MONTH OF August
August is a month of both fiery momentum and thoughtful recalibration for you, Aries. With the Sun in Leo until August 22, you’re ready to go all-in on creative projects, summer fun and any activities that swing the spotlight your way. This is your season to shine, but with Mercury retrograde in Leo until August 11, it’s best to hold off hard-launching anything until the second half of the month, perhaps until the shadow of the retrograde passes on the 25th.
Family and emotional connections are in the spotlight while Venus cruises through Cancer until August 25. Nurture close relationships and zhush up your home. In love, give the “nice guys” a chance to win your heart. Mars, your ruling planet, enters Libra on August 6, activating your partnership zone until September 22. Follow the urge to merge, but be careful not to rush into anything before you’ve thoroughly vetted any so-called soulmates.
The Sun moves into Virgo on August 22, shifting your energy toward health, routines and getting organized. The first of two back-to-back new moons in Virgo arrives on August 23, making this a great time to set intentions around wellness, productivity and getting your life in order. This one’s laying the groundwork for an even bigger fresh start with September’s solar eclipse!
Leo season brings fun and pleasure until August 22
Come out and play, Aries! The Sun is in Leo and your passionate fifth house until August 22, stoking your urge to let loose and express yourself. But turn up the temperature a bit at a time. Communicator Mercury is retrograde in Leo until August 11, which could cause some of your wilder antics to offend or misfire.
Dating or in a relationship? Leo season invites you to turn up the heat and make some bold romantic gestures while the Sun visits this playful and feisty realm. Single Rams could have a flirtatious late summer encounter. Whether it turns into something serious or not doesn’t really matter. Enjoy the moment instead of worrying about tomorrow. With Mercury in reverse, you could have a change of heart. Best not to get in too deep, too soon!
The August 8 Lion’s Gate opens as Mars and Uranus align
Kindred spirits unite! This August 8, potent Mars in your relationship sector forms a supportive trine with revolutionary Uranus in Gemini and your zone of expression. A meeting of the minds could be outright electrifying. Mars is your cosmic ruler, and it’s helping make your duos more dynamic while it visits Libra from August 6 to September 22. Who knows what kind of magic could come from blending your energies and talents.
August 8 is also the activation date of the Lion’s Gate portal, the period between July 28 and August 12, when Sirius, the Earth and Orion’s Belt align. As Sirius—known as our “spiritual Sun”—rises in the summer sky, its energy opens opportunities for new beginnings. Collectively, the portal opening is a time when new levels of consciousness are infused into the planet and also into each of us individually. Step through this powerful window as a dynamic duo and let the universe do the rest.
Still clinging to a grudge, Aries? Put a stop to any pointless long-term conflicts now. The Lion’s Gate invites you to step into a new era of this relationship where you can both be your best, most evolved selves. Need to clear the air? Vocalize your grievances and listen as the other party does the same. After you’ve gotten it all out into the open, focus on moving forward. How can you both find healing…or at least be cordial with one another? It could take some creative compromise, but it will be worth the effort. Once you’ve buried the hatchet, you’ll feel SO much better!
The August 9 Aquarius full moon brings kindred spirit magic
No need to do it alone, Ram! The August 9 Aquarius full moon can put you in the path of some brilliant collaborators. This annual lunar spotlight on your eleventh house of group activity could attract like-minded people, or you might have a team victory to celebrate. Look back to something you started near the Aquarius new moon six months ago, on January 29. It could come to fruition in the next few days.
With the full moon in your technology sector, it could support you with a digital launch, a viral social media post or an email blast. But proceed with caution because Mercury is retrograde for a couple more days. You might want to conduct some final beta tests, then drop your debut next week.
Love setting full moon intentions? Make it a group thing. Under these communal beams, bring together some of your favorite people for a moonlit gathering. Use your consummate hosting skills to play superconnector and introduce those friends you’ve been eager to link up.
During this year’s Aquarius full moon, several other planets will be busy, too. We’re in the midst of a Grand Trine between three planets in air signs: Uranus in Gemini, Pluto in Aquarius and Mars in Libra. Additionally, Uranus and Gemini will be forming what’s called a Minor Grand Trine to Saturn and Neptune in Aries, with all five planets creating a “kite” formation. Translation? This is an extremely powerful day, when the planets unite into a dynamic force that can break through obstacles and speed up the action.
This fast-moving and dynamic energy needs to be channeled consciously, however. With all five planets in “yang” signs, and combative Mars opposing staunch Saturn and hazy Neptune, people could make quick moves without fully considering the implications.
For you, this potent planetary formation could bring a dynamic relationship or friendship moment. One of your personal goals could be catalyzed by joining forces. Just make sure you’re clear on what’s “mine” and what’s “ours.” You’ll need to make sure to preserve some of your own voice and identity instead of simply blending in.
Mercury retrograde ends August 11, drama expected to clear
Better late than never? If summer fell into a slump, things could start to heat up after August 11, when Mercury ends a three-week retrograde that started on July 18. Quicksilver Mercury has been rogue in your passionate and playful fifth house since then, putting a damper of things. An ex may have resurfaced, vying for another chance. Or some past drama may have bubbled up, complicating matters with a trail of misunderstandings.
On August 11, Mercury resumes direct (forward) motion. You can exit out of this soap opera, hopefully unscathed, and stop fanning the flames of all these heated emotions. It’s time to bring back the love…and the white-hot seduction too.
Virgo season begins August 22, helps you get back into the saddle
On August 22, the Sun settles into Virgo, where it will reside in your sensible and organized sixth house for the next month, and glimmers of a self-improvement plan should materialize. Curb the indulgences and get your early summer cleanup going, inside AND out.
If you’re planning to make a change to your exercise or eating habits, Virgo season supports those efforts. Streamline your systems and implement timesaving tactics. Delegate to specialists and make sure you have smart plans and processes in place before you begin a new project.
The sixth house rules wellness, so after a decadent Leo season, you’re ready to bring some healthy habits back. Why not take your adventures outdoors? Pack your laptop and get out in nature. Bike to a favorite cafe or hike through a pristine park, then set up shop with a blanket and snacks wherever your mobile hotspot works. Considering a change of career path? Virgo season is a great time for thinking critically and gathering your thoughts before speaking. Fresh air, fresh mind!
Make a fresh start at the August 23 Virgo new moon
Ready, set, clean up your act! The August 23 Virgo new moon is an ideal date to set work and lifestyle overhauls in motion. Book overdue medical checkups, get trial passes to a few fitness studios, deep-clean your house and fridge. Better yet, it’s the first of a pair of back-to-back Virgo new moons in 2025 (the next on September 21), that illuminate your sixth house of work, wellness and helpful people.
But don’t make it ALL work, no play, Aries. Tap into your naturally competitive nature and create a fun challenge (prizes optional but encouraged). By the time the Virgo full moon, a total lunar eclipse, arrives on March 3, 2026, you’ll be in fighting shape.
Be careful where you get your information today, because you could get lots of conflicting messages. This is thanks to the new moon’s tense 90-degree square to disruptor Uranus, which is in your communication zone. If you’re looking for early fall fitness options, try not to fall too hard for fads, TikTok trends or expensive trackers that overpromise and underdeliver.
It’s also possible that you need to update your systems to more modern, tech-assisted ones. Have you been spilling your secrets to ChatGPT, only to discover that your AI confessions aren’t actually private, according to IP law? (Gulp.) Delete what you can or be mindful of what you type into that ChatBot. It’s a solid argument for turning to real humans for support, especially now.
Sensitivity alert! With Mercury retrograde until August 11 and Venus and Mars butting heads from August 6 to 25, this is a bit of a friction-filled month when it comes to love. Ease in gently, Aries, and leave lots of space for sacred “me time.” You’re going to need to recharge between interactions.
The reason for this? Since July 30, Venus has been cooling out in Cancer’s waters, which may have brought some tender emotions to the surface. While the love planet floats through your fourth house of feels until August 25, it’ll be hard to let anything roll off your back. Taking things a little too personally? Maybe, maybe not. But if you’re perpetually ticked off, feeling “disrespected” by minor actions or categorizing everything as a “microaggression” there’s a solid chance you’ve slipped into Cancer’s shadow activity: caretaking. That’s a surefire way to go from “hot momma” to “mommy dearest.” Never a good look in love!
So what’s a capable Ram to do? Lean into your ruler, red-hot Mars, who is heading into Libra and your seventh house of partnerships from August 6 to September 22. During this six-week cycle, challenge yourself to be more receptive. Wait through the awkward silence to see if your date will pick up the check or text you back—before you reflexively take command. Give clear “instructions” about what you like and don’t like. People WANT to please you, Aries, but if they’re worried that you’ll rake them over the coals for doing it wrong, they may freeze. Positive affirmation goes a long way, even if people’s attempts aren’t 100 percent right out the gate.
August 12 is a shimmering day for love! Mercury is back in direct motion (in Leo), recalibrating your passions in the right direction. That’s not all. Venus sidles up to fellow “benefic” Jupiter in sweet, intimate Cancer. Loving feelings could pour out in a rush of heart-opening proclamations. Since your domestic fourth house will be activated, this day may involve some exciting plans: swapping keys, apartment hunting, cohabitation or meeting the fam.
While Mars in Libra gets you in the mood to pair up, take your time. The red planet is in “detriment” in Libra, which can dull some of its lusty edge. You could find yourself deliberating instead of rushing in, which in your case is a good thing, Aries! On August 25, Venus heads into compatible fire sign Leo, heating up your libido like a bonfire until September 19.
You may have to retrace a few steps before you can really enjoy this late-summer flush. Make sure the one you love knows they’re special in your eyes. Calling them “babe” or DM-ing nightly is a start, but a grander gesture is required. Someone you brushed off earlier in the month could reveal greater promise now. Investigate!
While the first part of August stokes your creativity and confidence, the finance gods advise you to proceed mindfully. With Mercury retrograde in Leo until August 11, a risky investment or impulsive splurge could cause more trouble than it’s worth. Double-check receipts, re-read contracts, and don’t rush into any purchases you can’t return.
Things shift after Mercury corrects course on August 11. When the Sun enters Virgo on August 22, your practical sixth house takes the reins, calling you back to routines, order and yes, budgeting. Streamlining now can set you up for long-term gains.
The Virgo new moon on August 23 launches a fresh financial cycle that activates your daily work and income. Looking for a side hustle or thinking about negotiating your salary? Plant seeds now. Just steer clear of tech fads or too-good-to-be-true marketing. Disruptor Uranus is squaring this new moon, which could make “opportunities” sound way better than they are.
Love Days: 21, 26
Money Days: 14, 6
Luck Days: 13, 4
Off Days: 23, 28, 11
