Mercury shifts direct in Leo on August 11th, helping clear up drama in your money or self-worth sector. Financial tension starts to ease, but with Mercury still in the post-shadow phase, be mindful about big purchases. Virgo Season begins August 22nd, followed by a new moon in Virgo on the 23rd, that lands in your communication zone. You're getting better at identifying your needs and asking for support — especially from those who don't make you feel small or burdensome. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, bringing sweetness to your relationship with money and self-image. Venus in Leo teaches you to shine without shrinking. If you've been doubting your worth, this transit is here to remind you: your softness is a gift, not a weakness. It's okay to be seen, Cancer — and adored. Leo Sun & Rising: Leo, are you ready to roar louder than ever, but with more purpose? Mars enters Libra on August 6th, activating your communication zone and giving you extra fire when it comes to speaking your truth. Be mindful, though: Mars in Libra can make you persuasive but impulsive, so choose your words with care. If you've been holding back in conversations or avoiding necessary arguments, the next six weeks push you to clarify, not just amplify. Use your voice as a tool for healing — not ego. Your relationships sector is at the forefront when the Aquarius full moon arrives on August 9th. This is your annual spotlight on partnership — romantic, platonic, professional. Something's culminating. Look back to late January's new moon in Aquarius. Are the connections you started then still working for you? Are you giving too much? Or not contributing enough? Since Uranus, the ruler of this full moon, is in your social network sector, some of your revelations may emerge from your public sphere in the form of breakups, breakthroughs, or boundary setting. It's time to detach where necessary and commit where it matters. Mercury shifts direct in your sign on August 11th, and you'll feel the mental fog lift. Clarity returns, and you may notice people are finally ready to hear you — the real you. When Virgo Season starts August 22nd, you'll turn your attention to money and values. With the new moon in Virgo on the 23rd, set intentions around how you want to earn and save. Align your work with your worth. And finally, the highlight of this month: Venus enters your sign on August 25th, where it will stay for four weeks. This is your personal glow-up era: You're even more magnetic, attractive, and charming at the end of the month, but only if you let down your guard. Venus in Leo wants love that feels like mutual worship. Go get it, but make sure to give it in return. Virgo Sun & Rising: Virgo, you've been the cosmic coach all summer, and now it's time to check in with your own self-worth. After six weeks of hosting Mars in your sign, you're ready to pass the mic. On August 6th, Mars enters Libra, in your money and self-esteem zone, giving you the opportunity to redirect all the energy you've been giving everyone else back to yourself. Where are you undervaluing your talents? Mars in Libra can bring both money moves and money tension, so you'll be pushed to advocate for what you deserve. If a raise or rate increase has been on your mind, Mars in Libra says: don't wait, negotiate. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th shines light on your wellness and routine sector. This is your cue to stop overextending yourself. If you've taken on too much since January's Aquarius new moon, something might reach breaking point, and that's okay — Aquarius energy encourages disrupting the pattern. This full moon is ruled by Uranus in your career zone, so a professional shift (promotion, resignation, or entrepreneurship) might help your long-term health and mental peace. You're evolving… Let your schedule evolve with you. Mercury — your ruling planet — ends its retrograde on August 11th, but remains in Leo in your sector of rest and spirituality. That means August is mostly a slow roll, but by the time Virgo Season (your time to shine!) begins on August 22nd and your annual new moon arrives the next day, you'll feel back in your element. Use the Virgo new moon to set deeply personal intentions. What do you want to accomplish over the next six months, regardless of what others might expect? And finally, Venus enters Leo on August 25th, bringing sweetness to your spiritual life. You'll be craving more beauty in your solitude: softer mornings, deeper journaling, maybe even a creative retreat. This is a great time to fall in love with being alone again — or at least stop avoiding the stillness. Libra Sun & Rising: Libra, ready to be the main character of your life again? On August 6th, Mars, the planet of action, enters your sign for six weeks, pushing you into bold new terrain. Mars isn't always the most chill in Libra, and you'll feel the tension between wanting to please others and wanting to go full steam ahead. But this period provides the opportunity to reclaim your assertiveness and independence. You're charismatic, a little impulsive, and (perhaps surprisingly) confident. Use this time to evolve your look, launch a personal project, or take that risk you've been romanticizing in your head. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th lights up your romance, dating, and creativity sector. Some Libras will find themselves ending a situationship that's lost its spark, while others might have a creative breakthrough that changes their path entirely. Aquarius asks for freedom, so you might feel inspired to liberate yourself from expectations you've internalized since late January, when this lunar cycle began. Because Uranus, the planet of surprise, rules this moon from your expansion zone, something you've been building behind the scenes may finally launch. Celebrate yourself! Mercury shifts direct on August 11th in your social network zone, so you'll start gaining understanding around friendships, collaborations, and visibility. If you've been unsure about your place in a group or whether to share something with your online community, the second half of the month provides answers. Virgo Season begins on August 22nd, with the Virgo new moon on the following day, activating your healing and solitude zone. You'll be feeling more introspective, which is ideal after an active Mars transit. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, reigniting your social fire for the next four weeks. You're ready to be around people who really get you. Venus in Leo wants fun, boldness, and loyalty in your friendships. If it's not giving golden-era freedom, it's probably not for you. Choose what's meant for you. Choose what chooses you. Scorpio, what happens when you stop trying to fix everything and let it fall into place? Mars, your planetary ruler, enters Libra on August 6th, entering your sector of closure and spiritual endings for the next six weeks. This is not the time to force clarity; it's a period for rest and retreat. If you've been in a cycle of hyper-productivity since June, your body might force you to slow down now. Mars in Libra brings up unconscious triggers, old fears, and dreams that feel prophetic. Take your time and keep in mind you'll have more energy once Mars enters your sign in October. For now, heal and release. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th activates your sector of home, family, and emotional roots. This lunation could open childhood wounds, create a shift in your living situation, or reveal a new boundary you need to set with someone close. Aquarius energy doesn't always love messy emotions, but that's exactly what you're navigating. A realization you had around January 29th may now come full circle. Something you thought was handled might still need attention and healing. Mercury shifts direct in Leo on August 11th, freeing up mental blocks in your career and public life. If you've felt uncertain about your direction or misunderstood by higher ups at work, clarity is coming. Meanwhile, Virgo Season (starting August 22nd) and the Virgo new moon (August 23rd) highlight your friendships and long-term goals, making this a great time to reimagine what kind of communities you want to be part of, and which ones you're ready to let go. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, bringing beauty and attraction to your career sector. This is a fabulous transit for professional glow-ups: portfolio updates, photo shoots, pitch decks, and networking. If you've been hiding your skills and gifts, this is the moment to show them off — and get paid accordingly. Allow yourself to receive. Sagittarius, it's time to flirt with your future. Mars, the planet of action, enters Libra on August 6th, lighting up your sector of friendship, community, and long-term vision. You're fired up to make a difference — whether that's joining a cause, launching a creative group project, or surrounding yourself with more aligned people. You'll crave deeper intellectual connections, especially with those who inspire you to think big. Just be mindful of clashing egos in group settings — Mars in this position wants collaboration, not competition. Let your optimism lead, but don't ignore red flags. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th activates your communication zone. Something you've been meaning to say (or publish or pitch) could finally come out. This lunation is ruled by Uranus in your relationship sector, so pay attention to how your nervous system responds to overstimulation — especially in your relationships. There may also be a contract, course, or new writing project reaching a turning point. Think back to the ideas you had brewing around January 29th — do they need to be revisited now? Mercury turns direct in Leo on August 11th, clearing up confusion in your travel and expansion zone. Plans may start to take shape. By the time Virgo Season begins (August 22nd) and the Virgo new moon arrives (August 23rd), your career zone is lit up. Over the course of the next six months, you'll be asked to focus in a way that aligns with your passions. A new chapter in leadership or purpose is beginning. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, keeping things hot, creative, and spontaneous in your long-distance travel or love life. That dreamy connection across time zones? It might actually become something. Just remember: it's fine to want more. You're not too much, in fact, you're exactly enough — and you're finally starting to believe it. Capricorn, are you ready to be seen for who you truly are, and not what you produce? Mars, the planet of action, enters Libra on August 6th, activating your career and visibility sector. You're entering a six-week period where your leadership is in high demand, but your patience may be tested. Mars in Libra asks you to lead with diplomacy rather than dominance, which can be challenging when you're low-key carrying the whole team. If power struggles arise at work or you feel pulled between keeping the peace and standing your ground, breathe and remember: You're not being asked to shrink — you're being asked to refine your communication and lead with transparency. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th lands in your financial zone, bringing developments around money, self-worth, or your relationship to abundance. Think back to late January — what plans were you making around income or financial independence during the Aquarius new moon? This lunation is ruled by Uranus in health and wellness sector, making this a good time to schedule a health check-up and make sure you're not taking on too much, as it's still retrograde season. Mercury shifts direct in Leo on August 11th in your intimacy and shared resources zone, helping you untangle and understand relationship dynamics or financial agreements that were murky during the retrograde. Virgo Season starts on August 22nd and a day later the Virgo new moon helps you zoom out and look at your larger dreams, especially those that involve publishing, teaching, or traveling. If a new philosophical perspective has been calling to you, this is the month to pursue it. The month ends with Venus entering Leo on August 25th, bringing tenderness and connection to your intimacy zone. If you've been healing a heartbreak or navigating a dry spell, this transit can reawaken your capacity to trust and be vulnerable on your terms. Sensuality and power go hand-in-hand this month. Aquarius, you're the star of this month's full moon, so get ready to step into the limelight. On August 6th, Mars enters Libra and activates your expansion zone, giving you a six weeks of motivation to chase what excites you: travel, education, big ideas. If you've been itching for a change of scenery (or a change of perspective), this is your sign to follow the spark. But Mars in Libra isn't about rushing, it's time for deliberate growth, especially in partnerships. Take your time and build the dream with people who see, share and celebrate your vision. Your annual full moon on August 9th, and it's a big one. The Aquarius new moon on January 29th was the first with Pluto settled in your sign. Now, six months later, you're being asked: how much have you changed? What old identities are you shedding? What new ways of being are you embracing? This full moon — ruled by Uranus in Gemini in your happiness and fate sector — could bring emotional breakthroughs or shifts in your romantic or creative situations. You're being cracked open to reveal something more genuine. Mercury shifts direct in your partnership sector on August 11th, clearing the fog around romantic or creative dynamics. Virgo Season (Aug 22nd) and the Virgo new moon (August 23rd) spotlight your transformation zone, so in the final stretch of August there will be more emphasis on shared finances, intimacy, and emotional healing. If you've been doing deep shadow work this year, you're about to reap the rewards. A new layer of emotional safety is becoming available to you. Venus enters your opposite sign of Leo on August 25th, activating your relationship sector with kindness and sparkle. If you're partnered, the next four weeks could be a romantic renaissance. If you're single, someone bold and unexpected might make you do a double take. Either way, love wants your attention at this time… don't let fear keep you from embracing it. Pisces Sun & Rising: Pisces, August 2025 invites you to trust the invisible. Mars enters Libra on August 6th, sparking energy in your intimacy and shared resources sector. This is a potent time for strengthening existing emotional bonds and healing past betrayals, but also for setting firmer boundaries for the future. Mars in this placement can resurface buried frustrations, especially if you've been giving more than you're receiving. Channel that energy into balance: You deserve mutuality, not martyrdom. The Aquarius full moon on August 9th takes place in your sector of closure, healing, and subconscious patterns. Something you've been processing behind the scenes since the Aquarius new moon on January 29th is ready to be released. Dreams may be more vivid and your intuition sharper. Uranus in Gemini in your home sector rules this lunation (as well as Saturn in Aries in your money sector), so don't be surprised if major changes occur domestically and financially this month. Mercury shifts direct in Leo on August 11th, amplifying your wellness and work zone. If your routine's been in shambles or you've felt sluggish and foggy, things start to flow again by mid-month. Virgo Season starts on August 22nd, and the Virgo new moon on August 23rd will make relationship intentions a priority. This is an ideal time to determine what kind of partnerships you want — romantic, platonic, business, or all three. Start by being honest about what hasn't been working, and the role you've played in it. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, inspiring self-love through your daily rituals. Beautify your space. Wear the sparkly outfit. Match your to-do list with your inner aesthetic. Sometimes healing is choosing joy and pleasure — even when the world feels heavy. And Pisces, you know how to do that better than most.
