Welcome to August 2024. Can you believe that we're already at the midsummer mark? Don’t worry. We still have plenty of time to enjoy summer, and as we continue to experience the courageous Leo season, why not try something you never dared to do? Let’s explore deeper and see what the stars have in store for you this summer, according to your August horoscope.
Astrology Overview For Your August Horoscopes For 2024
This month brings the New Moon in Leo and Venus transitioning into Virgo on Sunday, August 4, granting us the space to explore love from a pure and discerning standpoint. The dark new moon is a lunar phase that involves fresh starts in bold and fiery Leo. It's a time to beautify yourself and rebuild your inner glow, perhaps with a spa day or some self-care, or to reinstate your creative passion and align more with your heart.
When the messenger planet, Mercury, is retrograde on Monday, August 5, communications or decisions slow down, encouraging us to reevaluate our relationshipsand inner thoughts. This period, though challenging, also brings the potential for positive changes and growth. Expect conversations to fire up as Mercury re-enters Leo on Wednesday, August 14, extending you a second wind in realizing your worth, learning your unique process to self-acceptance, and understanding how your life is playing out. It's a period to reflect, not react, stressing the importance of self-reflection before investing in future ideas.
There is magic in the air as the Mercury Cazimi happens on Sunday, August 18, granting subtle yet impactful messages to you. Whatever has transpired in your life lately, it will be a day to recalibrate and become more in tune with your intuitive self. Listen carefully – the Universe will answer.
The sky will be fully illuminated with a full moon in brilliant Aquarius on Monday, August 19. Observe how you felt last month during the second Capricorn full moon and analyze recent developments. Full moons generally ignite manifestation opportunities or the ability to surrender and let go of unwanted situations. This full moon in Aquarius will grant you the vision to reorient yourself and allow you to let go of old security and conform. It's time to be brave and decide what you truly want.
The sun moves into Virgo on Thursday, August 22, starting Virgo season. This raises themes of details and productivity in our daily lives. Over the next few weeks, you'll feel the need to do “something” or detox after Leo season. Give yourself permission to be imperfect, and try not to be hard on yourself if you are not perfect at work, home, or general. Begin this process by decluttering your physical space to help you feel more centered. In doing so, your mind will be laser-focused. The great news is Mercury Direct is happening on Wednesday, August 28, and the mental fog lifts and allows us to pick up from where we left off regarding plans or ideas. Assess what has unfolded for you these last few weeks since Mercury Retrograde happened, and examine the current state of your relationships or passions. Your confidence will build as the messenger planet speeds up in the next several days. Decisions have to be made.
The month closes when the love planet Venus enters her natural sign, Libra, on Thursday, August 29. These next few weeks will be peace-filled and collaborative for our love stories. Now that Mercury is direct and Venus is in her natural expression, it can be a great time to begin dating or rekindling your connection with your loved one.
Key Dates in August 2024
- Sunday, August 4: New Moon in Leo, Venus enters Virgo
- Monday, August 5: Mercury Retrograde
- Wednesday, August 14: Mercury re-enters Leo (RX)
- Sunday, August 18: Mercury Cazimi (Sun conj Mercury)
- Monday, August 19: Full Moon in Aquarius
- Thursday, August 22: Sun enters Virgo
- Wednesday, August 28: Mercury Direct
- Thursday, August 29: Venus enters Libra
August 2024 Monthly Horoscopes By Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
August is about you leaving your comfort zone, with the New Moon entering your passion sector and the love planet Venus entering your 6th house of daily routines and self-care. Remember to know your limits, as you may feel inclined to bury yourself in your work. Take care of your body, and your momentum will be restored. Mercury retrograde will reawaken your old ideas and help you review your love story as it resides in your 5th house of romance and creative endeavors these next several weeks. What makes you smile and look forward to waking up in the morning? This month, you'll figure it out. Mid-August, the Mercury Cazimi will reignite a spark in your connectedness to life and enable you to plan your next steps. Wait it out until Mercury goes direct later this month. The Full Moon in Aquarius closes a chapter on your old aspirations and group connections. Are you ready to release your past patterns and live a new narrative? This is your chance. This month concludes with Mercury direct in your 5th house, enabling you to pick up speed with your creative endeavors and your love life. You have the green light now but plan accordingly. Finally, Venus in Libra graces your 7th house, breathing life back into your relationships while revealing ways to negotiate. It's a time to celebrate unions and learn how to collaborate reasonably.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
August unfolds with transformative energies, Taurus, urging you to focus on nurturing your emotional needs and embracing change. The New Moon in Leo lights up your 4th house of home and family, initiating a period of introspection and renewal in your domestic sphere. Simultaneously, Venus enters Virgo, gracing your 5th house of creativity and romance with harmony and inspiration, encouraging you to indulge in artistic pursuits and deepen heartfelt connections. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde prompts you to revisit past issues concerning home, family dynamics, or property matters. Use this period for introspection and resolving any lingering misunderstandings that affect your emotional security. Around the same time, the Mercury Cazimi provides clarity and fresh insights, helping you better understand your roots and what gives you a sense of belonging. What professional boundaries need to be set? This Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month highlights your 10th house of career and public image, marking a culmination in professional matters. It's a period to release outdated career goals or public perceptions that no longer serve your growth. As Mercury turns direct by month's end, communication improves, and progress in domestic and personal matters accelerates. Venus entering Libra enhances your 6th house of daily routines and wellness, encouraging harmonious relationships at work and self-care practices.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
This month focuses on communication, learning, and expanding your horizons, Gemini. The New Moon in Leo lights up your 3rd house of communication and local interactions, encouraging you to start new projects, enhance your writing skills, or reconnect with siblings and neighbors. Feeling inspired to decorate your home space lately? Venus entering Virgo enhances your 4th house of home and family, attracting harmony and beauty to your domestic life. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit past conversations, revise your communication style, and reassess your immediate environment. Take this time to clarify misunderstandings and refine your approach to learning and local engagements. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month helps you to articulate your thoughts and ideas more effectively and gain new perspectives regarding purpose or educational pursuits. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month highlights your 9th house, marking a time of culmination in higher education, travel, or philosophical beliefs. It's a period for releasing outdated perspectives and embracing a broader worldview. As Mercury turns direct, communication flows more smoothly, and plans related to education or travel gain momentum. Venus entering Libra will energize your 5th house of creativity and romance, unifying harmonious relationships and inspiring artistic expression.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
August encourages you to focus on practical matters and emotional depth, Cancer. The New Moon in Leo lights up your 2nd house of finances and values, granting you to reassess your material resources and financial goals. Venus entering Virgo shortly after enhances your 3rd house of communication and learning, creating fun interactions with siblings and neighbors and inspiring you to solidify your intellectual pursuits. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit financial strategies and reassess your values. Take this time to review your budget, reconsider investments, and clarify your financial priorities. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month incentivizes you to make informed decisions about your resources and personal values. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month highlights your 8th house, marking a time of culmination in shared resources, intimacy, or personal growth. Are you ready to focus on your inner needs? It's a favorable period for releasing emotional baggage and transforming outdated narratives. By the end of the month, as Mercury turns direct, communication will improve, and financial negotiations or personal investments will gain traction. Finally, you'll feel more in your element as Venus enters Libra phases into your 4th house of home and family, extending support to your immediate family connections while beautifying your living space.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
HBD Leo! This month concludes your birthday season as it helps you pinpoint your self-worth, relationships, and communication. The New Moon in Leo ignites your 1st house, marking a time of personal renewal and setting new intentions for self-expression. There is magic everywhere, and your dreams will come alive as you hold to your authenticity. Venus entering Virgo shortly after enhances your 2nd house of finances and values, bringing harmony and stability to your material resources and self-worth. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit personal goals, reassess your self-image, and reflect on your ambitions. Take this period to clarify your intentions and revise your approach to individual projects. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month facilitates better communication and helps you confidently assert your true self. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 7th house of partnerships, concluding your partnership timeline. It's a period for evaluating relationship dynamics and releasing tensions or outdated patterns. As Mercury turns direct, communication improves, and personal initiatives gain momentum. As the month ends with Venus entering Libra, it enhances your 3rd house of communication and learning, extending peaceful interactions with siblings and neighbors and powering up your intellectual pursuits.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Happy birthday, Virgo! This month emphasizes introspection, personal growth, and practical matters, Virgo. The New Moon in Leo activates your 12th house, granting space for spiritual reflection, subconscious exploration, and letting go of old patterns that no longer serve you. Get ready to flex your manifestation muscles as Venus enters your 1st house of self-image and personal identity, brings harmony and beauty to your self-expression and appearance. Whatever you set your heart on, the Universe will grant your wishes. Have faith and trust in the process. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit past issues, reflect on your inner journey, and reconsider spiritual practices or emotional healing. Take this time for introspection, dream analysis, and reconnecting with your inner self. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month allows you to understand subconscious motivations and find closure on past issues. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 6th house of health, work, and daily routines, marking a completion time in these areas. It's a period for releasing unhealthy habits, improving work dynamics, or finding balance in your daily life. As Mercury turns direct, clarity returns to your inner thoughts and spiritual insights. Venus entering Libra enhances your 2nd house of finances and values, giving you an extra boost to your self-worth and promotion opportunities. Don't hold back, and value yourself.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
This month revolves around friendships, creativity, and personal growth, Libra. The New Moon in Leo activates your 11th house, inspiring you to connect with friends, join groups, or pursue social causes that resonate with your values. Venus entering Virgo shortly after enhances your 12th house of introspection and spirituality, bringing harmony and peace to your inner world. Write your dreams in a journal. The Universe has a message. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit social connections, reassess your involvement in groups or organizations, and reflect on your aspirations. Take this time to clarify your goals and reconsider your role within your social circle. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month creates better communication outlets with friends and clarifies your hopes for the future. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 5th house of creativity, romance, and self-expression, signaling a time of culmination and fulfillment in these areas. It's a period for celebrating creative achievements, deepening romantic connections, or exploring new hobbies. As Mercury turns direct, communication improves, and social interactions become smoother. Venus entering Libra enhances your 1st house of self-image and personal identity, bringing harmony and beauty to your outward expression and enhancing your charm.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
August is full of lessons involving your career, home life, and social connections, Scorpio. It all begins with you learning how to set realistic expectations. The New Moon in Leo activates your 10th house of career and public image, marking a period for setting new professional goals and asserting your ambitions. The love planet Venus, entering your 11th house of friendships and community, brings harmony and enjoyment to your social interactions and group activities. Make new friends and reach out to networks if you have to. You'll get lucky. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit career plans, reassess your professional goals, and reflect on your public image. Take this time to refine your strategies and reconnect with your ambitions. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month helps you communicate more effectively with colleagues and superiors and gain new perspectives on your career path. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 4th house of home and family, marking a time of culmination and completion in these areas. It's a period for resolving domestic matters, releasing emotional baggage, or changing your living situation. By the end of the month, as Mercury turns direct, clarity returns to your career plans and professional aspirations. Your inner thoughts will begin to shift as Venus enters your 12th house of introspection and spirituality, creating inner harmony and encouraging self-reflection. Meditate and start to engage with your soul self to get traction.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
This month revolves around knowledge, communication, and social connections, Sagittarius. The New Moon in Leo activates your 9th house of higher learning, travel, and philosophy, prompting you to plan new intellectual pursuits, expand your horizons through travel, or delve into philosophical studies. Venus entering Virgo shortly after activates your 10th house of career and public image, bringing attraction and creativity to your professional endeavors. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit educational goals, reassess travel plans, and reflect on your beliefs and philosophical outlook. Take this time to refine your understanding, reconnect with your spiritual path, and explore new avenues of learning. As you learn to quiet the mind and listen intently, you'll get answers from the Universe. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month offers moments to articulate your dreams more effectively and better understand your beliefs and educational pursuits. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 3rd house of communication, siblings, and local community, closing a chapter in these areas. It's a period for resolving communication issues, completing writing projects, or connecting with siblings. As Mercury turns direct, communication improves, and travel plans or educational pursuits gain momentum. Then, the fun begins as Venus enters Libra, which enhances your 11th house of friendships and social connections, reigniting future aspirations while encouraging you to assess your place with your networks.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
August will help you focus on reinvention, personal values, and career aspirations, Capricorn. The New Moon in Leo ignites your 8th house of transformation, urging you to delve deep into intimacy, shared resources, and personal growth. Any buried secrets or unspoken words will bubble up to the surface this month. Trust in your feelings and know that honesty is the best way to make room for healing. Venus entering Virgo shortly after enhances your 9th house of higher education, travel, and philosophical pursuits, bringing harmony and a desire for learning and broadening your horizons. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit financial strategies, reassess joint finances or investments, and reflect on your deepest desires. Take this time for introspection, uncover hidden truths, and resolve any lingering financial issues. The Mercury Cazimi helps you better understand your motivations and make informed decisions regarding shared resources or intimate relationships. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 2nd house of finances, values, and self-worth, marking a time of cultivating achievement in these areas. Celebrate your financial milestones, reevaluate your values, or make practical adjustments to enhance your financial security. By the end of the month, Mercury will turn direct, attracting improvement with communication, financial negotiations, or intimate connections will progress more smoothly. When Venus enters your 10th house of career and public image, you'll have a window of opportunity to express your ideas at work or launch successful endeavors confidently.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
August attracts shifts in your partnerships, self-discovery, and expansive opportunities, Aquarius. The New Moon in Leo activates your 7th house of relationships, creating a space for new beginnings or significant developments in your relationships -- business or personal. As Venus enters your 8th house of intimacy, transformation, and shared resources, it creates deeper connections and a desire for emotional closeness. Vulnerability and truth will enhance your connection. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to revisit relationship dynamics, reassess commitments, and reflect on your partnership role. Take this time to communicate openly, resolve conflicts, and clarify your personal needs within relationships. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month will enable you to understand relationship dynamics better and make informed decisions. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 1st house of self-expression, giving you the spotlight. It's a time to embrace your individuality, assert your identity, and initiate personal projects or changes that reflect your true self. As Mercury turns direct, communication improves, and relationship matters or contractual agreements progress more smoothly. This month concludes with Venus entering Libra, gracing your 9th house of higher education, travel, and philosophical pursuits, extending opportunities for you to reach people internationally or explore new ideas and beliefs.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
This month highlights the need to focus on health, relationships, and spiritual reflection, Pisces. The New Moon in Leo activates your 6th house of health, daily routines, and work, urging you to prioritize self-care, establish new habits, and improve your well-being. Your body is a temple, and you'll thrive as you respect it. Love will be on the radar as Venus enters Virgo in your 7th house of partnerships, attracting harmony and cooperation to your relationships. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Leo invites you to slow down and enjoy the present moment. Revisit health routines, reassess work projects, and reflect on your daily habits. Take this time to address health needs, refine your work methods, and communicate effectively with colleagues or employees. The Mercury Cazimi mid-month will help you focus on your intentions regarding health or work-related issues and improve efficiency in your daily life. The Full Moon in Aquarius towards the end of the month illuminates your 12th house of spirituality, subconscious mind, and closure, enabling you to release the past and ignite inner reflection. It's a period for letting go of past emotional baggage, connecting with your spiritual practice, and finding closure on unresolved issues. As Mercury turns direct, your ability to articulate your ideas improves, and daily routines or work projects gain momentum. By the end of the month, your intimate life will be restored as Venus enters your 8th house of intimacy, transformation, and shared resources. This transit lets you focus on your inner needs while understanding what needs to evolve in your intimate connections.
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