Capricorn Monthly Horoscope August 2024

Capricorn (Born January 11 to 20) and Capricorn Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Capricorn:

August 2024 Capricorn Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

August 2024

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until August 11th:

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, Pleasure

Until August 21st: 

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 21st 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

Mercury is retrograde from August 5th to 28th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications regarding travels, legal matters, or opinions, as well as communications on the job and with co-workers, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. It's best not to sign on the dotted line for the time being, especially when it comes to making travel plans or any legal contracts. There could be irritating mess-ups on the job. You might be inclined to miss important details in your paperwork, or might experience frustrating delays that result from co-workers' errors. Travel plans may go awry, or you may have a change of heart.

Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 19th:

Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This brings increased energy and enthusiasm to romance, child-rearing, and creative or recreational endeavors. It can also bring some strife to these areas of your world in some cases. For the most part, however, a romance could pick up pace, you are self-motivated and inspired on creative and expressive levels, and your self-confidence is well-received by others during this cycle. You are more willing to take little risks and you are competitive in a mostly friendly way. In your enthusiasm to take the lead, try to be sensitive to and respectful of others' needs.

From August 20th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Overview Horoscope:

August 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Capricorn:

The month ahead brings special attention to relationship dynamics, passion projects, your intimate world, and extracurricular activities, dear Capricorn. A review of your budget, and especially of debt or shared resources, can be very fruitful in August.

The New Moon on the 4th might prompt a new beginning with support, money, dependencies, and close relationships. This could bring positive changes in your life, such as a new financial opportunity or a deeper connection in your relationships. Themes now center on debts owed or due, emotional and material support, intimate relationships, and power sharing. You want to take charge and get a handle on shared resources, manage problematic dependencies, and grow an intimate relationship or special project, and you have all the tools to do so.

Mercury begins its retrograde just a day after the New Moon, indicating a need to slow down before pushing forward. This is not a time for hasty decisions, but rather a time for patient review. You may need to review plans, especially those related to education, publishing, legal matters, or travel from the 5th to the 14th, and some mix-ups can lead to delays. Remember, these delays are not roadblocks, but opportunities to reconsider certain plans to your advantage.

Retrograde Mercury returns to your intimacy sector on the 14th, and if problems are re-emerging, then it's time to view and approach them a little differently, perhaps by seeing more details or considering the larger perspective. Especially on the 18th, you're thinking new things about financial matters, recent decisions, or intimate relationships. It can be about putting a mental focus behind you, particularly if you've been dwelling on a past relationship or problem that has been draining you of energy and keeping you stuck in the past.

From the 4th to the 29th, Venus supports your sign, traveling your solar ninth house and bringing your feelings and affections into the light after weeks of reflection. It's a time to embrace the moment! Connecting with others through your special interests can be in the spotlight. This transit highlights and enhances your naturally attractive qualities. It can also drive the search for more unique and exciting experiences and ideas.

Mars continues to speed up your health, daily tasks, routines, chores, and work. You're not just managing these areas of your life, you're taking charge. Your enterprising spirit and determination to work at an independent pace are commendable. This is a time to continue efforts to organize, eliminate waste that interferes with health and fitness pursuits, and take the initiative to improve your routines. It's important to avoid overdoing or rushing these things, but your enthusiasm for growth and development is at an all-time high. You are more determined than usual to make things happen in these life departments, and the potential for growth and development is immense.

With a Full Moon in your resources sector on the 19th, your feelings about security, money, and respect in your relationships are strong. This lunation can signal the benefits of changes in spending and making money. It's a time to be optimistic and hopeful about your financial situation. You might awaken to a plan or strong motivation to set things right along these lines. If you've been feeling undervalued, this is when emotions push up and out, and you want to make a stand. Opening your eyes to a financial change or situation that requires adjustments is possible, helping clear the path for new beginnings on relationship and economic fronts later.

With Jupiter and Saturn forming a square, you become far more aware of a conflict or clash between your increased desire to pursue work and health activities and your responsibilities to others or special projects and personal interests. This aspect can bring about a sense of tension or conflict, but it also provides an opportunity for growth and balance. It can be challenging to juggle all that you have going on at this time! As best as you can, aim to get a handle on your priorities to navigate these areas.

While Venus blesses your spirit sector from the 4th to the 29th, the Sun becomes a guest from the 22nd forward, and you're focusing more on enjoying new experiences, branching out, learning new things, and making interesting connections as August advances. You're looking at the big picture and worrying less about the details or daily ups and downs. Certainly, you continue to be proactive with your work and routines, but these transits encourage you to follow your dreams and feed your spirit.

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