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
Your to-do list is no match for you, Pisces! Leo season is always busy for you, but while it can feel amazing to cross off the annoying things that have been collecting dust on your to-do list, it can also leave you feeling worn down. This is an important time to focus on your daily routine, including your relationship with self-care and wellness. Over the next few weeks, you can break bad behaviors and find a healthier work-life balance.
You’re starting the month off with some luck in the love department when Venus enters Virgo on August 4. Singles might meet someone promising, and couples are focused on feeding the flames of their relationship. This can also bring more contract work, clients, or career opportunities your way. People are eager to collaborate with you!
On the same day, Mercury Retrograde begins in Virgo. For you, this can manifest in one of the most cliché ways possible: Exes! Old lovers might be begging for one last go, or you might have to or reflect on any issues regarding codependency that have gone ignored. By the end of the retrograde, you’ll know exactly how you want to move forward. There’s also a New Moon in Leo on the same day, and you might start a new important project or make a new commitment that changes your daily routine, like helping a family member out or traveling for work. This is an aligned time to commit to a new habit you’ve been wanting to integrate into your daily life, like a morning walk or an evening meditation.
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You’re in a groove when the Sun in Leo connects with Jupiter in Gemini on August 7. Your daily habits feel grounding and supportive, and you’re able to manage your time effectively! This is also lovely energy for clearing the air with anyone in your personal life. You might also spend the day changing up your living space by clearing clutter, decorating, or reorganizing a room. Mercury Retrograde in Virgo meets with Venus in Virgo on the same day, and here come your exes! Someone from your past might show up and offer an apology or pay you an unexpected compliment. Today is the day to speak from the heart.
It’s time to make a major decision in your personal life when Mars and Jupiter team up in Gemini on August 14. You could consider a move or find new roommates. Maybe it’s time to finally address some simmering resentment with a family member or you learn important news about someone you’re close to. This could also coincide with a change at work—maybe your commitments are shifting in some way. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde moves backward into Leo, and your routine and responsibilities are about to get a bit more hectic. If you’ve been overworking yourself, you might also catch a cold—try to stay on top of your immune system! You might feel like you’re drowning in work; it will be key to set boundaries and ask for help over the coming weeks. This is not the time to self-sacrifice and say “yes” to everyone’s requests.
There might be some tension between you and a loved one when Mars in Gemini rams into Saturn in your sign on August 15. Maybe a family member pushes against a boundary you set or disapproves of one of your goals. While this energy isn’t the most supportive, it can help you set realistic expectations about who is genuinely rooting you on. On the same day, there’s a Full Moon in Aquarius, which can illuminate an ending that needs to take place. As you wrap up this particular cycle, you might feel more tender and emotional. Taking time for rest is key. Pay particular attention to your dreams, too, because important intuitive messages and insights may come through.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, bringing more attention to your important relationships. For some, Virgo season can feel like cuffing season, and others may find themselves reconsidering a relationship altogether. The next few weeks can also be a busy time to collaborate professionally. You may even find yourself attracting a few haters! Mercury Retrograde in Leo finally ends on August 28 and you have some relief in your daily life. You’re able to find a better balance between all of your chores and responsibilities, and you can make progress on any projects with ease.
The month ends with Venus, the planet of relationships, moving into Libra on August 29. The next few weeks can deepen some of your connections and invite you to share your secrets with a close friend or romantic partner. Trust and intimacy are major themes. You may also feel pangs of jealousy or obsession from time to time, or be the recipient of someone else’s projections. Financially, this is a lucky time for your bank account! You can attract new contracts, negotiate a raise, or clear up some debt.
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.
