This Week in Astrology: August 17-23, 2025
August 17th to August 23rd, 2025
On this Page:
This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends
The New MOON occurs on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at 2:06 AM EDT.
Early Saturday, the New Moon occurs as the Moon aligns with the Sun in the sign of Virgo.
A time of new beginnings, this New Moon presents an excellent opportunity for us to formulate some goals regarding “all things Virgo.” We’d do well to concentrate on new ways to get our day-to-day life organized. We might think about the keywords for this particular and earthy sign — such things as analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious — and consider ways to enhance, develop, or incorporate these traits into our personalities.
The New Moon Chart:
New Moon in Virgo Chart: August 23rd, 2025
This phase of the Moon occurs at 0 degrees and 23 minutes of Virgo. This New Moon in Virgo forms a yod pattern with its quincunxes to Saturn/Neptune and Pluto as well as a square to Uranus.
Please note that Virgo is found somewhere in every person’s chart, and these are the areas of our lives most affected now.
The New Moon in Virgo is an excellent time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Virgin. These include:
- building our powers of healthy, constructive discrimination;
- rolling up our sleeves and getting down to some serious work;
- beginning a new project that requires attention to details;
- making lists, actively ticking off completed activities, and taking pride in our “little” accomplishments;
- starting a health regime, researching nutrition and nourishment, and paying attention to our diet;
- setting up specific routines that will help us manage our lives in constructive and mindful ways;
- and handling the finer details of our day-to-day life in an organized, step-by-step fashion so that we can free our minds of clutter.
We’re ready to make something special of our work, routines, or tasks. It’s a powerful time to transform our jobs, health, self-care programs, and habits. We’re filled with innovative, inventive, and unusual ideas. There can be some roadblocks to manage, largely related to rebelliousness, responsibilities, unacknowledged ambitions, or our attention to spiritual or mental health, but we’re determined to start fresh.
We’re experiencing a period with great potential for raised consciousness as Pluto forms a sextile with Saturn-Neptune, which in turn forms a sextile with Uranus. This New Moon is in challenging aspect to this powerful configuration, which can jolt us back into the need to attend to our work and a routine.
This New Moon occurs in the first degree of the sign of Virgo, and next month, a New Moon will occur in the final degree of the sign! Next month’s New Moon will be a Solar Eclipse.
The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:
New Moon in Virgo Chart with Additional Points
NEXT WEEK: There will be no moon phase next week. The next moon phase will be on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at 2:25 AM EDT, when the First Quarter Moon occurs.
Previous: Last Quarter Moon
Last Quarter Moon
The Last Quarter MOON occurs on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at 1:12 AM EDT.
Early Saturday, the Last Quarter Moon occurs as the Sun in Leo forms a square with the Moon in Taurus.
The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again.
It’s not an ideal time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It is, however, time to begin finishing up the details of what was conceived at the last New Moon. We might consider recent revelations, what they mean to us, and what we might do about them.
The Last Quarter Moon Chart:
Last Quarter Moon Chart: August 16th, 2025
This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 36 minutes of Taurus square the Sun at the same degree of Leo, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 22 to 26 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.
Moon Phase Cycle: Bigger Picture
Aug 23, 2025, 2:06 AM,
Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)
Aug 31, 2025, 2:25 AM, Sun square Moon (First Quarter Moon)
Sep 7, 2025, 2:09 PM, Sun opposition Moon (Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
Sep 14, 2025, 6:33 AM, Sun square Moon (Last Quarter Moon)
Sep 21, 2025, 3:54 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon/Solar Eclipse)
(Times are Eastern)
This week: The Sun is in Leo until August 22nd, when the Sun is in Virgo; Mercury is in Leo; Venus is in Cancer; Mars is in Libra.
The Sun is in Leo from July 22-August 22. In Leo, the Sun is proud, outgoing, and playful. The Leo Sun is intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. It’s time to shine, add a touch of color and drama to our lives, and perform.
We’re blossoming–it’s a time when we want to enjoy ourselves and express ourselves. We are more generous and grand in our gestures and attitudes. On the shadow side, we can also be self-centered and vain.
While the Sun is in Leo, we take the high road, and we’re very often motivated by the idea of gaining respect and affection. We more naturally express joy, humor, and warmth during the Sun-in-Leo cycle. We also tend to take the lead or become the center of attention and activity.
The Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22. Our focus shifts to the puzzle pieces–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.
This is an ideal time to get organized, do detailed work, and improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.
We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or “going big.” Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.
Mercury is in Leo from June 26-September 2. [This is an extended stay due to Mercury’s retrograde from July 18th to August 11th.] When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence.
We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. With this transit, we may not listen as well as we normally do since we’re very focused on our own ideas.
We’re also strong about making decisions ourselves and letting our voices and input be heard. This is not a time when we’re content with letting others make all the moves or decisions–we need to be involved. We take the lead, manage, direct, and create while Mercury is in Leo. We need to relate to information or create stories about it to absorb it well. During this cycle, we should watch for being too inflexible, proud, or haughty to change course.
Venus is in Cancer from July 30-August 25. In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to our increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. We could be clingy or sulky during this period.
Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure. We also want to make our loved ones feel safe and comfortable. It’s a good cycle for collecting and money related to real estate, accommodation, food, coins, silver, or antiques. We enjoy homey, familiar pastimes and art and simple pleasures.
Cautious with our feelings, we are not always confident about boldly trying or sharing new things during this cycle. However, we do whatever we can to make our loved ones feel special. Our memories are long, and we can be very sentimental.
Mars is in Libra from August 6-September 22. We tend to use our charm as a means to an end under the influence of this cycle. Because we can see many different sides of any given issue, we can be vacillating and indecisive about how to act. We don’t want to be the “bad guy” and rarely resort to force. Instead, we attempt to win arguments with style.
We are indirect in approach and inclined towards mental debates, yet we also try to make the opposition comfortable! Passive aggressiveness is the shadow side of this energy. We can be angry at ourselves if we’ve done too much conciliating.
We’re adept at predicting when problems and discord will occur well in advance and talented at compromise and conflict management.
We can be warriors for peace and justice during the Mars-in-Libra cycle. We strive for balance and avoid extremes. It’s an excellent time for strategy and teaming or partnering up to reach a goal.
Jupiter is in Cancer.
Jupiter began its transit of Cancer on June 9th, 2025, and will continue its visit to the sign until June 30th, 2026. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.
Saturn is in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and then from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries. (Saturn isn’t yet completely done with its transit of Pisces. Saturn transits Pisces from March 7th, 2023 until May 24th, 2025, and Sep 1st, 2025, to Feb 13th, 2026. Read about Saturn’s transit of Pisces.)
Uranus is in Gemini.
Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.
Uranus will have more work to do in the sign of Taurus from November 7th, 2025, to April 25th, 2026. Uranus began in Taurus in 2018/2019. During this cycle, we approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.
There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.
Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.
Romance & Relationships
Venus is in Cancer from July 30 to August 25. We treat lovers with sympathy and tenderness, providing the emotional nurturing that they need. We tend to “play it safe” when it comes to relationships. Love and devotion are most important to us, and provide us with a sense of inner security. We seek a deep love in which we can merge souls and personalities with our lover. We are quite devoted to our partners, and we seek such devotion in return.
However, we could also become possessive, manipulative, and stifling. Familiarity is more important to us now. Our fear of rejection is overdeveloped, and we offer our hearts cautiously as a result. We pay more attention to our lovers’ feelings than their words. We feel threatened if a lover acts in an impersonal, overly independent, or detached manner. Safe and solid relationships are more appealing. Romantic and emotional hurts are very hard to forget.
In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure.
This week: On Friday, there can be some reluctance to commit or to show our affections if we let our insecurities rule our behavior.
On Saturday, we’re attracted to the new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. In fact, we may keep people at arms’ length.
Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:
Venus in Cancer Mothering (or being mothered), sympathy, a yearning to put down roots, and a fondness for things that have stood the test of time – these are some of the hallmarks of the phase that now begins in your life. Romantic and social experiences, as well as artistic tastes, will show evidence of these factors.
Venus semi-square Uranus August 13. Uncertainty about the desire to be close to someone. Freedom versus closeness. A desire to experiment in the romance department may be fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying or frustrating.
Venus trine True North Node August 15. We are more concerned about harmonizing and tend to be agreeable and cooperative. We could feel lucky in love, and we could meet someone who is good for us. Fortunate connections might be made now.
Venus square Chiron August 22. Not a commitment-friendly transit. We are somewhat fearful of investing ourselves emotionally in a relationship.
Venus parallel Uranus August 23-24. There can be spontaneous meetings and forward movement in our relationships. We have good instincts for future trends. We embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. Peculiar, sudden, or avant garde attractions. This is an exciting but unstable energy. Friendship in love relationships becomes more important.
Venus trine Saturn August 25. Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. A new sense of realism and maturity in existing partnerships. Relationships begun under this influence possess a distinctly practical theme, almost as if the partnership is a business endeavor, and have much potential to last.
The Moon & Timing
The Void of Course Moon is the period of time after the Moon has made its last aspect in one sign until the Moon enters a new sign. During the Void of Course Moon periods, it is generally wise to stick to routine rather than to begin new projects.
The last aspect the Moon makes before changing signs is indicated here and is indicative of the “outcome” of the matter (whether that is a new project begun before the void period or the answer to a question in Horary Astrology).
Void of Course in Horary Astrology: If you were asking a question and making a chart to determine the answer, as you do in Horary astrology, it is said that since the Moon is not looking forward to any more aspects in this sign, you would have to say that the answer is not forthcoming; any questions asked at this time would not come to pass.
The Moon being Void is one of the Strictures against Judgment in Horary Astrology. The following tables incorporate the modern planets, but some astrologers do not count Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in void Moon calculations.
The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:
Void-of-course Moon on Monday, August 18th, from 7:53 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Cancer at 3:06 PM EDT.
VOC Moon on Wednesday, August 20th, from 8:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Venus), until the Moon enters Leo at 7:17 PM EDT.
VOC Moon on Thursday, August 21st, from 2:13 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Virgo two days later, on Saturday, August 23rd, at 1:24 AM EDT.
August 2025:
Void-of-course Moon dates: Table for August 2025
Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives
It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).
The Moon is waning this week until the New Moon on the 23rd, which is usually considered unfavorable for new beginnings, although with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details). The Moon is waxing after the New Moon on the 23rd, which is generally considered favorable, also with some exceptions.
According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from approximately 12:05 PM EDT on Saturday, August 16th, until Monday, August 18th, at approximately 7:50 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Gemini.
Another window occurs from Tuesday, August 19th, at approximately 6:00 AM EDT, until Wednesday, August 20th, at approximately 8:25 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Cancer.
Another window occurs from Wednesday, August 20th, at approximately 11:50 PM EDT, until Thursday, August 21st, at approximately 2:10 PM EDT, while the Moon is in Leo.
Yet another window occurs from Saturday, August 23rd, at approximately 5:00 AM EDT, until Monday, August 25th, at approximately 9:50 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Virgo.
See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.
Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:
Jun 9
, 2025, 5:02 PM, Jupiter enters Cancer
Jun 14, 2025, 2:03 PM, Vesta Direct at 5 Sco 22
Jun 17, 2025, 4:35 AM, Mars enters Virgo
Jun 20, 2025, 10:42 PM, Sun enters Cancer
Jun 26, 2025, 3:09 PM, Mercury enters Leo
Jul 4, 2025, 11:31 AM, Venus enters Gemini
Jul 4, 2025, 5:33 PM, Neptune Retrograde at 2 Ari 11
Jul 7, 2025, 3:47 AM, Uranus enters Gemini
Jul 11, 2025, 12:00 AM, Juno Direct at 16 Sco 15
Jul 13, 2025, 12:07 AM, Saturn Retrograde at 1 Ari 56
Jul 18, 2025, 12:45 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 15 Leo 34
Jul 22, 2025, 9:29 AM, Sun enters Leo
Jul 30, 2025, 10:42 AM, Chiron Retrograde at 27 Ari 10
Jul 30, 2025, 11:57 PM, Venus enters Cancer
Aug 6, 2025, 7:23 PM, Mars enters Libra
Aug 11, 2025, 3:30 AM, Mercury Direct at 4 Leo 15
Aug 11, 2025, 5:38 PM, Ceres Retrograde at 16 Ari 48
Aug 22, 2025, 4:34 PM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2025, 12:27 PM, Venus enters Leo
Sep 1, 2025, 4:06 AM, Saturn Rx enters Pisces
Sep 2, 2025, 9:23 AM, Mercury enters Virgo
Sep 6, 2025, 12:51 AM, Uranus Retrograde at 1 Gem 28
Sep 13, 2025, 11:05 PM, Vesta enters Sagittarius
Sep 18, 2025, 6:06 AM, Mercury enters Libra
Sep 19, 2025, 8:39 AM, Venus enters Virgo
Sep 22, 2025, 3:54 AM, Mars enters Scorpio
Sep 22, 2025, 2:19 PM, Sun enters Libra
Oct 1, 2025, 3:55 AM, Juno enters Sagittarius
Oct 4, 2025, 3:19 AM, Pallas Direct at 6 Aqu 40
Oct 6, 2025, 12:40 PM, Mercury enters Scorpio
See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2025 – Overview or The Astrology of 2026 – Overview.
Explore more astrological events in my calendar.
Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).
This Week’s Calendar
This Week in Astrology Calendar: August 17th to 23rd, 2025
This Week’s Aspects
Mercury sextile Mars. Mental alertness, enthusiasm, and energetic communications figure now. Quick decisions can be made. We are productive and take “busy-ness” in stride. We are alert and aware, and can easily turn ideas into workable projects.
Sun trine Chiron. A sense of purpose or a “mission” is with us now, increasing our confidence. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and through others is strong. Problem solving is favored.
Venus square Chiron. We can experience blocks to intimacy, learning from one another, and commitment. Insecurities on a social level can magnify. We have a hard time judging our needs and discerning what’s valuable.
Sun quincunx Saturn. Doubts, the feeling of not being good enough, and lack of self-confidence might plague us under this influence. Lack of faith in ourselves and in life hinders our movements and initiatives.
Jupiter semi-square Uranus. This influence is a restless one. We could find it difficult to agree with others, or to find common ground. We need to be willing to make changes in our lives now, or change will be forced upon us. This is a rebellious, restless influence–one in which we should avoid making changes just for the sake of making changes. We might take risks (perhaps foolish ones) for the sake of freedom. This is not a good time for financial speculation or travel. This is a time during which we can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking. However, we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter.
Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).
See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.
See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.
See also: The Astrology of 2025 – Overview or The Astrology of 2026 – Overview
Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.
What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends
(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)
See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.
AUGUST 17
The Moon spends the day in connected, intelligent Gemini, and Mercury, Gemini’s ruler, is heading toward a sextile to Mars (this aspect just recently perfected). We can be especially alert and observant, as well as extremely resourceful. Enthusiasm and excitement in our conversations, as well as our interests and discoveries, are key themes. It’s a time of animated or frank discussions and dynamic interactions. A creative aspect between the Sun and Saturn today is suitable for sorting, categorizing, and creating order out of chaos. We’re motivated to solve problems.
AUGUST 18
Mercury formed a sextile with Mars on the 14th, and this aspect perfects again very early today, closing a window of cleverness, enthusiasm, and clarity. The Moon continues its transit of quick-witted Gemini until 3:06 PM EDT. It can feel terrific to put our faith in someone or something with today’s Sun-Neptune biquintile. We see the spiritual dimensions or imaginative elements of our pursuits. We’re seeking inspiration. The Moon heads into the sign of Cancer at 3:06 PM EDT, and forms squares to Saturn and Neptune, which can feel restrictive. It’s hard to tame our expectations without going in the opposite direction, veering into negativity. However, the Cancer Moon is warm, comfortable, and protective, and we benefit from these traits as the day advances. We seek familiar faces and spaces, and we crave a sense of belonging.
The Moon is void from 7:53 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Cancer at 3:06 PM EDT.
AUGUST 19
AUGUST 20
The Moon is void from 8:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Venus), until the Moon enters Leo at 7:17 PM EDT.
AUGUST 21
The Moon is void from 2:13 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Virgo two days later, on Saturday, August 23rd, at 1:24 AM EDT.
AUGUST 22
The Moon is void all day.
AUGUST 23
The Moon is void until it enters Virgo today at 1:24 AM EDT.
If it’s your birthday today, see our feature, If Today is Your Birthday Forecasts, for a free forecast for the upcoming year.
Moon Signs This Week:
When the Moon is in Gemini
Our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and learn under the influence of Moon in Gemini. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, spirited, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle.
The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, cafes, light and airy meetings, short trips.
When the Moon is in Cancer
The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. A feeling of belonging and safety is what motivates us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.
The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.
When the Moon is in Leo
The Moon in Leo speaks to our “inner child”. It’s a warm, generous, whole-heartedly loving position. Pride keeps us from pettiness, but it can also prevent us from opening up and revealing how we are truly feeling. We are on stage, our feelings are grand, and we appreciate some drama in our lives. We are easily threatened by anything that seems to be impersonal. This is a time when we seek attention–when we want to stand out for our special qualities. It’s a strong time for romance and any creative activity as well.
The Moon in Leo generally favors the following activities: Creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.
When the Moon is in Virgo
We instinctually gravitate towards practical activities under the influence of a Virgo Moon. In an urge to set things right, we might easily find ourselves re-organizing and rethinking plans. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, making order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into focus. We notice the smaller parts that make up the whole, and instead of letting nagging details bother us, we might work on ironing them out so that we can feel more confident moving ahead.
The Moon in Virgo generally favors the following activities: Mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details.
Upcoming Weeks: Calendars
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: August 17th to 23rd, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: August 24th to 30th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: August 31st to September 6th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 7th to 13th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 14th to 20th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 21st to 27th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 28th to October 4th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 5th to 11th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 12 to 18th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 19th to 25th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 26th to November 1st, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: November 2nd to 8th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: November 9th to 15th, 2025
-
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: November 16th to 22nd, 2025
THIS WEEK’S PLANETARY POSITIONS BY SIGN (General Trends):
Sun in Leo “This I do for me” is your motto at a time like this. This is your time to shine, like a swirl of starstuff that has finally reached critical mass and suddenly starts to give off more light than it receives. Issues of pride, mastery, and appreciation become more and more central to your lifestream as this cycle progresses, as does a very important lesson: it’s not what you do so much as how you do it, not who you are so much as how you make others feel about themselves. If it doesn’t come from the heart, it shouldn’t matter now.
Sun in Virgo You’re coming into a new cycle centered on taking what you know and what you’ve got and then making the most of it in the real world. Assimilating information and experience, learning lessons and putting them into practice – that’s the focus as this cycle unfolds. It’s a time for prudence and stewardship, a time to tend to the details. You probably already have the grand ideals and visions: now you must get your hands dirty with the bricks and mortar and your mind busy with putting it all together.
Mercury in Leo The hallmark of the cycle you have just begun is thinking, learning and communicating with style. Intellectual creativity is highlighted, and your social connections have a certain flair of drama to them. Winning the admiration of others for the things you say or write (and the way you do it) takes on more importance in your life.
Venus in Cancer Mothering (or being mothered), sympathy, a yearning to put down roots, and a fondness for things that have stood the test of time – these are some of the hallmarks of the phase that now begins in your life. Romantic and social experiences, as well as artistic tastes, will show evidence of these factors.
Mars in Libra “I’m giving you a definite maybe” – that’s the motto of the cycle you’re now entering. It’s a time of refinement and tact, of an urge to please others that is so strong as to make it hard to decide or act for fear of offending someone. You’ll quickly learn to balance this out, or you’ll discover that there is no peace in compromise – and this can be tough on close relationships. The trick is to find the win-win solution to the no-win situation – and if anyone’s ever up to it, you are now.
Jupiter in Cancer Taking care of yourself and all that’s yours becomes a high priority in your life now. Security, setting down roots, establishing your ties with the past: these things are among the articles of faith that guide you. This is often a sign of growth in all things connected with family and property (such as real estate).
Saturn in Aries Self-discipline and a sense of self-worth become important issues in your life as a new phase begins for you. A fear of asserting yourself can hold you back – as can coming on too strong. The trick is learning to make the most of your personal talents and abilities, working within your limitations instead of feeling hemmed in by them.
Uranus in Gemini New ideas, new input, and new ways of exchanging these things with others – all these and more become increasingly important factor in your life now, as you enter into a new phase. This is a period of enhanced mental activity, a nonstop stream of consciousness, of trying out new concepts and perspectives.
Neptune in Aries The frontier spirit is alive and well as a new cycle dawns in your life. Independence and originality take on a kind of primal importance for you; you tend to put these qualities on a pedestal, above all else. Fresh starts, new possibilities … these are the visions that light a spark in your soul. But what of the weak, the ones who aren’t free, the ones who get left behind?
Pluto in Aquarius Reform, revolution, a rejection of the past and a focus on the future: these are the signatures of the new phase now beginning in your life. Tradition becomes irrelevant, and the conventional wisdom is revealed as dogma or outright nonsense – and what’s the difference, really? Radical changes in all things social and intellectual.
The interpretations in this box are from the Day Watch software.
What’s In Your Forecast?
Take a peek at the year ahead with in-depth Future Forecast Reports from Cafe Astrology.
BACK TO THIS WEEK IN ASTROLOGY MAIN/CURRENT
See also:
The Astrology of 2025 – Overview
The Astrology of 2026 – Overview
