Libra Monthly Horoscope – August 2023

Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:

August 2023 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

August 2023

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until August 12th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar tenth house. Satisfaction and fulfillment during this cycle come from doing your professional best, shining as a responsible and capable person, and contributing to the world in practical ways. You might have a chance to receive acknowledgement or praise for your work or good character now. Landing support from authority figures is easier at this time. Avoid the pitfalls of pride or arrogance standing in your way of success.

From August 13th forward:

The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time.

This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

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 tenth house of career and reputation. For the time being, the social aspect of relationships on the job may be compromised somewhat. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers during this cycle.

You might find that your professional reputation is not as favorable as it typically is, at least not from your point of view. You may not know how exactly you would like to come across, and this could be the reason for any confusion just now. Look to the past for answers before pushing forward.

You are ruled by Venus, and you are likely to be more withdrawn than usual, which can be a source of concern for your lover. People from the past may resurface either physically or simply coming to the forefront of your mind. You may be dealing with past karma now. Your eighth house of shared resources and intimacy is Venus-ruled as well, and you might find your intimate life leaves you wanting, and that it's hard to find emotional (and financial) support when you need it most.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until August 17th: 

Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.

Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.

From August 18th: 

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th: 

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to privacy matters. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. You might unwittingly reveal something that you'd prefer to keep private. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 11th:

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.

From the 12th:

With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!

It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.

Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Overview Horoscope:

August 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra:

In strong focus in August are your happiness goals and pursuits, dear Libra. The emphasis is on what makes you happy and fulfilled, and contributing and sharing are themes. Connections with friends and colleagues assume more importance. In some ways, you may be reinvigorating your social life or focusing more intensively on plans, projects, and happiness goals. Involvement with your community, networks, or friends can be in the spotlight. However, with Venus retrograde all month, there can be some related problems to iron out.

There can be a distinct focus on matters of the past with projects, friends, or lovers in August. As problem areas magnify, you might formulate a new approach to friendship matters, group connections, or long-term happiness goals and projects. As you recognize what's tripped you up in the past, you get on the path toward improving these life departments.

The first day of August features a Full Moon, and you can experience a romantic revelation or a powerful desire to create something unique. Your personal life and projects deserve some special attention. Feelings are full, rich, and hard to ignore! Letting something go can make room for a rush of new creativity. Don't speed ahead just yet, but don't ignore the calling to explore your needs and feelings.

You're often inclined to look within, and you can learn a lot about yourself this month. You may break out of a rut or find a release from an old obligation, and it feels good to do so. You're discovering new feelings and desires, and the motivation to enjoy them runs high.

August holds good energy for discovering or throwing yourself into a passion project, research, investigation, or mystery. But because it's a slow-moving month at times, it's best to channel excess energy positively. Waiting games are likely with your ruler, Venus, retrograde all month and Mercury turning retrograde on the 23rd, and it's best to enjoy yourself along the way.

The Sun heads into your privacy sector on the 23rd (the same day Mercury turns retrograde), and a cycle of rest and replenishment is upon you. It's a period of letting go, reviewing, and recharging yourself physically and spiritually. You could find more personal fulfillment through compassion and service, or you find it natural to withdraw or retreat a little to do some soul-searching. You may feel you've done the rounds and now need more time to yourself--or with yourself!

Yet Mars enters your sign on the 27th, stirring you up. You crave more action or involvement with this transit that will last until October 12th. Because this transit starts during a general go-slow period, there can be some impatience or restlessness until you find ways to pace yourself. It's not yet "all systems go" with Mercury's retrograde, a focus on your privacy sector, and Venus still retrograde. However, your spirits are rising. Allow your mind to catch up with your heart before pushing ahead, and you'll be in good shape now.

The second Full Moon of the month occurs on the 30th, opening your eyes to your feelings regarding your work endeavors, health programs, and routines. It's a time for new information or revelations that redirect you.

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