Welcome to August, everyone!
This month will see the end to Mercury retrograde (hurray!) as well as one of the luckiest days of the entire year. By the time we approach September, we should all have a better lay of the land and be ready to make the most of what is available to us.
On the 6th, Mars exists methodical Virgo and moves into fair-minded Libra for the first time in two years, ushering in six weeks when we can focus on getting what we want by working together, rather than attempting to pursue our own programs without concern for others.
Mars rules Aries, which governs “me” energy, while Libra is all about “we” energy, so this cycle is all about emphasizing equality and openness in business as well as romance, reminding us that uneven connections cannot be sustained for long. If we really want to succeed during this time, then we must make sure that everyone involved is succeeding, and that to look after only our own interests will ensure we do not reap all the benefits on offer.
The 9th features a potent Aquarius Full Moon, which will highlight a greater sense of working together on a communal scale, underlining the message that there is power in numbers and that working towards a better future for yourself can be part of working towards a better future for everyone. Mars will be trining both Uranus and Pluto, encouraging action and original thinking, while an opposition to both Neptune and Saturn will remind us not to charge off too quickly without getting a proper sense of the playing field.
This is a great time to remind yourself: slow but steady action can yield terrific results!
Only a couple days later, on the 11th, Mercury will wake up from its retrograde cycle in Leo and resume forward motion, helping us all regain a sense of clarity. Leo is a very creative and demonstrative sign, so we may want to shine a spotlight on ideas or talents that were in flux while the messenger planet was retrograde. With loving Venus and abundant Jupiter making their annual conjunction in deep-feeling Cancer the very next day, we’ll get a double-hit of back-to-back good news, so this is the perfect time to put ourselves out there for the whole world to see, knowing our offerings will be well received, while still basking in the glow of the recent Full Moon.
The Sun will decamp from Leo and move into responsible and efficient Virgo on the 22nd, ushering in thirty days when we can get ourselves properly sorted and establish new routines and refresh old ones in order to make our lives feel that much smoother and put-together. Virgo rules over our wellness and health, so this is also a terrific time to focus on your body and making sure it is getting plenty of what it needs, like proper exercise, healthy food, and plenty of restful sleep.
The skies will host the Virgo New Moon on the 23rd, adding a wonderful boost to the cosmic energy on offer. This lunation will form a tight square to rebellious Uranus in Gemini, so there may be a sense of instability or the unexpected, since Uranus loves to shake things up. Information may come to light which spurs us on to action, both in our personal lives and on a grander, global scale. We can also use unusual and new approaches to our goals, so don’t be scared to try something different than what you’ve done before.
Venus will leave homey Cancer on the 25th, and exchange her comfy robe for something much more glamorous and sparkly as she dances into Leo for the next four weeks. Even if we’re busy trying to focus on self-improvement during Virgo season, Venus in Leo wants us to live life to the fullest and make sure we are getting as much pleasure out of every interaction as possible. It may feel like we’ve got each foot planted in very different territory, but there isn’t any reason we can’t still make the most of it.
Clearly, August will close out on anything but a quiet note, albeit a very pleasant one.
Important Transits in August 2025
- August 1st — Venus square Saturn
Hit the brakes on romance! With Venus squaring off against cold Saturn, there will be a Universal shortage of all the joys Venus likes to typically bless us with. If you really want to make something happen now, it’s not impossible! But, it’ll require incredible effort for an uncertain reward. Couples might find their relationships tested, especially during this time, as playful Venus butts against stern Saturn.
- August 1st — Venus square Neptune
Everyone is putting on their pair of rose-colored glasses today as Venus squares off Neptune, casting a hazy glow over the world. If there’s ever been a time to toss reality out the window, this would be it. Remember, while a little bit of fantasy can be great if you take it too far, it can turn into escapism, and before you know it, you’ve completely lost yourself.
- August 6th — Mars enters Libra
Find the grace in your actions. Mars is entering elegant and eloquent Libra for the first time in two years, encouraging a different approach to getting what we want. This six-week cycle puts an emphasis on collaboration and cooperation, so lead with your friendly side, rather than your competitive one. Sometimes the best way to get what you want is simply by asking nicely.
- August 8th — Mars trine Uranus
We can work in new and unexpected ways as Mars and Uranus lock into a trine that supports free-thinking and original action. Trying new approaches are will yield positive results, so avoid doing anything by the tried-and-true, and just because something has worked for you in the past doesn’t mean it will prove quite as effective this time around. Take a chance on yourself.
- August 8th — Mars oppose Saturn
We all feel like we’re hitting a wall as Mars bumps up against icy Saturn, freezing us in our tracks. Progress will stall, and relations will be fraught, so avoid trying to make moves at this time because the simple reality is that getting ahead isn’t an option under such stars. Don’t pound on a wall, hoping to turn it into a door.
- August 9th — Mars oppose Neptune
Our actions can be a little confused, and our ambitions may not be quite clear as go-getter Mars locks into an opposition with foggy Neptune, making it much more difficult than usual to figure out what we are doing with ourselves and what outcome we are actually aiming for. It’s alright to be a little uncertain of what you want, so don’t think you need to force yourself to achieve anything under this confusing energy.
- August 10th — Mars trine Pluto
We can summon our deepest reserves of power as Mars and Pluto lock into a rare and potent trine. Sometimes, these two can cause trouble, especially if we let our ambitions run away with us. However, because they are forming a harmonious alignment, we can actually blow past setbacks without dragging anyone along in our wake. Set your sights as far as possible.
- August 11th — Mercury Direct
It’s time for the static to start fading from the airwaves and for the universal signals to come through clear once again as Mercury turns direct in Leo. It will still take a couple of weeks for the planetary messenger to get back up to full speed, so don’t be surprised if things still seem a little fuzzy for the time being. Soon enough, everything will become crystal clear.
- August 11th— Saturn sextile Uranus
The Universe is encouraging a blend of tradition and novelty as by-the-book Saturn makes a lovely sextile to change-maker Uranus. We will do best when we keep one foot in each camp and figure out how to walk the line between the two, rather than getting too attached to one approach or another. Perhaps the old rulebook needs to be rewritten; an update certainly can’t hurt.
- August 12th — Venus conjunct Jupiter
Love out loud today as Venus connects with expansive Jupiter, encouraging you to wear your heart on your sleeve and love as you’ve never loved before. Granted, the only caveat to this positive energy is not to take it too far, but the planets want you to grab hold of life and enjoy it for all you can, so why bother doing otherwise?
- August 18th — Mercury sextile Mars
Words go hand in hand with actions right now as Mercury connects with Mars, giving our speech a special spark. Forge forward with creative ideas and endeavors right now; the planets will be blessing your thoughts with an extra degree of sparkle, so if something catches your fancy, be sure to latch on as tight as possible.
- August 22nd — Sun enters Virgo
Order in the court! The Sun enters Virgo, turning the general theme of the world into one of reform and course correction. This is a time to focus on the work in front of you and do your best to mainstream your life so that you can be the best version of yourself. Where have you been dropping the ball? It’s time to hop back on the bandwagon.
- August 24th — Sun square Uranus
There will be a bit of a shock across the globe as the primal Sun bumps up against rebellious Uranus. Expect the unexpected and be ready for someone or something to come out of the left field, demanding your attention. Since these two planets are operating in Fixed signs, there will likely be a dichotomy between what you want to do and what you have to do.
- August 25th — Venus enters Leo
You can get expressive again now that the planet of love is moving out of emotional Cancer and dancing into live-out-loud Leo. This transit isn’t for wallflowers, so if you fear wearing your heart on your sleeve, then know that it is time to shake up the program. Attractions that have been simmering on the backburner could finally get moved to the main stage, so be prepared for your love life to feel like a movie.
- August 25th — Venus trine Saturn
Take your romance with a side of stability today as loving Venus forms a supportive trine with mature Saturn. Venus is all about the pleasures of life, while Saturn is all about earning your way, so when the two of them come together, it can feel like our responsibilities and our desires are shaking up closer than usual. You can work and play on a day like this, and sometimes, they are more aligned than you might even realize.
- August 26th — Venus sextile Uranus
Love a little differently, why don’t you? Venus is forming a harmonious sextile with Uranus, encouraging you to try a different approach to the pleasures in life. Instead of relying on tried and true methods, the more unusual and original your style of seduction, the more likely the Universe is to reward you with an experience worthy of the most extraordinary love story.
- August 26th — Venus trine Neptune
It’s the perfect day to stop and smell the roses as Venus makes a helpful trine to dreamy Neptune. These two planets want you to see all the beauty in life and in love, so give yourself permission to believe in a fairy tale ending. The most magical things can happen today, so long as you don’t give up hope.
- August 27th — Venus oppose Pluto
Be careful with your heart. Venus is opposing Pluto, stirring our darkest feelings and desires. If you’ve been trying to hold off on telling someone something particular, you might just finally let loose, but before you do, remember to count to ten. This is a quick transit, so tempers that flare today could be calm and breezy tomorrow.
- August 28th — Uranus sextile Neptune
Look beyond what you know. Radical thinking and believing can have wondrous results as shocking Uranus and dreamy Neptune meet up for a rare yet supportive sextile. Uranus is like the mad scientist of the zodiac, while Neptune is the spiritual guru who can channel messages from other realms, so seek out that space between the shaman and the revolutionary, and there you will find the heart of this transit.
The Moon in August 2025
- August 1st — Quarter Moon in Scorpio
You won’t know whether to show your hand or keep it close to your chest as the Moon in Scorpio forms a conflicting square with the Sun in Leo. Leo energy is all about expression, while Scorpio would much rather play it safe and under the radar, so try to find a balance between the two; there is no need to push yourself too far in either direction.
- August 9 — Aquarius Full Moon
It’s time to think outside of ourselves as the Full Moon in Aquarius reminds us of the power of “we,” even if Leo season has us focused on “me.” This lunation marks a terrific time for making major progress, but largely with creative endeavors and group projects.
Don’t worry about coloring inside the lines; there’s more than one way to reach the top of the mountain.
- August 16th — Quarter Moon in Taurus
It’s time to take stock of how far you’ve come this year and measure just where, exactly, you are with your projects. Are the seeds you’ve planted coming along nicely? This isn’t harvesting time quite yet, but the Taurus Half Moon reminds you to check in and judge whether you need to pick up the pace or keep on with business as usual.
- August 23rd — Virgo New Moon
If our resolutions for this year fell by the wayside, the annual Virgo New Moon is here to help us get back on track and turn our lives into the efficient machines they can be if only we maintain them. This is the perfect moment to inspect our foundations and ensure they are as firm as possible. If there are cracks, we ought to secure them. Don’t worry about making big changes overnight; repeated little adjustments can have huge results.
- August 31st — Quarter Moon in Sagittarius
Virgo season helps us to get our lives in order and to cross every T and dot every I, but under the Quarter Moon in Sagittarius, we get to break out for a spell and be a bit messier in our approach.
Do something adventurous, and don’t worry too much about the planning or the outcome; every once in a while, it’s fine to be a bit wild, and now is that time.
August 2025 Forecast by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Positive Influences: Family Support, Partnerships, Contracts
Negative Influences: Selfishness, Overconfidence, Lack of Awareness
Tarot Card: 10 of Swords
Lucky Crystal: Aquamarine
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 6, 12, 14, 17, 20, 22, 27
Affirmation: My network is more than just my net worth.
Love & Relationships:
Romance is on the cards this month, though you’ll need to play your cards a bit better than usual if you want to see results. The Sun is in Leo and your 5th House of Passion until the 22nd, giving you a decent shot at lovely connections, but Mercury is retrograde in this same sector until the 11th, so that will probably slow down any budding connections or create a few detours on the route to true love.
Meanwhile, your ruler, Mars, will enter Libra and your 7th House of Relationships on the 6th, heating up your partnerships and bringing interesting people to the fore. August begins slowly, but you’ll have plenty going on before it winds down.
Career & Money:
August is largely about enjoying yourself and pursuing your passions, especially in the first half, but that energy will shift throughout the month, especially once the Sun enters Virgo and your 6th House of Daily Work and Routine on the 22nd, setting you up for one of your most productive and efficient times of the whole year. A Virgo New Moon on the 23rd will help you make the most of the energy, and since Mercury (natural ruler of Virgo and the 6th House) will be catching up speed after its recent retrograde phase, you’ll be perfectly poised to end August on a high note.
Tarot Card:
August is a month of completion for you. The 10 of Swords shows you have reached the end of a cycle, and it is now time for you to accept that ending and release it. Although the man in the card looks to be at the end of his life, run through with ten swords, it is actually the end of a problem or burdens you have carried for a long time, which is no longer serving you. There has never been a better time to focus on letting go!
Lucky Crystal:
With so much energy pinging back and forth between your daily work sector and your passion sector, it will be especially useful for you to have a stone on hand that will amp up your energy and help you careen over the finish line before the month’s end. Aquamarine is the perfect stone to give you that much-needed boost, as it has been harnessed for ages to concentrate energy and willpower.
Taurus
Positive Influences: New Friendships, Health, Productivity
Negative Influences: Sensitivity, Family Pressure, Domestic Problems
Tarot Card: The Moon
Lucky Crystal: Amethyst
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 24, 25
Affirmation: The light shines brightest in the darkest surroundings.
Love & Relationships:
This could turn out to be quite a passionate month for you, with plenty of options to keep you busy in the romance department. Your ruler, alluring Venus, will be in your 3rd House of Communications until the 25th, so you will probably be happy to paint the town whichever color you prefer. This energy will become even more passionate when the Sun enters Virgo and your 5th House of True Love on the 22nd, which will be followed shortly by a Virgo New Moon on the 23rd, setting off a terrific new cycle of opportunity for singles and couples alike, so make a point to pursue whomever you so choose.
Career & Money:
You can get down to business this month on the 6th, when action planet Mars enters Libra and your 6th House of Daily Work and Routine for the first time in two years, lighting a fire under you that will propel you forward at the office or wherever else you go to earn your paycheck. Keep in mind, however, that there is no need to rush off from the starting line, as Mercury will be retrograde until the 11th, slowing things down, so take everything one step at a time and give yourself room to be malleable. A creative approach couldn’t hurt, especially after the Sun enters your fun-loving 5th House on the 22nd for its annual tour.
Tarot Card:
The path before you may seem to waver and twist this month, or so says The Moon card of the Tarot deck. This is a time to turn inward, leaving your usual routines and relationships for more internal work as you traverse your own soul and the matters that matter most to you. The finish line ahead may not be very clear, but you cannot rush this phase and must wait for the Moon to finally set beyond the horizon and the sun to rise again.
Lucky Crystal:
With Mercury retrograde in your home sector this month, you’re probably going to feel a little bit drained, Taurus, so amethyst is the perfect stone to help you get through August with all of your sanity still intact. Amethyst is known to help aid mental clarity and calm stressed-out vibrations, so it will keep you cool and collected – just like Taureans are when at their best.
Gemini
Positive Influences: Inspiration, Love, Earnings
Negative Influences: Missed Meetings, Secrets, Gossip
Tarot Card: 2 of Coins
Lucky Crystal: Tiger’s Eye
Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 19, 23, 28, 29
Affirmation: Every trial comes with opportunities.
Love & Relationships:
Passionate Mars is moving into relationship-focused Libra and your 5th House of Pleasure and True Love on the 6th, and will remain here for the next six weeks. This is the first time in about two years since the red planet has worked its way through this sector, heating up your love life with a fresh burst of energy, so be sure to put your best foot forward and lead with the heart, whether you’re coupled or single.
You will feel especially alluring once Mercury turns direct on the 11th, so don’t think you need to make everything happen as soon as Mars arrives in this special sector.
Career & Money:
You are in an especially lucrative frame of mind this month while money-loving Venus dances her way through your luxurious 2nd House of Earned Income and Material Wealth. Venus will be here until the 25th, blessing your efforts to increase your net worth, and she will be traveling alongside bountiful Jupiter, also in this sector for a special year-long tour. Keep your eyes peeled around the 12th when these two heavenly bodies will conjoin in this same sector, blending their harmonious energies into one. There’s rarely been a better day to strike at rich and watch the rewards come pouring in.
Tarot Card:
It looks like it will be a busy month for you, either on the work front or the financial one. The 2 of Coins arrives to show you that multiple things will be demanding your attention during August. Still, the wonderful thing is that out of all the signs, no one can handle multitasking quite like you, thanks to your razor-sharp focus. It might be a little bit hectic, but there’s no reason you can’t juggle with the best of them.
Lucky Crystal:
Tiger’s eye is one of those stones that perform multiple functions, and since you’re going to be so busy thanks to the Sun in your 3rd House in tandem with your ruler Mercury retrograde, it won’t hurt to have some extra help that does more than just a few basic tasks. Not only does it help balance your energies, but it is especially good for purifying negative vibrations and promoting mental clarity, which can help you cut through the confusion.
Cancer
Positive Influences: Passion, Joy, Luck
Negative Influences: Laziness, Indulgence, Overspending
Tarot Card: 7 of Swords
Lucky Crystal: Chrysoprase
Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 23, 29
Affirmation: Love is a process of constant growth.
Love & Relationships:
You’ve got a special glow this month that others will have a difficult time noticing, and it is all thanks to loving Venus dancing through your sign until the 25th, giving you an extra dash of allure and attraction. This can work to your benefit whether you’re coupled or single, so if you want to be part of a dynamic duo, this is your month to make it happen.
Look to the 12th when Venus will conjoin lucky Jupiter in your own sign; you could be practically unmissable at this time, and no one will be able to deny you anything, so decide what you want then go after it with all your might.
Career & Money:
You’ve got your eye on the money this month with the Sun in Leo and your 2nd House of Earned Income and Material Wealth until the 22nd, though there is no need to rush into any new projects or deals as the month opens. This is largely thanks to the fact that Mercury is retrograde here until the 11th, meaning it is better to wrap up old projects and return to previous partnerships, rather than trying to create something new out of thin air. Venus will enter this sector on the 25th, and help you start getting (and earning) what you so rightfully deserve.
Tarot Card:
Are you trying to hide something from someone else? Perhaps you’re trying to get away with something? On the flip side, is someone trying to pull the wool over your eyes?
It’s important to consider these questions as your card for August is the 7 of Swords, which can point to a trickster in your midst, be it you or someone else. This card reminds us to act with our deepest integrity and treat others how we would want to be treated.
Lucky Crystal:
Keep up your positivity, Cancer. It could be a little difficult due to Mercury being retrograde in your financial sector, so the beautiful stone chrysoprase will be the most influential and helpful to you. It will keep your mood buoyant and positive even when your workload starts to get to you, so if there is a moment you start feeling down or overwhelmed, grab hold of a piece of chrysoprase and don’t let go.
Leo
Positive Influences: New Connections, Energy, Financial Opportunity
Negative Influences: Lack of Confidence, Miscommunication, Forgetfulness
Tarot Card: 8 of Cups
Lucky Crystal: Opal
Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 8, 12, 15, 17, 20, 21, 28
Affirmation: There is no ending without a beginning.
Love & Relationships:
It isn’t your imagination if romance feels a bit beyond your capabilities this month. Venus will be in your hidden 12th House until the 25th, taking your love life and casting a veil over it, making it difficult to see anything clearly. With Mercury retrograde in your own sign until the 11th, it will be extra difficult to know what or who you want, so if you’re single you’d be wise to avoid any meaningful dating until the last week of the month, while couples will benefit from working through old relationship drama or baggage you’ve not yet hashed out.
Career & Money:
The first half of the month is largely time to twiddle your thumbs and focus on your own internal matters, so there is no need to rush into any new projects as August opens, especially since you should be focusing on wrapping things up while you’ve still got Mercury retrograde in your sign. However, the energy will shift when the Sun enters Virgo and your 2nd House of Earned Income and Material Wealth on the 22nd, followed by a New Moon in Virgo on the 23rd, which will crystalize this energy and serve as a launch pad for any new financial endeavors or professional projects. What starts as a slow month certainly won’t end that way.
Tarot Card:
You are leaving something behind this month, but before you worry that you are losing something in the process, know that isn’t the case at all. The 8 of Cups signals a time when you can leave behind a burden or situation that no longer serves you and instead go off in search of more fulfilling situations. It’s up to you to decide what those situations will be.
Lucky Crystal:
Since you’re hosting Mercury retrograde in your sign this month, it won’t hurt for you to have a little bit of mental backup, Leo, and that’s where opal will come in handy during August.
Opal inspires love and creativity, and blends beautifully with the approaching vibrations of Virgo season. Your empathy will be off the charts, and you’ll be able to express yourself clearly and concisely to the people around you so long as you keep a little bit of opal nearby.
Virgo
Positive Influences: Productivity, Inspiration, Friendships
Negative Influences: Mental Fog, Insomnia, Lack of Foresight
Tarot Card: 8 of Swords
Lucky Crystal: Agate
Lucky Numbers: 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 19, 20, 23, 28
Affirmation: I make my own starting line and finish line.
Love & Relationships:
This is a good month to play the field, since romantic Venus will be in Cancer and your friendly 11th House of Social Networks until the 25th, making it the perfect time to circulate and date around without becoming too attached. Couples should make a point to hang out with more friends and attend events together, as socializing can bring a bit of levity to your connection. Circle the 12th as a special day for romance, as Mercury will have just gone direct the day before, and Venus and Jupiter will be forming their yearly conjunction, casting a beautiful glow over everything they touch.
Career & Money:
You’re a busy bee this month, with Mars entering Libra and your 2nd House of Earned Income on the 6th for the first time in two years. The red planet will be operating here for the next six weeks, though don’t worry if you don’t notice the change right off the bat; with your ruler Mercury retrograde in your dreamy 12th House until the 11th, it is perfectly normal if you feel a bit fog-bound.
Fortunately, an Aquarius Full Moon on the 9th will land in your 6th House of Daily Work, helping to get the ball rolling and preparing you for future movement and efficiency. There are positive changes on the way.
Tarot Card:
August may be a month when you feel the need to stand still. When the 8 of Swords appears, it shows that you are being fenced in and having difficulty finding ways to move forward. The best way to handle this energy is to take things slowly and not force progress in any particular direction because there is much to be gained from standing still while other events unfold. Let others act this month; you can wait for now.
Lucky Crystal:
This month, you need a stone that will help stabilize you and clear the energy around you, not least because your ruler Mercury is retrograde until the 11th, and the Sun is in your subconscious sector until the 22nd, so a chunk of agate would be just the right thing. Agate is known to help neutralize energy and cleanse your aura, which will be incredibly useful as you try to improve your circumstances throughout the month. Get yourself a piece of agate for August, and it will come in very handy.
Libra
Positive Influences: Energy, Passion, Professional Reputation
Negative Influences: Social Expectations, Overbooked, Gossip
Tarot Card: Queen of Coins
Lucky Crystal: Fluorite
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 8, 12, 13, 19, 20, 24, 25
Affirmation: A compromise must work for everyone or it isn’t a compromise.
Love & Relationships:
You’ve got plenty of passionate drive pushing you along this month, all thanks to the fact that sexy Mars is entering your sign on the 6th for the first time in two years, giving you a special dose of firepower and allure that others will have a difficult time missing. With a fabulous Aquarius Full Moon on the 9th landing in your 5th House of Pleasure and True Love, you’ve got plenty of opportunities ahead of you to put your romantic life front and center. That being said, with Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in your relationship sector, you’ll hardly be interested in casual or shallow encounters.
Career & Money:
You can work magic on the professional front this month, so put in the effort because this is the kind of time when you will get back what you give ten times over, so don’t miss out. Your ruler Venus will be in Cancer and your 10th House of Career from the start of August all the way until the 25th, and with lucky Jupiter also in this sector, you are poised to bask in approval and success.
Circle the 12th as an extra special day, because Venus and Jupiter will conjoin at the very top of your chart, so you could make leaps and bounds up the career ladder at this time, with some very lovely rewards to follow.
Tarot Card:
You’re sitting pretty this month. The Queen of Coins shows a woman of wealth and accomplishment who is comfortable in herself because of what she has manifested, knowing full well she has the ability to bring whatever she wishes to see into the world. Chances are you either are this Queen or you are interacting with an impressive woman who possesses these qualities; either way, you’re sure to feel the bounty surrounding you.
Lucky Crystal:
You’re in an in-between period while the Sun waits in the wings to enter your sign next month, Libra. In the meantime, your subconscious realm will be pinging with activity, so the perfect stone for you to keep close is beautiful fluorite.
This stone is terrific for calming your mind and feeling at peace with your surroundings, which will be very important as you might not always be able to control your energy flow during the month of August, with warrior Mars running rampant through your sign.
Scorpio
Positive Influences: Growth, Adventure, New Opportunities
Negative Influences: Overworked, Miscommunication, Professional Missteps
Tarot Card: 4 of Swords
Lucky Crystal: Jade
Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 3, 15, 17, 18, 20, 25, 28
Affirmation: Growing together means also growing on my own.
Love & Relationships:
Romance can take you all over the place this month, so it is perfectly alright if you enter and leave August not entirely certain of what or who you desire. Loving Venus is in Cancer and your 9th House of Freedom from the start of the month until the 25th, when it will enter your career sector, so it would make sense if you’re hardly in any mood to be pinned down.
Meanwhile, sexy Mars is in Libra and your sleepy 12th House from the 6th through the rest of the month, meaning it might feel as though your libido has been put on ice for the time being. Avoid putting too much pressure or expectations on romance.
Career & Money:
Don’t attempt to move too many mountains at the office this month. Although the Sun is in your 10th House of Career until the 22nd, Mercury is also retrograde in this sector as August begins, and won’t turn direct until the 11th. At this point you will begin to notice things moving in a more productive direction, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself largely occupied with fixing what may have recently gotten mixed up or thrown off course, rather than embarking on any brand-new ventures.
Fortunately, Venus will enter Leo on the 25th, bringing lots of rewards in her wake, so save your big moves for the second half of the month.
Tarot Card:
This is a month for R&R. The 4 of Swords is a card for putting down your burdens for a bit and resting. It is a card that signals it is time to check out from the fast pace of the world and instead focus on what you need in order to eventually return to the fray and put in all your best effort.
In the meantime, focus less on doing and more so just on the simple pleasures of life. Stop and smell the roses; you deserve a little pleasure.
Lucky Crystal:
With Mercury retrograde in your professional realm for the first half of this month, Scorpio, the jade stone will come in especially handy as it helps create harmony and peace. You’re better than most signs at performing tricky balancing acts, but you’ll be much better equipped to deal with the strains of this month if you’ve got a bit of jade close by.
You could certainly use it with all the mountains you’ll be climbing this month.
Sagittarius
Positive Influences: Finances, Professional Goals, Opportunities
Negative Influences: Limitations, Overconfidence, Social Expectations
Tarot Card: Strength
Lucky Crystal: Snowflake Obsidian
Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 11, 14, 18, 23, 27, 29
Affirmation: One can be ambitious without being ruthless.
Love & Relationships:
Romance comes with a side of intense passion this month as loving Venus moves through Cancer and your intimate 8th House of Deep Bonding and Sensuality from the start of August all the way to the 25th. During this time, you will only be interested in connecting with people who are willing to go the distance and knock down any barriers between you in the process, so fly-by-night affairs or casual flings probably won’t do it for you. That being said, with Mars in relationship-focused Libra and your outgoing 11th House from the 6th onwards, there will be plenty of people on offer for you to meet, so don’t worry you’ll be short on options.
Career & Money:
The first half of the month is largely about enjoying yourself and your relationships, and you will also be contending with Mercury retrograde until the 11th, so don’t worry if you feel distracted, like it is almost impossible to focus on the work in front of you. However, the mood begins to shift when the Sun enters Virgo and your 10th House of Career on the 22nd, ushering in a brand-new cycle of working your way up the professional ladder. This sector will be electrified with a fabulous New Moon on the 23rd, opening up a window of fresh opportunity, so get ready to end August on a very high note.
Tarot Card:
You’ll need to keep a steady hand this month, Sagittarius. The Strength card arrives to show that you may be tested, but not in a bad way; you will be called upon to be your most impressive, capable self, and sometimes that requires a bit more of a game face than you may be prepared for. However, the rewards could be great if you manage to keep yourself in check. Be the iron fist in a velvet glove.
Lucky Crystal:
With Mercury retrograde in your high-flying 9th House until the 11th, it’s going to be especially good for you to hold on to a stone that will help ground you and strengthen your resolve whenever faced with a challenging situation.
Snowflake obsidian helps remove negativity from a space as well as channel positive vibrations. It balances the mind, heart, and body in a way few other signs do, and a little balancing wouldn’t hurt at all.
Capricorn
Positive Influences: Expansion, Epiphanies, Romance
Negative Influences: Debts, Pressure, Unmanaged Expectations
Tarot Card: 8 of Wands
Lucky Crystal: Rose Quartz
Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 29
Affirmation: Freedom rarely comes without responsibility.
Love & Relationships:
This can be one of the loveliest months for relationships and romance that you’ve experienced in some time, provided you don’t try to make too much happen all at once. Venus is in your 7th House of Partnerships from the start of the month through to the 25th, and she will be blessing your connections, both for singles and couples, the whole time. However, Mercury will be retrograde in your intimate 8th House until the 11th, so you might experience a little bit of difficulty getting on the same page as someone, or breaking down barriers, at least during the first part of August.
Career & Money:
You’re primed to work your way up the professional ladder this month, especially when action planet Mars enters Libra and your 10th House of Career on the 6th, marking the first time in two years that that energizing planet has marched through this ambitious territory. This will kick off a six-week cycle of progress and achievements, though it may take a little time to get going, as Mercury is retrograde in your big-money 8th House until the 11th, so don’t sign any new contracts or jump on any new bandwagons until after the messenger planet has turned direct. With Venus in your relationship sector until the 25th, professional partners can prove especially helpful.
Tarot Card:
Things are going to be happening very fast this month for you, Capricorn. The 8 of Wands signals a time when there are lots of ideas circulating, lots of conversations happening, and lots of events kicking off, and it would be rather surprising if you didn’t find yourself at the center.
You would do well to try and lead with your best foot forward because people are going to want to say their piece with you, and you, in turn, are going to have to offer up your own. What is your message? Get clear on it before you speak.
Lucky Crystal:
Romance is going to require a little extra care this month, Capricorn, since Mercury will be retrograde in your sexy 8th House for the first half. That being the case, rose quartz will be the most useful stone for you in August. Rose quartz promotes love and a clear flow of energy to and from the Heart chakra, so if you’ve been feeling a little shut off from romance and passion, this is the perfect stone to get you through any difficulties you encounter.
Aquarius
Positive Influences: Passion, Productivity, Wellness
Negative Influences: Unreliable Partners, Missed Connections, Competition,
Tarot Card: King of Cups
Lucky Crystal: Carnelian
Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 8, 12, 16, 17, 25, 26, 28
Affirmation: Partnerships ebb and flow like the tides of the sea.
Love & Relationships:
It isn’t easy to get on the same page as your preferred partners this month, at least not until the 11th, as Mercury will be retrograde in your 7th House of Relationships until then, throwing a wrench in the works with all your important connections, and making new ones begin on an uneven footing. Fortunately, things will begin to gel in a more romantic fashion after that point, and you will have the Sun in this sector until the 22nd, and loving Venus will arrive here on the 25th for a four-week visit, during which time you’ll be able to make up for any difficulties Mercury retrograde brought your way.
Career & Money:
Work should feel like a pleasant stroll this month, thanks to easy-going Venus dancing along through your 6th House of Daily Work until the 25th, adding a touch of grace to all your usual routines and responsibilities. This will help you cope with the fact that Mercury is retrograde until the 11th, so hold off on signing any contracts or accepting any new offers until after that has happened.
Fortunately, there will be a beautiful Full Moon in your own sign on the 9th, initiating several weeks when you will be riding high, so don’t be shy about making your mark in the days to follow.
Tarot Card:
The King of Cups is here to show you how capable you are when you lead with the heart. You can be your most powerful and impressive self by being your most authentic and caring self, and people will respond strongly to you now. This is a time to step into your power and embrace it in a way that few other signs truly can. You’ve got so much to give, and right now, the world is truly in need, so take some time this month to give a bit to others who are in need.
Lucky Crystal:
Since so many planets will be opposing your sign this month, it’ll be good to have a stone on hand that can keep your energy from flagging and instead boost you up when you need it most. Carnelian, the blood-red stone, can help you make clear-cut choices, and overcome any hurdles that might present themselves. This is a month for courage, and carnelian will give it to you in spades, so try to keep a piece within reach at all times.
Pisces
Positive Influences: Partnerships, Love, Regeneration
Negative Influences: Delays, Co-Workers, Obligations
Tarot Card: 2 of Cups
Lucky Crystal: Citrine
Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 20, 21, 24
Affirmation: The path that winds has more to see than the straight and narrow.
Love & Relationships:
Romantic Venus spends nearly the whole of August in Cancer and your 5th House of True Love, dancing through this sector until the 25th and bringing plenty of good times your way along with it. You’ll want to pay special attention to the 12th, when Venus and Jupiter will conjoin in this sector for an extra lovely day of opportunities. Meanwhile, the Sun will enter Virgo and your 7th House of Partnerships on the 22nd, bringing new focus and importance to your connections, while a lovely New Moon will illuminate this sector on the 23rd, ushering in fresh opportunities to build new relationships or to improve the ones already in your life.
Career & Money:
This is no time to dive into new projects or new jobs without doing careful due diligence, Pisces. The Sun is in Leo and your 6th House of Daily Work and Routine until the 22nd, which is generally a great time for plowing through the tasks in front of you, but the one problem is that Mercury is retrograde in this sector until the 11th, which can make it seem as though everything is pitted against you, at least at the office.
Things will improve after this, but it will take a week or two for Mercury to build up steam again. Fortunately, abundant Venus will enter this sector on the 25th, so you’ll finally start to see rewards for all your efforts.
Tarot Card:
This is a month to focus on your relationships, Pisces, specifically those important partnerships that are all about the one-on-one. If you’ve already got an important romantic relationship in your life, then August could center around it, but if not, perhaps someone special will make themselves known to you. This doesn’t have to be about romance, so a close friend or professional partner could also play a significant role in the weeks ahead.
Lucky Crystal:
Mercury will be retrograde in your work sector for part of August, Pisces, so citrine is the stone that will benefit you the most this month. Citrine can help us attract abundance and also help us channel our energy into the most useful and productive ways, which will be especially useful during this confusing time. While the rest of the world throws its hands up in confusion, you can keep chugging along well after hours.
Keep going; you’ve got this.
