Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- August 4: Venus enters Virgo
- August 4: Mercury Retrograde begins in Virgo
- August 4: New Moon in Leo
- August 14: Mercury Retrograde enters Leo
- August 19: Full Moon in Aquarius
- August 22: Sun enters Virgo
- August 28: Mercury Retrograde ends in Leo
- August 29: Venus enters Libra
You’re ready to live life to the fullest, Aries! Leo season strengthens your relationship with gratitude and encourages you to cultivate more pleasure and play. The next few weeks are all about letting your inner child or inner teen call the shots. What would make them proud?
The month starts off with some help as Venus enters Virgo on August 4. Any personal or professional commitments that have tested your patience feel a bit more manageable. People could show up and offer their support, or maybe you land on a game-changing solution. On the same day, Mercury goes retrograde in Virgo, and this will bring more work your way. It can feel like it takes forever to complete the simplest of tasks. People will also be eager to add their responsibilities to your plate, requiring you to set boundaries and protect your free time. Petty arguments and disagreements, especially in the workplace, can also pop up. Fortunately, there’s a New Moon in Leo on the same day and it gives you something to celebrate. Maybe you’re attending a swanky social event or going on a promising first date!
Conversations are in your favor when the Sun in Leo mingles with Jupiter in Gemini on August 7. This is a great day for receiving positive news or compliments and for sharing your ideas and feelings. People are curious and excited about what you have to offer. On the same day, you’re finally receiving some recognition for all of your hard work when Mercury Retrograde in Virgo meets with Venus in Virgo. This feels long overdue and maybe your boss knows it!
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You’re speaking your mind on August 14 when Mars and Jupiter team up in Gemini. You might set some boundaries or dream up an exciting new idea you want to pursue. This cosmic energy can also lead to you booking travel, going back to school, or committing to learning a new craft or skill. Mercury Retrograde enters Leo on the same day and an ex (or two, or three) might re-enter your life. It can feel like you’re on Temptation Island! Has this old flame really changed, or are they just here to remind you that you deserve better? This is also an aligned time to return to old creative projects you abandoned for whatever reason. Any temporary bouts of writer’s block will clear up by the end of the retrograde!
The most annoying day of the month is August 15, when Mars in Gemini clashes with Saturn in Pisces. Responsibilities are piling up, which can leave you feeling exhausted. Something you’ve been excited about pursuing might hit a temporary delay. Conversations today are gruff and uncomfortable. People are simply just in a bad mood! Save any arguments for another day. Luckily, good news arrives when the Sun in Leo meets with Mercury retrograde in Leo on August 18. Your creativity returns full force, and maybe you’re ready to commit to a new idea or project. This energy can also help you experience a revelation about who or what you’re attracted to—go on and try something new in the bedroom.
You’ll need to manage your time better when Jupiter in Gemini bumps into Saturn in Pisces on August 19. You don’t have to sacrifice fun in favor of all of your responsibilities; there is a way to find a healthy balance. You might decide to sign up for a class or spend evenings teaching yourself a new skill. Start small and dedicate some daily time for activities that bring you joy. There’s a Full Moon in Aquarius on the same day, and maybe a dream is realized! You can meet an ally who helps bring about some of your goals, or you just have plans to go out and have fun with friends.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, and you’re ready for that back-to-school energy! The next few weeks find you focusing on getting organized, coming up with plans, and streamlining your daily routine to become more efficient and protective of your time.
Mercury Retrograde in Leo ends on August 28, and you’re ready to kick any unwanted exes to the curb. You might also feel a rush of creative inspiration. Today can help put you in a more optimistic mood and remind you of everything you have to be grateful for in your life. Venus, the planet of relationships, enters Libra on August 29, bringing luck and love your way. You might consider taking the next step with a lover, making it official with a crush, or embarking on a new collaborative project. New clients and professional opportunities are available to you over the next few weeks, so go after what you want. People can’t seem to get enough of you!
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
