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August 2024 Horoscope: Predictions for Leo
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Overview for this Month: Leo (All)
August 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo
All eyes are on you this month, dear Leo, and they enjoy the view! You're gracious and charming, although sometimes a tad aloof. Decision-making takes time for you from mid-month forward. You can be on the fence about several matters, including money or personal pursuits. Career matters continue with strength. Your personality shines, and those in authority, as well as professional associates, are taking note.
August brings a strong focus on personality as well as business and financial concerns. Perhaps ironically, your desire to settle in fuels a need to work hard for security.
The New Moon on the 4th in your sign brings to the fore and reinforces a theme of self-discovery and what you're capable of on your own. Your independence and ability to self-start or take charge ultimately come into the spotlight. It's a strong time for personal goals, revisions, new beginnings, and makeovers, empowering you to take control of your life.
Now is the time for taking care of yourself and your personal goals, although with Mercury turning retrograde just a day after this New Moon and remaining retrograde for much of the month (from the 5th to the 28th), it's important to be prepared and mindful before pushing decisions forward.
Watch on the 4-5 and 27-28 not to push your ideas and beliefs too hard – the chances of being misunderstood run high. This retrograde cycle points to the need to review recent attachments, relationships, and projects. Get plans right before going forward. Some of the enthusiasm you've been feeling about a pursuit may begin to wane a little, but this doesn't have to be negative. In fact, some introspection is in order.
Overlapping this retrograde Mercury cycle--from the 4th to 29th--Venus blesses money, comfort, security, and collecting or building matters. Even with some backstepping with money or business, you're feeling good about your situation.
Listen to your intuition on the 17th to the 18th, when ideas for the future can be golden. You may not know all the details yet, but that's fine--it's about the vision now. You must recognize the importance of your relationship with the team or group. Collaboration can move your plans forward, but be selective and watch associates closely now.
Relationships are in sharp focus around the Full Moon on the 19th, and important epiphanies may occur. These epiphanies could be related to your needs from a significant someone or from partnerships, in general. They might also be about your feelings, which can come in a rush during this period. Be prepared for sudden realizations or insights that could significantly impact your relationships.
Jupiter's square to Saturn this month sets into motion a restructuring theme. Intimate relationships or an increased need for privacy or exclusiveness can impact friendships and social goals–and vice versa! The answer may be to simplify or cut back on something, even if this is not the easiest choice. There can be difficulties, such as power struggles or concerns about betrayal or boundaries. The desire to enjoy friendships and sharing is with you, but something or someone may hold you back or temporarily stand in your way. The key now is to look for ways to simplify your life, remembering that quality is more important than quantity in these areas.
Fortunately, Mars travels in a supportive angle to your sign all month. August can be a time of special activities with friends or particularly dynamic friendships or group associations. There can be some clashes now if you feel others are being a little too pushy, but overall, this is a supportive transit. Energy levels are lovely. You continue to present yourself in a manner that expresses your personality authentically for this stage of your growth. Breaking out of molds or old patterns of interacting and presenting yourself comes naturally now and benefits you greatly. It's an exciting time for motivation and a special combination of leadership and cooperation.
The Sun's move into your solar second house on the 22nd pulls up your need for more predictability, comfort, and security. However, Venus heads into your communication sector on the 29th, just a day after Mercury ends its retrograde, and you close the month pleasantly connected and in the loop.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:
August 2024 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2024
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until August 22nd:
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 4th:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From August 4th to 29th:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
From August 29th forward:
With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.
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 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 first and second houses this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives and body language. Reviewing your budget rather than jumping into new purchases is in order now. Go over any financial documents carefully. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being.
Take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing.
You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.
Overview Horoscope:
August 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo
All eyes are on you this month, dear Leo, and they enjoy the view! You're gracious and charming, although sometimes a tad aloof. Decision-making takes time for you from mid-month forward. You can be on the fence about several matters, including money or personal pursuits. Career matters continue with strength. Your personality shines, and those in authority, as well as professional associates, are taking note.
August brings a strong focus on personality as well as business and financial concerns. Perhaps ironically, your desire to settle in fuels a need to work hard for security.
The New Moon on the 4th in your sign brings to the fore and reinforces a theme of self-discovery and what you're capable of on your own. Your independence and ability to self-start or take charge ultimately come into the spotlight. It's a strong time for personal goals, revisions, new beginnings, and makeovers, empowering you to take control of your life.
Now is the time for taking care of yourself and your personal goals, although with Mercury turning retrograde just a day after this New Moon and remaining retrograde for much of the month (from the 5th to the 28th), it's important to be prepared and mindful before pushing decisions forward.
Watch on the 4-5 and 27-28 not to push your ideas and beliefs too hard – the chances of being misunderstood run high. This retrograde cycle points to the need to review recent attachments, relationships, and projects. Get plans right before going forward. Some of the enthusiasm you've been feeling about a pursuit may begin to wane a little, but this doesn't have to be negative. In fact, some introspection is in order.
Overlapping this retrograde Mercury cycle--from the 4th to 29th--Venus blesses money, comfort, security, and collecting or building matters. Even with some backstepping with money or business, you're feeling good about your situation.
Listen to your intuition on the 17th to the 18th, when ideas for the future can be golden. You may not know all the details yet, but that's fine--it's about the vision now. You must recognize the importance of your relationship with the team or group. Collaboration can move your plans forward, but be selective and watch associates closely now.
Relationships are in sharp focus around the Full Moon on the 19th, and important epiphanies may occur. These epiphanies could be related to your needs from a significant someone or from partnerships, in general. They might also be about your feelings, which can come in a rush during this period. Be prepared for sudden realizations or insights that could significantly impact your relationships.
Jupiter's square to Saturn this month sets into motion a restructuring theme. Intimate relationships or an increased need for privacy or exclusiveness can impact friendships and social goals–and vice versa! The answer may be to simplify or cut back on something, even if this is not the easiest choice. There can be difficulties, such as power struggles or concerns about betrayal or boundaries. The desire to enjoy friendships and sharing is with you, but something or someone may hold you back or temporarily stand in your way. The key now is to look for ways to simplify your life, remembering that quality is more important than quantity in these areas.
Fortunately, Mars travels in a supportive angle to your sign all month. August can be a time of special activities with friends or particularly dynamic friendships or group associations. There can be some clashes now if you feel others are being a little too pushy, but overall, this is a supportive transit. Energy levels are lovely. You continue to present yourself in a manner that expresses your personality authentically for this stage of your growth. Breaking out of molds or old patterns of interacting and presenting yourself comes naturally now and benefits you greatly. It's an exciting time for motivation and a special combination of leadership and cooperation.
The Sun's move into your solar second house on the 22nd pulls up your need for more predictability, comfort, and security. However, Venus heads into your communication sector on the 29th, just a day after Mercury ends its retrograde, and you close the month pleasantly connected and in the loop.
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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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2024 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2024 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:
August 2024 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2024
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, Pleasure
Until August 12th:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From August 13th forward:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
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 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 first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. You might spend more time than usual when it comes to making decisions now, and this is natural. Rushed decisions may be regretted when you change your mind later on.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 4th:
Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.
This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.
From August 4th forward:
Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.
As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
Overview Horoscope:
August 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo
All eyes are on you this month, dear Leo, and they enjoy the view! You're gracious and charming, although sometimes a tad aloof. Decision-making takes time for you from mid-month forward. You can be on the fence about several matters, including money or personal pursuits. Career matters continue with strength. Your personality shines, and those in authority, as well as professional associates, are taking note.
August brings a strong focus on personality as well as business and financial concerns. Perhaps ironically, your desire to settle in fuels a need to work hard for security.
The New Moon on the 4th in your sign brings to the fore and reinforces a theme of self-discovery and what you're capable of on your own. Your independence and ability to self-start or take charge ultimately come into the spotlight. It's a strong time for personal goals, revisions, new beginnings, and makeovers, empowering you to take control of your life.
Now is the time for taking care of yourself and your personal goals, although with Mercury turning retrograde just a day after this New Moon and remaining retrograde for much of the month (from the 5th to the 28th), it's important to be prepared and mindful before pushing decisions forward.
Watch on the 4-5 and 27-28 not to push your ideas and beliefs too hard – the chances of being misunderstood run high. This retrograde cycle points to the need to review recent attachments, relationships, and projects. Get plans right before going forward. Some of the enthusiasm you've been feeling about a pursuit may begin to wane a little, but this doesn't have to be negative. In fact, some introspection is in order.
Overlapping this retrograde Mercury cycle--from the 4th to 29th--Venus blesses money, comfort, security, and collecting or building matters. Even with some backstepping with money or business, you're feeling good about your situation.
Listen to your intuition on the 17th to the 18th, when ideas for the future can be golden. You may not know all the details yet, but that's fine--it's about the vision now. You must recognize the importance of your relationship with the team or group. Collaboration can move your plans forward, but be selective and watch associates closely now.
Relationships are in sharp focus around the Full Moon on the 19th, and important epiphanies may occur. These epiphanies could be related to your needs from a significant someone or from partnerships, in general. They might also be about your feelings, which can come in a rush during this period. Be prepared for sudden realizations or insights that could significantly impact your relationships.
Jupiter's square to Saturn this month sets into motion a restructuring theme. Intimate relationships or an increased need for privacy or exclusiveness can impact friendships and social goals–and vice versa! The answer may be to simplify or cut back on something, even if this is not the easiest choice. There can be difficulties, such as power struggles or concerns about betrayal or boundaries. The desire to enjoy friendships and sharing is with you, but something or someone may hold you back or temporarily stand in your way. The key now is to look for ways to simplify your life, remembering that quality is more important than quantity in these areas.
Fortunately, Mars travels in a supportive angle to your sign all month. August can be a time of special activities with friends or particularly dynamic friendships or group associations. There can be some clashes now if you feel others are being a little too pushy, but overall, this is a supportive transit. Energy levels are lovely. You continue to present yourself in a manner that expresses your personality authentically for this stage of your growth. Breaking out of molds or old patterns of interacting and presenting yourself comes naturally now and benefits you greatly. It's an exciting time for motivation and a special combination of leadership and cooperation.
The Sun's move into your solar second house on the 22nd pulls up your need for more predictability, comfort, and security. However, Venus heads into your communication sector on the 29th, just a day after Mercury ends its retrograde, and you close the month pleasantly connected and in the loop.
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 2024 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2024 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:
August 2024 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
August 2024
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, Pleasure
Until August 21st:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From August 21st forward:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
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 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 first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. You might spend more time than usual when it comes to making decisions now, and this is natural. Rushed decisions may be regretted when you change your mind later on.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 19th:
Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.
This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.
From August 20th forward:
Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.
As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).
Overview Horoscope:
August 2024 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo
All eyes are on you this month, dear Leo, and they enjoy the view! You're gracious and charming, although sometimes a tad aloof. Decision-making takes time for you from mid-month forward. You can be on the fence about several matters, including money or personal pursuits. Career matters continue with strength. Your personality shines, and those in authority, as well as professional associates, are taking note.
August brings a strong focus on personality as well as business and financial concerns. Perhaps ironically, your desire to settle in fuels a need to work hard for security.
The New Moon on the 4th in your sign brings to the fore and reinforces a theme of self-discovery and what you're capable of on your own. Your independence and ability to self-start or take charge ultimately come into the spotlight. It's a strong time for personal goals, revisions, new beginnings, and makeovers, empowering you to take control of your life.
Now is the time for taking care of yourself and your personal goals, although with Mercury turning retrograde just a day after this New Moon and remaining retrograde for much of the month (from the 5th to the 28th), it's important to be prepared and mindful before pushing decisions forward.
Watch on the 4-5 and 27-28 not to push your ideas and beliefs too hard – the chances of being misunderstood run high. This retrograde cycle points to the need to review recent attachments, relationships, and projects. Get plans right before going forward. Some of the enthusiasm you've been feeling about a pursuit may begin to wane a little, but this doesn't have to be negative. In fact, some introspection is in order.
Overlapping this retrograde Mercury cycle--from the 4th to 29th--Venus blesses money, comfort, security, and collecting or building matters. Even with some backstepping with money or business, you're feeling good about your situation.
Listen to your intuition on the 17th to the 18th, when ideas for the future can be golden. You may not know all the details yet, but that's fine--it's about the vision now. You must recognize the importance of your relationship with the team or group. Collaboration can move your plans forward, but be selective and watch associates closely now.
Relationships are in sharp focus around the Full Moon on the 19th, and important epiphanies may occur. These epiphanies could be related to your needs from a significant someone or from partnerships, in general. They might also be about your feelings, which can come in a rush during this period. Be prepared for sudden realizations or insights that could significantly impact your relationships.
Jupiter's square to Saturn this month sets into motion a restructuring theme. Intimate relationships or an increased need for privacy or exclusiveness can impact friendships and social goals–and vice versa! The answer may be to simplify or cut back on something, even if this is not the easiest choice. There can be difficulties, such as power struggles or concerns about betrayal or boundaries. The desire to enjoy friendships and sharing is with you, but something or someone may hold you back or temporarily stand in your way. The key now is to look for ways to simplify your life, remembering that quality is more important than quantity in these areas.
Fortunately, Mars travels in a supportive angle to your sign all month. August can be a time of special activities with friends or particularly dynamic friendships or group associations. There can be some clashes now if you feel others are being a little too pushy, but overall, this is a supportive transit. Energy levels are lovely. You continue to present yourself in a manner that expresses your personality authentically for this stage of your growth. Breaking out of molds or old patterns of interacting and presenting yourself comes naturally now and benefits you greatly. It's an exciting time for motivation and a special combination of leadership and cooperation.
The Sun's move into your solar second house on the 22nd pulls up your need for more predictability, comfort, and security. However, Venus heads into your communication sector on the 29th, just a day after Mercury ends its retrograde, and you close the month pleasantly connected and in the loop.
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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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