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August 2023 Horoscope: Predictions for Leo
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Overview for this Month: Leo (All)
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The spotlight is on your personality, needs, and plans this month, dear Leo. Healthy self-focus is appropriate in August, and others take notice of you more than usual.
At the same time, Venus is retrograde in your sign all month, pointing to chances to reflect and look back before pushing forward. You're also enjoying more ambition regarding your resources and talents.
August is a dynamic period that may challenge you at times but can also be invigorating and refreshing.
The month begins with a Full Moon in your opposite sign, prompting an exploration of partnering and independence. Epiphanies about your feelings or a close relationship can figure strongly now. If discontent magnifies, it helps motivate you to make improvements. Recognition for your efforts and talents is possible. With some creativity, you are also in a position to improve your financial state.
At the same time, Venus remains retrograde in your sign all month, only turning direct in early September, and it's an important time for reviewing matters of the heart, pleasure, and satisfaction. You see yourself, your relationships, and your experiences in a new light, and you're redefining what you want and need from your relationships.
Still, aim to let time tell the truth of a matter since August is not always a good month for direct answers. A waiting game is likely.
The New Moon on the 16th is in your sign, bringing discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still, take your time before moving forward. You see things differently related to your personality, image, attitude to new beginnings, initiating qualities, immediate responses to stress, self-identity, and personal presentation. This new insight is coming gradually, slowly but surely, informing your decisions.
Juno entering your sign mid-month is another boost and prompt to connect with your personal power. More than usual, you are seeking ways to distinguish yourself and make your mark.
Mercury turns retrograde on the 23rd, making a review necessary before moving forward, particularly regarding your finances. While there can be some communication breakdowns, rich opportunities are emerging in this period. Further, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle this month, inspiring you to examine 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.
The Sun's move into your resources sector on the same day ramps up a focus on building, developing, and enjoying yourself. You want to get comfortable! The last week of August is also strong for finding lost items or repurposing things to make them like-new.
On the 27th, Mars moves into harmony with your sign--a move that will help you greatly when Venus turns direct on September 3rd. With this transit, your drive and energy levels are on the upswing. It's becoming an easier time to reach out and organize activities. Your social life is likely to be more animated.
Finally, the Full Moon on the 30th brings to light your attachments. You might awaken to feelings for someone or a passion for a particular project that become undeniable. It may also be a time to reorganize your financial obligations.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:
August 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 23rd:
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 23rd 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
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.
Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
All month:
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.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled.
Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 27th:
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 27th forward:
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 Leo:
The spotlight is on your personality, needs, and plans this month, dear Leo. Healthy self-focus is appropriate in August, and others take notice of you more than usual.
At the same time, Venus is retrograde in your sign all month, pointing to chances to reflect and look back before pushing forward. You're also enjoying more ambition regarding your resources and talents.
August is a dynamic period that may challenge you at times but can also be invigorating and refreshing.
The month begins with a Full Moon in your opposite sign, prompting an exploration of partnering and independence. Epiphanies about your feelings or a close relationship can figure strongly now. If discontent magnifies, it helps motivate you to make improvements. Recognition for your efforts and talents is possible. With some creativity, you are also in a position to improve your financial state.
At the same time, Venus remains retrograde in your sign all month, only turning direct in early September, and it's an important time for reviewing matters of the heart, pleasure, and satisfaction. You see yourself, your relationships, and your experiences in a new light, and you're redefining what you want and need from your relationships.
Still, aim to let time tell the truth of a matter since August is not always a good month for direct answers. A waiting game is likely.
The New Moon on the 16th is in your sign, bringing discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still, take your time before moving forward. You see things differently related to your personality, image, attitude to new beginnings, initiating qualities, immediate responses to stress, self-identity, and personal presentation. This new insight is coming gradually, slowly but surely, informing your decisions.
Juno entering your sign mid-month is another boost and prompt to connect with your personal power. More than usual, you are seeking ways to distinguish yourself and make your mark.
Mercury turns retrograde on the 23rd, making a review necessary before moving forward, particularly regarding your finances. While there can be some communication breakdowns, rich opportunities are emerging in this period. Further, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle this month, inspiring you to examine 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.
The Sun's move into your resources sector on the same day ramps up a focus on building, developing, and enjoying yourself. You want to get comfortable! The last week of August is also strong for finding lost items or repurposing things to make them like-new.
On the 27th, Mars moves into harmony with your sign--a move that will help you greatly when Venus turns direct on September 3rd. With this transit, your drive and energy levels are on the upswing. It's becoming an easier time to reach out and organize activities. Your social life is likely to be more animated.
Finally, the Full Moon on the 30th brings to light your attachments. You might awaken to feelings for someone or a passion for a particular project that become undeniable. It may also be a time to reorganize your financial obligations.
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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See also 2023 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2023 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:
August 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
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
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.
Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
From August 5th:
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.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled.
Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
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.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The spotlight is on your personality, needs, and plans this month, dear Leo. Healthy self-focus is appropriate in August, and others take notice of you more than usual.
At the same time, Venus is retrograde in your sign all month, pointing to chances to reflect and look back before pushing forward. You're also enjoying more ambition regarding your resources and talents.
August is a dynamic period that may challenge you at times but can also be invigorating and refreshing.
The month begins with a Full Moon in your opposite sign, prompting an exploration of partnering and independence. Epiphanies about your feelings or a close relationship can figure strongly now. If discontent magnifies, it helps motivate you to make improvements. Recognition for your efforts and talents is possible. With some creativity, you are also in a position to improve your financial state.
At the same time, Venus remains retrograde in your sign all month, only turning direct in early September, and it's an important time for reviewing matters of the heart, pleasure, and satisfaction. You see yourself, your relationships, and your experiences in a new light, and you're redefining what you want and need from your relationships.
Still, aim to let time tell the truth of a matter since August is not always a good month for direct answers. A waiting game is likely.
The New Moon on the 16th is in your sign, bringing discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still, take your time before moving forward. You see things differently related to your personality, image, attitude to new beginnings, initiating qualities, immediate responses to stress, self-identity, and personal presentation. This new insight is coming gradually, slowly but surely, informing your decisions.
Juno entering your sign mid-month is another boost and prompt to connect with your personal power. More than usual, you are seeking ways to distinguish yourself and make your mark.
Mercury turns retrograde on the 23rd, making a review necessary before moving forward, particularly regarding your finances. While there can be some communication breakdowns, rich opportunities are emerging in this period. Further, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle this month, inspiring you to examine 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.
The Sun's move into your resources sector on the same day ramps up a focus on building, developing, and enjoying yourself. You want to get comfortable! The last week of August is also strong for finding lost items or repurposing things to make them like-new.
On the 27th, Mars moves into harmony with your sign--a move that will help you greatly when Venus turns direct on September 3rd. With this transit, your drive and energy levels are on the upswing. It's becoming an easier time to reach out and organize activities. Your social life is likely to be more animated.
Finally, the Full Moon on the 30th brings to light your attachments. You might awaken to feelings for someone or a passion for a particular project that become undeniable. It may also be a time to reorganize your financial obligations.
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 2023 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2023 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:
August 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 12th:
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 13th 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
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 solar twelfth house of all that lies beneath the surface of things. People from the past may resurface--physically or they might simply come to the forefront of your mind. You may be dealing with past karma now.
What you want from love--your desires--are very ambiguous and obscure during this cycle. Deal with your past so that you can put it behind you, but don't do it at the expense of your present.
Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until August 17th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar first house. During this cycle, you are more communicative than usual. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that conversations are at their best right now, simply because you are more interested in expressing yourself than listening! You are especially alert and a little cerebral now. You have a receptive audience for your ideas.
From August 18th:
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.
Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled.
Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 11th:
Mars continues to activate your solar first house, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general.
This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive.
You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.
From the 12th:
Mars energizes your solar second house. You have more energy at your disposal to make money, but also to defend your values. This can be a very resourceful time, when you make the most of what you have. You have much energy for new money-making projects, or for stepping up existing ones.
You may be over-identifying with what you have and own, and you could be trying to prove yourself (your worth) to others using money and possessions as the means to do so. If conflicts occur during this transit, they are likely to be over issues of ownership. This is a time when impulse buying is at a peak. You probably should avoid using credit right now, simply because your spending habits may be excessive and impulsive.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The spotlight is on your personality, needs, and plans this month, dear Leo. Healthy self-focus is appropriate in August, and others take notice of you more than usual.
At the same time, Venus is retrograde in your sign all month, pointing to chances to reflect and look back before pushing forward. You're also enjoying more ambition regarding your resources and talents.
August is a dynamic period that may challenge you at times but can also be invigorating and refreshing.
The month begins with a Full Moon in your opposite sign, prompting an exploration of partnering and independence. Epiphanies about your feelings or a close relationship can figure strongly now. If discontent magnifies, it helps motivate you to make improvements. Recognition for your efforts and talents is possible. With some creativity, you are also in a position to improve your financial state.
At the same time, Venus remains retrograde in your sign all month, only turning direct in early September, and it's an important time for reviewing matters of the heart, pleasure, and satisfaction. You see yourself, your relationships, and your experiences in a new light, and you're redefining what you want and need from your relationships.
Still, aim to let time tell the truth of a matter since August is not always a good month for direct answers. A waiting game is likely.
The New Moon on the 16th is in your sign, bringing discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still, take your time before moving forward. You see things differently related to your personality, image, attitude to new beginnings, initiating qualities, immediate responses to stress, self-identity, and personal presentation. This new insight is coming gradually, slowly but surely, informing your decisions.
Juno entering your sign mid-month is another boost and prompt to connect with your personal power. More than usual, you are seeking ways to distinguish yourself and make your mark.
Mercury turns retrograde on the 23rd, making a review necessary before moving forward, particularly regarding your finances. While there can be some communication breakdowns, rich opportunities are emerging in this period. Further, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle this month, inspiring you to examine 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.
The Sun's move into your resources sector on the same day ramps up a focus on building, developing, and enjoying yourself. You want to get comfortable! The last week of August is also strong for finding lost items or repurposing things to make them like-new.
On the 27th, Mars moves into harmony with your sign--a move that will help you greatly when Venus turns direct on September 3rd. With this transit, your drive and energy levels are on the upswing. It's becoming an easier time to reach out and organize activities. Your social life is likely to be more animated.
Finally, the Full Moon on the 30th brings to light your attachments. You might awaken to feelings for someone or a passion for a particular project that become undeniable. It may also be a time to reorganize your financial obligations.
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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.
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.
For easier reading, the horoscopes are divided into three groups or decanates, and the differences between the groups are subtle in parts and large in other parts. However, for those who prefer a whole sign approach to horoscopes (classic), simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.
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