Cancer Monthly Horoscope
August 2023 Horoscope: Predictions for Cancer
We’ve divided our 2023 monthly horoscopes into 3 groups (or decanates) per sign for more accuracy. Remember that if you know your Ascendant, read forecasts for both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign. If you know your birth time, but don’t know your Ascendant, be sure to see How to Obtain Your Astrology Chart here.
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Overview for this Month: Cancer (All)
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're establishing yourself, making connections, learning, and commuting this month, dear Cancer. The Full Moon on the first of August, however, pulls your attention away from your own needs toward matters of sharing and support. Emotions escalate surrounding money and ownership issues and your intimate life. It can be a time for recognizing your need for others or for dealing with issues of support that need sorting.
But as the month advances, settling in, taking care of your things and comfort levels, and learning new things can be your larger focus. Your valuables, finances, and material affairs gain more attention.
Another theme threading through the month revolves around communicating and connecting. You might find a confidant or enjoy more interesting perspectives and ideas. Mercury's retrograde from the 23rd forward can signal the need to review how you communicate and get around. Minor repairs may be necessary with computers and transportation, for example.
August is also a month for developing your natural talents. You're taking stock of what you have and building your feelings of abundance and comfort with yourself. Activities that act to ground you can be instrumental now.
Energy levels are decent with Mars transiting in harmony with your sign for most of the month (until the 27th). But Venus is retrograde all month, and Mercury is retrograde from the 23rd forward, and there can be some slowdowns or obstacles to manage. You might take a new look at a project, purchase, or relationship. It can be easier than usual to let go of personal possessions or other attachments that are cluttering your life, both literally and figuratively. A bit of detachment can help you understand what you truly value and need, and with this new information, you're setting out on a new path.
August can bring a focus on balancing your checkbook, upkeeping your valuables, or attending to your personal comfort. You may be reviewing these things and looking at them from a different perspective, and it's a good time to find lost objects, money, or areas of weakness in a budget. A delayed payment, gift, or bonus may come through next month when Venus ends its retrograde. If you've been dissatisfied with your income or business matters, now is a time to explore your options.
This can be a time for finding or renewing a passion.
Friends or associates can be a source of opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience this month. You might team up to get something done with great success, or personal enjoyment and excitement with a friend or special project can figure strongly. You might move a communications project forward or feel enthusiastic about your current interests. You're passionate and interested in learning and doing new things. Exciting ideas can come to you, and the hatching process can be refreshing. Efforts to learn or develop skills are favored. Breakthrough thinking or sudden, positive discoveries can be notable in August.
The Sun heads into your communications sector on the 23rd, the same day Mercury turns retrograde, and you're expressing yourself in new ways or through different channels. Take your time with decisions now. Shifts and changes of direction can fog up your vision temporarily.
Mars enters your home and family sector on the 27th, and your energy levels can be lower or they can fluctuate. However, this transit signals a busy domestic life. Used well, you can get a whole lot done around the home.
You have more self-discipline as you close out the month, and getting organized helps you. The Full Moon on the 30th (the second Full Moon of the month!) reminds you of the importance of emotional or mental refreshment. You can experience a sudden desire to depart from your usual routine or do/learn something meaningful and life-affirming. It becomes apparent you need to find the time to fit extracurricular activities into your life. Your confidence comes from realistic dreams and pursuits. Successes are far more likely through patience and concerted efforts.
Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:
August 2023 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 23rd:
The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.
You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.
From August 23rd forward:
The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.
Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.
You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.
Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Venus is retrograde all month (from July 22nd to September 3rd):
Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well.
Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined.
It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle.
However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.
This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your second house of money and values. As such, in addition to the general cautions associated with Venus retrograde, hold on to your money.
Take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, and avoid making any big purchases until a few weeks after the retrograde. You might use this time to work on how you attract (or repel) the income you deserve.
Relationships with friends and family may be a little strained, or they can be up for review, as these are Venus-ruled areas of your chart.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
All month:
Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.
As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit- chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 27th:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
From the 27th forward:
Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're establishing yourself, making connections, learning, and commuting this month, dear Cancer. The Full Moon on the first of August, however, pulls your attention away from your own needs toward matters of sharing and support. Emotions escalate surrounding money and ownership issues and your intimate life. It can be a time for recognizing your need for others or for dealing with issues of support that need sorting.
But as the month advances, settling in, taking care of your things and comfort levels, and learning new things can be your larger focus. Your valuables, finances, and material affairs gain more attention.
Another theme threading through the month revolves around communicating and connecting. You might find a confidant or enjoy more interesting perspectives and ideas. Mercury's retrograde from the 23rd forward can signal the need to review how you communicate and get around. Minor repairs may be necessary with computers and transportation, for example.
August is also a month for developing your natural talents. You're taking stock of what you have and building your feelings of abundance and comfort with yourself. Activities that act to ground you can be instrumental now.
Energy levels are decent with Mars transiting in harmony with your sign for most of the month (until the 27th). But Venus is retrograde all month, and Mercury is retrograde from the 23rd forward, and there can be some slowdowns or obstacles to manage. You might take a new look at a project, purchase, or relationship. It can be easier than usual to let go of personal possessions or other attachments that are cluttering your life, both literally and figuratively. A bit of detachment can help you understand what you truly value and need, and with this new information, you're setting out on a new path.
August can bring a focus on balancing your checkbook, upkeeping your valuables, or attending to your personal comfort. You may be reviewing these things and looking at them from a different perspective, and it's a good time to find lost objects, money, or areas of weakness in a budget. A delayed payment, gift, or bonus may come through next month when Venus ends its retrograde. If you've been dissatisfied with your income or business matters, now is a time to explore your options.
This can be a time for finding or renewing a passion.
Friends or associates can be a source of opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience this month. You might team up to get something done with great success, or personal enjoyment and excitement with a friend or special project can figure strongly. You might move a communications project forward or feel enthusiastic about your current interests. You're passionate and interested in learning and doing new things. Exciting ideas can come to you, and the hatching process can be refreshing. Efforts to learn or develop skills are favored. Breakthrough thinking or sudden, positive discoveries can be notable in August.
The Sun heads into your communications sector on the 23rd, the same day Mercury turns retrograde, and you're expressing yourself in new ways or through different channels. Take your time with decisions now. Shifts and changes of direction can fog up your vision temporarily.
Mars enters your home and family sector on the 27th, and your energy levels can be lower or they can fluctuate. However, this transit signals a busy domestic life. Used well, you can get a whole lot done around the home.
You have more self-discipline as you close out the month, and getting organized helps you. The Full Moon on the 30th (the second Full Moon of the month!) reminds you of the importance of emotional or mental refreshment. You can experience a sudden desire to depart from your usual routine or do/learn something meaningful and life-affirming. It becomes apparent you need to find the time to fit extracurricular activities into your life. Your confidence comes from realistic dreams and pursuits. Successes are far more likely through patience and concerted efforts.
See also general trends for Cancer in 2023.
See also detailed 2023 Yearly Horoscope for Cancer.
Cancer (Born July 2 to 12)
AND Cancer Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Cancer:
August 2023 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun highlights your second house now, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you at the moment, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value.
This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.
Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good.
This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig in your heels and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Venus is retrograde all month (from July 22nd to September 3rd):
Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well.
Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined.
It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle.
However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.
This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your second house of money and values. As such, in addition to the general cautions associated with Venus retrograde, hold on to your money.
Take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, and avoid making any big purchases until a few weeks after the retrograde. You might use this time to work on how you attract (or repel) the income you deserve.
Relationships with friends and family may be a little strained, or they can be up for review, as these are Venus-ruled areas of your chart.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
From August 5th:
Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.
Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.
Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit- chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
Overview Horoscope:
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See also detailed 2023 Yearly Horoscope for Cancer.
Cancer (Born July 13 to 22)
AND Cancer Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Cancer:
August 2023 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 12th:
The Sun continues to move through your solar first house. You experience a renewal of energy and vitality now, and it's a strong time for increased personal confidence. The emphasis is on self-expression, what kind of impression you make on others, and beginning new personal projects.
You are a little more self-centered than usual, and this is quite natural and healthy as long as you don't take it too far. You are more decisive and forward-looking now, and you put more faith in your own abilities. Physically, you are likely feeling strong. This is an excellent cycle for making personal changes in your manner or appearance, and for any self-improvement endeavors. Personal projects that you begin now are likely to blossom nine months down the road.
From August 13th forward:
The Sun highlights your second house now, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you at the moment, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value.
This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.
Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good.
This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig in your heels and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Venus is retrograde all month (from July 22nd to September 3rd):
Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well.
Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined.
It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle.
However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.
This Venus Retrograde cycle, for the most part, occurs in your first house, affecting your first house of personal appearance and mannerisms. This cycle will strongly influence the personal image you project to others. Others may misunderstand what you do and say, and misread your body language. Others may not be seeing you in the most favorable of light, and events may be such that you feel the need to rethink the way you present yourself.
You may be coming across in a harsher, even militant manner without even realizing it. Try to keep things status quo with regards to your love life. Don't worry if a lover isn't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Venus turns direct. Also, take this time to review your instinctual responses to new things and the first impression your make on others in terms of how these things help or hinder you.
Relationships with friends and family may be a little strained, or they can be up for review, as these are Venus-ruled areas of your chart.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until August 17th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.
From August 18th:
Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.
Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.
Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar third house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to composing letters, emails, making phone calls, and with communications in general. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues with siblings or neighbors, errands could go wrong, you might have trouble getting from point A to point B (example, transportation problems), emails or letters get lost, and so forth. Idle chit- chatting during this period may have repercussions! People might be misunderstanding your words. You may be forgetful during this cycle, and it makes sense to allow yourself extra time to get to appointments, if they are not cancelled in the first place! It would also be wise to double-check your work and communications before sending them off.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 11th:
Mars continues to energize your solar second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.
From the 12th:
Mars animates and energizes your solar third house during this period. You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result.
Channelled well, however, this is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case in some manner. You may be especially busy running errands and communicating with others now.
More articulate than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative communication style at this time. As such, discussions might more readily become heated or they might escalate into arguments. If this is the case, it's likely because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas.
A tendency to be impatient or impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time for working on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're establishing yourself, making connections, learning, and commuting this month, dear Cancer. The Full Moon on the first of August, however, pulls your attention away from your own needs toward matters of sharing and support. Emotions escalate surrounding money and ownership issues and your intimate life. It can be a time for recognizing your need for others or for dealing with issues of support that need sorting.
But as the month advances, settling in, taking care of your things and comfort levels, and learning new things can be your larger focus. Your valuables, finances, and material affairs gain more attention.
Another theme threading through the month revolves around communicating and connecting. You might find a confidant or enjoy more interesting perspectives and ideas. Mercury's retrograde from the 23rd forward can signal the need to review how you communicate and get around. Minor repairs may be necessary with computers and transportation, for example.
August is also a month for developing your natural talents. You're taking stock of what you have and building your feelings of abundance and comfort with yourself. Activities that act to ground you can be instrumental now.
Energy levels are decent with Mars transiting in harmony with your sign for most of the month (until the 27th). But Venus is retrograde all month, and Mercury is retrograde from the 23rd forward, and there can be some slowdowns or obstacles to manage. You might take a new look at a project, purchase, or relationship. It can be easier than usual to let go of personal possessions or other attachments that are cluttering your life, both literally and figuratively. A bit of detachment can help you understand what you truly value and need, and with this new information, you're setting out on a new path.
August can bring a focus on balancing your checkbook, upkeeping your valuables, or attending to your personal comfort. You may be reviewing these things and looking at them from a different perspective, and it's a good time to find lost objects, money, or areas of weakness in a budget. A delayed payment, gift, or bonus may come through next month when Venus ends its retrograde. If you've been dissatisfied with your income or business matters, now is a time to explore your options.
This can be a time for finding or renewing a passion.
Friends or associates can be a source of opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience this month. You might team up to get something done with great success, or personal enjoyment and excitement with a friend or special project can figure strongly. You might move a communications project forward or feel enthusiastic about your current interests. You're passionate and interested in learning and doing new things. Exciting ideas can come to you, and the hatching process can be refreshing. Efforts to learn or develop skills are favored. Breakthrough thinking or sudden, positive discoveries can be notable in August.
The Sun heads into your communications sector on the 23rd, the same day Mercury turns retrograde, and you're expressing yourself in new ways or through different channels. Take your time with decisions now. Shifts and changes of direction can fog up your vision temporarily.
Mars enters your home and family sector on the 27th, and your energy levels can be lower or they can fluctuate. However, this transit signals a busy domestic life. Used well, you can get a whole lot done around the home.
You have more self-discipline as you close out the month, and getting organized helps you. The Full Moon on the 30th (the second Full Moon of the month!) reminds you of the importance of emotional or mental refreshment. You can experience a sudden desire to depart from your usual routine or do/learn something meaningful and life-affirming. It becomes apparent you need to find the time to fit extracurricular activities into your life. Your confidence comes from realistic dreams and pursuits. Successes are far more likely through patience and concerted efforts.
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About These Monthly Horoscopes:
Our detailed monthly horoscopes are designed to reveal and interpret the current transits of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in your solar chart.
Because these energies or transits do not unfold neatly into any given calendar month (many transits carry forward from one month to the next), you will find some of the energies continue from the previous month.
For example, the Sun might transit the second house of your solar chart from June 21 to July 22, so that you will find a similar interpretation for this transit in both June and July’s horoscope. This is normal and expected. Transits don’t abruptly change as the calendar month changes.
These monthly horoscopes also include an overview paragraph, as well as other energies specific to the month, such as retrogrades, eclipses, or major outer planet transits.
The Lunar Cycles section reveals lunar cycle dates. Lunar cycles repeat themselves approximately every 28 days, so it is normal to see the same lunar peaks, such as “Your Personal New Moon” and “Monthly career peak” repeat themselves from month to month, but with different dates. They serve as a helpful guide to cycle peaks in different areas of life, such as financial, career, romance, and partnership.
The horoscopes are divided into three groups or decanates, and the differences between the groups are subtle in parts and large in other parts. For those who prefer a whole sign approach to horoscopes, simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.
Learn all about the signs of the zodiac. We offer interpretations of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Ascendant in the signs:
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