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 in high demand, Gemini! Leo season has you running from event to event. The next few weeks are full of fun as you connect with friends, learn new skills, pick up the books you’ve been wanting to read, and book some weekend travel. Communication is also a big focus—you might experience a shift in your personal mindset, begin some important conversations, or learn intriguing information.
You’re feeling grateful for the people in your personal life when Venus enters Virgo on August 4. You might be introduce a lover to your family, redecorate your space, or receive some sentimental gifts. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde begins in Virgo, which can stir up some drama on the home front. You could deal with practical issues at home—maybe a dishwasher stops working, a landlord is extra nosy, you need to find a new roommate last minute, or you’re dealing with family issues. This can be a sensitive and sentimental time, and you. could feel temporarily stuck in the past. There’s a New Moon in Leo on the same day, and this brings important news your way. Maybe you’re negotiating a new contract, a new friend enters your life, or you’re starting a new routine.
The vibes are incredibly high when the Sun in Leo mingles with Jupiter in your sign on August 7. You might learn some positive news about a personal goal or encounter someone who wants to help bring your idea to life. The energy is social and generous—it’s a great day to hit happy hour with close friends or confide in someone you love. On the same day, Mercury Retrograde in Virgo meets with Venus in Virgo, and you’re hearing from a significant person from your past. You could also have a sweet conversation with a family member or learn some sweet and comforting news about a personal situation.
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You have more energy than you know what to do with when Mars and Jupiter meet in your sign on August 14. This is a powerful day to initiate new goals and take action! You have courage, confidence, and momentum on your side. My advice: Move through the world with a little more caution, because you’re bursting with energy and might be a bit accident prone. Mercury Retrograde enters Leo on the same day, and this will bring some of the cliché retrograde experiences over the next few weeks: technology issues, traffic, travel delays, and misunderstandings. Triple-check your texts and emails before sending and back up your devices. You might also be pulled into some sort of gossip or drama—use your words wisely. This isn’t the time to speak your mind freely—everything can be taken out of context!
You’re feeling frustrated about where you’re headed when Mars in Gemini rams into Saturn in Pisces on August 15. Maybe you wish you were further along on a goal than you are, or you feel disappointed about a situation at work. This is a moment to pause and reflect, not force things. Everything will come together in time. You’re learning relevant and game-changing news on August 18 when the Sun in Leo meets with Mercury Retrograde in Leo. This marks the halfway point of your personal retrograde journey, and you’re finally starting to understand what all the misunderstandings are all about.
You might feel like you have to choose between your goals and what’s practical on August 19 when Jupiter in your sign bumps into Saturn in Pisces. There’s a heavy sense of duty and responsibility that feels at odds with what brings you joy. You don’t have to sacrifice one or the other—this is a moment to embrace moderation and pave a path that melds both options together. There’s a Full Moon in Aquarius on the same day, and it’s time to share how you really feel. Ongoing conversations or negotiations reach a turning point and reveal critical information that helps inform the next step on your path. You might book some travel, share your work via publishing or podcasting, or sign up for a class.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, and you’re ready to focus on slowing down. The next few weeks might bring out some deep feelings; make sure you to catch up on rest in the process. Issues regarding family members and a living situation become more important. Mercury Retrograde in Leo ends on August 28, and people are finally starting to understand you once again. Technology and car issues clear up, and you can finally draft important emails without a million typos.
Venus, the planet of love, enters Libra on August 29, giving you more tact, charm, and luck. The next few weeks encourage you to get in touch with your creative side and explore your relationship with pleasure. Is there a kink or fantasy you want to try out with a lover? Now’s the time! People are eager to invest in you and your ideas. so put yourself out there. You may just hit it big!
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