August Horoscopes

Astrologist ALLI SCHWARTZ
Illustrator ELLA BLUE

August is marked by eclipse season, bookended by a grand hello and a dreamy goodbye. Eclipses can be experienced as heightened times that catalyze abrupt beginnings and endings. This August is home to two of these major events, the first of which takes place on the 12th. The solar eclipse in Leo births a new two-year cycle whose effect will depend on where Leo resides in your chart. This eclipse happens near the South Node, meaning it involves an element of release. Leo represents matters of pride and leadership, and the impact of the eclipse may manifest in a release of the ego for some, or the downfall of leadership for others. However, it’s worth noting that Jupiter—the planet of gain and abundance—is still in the sign of Leo, so this is somewhat of a contrasting expression. While some egoistic subjects will unravel with the South Node eclipse, other Leo themes of self-expression and grandiosity remain amplified by Jupiter. The second eclipse occurs on August 27th, and this lunar eclipse in Pisces closes a story that began in September 2024. Mars, the planet of action, moves into nurturing Cancer on August 11th, where it will stay until September 27th. This transit generates an urge to fiercely protect those who are vulnerable. The month concludes with a burst of luck when Jupiter in Leo makes a trine to Saturn in Aries on August 31st. A trine occurs when planets are 120 degrees apart and in the same element, and it is considered a very harmonious aspect. As we prepare to enter September, we are encouraged to cultivate sustainable growth on a path that feels true to us.

Important Dates

August 17th: Beware—Mars squares Neptune. A square occurs when planets are 90 degrees apart, and it is considered to be a challenging aspect. This date contains a slippery signature, but fear not, as it is fleeting. Avoid planning anything high-stakes on this day and expect lower productivity.

August 27th: Say that! Mercury cazimi in Virgo squares Uranus. This is a favorable day for communicating your truth even if it’s controversial. The facts will buoy you to shore. 

Readings for the Signs: Check your Sun & Rising Signs

Aries

Lately, you have gained momentum in your creative and romantic pursuits, and these experiences will inform the next couple of years. This is a loud and fruitful transit for you. Indulge daringly. At the same time, you are closing out a cycle of a quieter tone. The past two years have involved deep exploration of your inner world. It’s time to harvest this excavation and march forward with what you’ve learned. The tides are shifting in your favor.

Taurus

There is nothing wrong with being a homebody. In fact, there is great power in planting roots and centering your foundations—a proper nest will give you the courage to fly out into the world. You may be creating something unconventional this month, but it’s your truth, and that will resonate with the right audience. The past few years have been prolific for your friends and community. Rejoice in the shared good fortune, and relish the connections you have created. This August, treat yourself and your loved ones.  

Gemini

Lately, you’ve been finding your footing as a leader, learning how to relate to others while staying anchored in your own vision. Confusion you’ve been experiencing about your career in the past two years undergoes its final iteration with the lunar eclipse at the end of the month. Previous obscurity was a valuable insight into what you want, what you don’t, and what you’re trying to create in the world. Pursue what you truly desire, and the sweetness will follow.

Cancer

Your finances have been in focus this summer, and your resources receive a surge of activity with the eclipse in Leo. Consider your spending and saving habits, and how you relate to generosity and greed. What goes around comes around, so take initiative and treat someone this time. At the end of the month, something you’ve been learning over the past two years culminates— What have you gleaned, and where are you heading next?

Leo

Your sign is often typecast as the main character, and this summer–one of particular grandiosity– has done little to dispel the stereotype. Your spotlight remains, but the eclipse invites inflated egos to subside and return to equilibrium. You are expansive right now, and this is the time to take action—you will attract luck and abundance when you take initiative and get the ball rolling.

Virgo

This summer has been transformative for you. You have been shedding a thick coat of ideas you’ve outgrown, and this month continues to cleanse. The lunar eclipse on August 27th concludes a two-year story involving your committed partnerships. A fresh chapter awaits you, but you must first clear out the old to make space for the new. Allow yourself to feel proud of the past and all that you’ve experienced so far, and then find liberation in letting go.

Libra

During this summer of nonstop going, you needed a portable charger for your social battery. The valve loosens on August 12th, releasing some of the pressure from overwhelming social engagements—take yourself out this time. Mid-month, you’re moving with intention in your career and contributing to a cause that is close to your heart. Reflect on what the last two years have taught you about your work life. Which ideas were illusions, and which are worth bringing to fruition?

Scorpio

Your career has been loud and proud this summer, and there is further activation incoming. The solar eclipse on August 12th initiates the start of a two-year plotline in your public life. With the lunar eclipse, a creative project or romantic experience from the last two years concludes. That doesn’t necessarily mean a relationship will end, but rather, a loop is closing on a particular dynamic. Cheers to that.

Sagittarius

It’s time to scratch that persistent itch you have to travel, learn, and explore. With Jupiter in Leo for the next year, paired with the solar eclipse on August 12th, you are beginning an expansive journey that is very Sagittarian in nature, as you embark on a path that feels true to you and supports your independent disposition. While you charge forward, a two-year cycle regarding your home and foundations wraps up at the end of the month. Where have you lived, and what have you learned about what it means to feel rooted somewhere?

Capricorn

 Notice what has been evolving for you this summer. As outgrown habits, ideas, or relationships flake away, stay open to what could emerge in their place. You are beginning a two-year cycle of transformation—accept the invitation to take up more space in the world, and see what truths lie beneath the surface when you look inward. A brewing intensity is calling on you to level up. What does it mean for you to finally become who you’ve always been?

Aquarius

Take note of who you’re meeting this season. A two-year cycle with your committed partnerships begins with the solar eclipse on August 12th. There is potential for significant relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or business-related. Make time for a person who inspires you, and see what you come up with when you have a meeting of the minds. As this relationship cycle begins, you’re concluding a separate cycle regarding your finances. Consider what you’ve learned about your relationships to all things material.

Pisces

Recently, you have been revamping your work, health, or both. Perhaps work is the centerpiece of your life right now, and new opportunities are flourishing. On the other hand, maybe you’re prioritizing your health in new ways, and proudly pledging adjustments to your lifestyle. Either way, there is cause for celebration. Take a moment to acknowledge the path you’ve paved. You’re wrapping up a two-year cycle of personal metamorphosis, and it’s time to spread the wings you’ve grown and fly.