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August 2020 Horoscope: Predictions for Leo
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Overview for this Month: Leo (All)
August 2020 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
You are likely to feel braver and more outgoing this month with the Sun in your sign until the 22nd and support from assertive Mars, dear Leo. You're more inclined to express your ideas and personality more freely. Your vision and intelligence empower you, and you seem to instinctively know that change is necessary so that you can improve, develop, and grow. Your good organizational capacities help you get things done with minimal interference and maximum respect.
August helps pull you out of situations that have been weighing you down. Plans may seem to be coming together as your confidence builds. It's a fine time for activities you genuinely enjoy and for taking on a challenge.
Decision-making is a lot more straightforward than it has been. You're more forthcoming this month. You benefit from feeling more in control of your thoughts and decisions. Identifying with a friend, pet project, or cause can figure strongly.
While the month encourages your independence in a general sense, the Full Moon on the 3rd can bring relationship issues or needs to light. You might get in touch with feelings you've buried or kept at bay, and it can be a wonderful revelation. This lunation tends to encourage you to reach a compromise or find a better balance if you've been overdoing things. At the same time, if you've been doing far more than your share, you might feel the imbalance more intensely and want to make changes.
A decision to take up different studies or to do something entirely different can come on urgently as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect on the 3-4. Impatience with routine matters can be a problem since your sights are set very high, so you might want to make small rather than sweeping changes to dull and lifeless areas of your life. Tame the tendency to go over the top.
Venus has spent a longer time than usual in your social sector. On August 7th, it moves on, entering your privacy sector for a month. This transit is one of the very few introspective ones in August. There can be a bit of mystery to your love life, feelings, and affections. You might aim to release old or outdated attitudes and clear space so that new experiences and affections can enter your life. You may be a little more tentative than usual about feelings and even purchases during this cycle.
Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle mid-August. This cycle has a way of inspiring you to examine needs related to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. You've been reshaping your reputation and carving out a unique identity, mainly through your status or profession. Now it's time to analyze, plan, and reassess.
Still, you've had much mulling over, processing, and thinking to do in recent weeks, and it feels great to pull out of this mode in August. You may very well delight others with your communications this month. You'll feel a nice burst of mental energy, and projects that didn't gain momentum last month now seem more exciting and ready to go.
The New Moon on the 18th occurs in your sign, pointing to a personal new beginning or a sense that you have a new lease on life. You feel more power to make changes and steer your life where you want it to go. You might subtly change the way you greet the world if this can benefit you. You are more noticeable and dynamic than usual, and people appreciate you, often turning you for your input. Communications or mental pursuits and interests can be part of your fresh start.
A theme involving comfort, talents, and finances emerges as the month advances. You might discover clever and novel ways of combining work and adventure, learning, or transportation. You put far more thought than usual into business and finances now. You have an exceptional sense of what is truly valuable to you, and your capabilities.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:
August 2020 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2020
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 21st:
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 22nd 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, Pleasure
Until August 7th:
Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.
From August 7th forward:
Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. However, this can also be a deliciously private and intimate time.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 4th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar twelfth house. This is a cycle in which clear decision-making does not come easily. You are paying more attention to unspoken or hidden elements of any circumstance. You are seeing all sides to any given story, and forming a definite opinion does not seem "right" for the time being. Thoughts turn to the past. It's a strong period for gaining different perspectives on problems or issues in your life, as well as for reflection and research, but not the easiest time for presenting your ideas.
From August 5-19:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
From August 20th forward:
With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.
Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.
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 2020 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
You are likely to feel braver and more outgoing this month with the Sun in your sign until the 22nd and support from assertive Mars, dear Leo. You're more inclined to express your ideas and personality more freely. Your vision and intelligence empower you, and you seem to instinctively know that change is necessary so that you can improve, develop, and grow. Your good organizational capacities help you get things done with minimal interference and maximum respect.
August helps pull you out of situations that have been weighing you down. Plans may seem to be coming together as your confidence builds. It's a fine time for activities you genuinely enjoy and for taking on a challenge.
Decision-making is a lot more straightforward than it has been. You're more forthcoming this month. You benefit from feeling more in control of your thoughts and decisions. Identifying with a friend, pet project, or cause can figure strongly.
While the month encourages your independence in a general sense, the Full Moon on the 3rd can bring relationship issues or needs to light. You might get in touch with feelings you've buried or kept at bay, and it can be a wonderful revelation. This lunation tends to encourage you to reach a compromise or find a better balance if you've been overdoing things. At the same time, if you've been doing far more than your share, you might feel the imbalance more intensely and want to make changes.
A decision to take up different studies or to do something entirely different can come on urgently as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect on the 3-4. Impatience with routine matters can be a problem since your sights are set very high, so you might want to make small rather than sweeping changes to dull and lifeless areas of your life. Tame the tendency to go over the top.
Venus has spent a longer time than usual in your social sector. On August 7th, it moves on, entering your privacy sector for a month. This transit is one of the very few introspective ones in August. There can be a bit of mystery to your love life, feelings, and affections. You might aim to release old or outdated attitudes and clear space so that new experiences and affections can enter your life. You may be a little more tentative than usual about feelings and even purchases during this cycle.
Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle mid-August. This cycle has a way of inspiring you to examine needs related to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. You've been reshaping your reputation and carving out a unique identity, mainly through your status or profession. Now it's time to analyze, plan, and reassess.
Still, you've had much mulling over, processing, and thinking to do in recent weeks, and it feels great to pull out of this mode in August. You may very well delight others with your communications this month. You'll feel a nice burst of mental energy, and projects that didn't gain momentum last month now seem more exciting and ready to go.
The New Moon on the 18th occurs in your sign, pointing to a personal new beginning or a sense that you have a new lease on life. You feel more power to make changes and steer your life where you want it to go. You might subtly change the way you greet the world if this can benefit you. You are more noticeable and dynamic than usual, and people appreciate you, often turning you for your input. Communications or mental pursuits and interests can be part of your fresh start.
A theme involving comfort, talents, and finances emerges as the month advances. You might discover clever and novel ways of combining work and adventure, learning, or transportation. You put far more thought than usual into business and finances now. You have an exceptional sense of what is truly valuable to you, and your capabilities.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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See also 2020 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2020 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:
August 2020 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2020
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.
It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.
There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until the 17th:
Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.
From August 18th forward:
Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. However, this can also be a deliciously private and intimate time.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until August 9th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar twelfth house. This is a cycle in which clear decision-making does not come easily. You are paying more attention to unspoken or hidden elements of any circumstance. You are seeing all sides to any given story, and forming a definite opinion does not seem "right" for the time being. Thoughts turn to the past. It's a strong period for gaining different perspectives on problems or issues in your life, as well as for reflection and research, but not the easiest time for presenting your ideas.
From the 10-24:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
From August 25th forward:
With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.
Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
This 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 2020 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
You are likely to feel braver and more outgoing this month with the Sun in your sign until the 22nd and support from assertive Mars, dear Leo. You're more inclined to express your ideas and personality more freely. Your vision and intelligence empower you, and you seem to instinctively know that change is necessary so that you can improve, develop, and grow. Your good organizational capacities help you get things done with minimal interference and maximum respect.
August helps pull you out of situations that have been weighing you down. Plans may seem to be coming together as your confidence builds. It's a fine time for activities you genuinely enjoy and for taking on a challenge.
Decision-making is a lot more straightforward than it has been. You're more forthcoming this month. You benefit from feeling more in control of your thoughts and decisions. Identifying with a friend, pet project, or cause can figure strongly.
While the month encourages your independence in a general sense, the Full Moon on the 3rd can bring relationship issues or needs to light. You might get in touch with feelings you've buried or kept at bay, and it can be a wonderful revelation. This lunation tends to encourage you to reach a compromise or find a better balance if you've been overdoing things. At the same time, if you've been doing far more than your share, you might feel the imbalance more intensely and want to make changes.
A decision to take up different studies or to do something entirely different can come on urgently as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect on the 3-4. Impatience with routine matters can be a problem since your sights are set very high, so you might want to make small rather than sweeping changes to dull and lifeless areas of your life. Tame the tendency to go over the top.
Venus has spent a longer time than usual in your social sector. On August 7th, it moves on, entering your privacy sector for a month. This transit is one of the very few introspective ones in August. There can be a bit of mystery to your love life, feelings, and affections. You might aim to release old or outdated attitudes and clear space so that new experiences and affections can enter your life. You may be a little more tentative than usual about feelings and even purchases during this cycle.
Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle mid-August. This cycle has a way of inspiring you to examine needs related to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. You've been reshaping your reputation and carving out a unique identity, mainly through your status or profession. Now it's time to analyze, plan, and reassess.
Still, you've had much mulling over, processing, and thinking to do in recent weeks, and it feels great to pull out of this mode in August. You may very well delight others with your communications this month. You'll feel a nice burst of mental energy, and projects that didn't gain momentum last month now seem more exciting and ready to go.
The New Moon on the 18th occurs in your sign, pointing to a personal new beginning or a sense that you have a new lease on life. You feel more power to make changes and steer your life where you want it to go. You might subtly change the way you greet the world if this can benefit you. You are more noticeable and dynamic than usual, and people appreciate you, often turning you for your input. Communications or mental pursuits and interests can be part of your fresh start.
A theme involving comfort, talents, and finances emerges as the month advances. You might discover clever and novel ways of combining work and adventure, learning, or transportation. You put far more thought than usual into business and finances now. You have an exceptional sense of what is truly valuable to you, and your capabilities.
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.
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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2020 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2020 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:
August 2020 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2020
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 11th:
The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar twelfth house. This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from the hectic pace of your life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now.
Your physical energy levels may not be up to par for the time being, and this is your body signaling you to take a break. This is not an ideal time for pushing forward with new personal projects and plans. It is better to finish up projects and tie up loose ends now.
From August 12th forward:
The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.
It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.
There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until August 27th:
Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.
From the 28th forward:
Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. However, this can also be a deliciously private and intimate time.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 14th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar twelfth house. This is a cycle in which clear decision-making does not come easily. You are paying more attention to unspoken or hidden elements of any circumstance. You are seeing all sides to any given story, and forming a definite opinion does not seem "right" for the time being. Thoughts turn to the past. It's a strong period for gaining different perspectives on problems or issues in your life, as well as for reflection and research, but not the easiest time for presenting your ideas.
From the 15-30:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
From the 30th forward:
With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.
Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 4th:
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 the 5th 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.
Mars will continue to transit this area of your solar chart for longer than usual–until February 2021.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2020 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
You are likely to feel braver and more outgoing this month with the Sun in your sign until the 22nd and support from assertive Mars, dear Leo. You're more inclined to express your ideas and personality more freely. Your vision and intelligence empower you, and you seem to instinctively know that change is necessary so that you can improve, develop, and grow. Your good organizational capacities help you get things done with minimal interference and maximum respect.
August helps pull you out of situations that have been weighing you down. Plans may seem to be coming together as your confidence builds. It's a fine time for activities you genuinely enjoy and for taking on a challenge.
Decision-making is a lot more straightforward than it has been. You're more forthcoming this month. You benefit from feeling more in control of your thoughts and decisions. Identifying with a friend, pet project, or cause can figure strongly.
While the month encourages your independence in a general sense, the Full Moon on the 3rd can bring relationship issues or needs to light. You might get in touch with feelings you've buried or kept at bay, and it can be a wonderful revelation. This lunation tends to encourage you to reach a compromise or find a better balance if you've been overdoing things. At the same time, if you've been doing far more than your share, you might feel the imbalance more intensely and want to make changes.
A decision to take up different studies or to do something entirely different can come on urgently as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect on the 3-4. Impatience with routine matters can be a problem since your sights are set very high, so you might want to make small rather than sweeping changes to dull and lifeless areas of your life. Tame the tendency to go over the top.
Venus has spent a longer time than usual in your social sector. On August 7th, it moves on, entering your privacy sector for a month. This transit is one of the very few introspective ones in August. There can be a bit of mystery to your love life, feelings, and affections. You might aim to release old or outdated attitudes and clear space so that new experiences and affections can enter your life. You may be a little more tentative than usual about feelings and even purchases during this cycle.
Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle mid-August. This cycle has a way of inspiring you to examine needs related to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. You've been reshaping your reputation and carving out a unique identity, mainly through your status or profession. Now it's time to analyze, plan, and reassess.
Still, you've had much mulling over, processing, and thinking to do in recent weeks, and it feels great to pull out of this mode in August. You may very well delight others with your communications this month. You'll feel a nice burst of mental energy, and projects that didn't gain momentum last month now seem more exciting and ready to go.
The New Moon on the 18th occurs in your sign, pointing to a personal new beginning or a sense that you have a new lease on life. You feel more power to make changes and steer your life where you want it to go. You might subtly change the way you greet the world if this can benefit you. You are more noticeable and dynamic than usual, and people appreciate you, often turning you for your input. Communications or mental pursuits and interests can be part of your fresh start.
A theme involving comfort, talents, and finances emerges as the month advances. You might discover clever and novel ways of combining work and adventure, learning, or transportation. You put far more thought than usual into business and finances now. You have an exceptional sense of what is truly valuable to you, and your capabilities.
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
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About Our 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. While new months can hold new energy, transits don’t abruptly change because 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 Highlights 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 (classic), simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.
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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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