MONTH OF August
Let curiosity be your guide! While the Leo Sun treks through your nomadic, entrepreneurial ninth house until August 22, you’re in full-on seeker mode. Travel, study, explore new entrepreneurial possibilities. Caveat: You may want to wait until Mercury wraps its retrograde on August 11 to launch plans. Stay flexible if you hit delays and remember that detours often lead to better destinations.
When it comes to love, familiarity may just breed the sexiest encounters you’ve had in a while! Thank love planet Venus, burrowed in Cancer and your intimate, erotic eighth house until August 25. Vulnerable conversations bring you closer now. If you need to align around shared resources, diplomatic Venus can help with negotiations. Give the VIPs up-close-and-personal levels of attention during this cycle.
As for everyone else? Make it a group hang! Collaborations will be lively as sparkplug Mars bursts into Libra on August 6. With the red planet powering up your eleventh house of teamwork and tech until September 22, you could join forces with fellow innovators to create something the world has never seen. Just make sure everyone’s roles are spelled out clearly (and respect those agreements!) to avoid friction.
Your career profile shoots to the sky once Virgo season begins on August 22. With the Sun beaming into your tenth house of public achievements and success, you won’t mind bringing your projects to the poolside so you can work in the sunshine. On August 23, the first of two rare, back-to-back new moons in Virgo arrives, getting you pumped about your achievements. This powerful new moon provides the fuel for a fresh start, one that will get an even bigger boost with the solar (new moon) eclipse in Virgo on September 21. Suit up, Sagittarius! What you put into motion now could be a game-changer for your future!
Spread your wings! It’s Leo season until August 22
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at least, if you’re a Sagittarius. The Sun is making its annual chariot ride through lively Leo until August 22, parading through your ninth house of expansion, adventure and travel (AKA the Sagittarius house).
You’ll be at your best, high on life and pulsating with possibilities. From vacation romances to adventures to big ideas, this solar season is all about limitless possibilities.
This year, Leo season comes with a plot twist: Mercury, the planet of communication, travel and technology, is retrograde (also in Leo) until August 11. Some of your blue-sky visions and vacation plans might be best saved until later in the month. Unexpected obstacles could pop up, or you might encounter a snag in your carefully-mapped plans.
Spring for the refundable fare, check cancellation policies and make sure there’s a spare in the trunk for any road trips. If you haven’t booked, you might be better off waiting until the second half of August and sticking closer to home. Retrogrades turn our attention to the past, so you might visit a nostalgic old spot or reconnect with faraway friends over Zoom.
This Mercury backspin is also ideal for dusting off a media project, taking a summer class or picking up freelance work with a past client. If you have a big launch planned for fall, use the first couple weeks of August to review and revise your plans.
The August 8 Lion’s Gate opens as Mars and Uranus align
You can never have too many friends, Sagittarius! This August 8, make new connections (or deepen old ones), as passionate Mars trines spontaneous Uranus in your relationship sector. A casual coffee shop convo with a stranger could lead to unexpected friendship…or even romance! Or perhaps you’re more in the mood to boost your bond with someone you already know? Arrange for a heart-to-heart.
Just one word of warning: This combustible Mars-Uranus mashup won’t exactly make you patient. If your temper starts rising or you notice yourself getting restless, stand up and physically move. There will be a ton of energy coursing through everyone today, and you might just overreact. Keep your eye on the big-picture possibilities instead of getting triggered.
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. Teaming up with kindred spirits who share your mission could be electrifying AND impactful.
The August 9 Aquarius full moon hands you a megaphone (and someone to share it!)
Major news could arrive at the August 9 Aquarius full moon, which illuminates your third house of communication. This is the culmination of events sparked by the January 29 Aquarius new moon, so look back to any projects or conversations that go underway then. Although Mercury is still retrograde for a couple more days, you’ll start to see light at the end of the tunnel.
If you’ve held off making a decision, you could get the information you need to move forward (or opt out). A project might finally get the greenlight you’ve been waiting for since the new moon. Got a message to share with the world? La luna hands you the microphone and invites you to hold court. (With Mercury retrograde caveats in place—think before you speak!) Writing, teaching and speaking are favored. A book or podcast could also be life-changing.
This year’s Aquarius full moon is especially powerful for you, Sag. 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.
Partnerships and synergies could spark up fast and move swiftly into dynamic-duo terrain. Whether that’s for business, romance or a creative collaboration, you’ll definitely go farther when you team up with a talented plus-one.
Small warning: One of you (probably you, Sag) may be more in the spotlight while the other is in a supporting role. That could make things uncomfortable at first. If this is a solid partnership, know that you’ll switch off. There will be times for one of you to be in the spotlight while the other runs the back of the house. If this partnership is meant to go the distance, you’ll both be flexible. The best prevention against rivalries? Have an upfront and open discussion—and make transparency a policy.
Mercury retrograde ends August 11, restoring perspective
Keeping the faith has been a challenge for you since July 18, when mental Mercury began its retrograde trek through an ambitious and expansive part of your chart. Plans that were green-lighted suddenly got delayed, and even your most diplomatic feedback seemed to trigger other people.
If you’ve lost sight of the big picture, your perspective returns August 11 as Mercury resumes direct (forward) motion. Issues with travel and technology should begin to clear up over the coming days. Time to start discussing a fall getaway and shopping for that laptop or podcasting mic!
Virgo season begins August 22: Which ideas are worth developing?
To the top! Your peak professional time happens to coincide with the apex of summer, a perfect early-harvest metaphor. On August 22, the Sun enters meticulous Virgo and your professional, ambitious tenth house, kicking off a month of career focus and success.
Set goals, stick to structures and prioritize. Rather than scatter yourself among a zillion ideas, this is your time to focus on the most impactful and status-boosting possibilities.
You’ve had a whole month of blue-sky dreaming while the Sun was in Leo. Now it’s time to sift through the bounty and see which of those ideas are worth developing. Do any of your grand visions have long-term potential? Map out an action plan or take a decisive step forward. Let’s see where this goes!
Opportunity abounds at the Virgo new moon on August 23
Your ambitions are ablaze now that the Sun is in its monthlong power tour of Virgo and your tenth house of success and career. So when the August 23 Virgo new moon arrives, it could bring an exciting opportunity or clarity around your long-term goals.
Even better: this Virgo new moon is the first of two in a row in 2025 (the next is on September 21), sending us into efficiency overload. Anything ventured near this new moon will unfold in the coming six months. Map out a few rough ideas or take a decisive step forward. Your efforts will culminate at a powerful total lunar eclipse next spring, when the March 3, 2026 Virgo FULL moon brings them together with a flourish.
Fixated on your goals though you may be, not everyone in your life is guaranteed to be supportive. With this new moon forming a tense 90-degree square to disruptive Uranus in Gemini, a partner or close person could throw an unexpected obstacle in your way. There could be curveballs with a contract, or someone you thought you could count on might suddenly switch gears.
Although this could leave you feeling a little shaken, it might be a blessing in disguise. Maybe there’s someone who’s a better fit—or there are a few key things you need to discuss before rushing ahead.
Lofty discussions and philosophical ideas? You have no problem meeting a mate up in the clouds. But this August points you in a different direction: How deep are you willing to go, Sagittarius? The planets stir soul-level questions around love, desire and power dynamics—and the answers aren’t all simple. With Mercury retrograde until August 11 and Venus in a frictional dance with Mars from August 6 to 25, you could be caught between craving connection and fearing what happens when you really let someone in.
Since July 30, Venus has been wading through Cancer and your eighth house of intimacy, eroticism and emotional entanglement. This transit can stir old attachments or ignite a passionate bond that’s as overwhelming as it is magnetic. Trust becomes the love language—but it’s not easily earned. If control, jealousy or lingering baggage are in the mix, don’t gloss it over. Venus in Cancer demands vulnerability AND boundaries.
Then, on August 6, Mars bursts into Libra and your eleventh house of community and future goals, where it stays until September 22. You might find yourself navigating romantic sparks within a friend group, or feeling torn between keeping things casual and craving something more intentional. Mars adds heat to your social scene, but also tension. If there are unspoken dynamics—say, a friend who wants more, or a situationship that’s been stalled—the strain could flare to a point that you can no longer ignore.
August 12 could be a defining day. Venus meets Jupiter in your eighth house, opening a portal to real, raw connection. A deep emotional or physical bond may intensify, or you could find closure from a past entanglement that’s been quietly pulling at you. For couples, this could bring a wave of renewal or an honest conversation that clears the air and deepens trust. For singles, an unexpected encounter could feel fated. Just don’t mistake chemistry for compatibility, especially if the attraction comes wrapped in a little too much mystery.
With Mars in your group-oriented eleventh house, some of these, er, interactions may play out in public—or at least among shared circles. Keep your intentions clear. If you’re mixing love with friendship, transparency is everything.
Everything lightens up on August 25! Venus struts into fellow fire sign Leo and your ninth house (AKA “the Sagittarius house”) of travel, learning and expansion. From now through September 19, you’re free to experience the most adventurous and daring parts of love. A romantic getaway could spark something new. Or you might feel drawn to someone who challenges your worldview in all the right ways. Don’t rule out the possibility of a long-distance relationship—or an ultra-hot vacation fling—or both!
Your inner entrepreneur is wide awake, but don’t jump onto the fast-track just yet. With Mercury retrograde in Leo until August 11—and moving through your ninth house of entrepreneurship, growth and travel—use the first half of August to fine-tune big ideas and revisit past projects. You could reconnect with a former mentor or revisit an offer that felt premature earlier this year. Keep your overhead light and avoid locking into contracts until clarity returns.
Things snap into place on August 23, when the Virgo new moon electrifies your tenth house of career and public status. This is the start of a powerful six-month chapter for your professional growth—but with Uranus throwing a wildcard square from your work zone, your schedule could get rearranged or a team member might flake. Stay nimble, Sag. With the right mindset, a surprise shift could lead to an even better opportunity than the one you planned.
Love Days: 13, 17
Money Days: 23, 6
Luck Days: 21, 4
Off Days: 14, 19, 28
