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
Happy birthday, Leo! It’s your season and it’s never felt so good to get attention! The next few weeks are all about pursuing your heart’s desires and attracting the right people into your life. You are in a season of new beginnings, so set some new goals for yourself. Take risks because the universe has your back!
The month kicks off with Venus, the planet of support, moving into Virgo on August 4. This brings some financial ease your way—maybe you’re approved for a raise, offered a promotion, launch a side projects, or take on a freelance opportunity. Or maybe you’re simply feeling more empowered and confident about who you are and what you have to offer. This energy can also help you get back on track with your budget and savings.
Mercury will go retrograde in Virgo on the same day, though, which brings some delays regarding your work and income. Checks might be lost in the mail, or you might have to wait an extra few weeks for a raise to be approved or a contract to start. Unexpected bills may pop up, and this is not the best time to online shop. There’s also a New Moon in your sign later in the day, delivering your yearly fresh start. This is an important point for you: You’re forming new relationships, making new commitments to yourself, and deciding how you want to expend your energy. Spend the next few weeks developing a plan and taking the first step toward your dream.
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You’re feeling grateful for your network when the Sun in your sign meets with Jupiter in Gemini on August 7. Maybe you have a fun day planned with friends or you learn about an exciting opportunity. This is also a great day to seek support for some of your hopes and dreams. The right person might appear when you least expect it, so send out that elevator pitch to whoever will listen! On the same day, Mercury Retrograde in Virgo meets with Venus in Virgo, and you’re clearing up some debt or paying off a bill. Your work and talent are also gaining recognition and compliments.
There’s no shortage of motivation or inspiration on August 14 when Mars and Jupiter team up in Gemini. You’re ready to go after a new goal. You may form a business partnership, commit to a new group or organization, or sign up for a class that connects you to people who share your interests. Important new connections can enter your life and help you feel a deeper sense of belonging. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde enters your sign, which can have you hitting pause on some of your plans. You might need to rethink some of your current goals—are they actually sustainable and still fulfilling? There may be a more efficient way to go after what you want. And beware: This can also bring exes and other people from your past back into your life!
You’re feeling torn between going after what you want and conserving your resources when Mars in Gemini slams into Saturn in Pisces on August 15. Maybe a goal will require more time and money than you originally thought, or you’re realizing that some relationships you’ve invested your energy into are ultimately not worth it. Whatever shift you’re experiencing, you’re becoming more aware of how fleeting and precious your time is. You want to make it count!
Significant personal news arrives on August 18 when the Sun and Mercury Retrograde meet at the same point in Leo. Maybe you experience a profound moment of self-awareness or land on a new idea you want to pursue. Whatever news arrives or revelations take place, this can help you reconnect with yourself.
Slow and steady wins the race when Jupiter in Gemini bumps into Saturn in Pisces on August 19. You may wish you were further ahead on a goal, but it’s time to celebrate how far you’ve come. Today encourages you to get a little more realistic with your goals and the energy you actually have available to pour into them. There’s a Full Moon in Aquarius on the same day and it puts your important relationships under the spotlight. Maybe you get more serious with a partner or choose to go your separate ways. A contract or business relationship might end or evolve. This is an important time for you to put effort into relationships you want to stand the test of time.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, bringing more attention to your finances. You might gain attention and recognition for your work over the coming weeks. This can look like a raise or a new contract. You might also take on a new project that helps you gain respect of VIPs and CEOs—or, even more importantly, helps you gain self-confidence. This can be a positive time for your finances if you’ve been trying to get back on track with your budget.
Mercury Retrograde ends in Leo on August 28, and you’re ready to debut your new plans, goals, and sense of self. Finally, the month winds down with Venus, the planet of blessings, moving into Libra on August 29. You’re craving more time with friends, you might feel called to learn something new, and you could even find yourself going viral online. New opportunities and important conversations leave you feeling creative and excited.
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.Â