Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- August 1: Full Moon in Aquarius
- August 13: Sun in Leo conjunct Venus in Leo
- August 16: New Moon in Leo
- August 22: Venus Retrograde in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus
- August 23: Sun enters Virgo
- August 23: Mercury Retrograde in Virgo
- August 27: Mars enters Libra
- August 30: Full Moon in Pisces
Aries, you’re ready to ditch your responsibilities in favor of having some fun as we finish up Leo season. It’s summertime and you’re ready to make the most of it by attending parties, taking risks, and following your joy! Once Virgo season takes over later in the month, your attention shifts back to your to-do list, habits, and routine.
The Astrology of August 2023
The month starts out with the arrival of some good news on August 1, thanks to the Full Moon in Aquarius. There could be cause to celebrate a milestone, or perhaps you just have some exciting plans with a friend. If you’re dating, this could mark an important turning point in your love life, too! On the same day, Mars in Virgo mingles with Jupiter in Taurus, inspiring an incredibly productive mood. You may be putting in work that will directly lead to your financial success. If you’ve been working on a project that’s required a lot of your effort, it’s also possible that recognition or compensation is finally on its way.
You may make a big purchase or receive some exciting financial news on August 6 when the Sun in Leo clashes with Jupiter in Taurus. Today, you’re ready to invest in activities and projects that bring you joy and make you feel grateful. The energy is lively, social, and fun. It may be hard to focus on work, so try to keep your deadlines flexible. A few days later, Venus, the planet of love, collides into Uranus in Taurus on August 9. This can create an unsettling energy in our relationships. You’re craving novelty, especially when it comes to pleasure and kink. This is a wonderful time to explore your physical desires and/or work on a creative project. You might be craving independence around this time, too, and it’s possible you decide to cut ties with a romantic flame that doesn’t make the cut…or maybe you fall in love at first sight with someone new! Expect the unexpected in your relationships today.
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We reach the halfway mark in Venus Retrograde on August 13 when the Sun in Leo meets with Venus in Leo. You may experience a creative or romantic breakthrough today. A few days later, you may make an important and last-minute financial decision when the Sun in Leo clashes with Uranus in Taurus on August 15. You’re feeling more adventurous, and you may be trying something new, like an unexpected hobby or activity. It’s also possible that you receive some surprising financial news regarding a creative project.
The New Moon in Leo on August 16 marks a new chapter in your relationship with living in the moment, your creativity, romantic life, and self-expression. This is the time to look at the way you show up in the world. You might start a new chapter in your love life, or perhaps you’re embarking on a new creative project. The two luckiest planets in the sky link up on August 22 when Venus in Leo runs into Jupiter in Taurus. This brings intriguing financial news your way. Now is a wonderful time to focus on your relationship with stability and comfort and spoil yourself. On the same day, Mars in Virgo stares down Neptune in Pisces, which can cause a tendency to overwork and self-sacrifice. This is an important day to honor and protect your boundaries around your time, especially as it relates to work or your personal responsibilities.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 23, making you more aware of your daily habits and patterns. Now is a time to get organized, clean your space, and edit your daily habits and routine. Which habits have overstayed their welcome, and which ones are going to bring you closer to your dream life? On the same day, Mercury goes retrograde in Virgo, which may add some pressure to your plate. If you’re working on a big project or juggling personal responsibilities, this retrograde can arrive with some setbacks, misunderstanding, and frustrating moments. It’s an opportunity to reassess the way you spend your time and energy. If you’re overextending or overworking yourself, now is the time to find a healthier balance.
Mars, the planet of motivation and anger, enters Libra on August 27, bringing some drama to your close relationships. This could mean you’re being tasked with naming your boundaries in a partnership(s) or addressing any tension that’s gone unaddressed for far too long. It may also simply mean that an important person in your life needs some of your support, or that a contract is beginning or ending.
The month ends with a serious Full Moon in Pisces on August 30, asking you to turn inward and slow down. This can feel like the end of a chapter. If you’re moving through any grief or loss, take the time to honor your body and nervous system’s needs. Resolve to break habits and pay attention to intuitive messages that could inform your next steps.
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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