We’ve got one more month of summer… how are you going to make the most of it? Your horoscope is here to help, with a handy guide to the challenges and opportunities that will arise for your star sign in August. Before we get into the specifics, let’s take a look at an astrological overview of the next few weeks. 

Four days into the month, there will be a new moon in Leo, bringing in a lot of metaphoric sunshine (and hopefully some literal sunshine, too) to our lives. The next day, Venus will move into Virgo, where it suffers… but this is a great time for us to detail our wants and desires in life to make sure we are in pursuit of obtaining them. This is a moment for all of us to talk to the people we love about how they can show us love in return. 

On 4 August, Mercury stations retrograde, so be prepared for disruption. Do what you can to establish some steady, reliable routines to help you get through this tricky period. Keep an eye on communication. Are you expressing yourself in the best way?

On the 19th, the full moon in Aquarius and the Mercury cazimi will bring us clarity on how to react to life’s hiccups. The full moon will push us to get comfortable with expressing ourselves freely. Virgo season kicks off on 22 August, which will have us wanting to get practical and purposeful. We’ll have extra support in this when Mercury stations direct again on the 28th, followed by Venus being at home in Libra. 

Ready to dig into what your star sign can anticipate from August? Let’s go. 

21 March to 19 April

You’re craving more fun in your life, Aries. Summer’s here and you want to go big. So why are your responsibilities constantly tapping at your window to make sure you don’t forget them? It’s annoying, we know, but don’t cover your ears. There’s space for partying and working, and your keyword for August is balance. Make time to keep on top of your day-to-day needs so that when you do let loose, you can do it without worrying about what’s waiting for you the next day. 

In the midst of this balance, the stars are pointing to something that might throw things back up in the air: the return of an ex. Be prepared for their sudden reappearance in your life, whether that’s a casual bump-in or a lengthy emotional message. How you respond to this is in your control. Perhaps it’ll prompt some introspection about your relationships, past and present. Maybe it’ll give you what you need to let go. 

20 April to 20 May

Ooh, something new is coming in the first half of this month. Something exciting: think joy and celebration. Take the time to soak it in. Work out how you can make this joy last beyond a short burst of fun. 

By mid-month, life will settle and the vibe will be organisation. Now is a great time to do a big home clearout or an audit of your daily routines at work and in your free time. Expect to get a hit of clarity. Suddenly, the solution to some challenges that have been bugging you will become obvious. Hold on to patience while you wait for everyone else to see your vision. Thankfully, the end of the month will bring in an ease of communication, which will help this process along. 

21 May to 20 June

You’re on fire this month, Gemini. Ideas are flooding in left and right and you’re raring to make them happen… but hold on a moment. With your planet, Mercury, acting up, you might need to hit pause. Not everyone will be on your wavelength just yet. It’ll feel like the universe just isn’t down with your plans. 

Hold tight till mid-month, when you’ll realise your vision can happen, but you might need to take another approach to getting people on board. Take a moment to reflect on the reaction you’re getting from people around you. Instead of fighting these responses, be open to honour and respect them. Dig deeper on why you’re receiving pushback. Once you do, you’ll get that aha moment. 

By the end of the month, the energy will start to smooth out a bit, especially since your planet, Mercury, will be stationing direct, allowing you to finally make some moves. Now, you will be able to make these positive changes. With all that baggage off your back, you will want to party and celebrate. The end of summer is near so take in as much summer fun as possible. 

21 June to 22 July

This will be a month of gaining for you, Cancer. Whether it’s a gain in income, material possessions or anything else, this gain will strengthen your confidence and state of mind. However, there may be people close to you, locally or emotionally, who may have frustrations. How you deal with this can change the trajectory of certain relationships.

By mid-month you’re going to wonder where all of this negative energy is coming from. Were you being a bit too boastful or are others feeling insecure? After some deep reflection, you will get the answer you’re looking for, so be sure to carve some time for that. From there you will be able to release any attachments, whether internal or external, that’s stopping you from being your best and most authentic self.

Towards the end of the month you will be more open with verbalising your thoughts and feelings. You feel more free to do so because you have found a new sense of understanding of self and of how people respond to you. 

23 July to 22 August

It’s still your season at the start of August, Leo, and what’s more revitalising than a new moon in your sign? Your inner self and outer self will be aligned, inspiring you to be comfortable to do whatever you feel like. This includes spoiling yourself with some retail therapy. It’s still your birthday, so enjoy yourself… but with care. Think about the future as well as the here and now. 

Mid-month, you might experience some second-guessing and self-doubt. Carve out some time to ask yourself some big questions. Are you going in the right direction in life? Are you being your best self? As you dig deeper, you will find answers to these questions and inspiration to address them.

23 August to 22 September

At the start of the month, you will be enlightened to parts of yourself that you haven’t previously noticed. You can thank the new moon for that. You’ll start to think more deeply about the patterns you fall into. For example, you often shy away from the spotlight – why is that? What inner healing needs to happen? 

By mid-month, you will start to pinpoint why you do the things you do. This is great news because the first step of healing is understanding and addressing the problem. The more you work on yourself, the more clarity you will have about your emotional depth, especially around the 19th of this month. The full moon in Aquarius this month will be the nudge you need to let go of habits that are no longer serving you. 

From the 22nd onwards, it’s Virgo season! Enjoy feeling at your full power, allowing you to celebrate yourself authentically. 

23 September to 22 October

You’re a social butterfly this month, Libra. Expect to meet some new people and make exciting connections. Coupled with this is a push for some deep reflection on your existing relationships. Is there a friendship that isn’t quite working? You’ll experience a greater understanding of this theme in August and will be ready to make some changes. 

By the end of the month, a lightbulb will switch on and you’ll know exactly what needs to happen next. Everything will make sense. Conversations will flow. With your planet, Venus, entering your sign, even the trickiest chats will be said with grace and harmony, so follow your instinct and go for what you feel is right. 

Prepare for a transformation in the realm of your career this month. The new moon will prompt some big changes and revelations. There might be friction that comes along with this. Try your best to stay patient and clear with communication. It’s looking like a miscommunication with your manager could cause a blowup. How you handle this will make a monumental difference to your career trajectory. Check your emotions and try to handle any issues with maturity, no matter how immature everyone else is acting.

Lean on your circle if you’re feeling overwhelmed with how life is going, whether it’s your friends, family or even trusted colleagues. They can give you some advice that is eye-opening and even life-changing. Eventually, all that friction at work will cool down and everything will make more sense. However, now you’re having an inkling on who you can trust and who you need to keep an eye on. Keep that in mind as you excel in your career and other parts of your life. 

22 November to 21 December

You’ve been thinking about how the world works, manifestation, setting goals and things of a similar nature. You want to be more open to receiving. You’ve been hoping to get some momentum in your career and to get to positions you feel you’ve deserved for a while. However, those opportunities haven’t been flowing in the ways you were hoping. It almost feels like you’ve been pedalling backwards. Frustrating, right?

By mid-month, you will start to wonder if you had it all wrong. Don’t give up hope. Instead, trust in timing. Your moment will come. As long as you trust in your capabilities, big things will happen. 

Towards the end of August, some new opportunities to shine will be available in your career. It may not be exactly what you’re looking for but worth considering all the same. Keep pushing on and hold onto faith that things will work out.

22 December to 19 January

Time for some inner healing, Capricorn? You’re noticing how life’s ups and downs may have had some wear and tear on your inner self and you need an emotional tune-up. The temptation might be to run away (a big holiday, perhaps?), but mercury retrograde might make travel more trouble than it’s worth. The better path? Planning some therapeutic self-care on home soil. You can’t run from your emotions forever. There’s a need for you to routinely and healthily address the waxing and waning of life. Whether it’s through therapy, a mentor or a trusted loved one, let someone in and get some perspective. Repressed emotions need to be let out. It will be worth your while.

By the end of the month, you will start to feel like yourself again. Once that emotional work is done, now might be the time for a holiday. Pack your bags and relax without all the mental baggage. 

20 January to 18 February

Love is in the air for you this month, Aquarius, and it’s got you feeling giddy. Someone or something new enters your life and it’s exciting. If you’re single, a new romantic interest could be on the cards, whereas if you’re coupled up, you might be connecting with your partner in a new way. 

Genuine emotional intimacy is knocking at your door and your natural instinct will be to run and hide. Resist that urge. You’ve done this before and it hasn’t worked out, has it? Reflect on why you’ve got a tendency to detach when things get serious and you’ll find some clarity… and the ability to let people in beneath the surface. You are capable of opening up, promise. And it’ll be worth it. 

By the end of the month, communication with this new person in your life as well as others will start to be easier to handle. You’re not only listening but you’re expressing your wants, needs, and expectations too. You’ll eventually get comfortable enough to take a dip in the vulnerability pool again with this special person. Believe it or not this experience will change your view on life, making you more receptive to love and others in general. 

19 February to 20 March

You have some new responsibilities or routines that you need to tend to. Now, in a perfect world you would rope in your favourite person to conquer this new responsibility, but some things need to be done alone. This might cause some unrest in your relationships, and by mid-month you’ll notice it’s taking a toll. After some deep thinking, you will find ways on how to better balance your life. Don’t forget to communicate your needs too so you won’t be stretched too thin. 

By the end of the month, things will start to flow a bit better, slowly but surely. It may take some time to get used to but it’s generally for the better. There will be more of a focus on the important relationships in your life as well, and maybe this will show as your loved one lending a hand. This will be a meaningful moment that will bring you and that person closer.

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