Capricorn Monthly Horoscope
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A horoscope guide to the month ahead for Capricorn Sun and Capricorn Ascendant.
August 2021 Horoscope: Predictions for Capricorn
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Overview for this Month: Capricorn (All)
August 2021 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn:
You're looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship this month, dear Capricorn. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 22nd and Mercury there until the 11th. It follows that some endeavors might fall by the wayside.
At the beginning of August, you can be giving a lot of thought to a private or hidden matter, or you're moved to speak about something personal. You're clearing the air. You might reach conclusions about a relationship or yourself, as you see a matter more clearly. It's a stellar time for exploring a topic that typically is difficult to address because it's complicated or sensitive.
The New Moon on the 8th is very useful for organizing your financial affairs, seeking support of the material or emotional variety, or starting a new plan for psychological health and wellness. Generally, it's better to feel the energy of the New Moon and intuit your next move and then wait a few days to put plans into motion. It's especially the case for this New Moon since it's a more impulsive one, and the few days following it hold energies that temporarily blur matters. Feel things out, observe, and start fresh when it feels right.
While there's much going on under the hood in August, your solar ninth house holds a lot of power. Venus continues its transit of this area of your chart until the 16th, encouraging a more active or carefree expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn, expand your knowledge and experiences or enjoy different pleasures. Attracting who and what you want comes more naturally during this cycle.
Mercury moves into this sector on the 11th and then the Sun on the 22nd, effectively extending an adventurous theme. In fact, as August progresses, you are increasingly more focused on the future. As well, Mars spends the month in this same sector, moving in harmony with your sign, supporting healthy energy and motivation levels. Whether obstacles fall out of your way or you move them out of the way with ease, it's a time of progress. You enjoy going just a little out of your comfort zone and creating new experiences for yourself. You assert yourself in healthy ways for the most part, and your increasing confidence and verve are unmistakable.
The physical expression of your happy feelings may be particularly appealing now since you may be craving spirited activity. Others find your added warmth especially attractive. You're a little more courageous and bold, and you're moving on, letting go, or pulling yourself out of a rut. You can be feeling some excitement about exploring a new path.
The month's energies also run deep, and quitting a bad habit is possible with your focus on self-improvement and self-mastery skills. While you're seeking out a little more adventure from your life this month, your private world holds a lot of appeal. In fact, there can be times when you're utterly absorbed in quiet activities, research, and projects.
Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 16th, making the second half of August quite suitable for public relations and personal magnetism or for a more relaxed, satisfying time relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Alternatively, you more fully enjoy pursuing your goals and ambitions.
Uranus has encouraged you to express yourself more authentically and creatively during its long-term transit of your sector of joy. It begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle on August 19th, and you're inclined to slow down with these changes. Life is less about spontaneously reacting and more about considering which reforms are best for you in the long run. Creative projects and possibly even a relationship can benefit from some review and refinement.
The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need or desire to manage your resources. A little self-honesty goes a long way right now. Managing pressures from a relationship or creative project can go a long way towards greater fulfillment in other life departments. You may need to bring a stronger focus to financial matters or cut out some of the more frivolous of tasks so that you can pour more attention into your more significant priorities.
The last week of August further emphasizes extra-curricular or non-routine activities that nourish your spirit and build your confidence. It's a strong time to learn, improve, and enjoy yourself as you do.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Capricorn (Born December 22 to December 31) and Capricorn Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Capricorn:
August 2021 Capricorn Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2021
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 22nd:
The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.
You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.
From August 23rd forward:
This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.
A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until August 15th:
Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.
From August 16th forward:
Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until August 11th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.
You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.
From August 11-29:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
From August 30th forward:
Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.
Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.
You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2021 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn:
You're looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship this month, dear Capricorn. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 22nd and Mercury there until the 11th. It follows that some endeavors might fall by the wayside.
At the beginning of August, you can be giving a lot of thought to a private or hidden matter, or you're moved to speak about something personal. You're clearing the air. You might reach conclusions about a relationship or yourself, as you see a matter more clearly. It's a stellar time for exploring a topic that typically is difficult to address because it's complicated or sensitive.
The New Moon on the 8th is very useful for organizing your financial affairs, seeking support of the material or emotional variety, or starting a new plan for psychological health and wellness. Generally, it's better to feel the energy of the New Moon and intuit your next move and then wait a few days to put plans into motion. It's especially the case for this New Moon since it's a more impulsive one, and the few days following it hold energies that temporarily blur matters. Feel things out, observe, and start fresh when it feels right.
While there's much going on under the hood in August, your solar ninth house holds a lot of power. Venus continues its transit of this area of your chart until the 16th, encouraging a more active or carefree expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn, expand your knowledge and experiences or enjoy different pleasures. Attracting who and what you want comes more naturally during this cycle.
Mercury moves into this sector on the 11th and then the Sun on the 22nd, effectively extending an adventurous theme. In fact, as August progresses, you are increasingly more focused on the future. As well, Mars spends the month in this same sector, moving in harmony with your sign, supporting healthy energy and motivation levels. Whether obstacles fall out of your way or you move them out of the way with ease, it's a time of progress. You enjoy going just a little out of your comfort zone and creating new experiences for yourself. You assert yourself in healthy ways for the most part, and your increasing confidence and verve are unmistakable.
The physical expression of your happy feelings may be particularly appealing now since you may be craving spirited activity. Others find your added warmth especially attractive. You're a little more courageous and bold, and you're moving on, letting go, or pulling yourself out of a rut. You can be feeling some excitement about exploring a new path.
The month's energies also run deep, and quitting a bad habit is possible with your focus on self-improvement and self-mastery skills. While you're seeking out a little more adventure from your life this month, your private world holds a lot of appeal. In fact, there can be times when you're utterly absorbed in quiet activities, research, and projects.
Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 16th, making the second half of August quite suitable for public relations and personal magnetism or for a more relaxed, satisfying time relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Alternatively, you more fully enjoy pursuing your goals and ambitions.
Uranus has encouraged you to express yourself more authentically and creatively during its long-term transit of your sector of joy. It begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle on August 19th, and you're inclined to slow down with these changes. Life is less about spontaneously reacting and more about considering which reforms are best for you in the long run. Creative projects and possibly even a relationship can benefit from some review and refinement.
The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need or desire to manage your resources. A little self-honesty goes a long way right now. Managing pressures from a relationship or creative project can go a long way towards greater fulfillment in other life departments. You may need to bring a stronger focus to financial matters or cut out some of the more frivolous of tasks so that you can pour more attention into your more significant priorities.
The last week of August further emphasizes extra-curricular or non-routine activities that nourish your spirit and build your confidence. It's a strong time to learn, improve, and enjoy yourself as you do.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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See also 2021 Capricorn Preview Horoscope and 2020 Capricorn Yearly Horoscope.
Capricorn (Born January 1 to 10) and Capricorn Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Capricorn:
August 2021 Capricorn Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2021
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.
All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.
This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until the 24th:
Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.
From August 24th forward:
Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
From August 1-17:
Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.
Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.
From August 17th forward:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until August 14th:
Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house. This is a less outwardly assertive or aggressive stage for you as you take the time to process recent events in your life and to develop strategies for going after what you want in the future. You are more observant than active during this cycle, and more strategic and deliberate when you do take action. There may be an increase in sexual appetite now. It's an excellent period for eliminating wasteful activities. Shared finances can come into focus, and you might feel an increased need to take charge of these matters. This could lead to disputes and disagreements if you are not careful or sensitive in your dealings with others.
From August 15th:
Mars animates and energizes your solar ninth house. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2021 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn:
You're looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship this month, dear Capricorn. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 22nd and Mercury there until the 11th. It follows that some endeavors might fall by the wayside.
At the beginning of August, you can be giving a lot of thought to a private or hidden matter, or you're moved to speak about something personal. You're clearing the air. You might reach conclusions about a relationship or yourself, as you see a matter more clearly. It's a stellar time for exploring a topic that typically is difficult to address because it's complicated or sensitive.
The New Moon on the 8th is very useful for organizing your financial affairs, seeking support of the material or emotional variety, or starting a new plan for psychological health and wellness. Generally, it's better to feel the energy of the New Moon and intuit your next move and then wait a few days to put plans into motion. It's especially the case for this New Moon since it's a more impulsive one, and the few days following it hold energies that temporarily blur matters. Feel things out, observe, and start fresh when it feels right.
While there's much going on under the hood in August, your solar ninth house holds a lot of power. Venus continues its transit of this area of your chart until the 16th, encouraging a more active or carefree expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn, expand your knowledge and experiences or enjoy different pleasures. Attracting who and what you want comes more naturally during this cycle.
Mercury moves into this sector on the 11th and then the Sun on the 22nd, effectively extending an adventurous theme. In fact, as August progresses, you are increasingly more focused on the future. As well, Mars spends the month in this same sector, moving in harmony with your sign, supporting healthy energy and motivation levels. Whether obstacles fall out of your way or you move them out of the way with ease, it's a time of progress. You enjoy going just a little out of your comfort zone and creating new experiences for yourself. You assert yourself in healthy ways for the most part, and your increasing confidence and verve are unmistakable.
The physical expression of your happy feelings may be particularly appealing now since you may be craving spirited activity. Others find your added warmth especially attractive. You're a little more courageous and bold, and you're moving on, letting go, or pulling yourself out of a rut. You can be feeling some excitement about exploring a new path.
The month's energies also run deep, and quitting a bad habit is possible with your focus on self-improvement and self-mastery skills. While you're seeking out a little more adventure from your life this month, your private world holds a lot of appeal. In fact, there can be times when you're utterly absorbed in quiet activities, research, and projects.
Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 16th, making the second half of August quite suitable for public relations and personal magnetism or for a more relaxed, satisfying time relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Alternatively, you more fully enjoy pursuing your goals and ambitions.
Uranus has encouraged you to express yourself more authentically and creatively during its long-term transit of your sector of joy. It begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle on August 19th, and you're inclined to slow down with these changes. Life is less about spontaneously reacting and more about considering which reforms are best for you in the long run. Creative projects and possibly even a relationship can benefit from some review and refinement.
The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need or desire to manage your resources. A little self-honesty goes a long way right now. Managing pressures from a relationship or creative project can go a long way towards greater fulfillment in other life departments. You may need to bring a stronger focus to financial matters or cut out some of the more frivolous of tasks so that you can pour more attention into your more significant priorities.
The last week of August further emphasizes extra-curricular or non-routine activities that nourish your spirit and build your confidence. It's a strong time to learn, improve, and enjoy yourself as you do.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2021 Capricorn Preview Horoscope and the full 2021 Yearly Capricorn Horoscope.
Capricorn (Born January 11 to 20) and Capricorn Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Capricorn:
August 2021 Capricorn Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2021
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 12th:
The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.
It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.
From August 12th forward:
The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.
All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.
This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until August 7th:
Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.
From August 7th forward:
Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until August 6th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.
At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.
From August 6-23 forward:
Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.
Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.
From August 23rd forward:
Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.
You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until August 30th:
Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house. This is a less outwardly assertive or aggressive stage for you as you take the time to process recent events in your life and to develop strategies for going after what you want in the future. You are more observant than active during this cycle, and more strategic and deliberate when you do take action. There may be an increase in sexual appetite now. It's an excellent period for eliminating wasteful activities. Shared finances can come into focus, and you might feel an increased need to take charge of these matters. This could lead to disputes and disagreements if you are not careful or sensitive in your dealings with others.
From August 30th forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar ninth house. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2021 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn:
You're looking within for answers and seeking deeper involvement in (or commitment to) a project, venture, or relationship this month, dear Capricorn. You're not interested in fluff at the moment as you pursue more meaningful or absorbing experiences with the Sun in your intimacy sector until the 22nd and Mercury there until the 11th. It follows that some endeavors might fall by the wayside.
At the beginning of August, you can be giving a lot of thought to a private or hidden matter, or you're moved to speak about something personal. You're clearing the air. You might reach conclusions about a relationship or yourself, as you see a matter more clearly. It's a stellar time for exploring a topic that typically is difficult to address because it's complicated or sensitive.
The New Moon on the 8th is very useful for organizing your financial affairs, seeking support of the material or emotional variety, or starting a new plan for psychological health and wellness. Generally, it's better to feel the energy of the New Moon and intuit your next move and then wait a few days to put plans into motion. It's especially the case for this New Moon since it's a more impulsive one, and the few days following it hold energies that temporarily blur matters. Feel things out, observe, and start fresh when it feels right.
While there's much going on under the hood in August, your solar ninth house holds a lot of power. Venus continues its transit of this area of your chart until the 16th, encouraging a more active or carefree expression of your feelings. You can have a stronger desire to learn, expand your knowledge and experiences or enjoy different pleasures. Attracting who and what you want comes more naturally during this cycle.
Mercury moves into this sector on the 11th and then the Sun on the 22nd, effectively extending an adventurous theme. In fact, as August progresses, you are increasingly more focused on the future. As well, Mars spends the month in this same sector, moving in harmony with your sign, supporting healthy energy and motivation levels. Whether obstacles fall out of your way or you move them out of the way with ease, it's a time of progress. You enjoy going just a little out of your comfort zone and creating new experiences for yourself. You assert yourself in healthy ways for the most part, and your increasing confidence and verve are unmistakable.
The physical expression of your happy feelings may be particularly appealing now since you may be craving spirited activity. Others find your added warmth especially attractive. You're a little more courageous and bold, and you're moving on, letting go, or pulling yourself out of a rut. You can be feeling some excitement about exploring a new path.
The month's energies also run deep, and quitting a bad habit is possible with your focus on self-improvement and self-mastery skills. While you're seeking out a little more adventure from your life this month, your private world holds a lot of appeal. In fact, there can be times when you're utterly absorbed in quiet activities, research, and projects.
Venus moves into your career and reputation sector on the 16th, making the second half of August quite suitable for public relations and personal magnetism or for a more relaxed, satisfying time relating with higher-ups and business associates. Your reputation can get a boost now. Alternatively, you more fully enjoy pursuing your goals and ambitions.
Uranus has encouraged you to express yourself more authentically and creatively during its long-term transit of your sector of joy. It begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle on August 19th, and you're inclined to slow down with these changes. Life is less about spontaneously reacting and more about considering which reforms are best for you in the long run. Creative projects and possibly even a relationship can benefit from some review and refinement.
The Full Moon on the 22nd can open your eyes to the need or desire to manage your resources. A little self-honesty goes a long way right now. Managing pressures from a relationship or creative project can go a long way towards greater fulfillment in other life departments. You may need to bring a stronger focus to financial matters or cut out some of the more frivolous of tasks so that you can pour more attention into your more significant priorities.
The last week of August further emphasizes extra-curricular or non-routine activities that nourish your spirit and build your confidence. It's a strong time to learn, improve, and enjoy yourself as you do.
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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. While new months can hold new energy, transits don’t abruptly change because the calendar month changes.
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