Your horoscope for August 2025 is here. When it rains, it pours, and occasionally that brings both positive and negative events simultaneously. ThisAugustWe have the opportunity to experience the extremes of life. There are difficult challenges coming with the Mars-Saturn opposition on August 8, and there are also delightful blessings predicted by the Venus-Jupiter conjunction on August 12. It might be one of those situations where the negative aspects somewhat overshadow the positive ones, but the positive elements make the negative ones more bearable. Perhaps you couldn’t have experienced it any differently. Some perspectives can’t be appreciated without scraping your knees while climbing. Hopefully, everything will be worth it in the end?
All of this is happening at the same timeMercury is concluding its retrograde periodDuring Leo in the first half of the month, so yes, this is part of the troubleshooting process, and yes, it’s not hard to picture a travel issue under these conditions. If you’re heading somewhere during the first week of August, you may need additional patience to handle roadblocks and dead ends as they come up, and to not dwell too much on your disappointment. Venus’ square with Saturn and Neptune on August 1 seems particularly discouraging from a pleasure standpoint, but fortunately, this mood doesn’t last for long. By August 11, Mercury turns direct, and then Venus and Jupiter meet the following day, so things will start to improve again, and who knows—maybe you’ll be rewarded for exploring the place that initially gave you a negative feeling?
Much of this likely comes down to whether we feel accepted and where. What begins as a somewhat chilly welcome at the start of the month eventually leads us to a point where we feel embraced like family. And certainly, how we express our needs matters—being indirect can definitely complicate things more than necessary. However, when you’re in a place where you don’t speak the language or understand the cultural norms, it’s much harder to be fully recognized for who you are. In the end, your work this month might involve working on the things that prevent you from achieving the connection you desire, or simply staying away from places where you don’t feel welcome.
Astrologer’s note: Below, we refer to your signs as “rising” signs, also known as your ascendant sign. Horoscopes are more precise when approached in this manner—by using your birth time and location, you canFind your rising sign online quickly(it requires under 30 seconds)
Aries Rising
It’s okay if life feels complicated right now. Interpersonal tension and relational breakdowns could be occurring because of what’s finally coming together for you in the realm of home, or they could be occurring in spite of it. You’re not the first person to deal with weird dynamics between your partner and your family, and you won’t be the last. Remember that moves and renovations can put stress on the most secure relationships, so you can be completely over the moon about your new sanctuary and simultaneously pissed at the person you’re creating it with. Truth be told, you probably haven’t felt like you’ve had much support since you’ve taken all of this on, but have you really asked? Like, spelled it out? You’re not wrong if you feel like you shouldn’t have to, but people aren’t mind readers, and expecting them to magically know what you need is the beginning of the path toward resentment.
Wherever there is underlying tension in your life, it will reach its height between August 6 and 8, as Mars moves into Libra and quickly faces an opposition with Saturn. Try not to lose hope or give up.towelIf it seems like you’re stuck in a stalemate without a solution, the impasse will likely begin to ease from that point onward. With Mercury turning direct on August 11, communication problems should also start to clear up around the middle of the month. On or around August 12, your housewarming party will bring all your guests into the yard, allowing you to appreciate the results of your efforts, so any arguments might have to take a backseat. Above all, try to address any passive-aggressive behavior as soon as it arises, whether it’s coming from you or someone else. Indirectness will only complicate matters further.
The comforting embrace between Venus and Jupiter in your 4th house around the middle of the month might also indicate a different kind of return, one that manifests as a family gathering or a present flowing through your family’s history. This is a time full of possibilities for connecting with your background, the land, or a place that you or your ancestors once considered home. If you have a trip planned this month, it appears that you will experience a sense of belonging that you haven’t found with some important people in your life. Your roots are always there to support you when you feel misunderstood, and perhaps that’s where everything needs to begin.
Taurus Rising
Currently, you might need a reminder not to overexert yourself, but you may be too occupied this month to take a break. And for the most part, it’s the positive kind of busy—but evendestination bacheloretteWeekends, block parties, and jam sessions can be exhausting if you’re not focusing on essential self-care practices. There’s much to enjoy at the moment, but the challenge is maintaining your energy to participate fully. Balancing everything won’t be simple in August, particularly if work responsibilities increase rapidly. Your best strategy? Handle your duties first so they don’t weigh on you, and start delegating before problems become unmanageable. Of course, this means being open about your needs rather than subtly handling tasks without communication. However, with most of the tough astrological events occurring during the first week of August, taking steps to avoid burnout will allow you to have more fun in the rest of the month.
The most exciting moment of August is likely to happen before the Venus-Jupiter conjunction on August 12. You’ll have chances to spend time with people you care about, send voice messages full of heartfelt compliments, and attend potlucks where the food will be delicious. Overall, your local area will be a rich place to have fun and discover new things this month, so perhaps this is the signal to explore your own backyard like a tourist this August?
You could also be in the process of creating a concept that is close to your heart—perhaps writing a novel, or starting apodcastOr generating content that feels rewarding to create. If that’s true, it makes sense that you’re feeling somewhat stressed with a major project ahead. The full moon in Aquarius on August 9 is definitely increasing your visibility, but you’ll also be fully aware of which parts of your work you’re really tired of.
On August 23, the new moon in Virgo marks the beginning of a fresh creative cycle for you—one that will require you to present yourself in a completely new way of expressing who you are and to let go of the last bits of shyness and modesty that have held you back from reaching your full potential. In the end, this is about building the confidence to truly embrace your authentic self and fully commit to what you stand for—to, as the saying goes, dance as if no one is watching.
Gemini Rising
There’s always an alternative path to reach your destination. Perhaps your internal navigation system just needs a little patience while it recalibrates its ideal route. As you navigate the final stages of Mercury’s retrograde, a signal that was scrambled last month becomes clear again when Mercury turns direct on August 11. Perhaps you’ve been revising something you weren’t satisfied with at first—writing that required a second review, audio that needed to be re-recorded, or ideas you almost overlooked that are now ready to be revived—or maybe you’ve been taking a trip down memory lane, reconnecting with old places, conversations, and friendships that have resurfaced over the past few weeks. The past can become fresh once more, and a detour can turn into the new plan. With so much newness to discover and potential new choices to explore, it’s understandable that you may have needed a moment to pause and reflect. Have faith that you’re arriving exactly when you should.
There are also certain tense dynamics and conflicts emerging involving Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in August. On one side, you may be receiving money or gaining other types of wealth and treasures in the days before August 12 (perhaps this is a sign to go to that estate sale?). On the other hand, there’s clear tension between the artist and the critics. Even if the material you’re remixing doesn’t receive the friendliest response, it’s more important that you create something that’s truly genuine and vibrant for you. Moreover, perhaps the honesty of your self-expression will ultimately be the most profitable for you. If you’re a parent or work with children, prepare yourself for possible outbursts or misbehavior, especially between August 6 and 8, when Mars and Saturn align in opposition.
On August 9, the full moon in Aquarius highlights this conflict even more clearly. This lunar event occurs in your ninth house, which relates to philosophy, politics, knowledge, and travel. Any tension you experience this month could present a chance to define your beliefs and the principles you are committed to. You might also discover that a specific opportunity has closed for now, such as a trip you had planned or aneducational programyou were thinking about. Considering all the strange occurrences during Mercury Retrograde, it wouldn’t be surprising if you face some travel problems or need to change course. The focus for the month: do what you do best and stay adaptable.
Cancer Rising
This month, your inspiration is coming from the flowers that keep blooming despite the cracks in the pavement. You’re like an oyster creating pearls around the sand that finds its way into your shell, a star who shines brightest when things get tough. With Venus and Jupiter aligning in Cancer on August 12, there’s a lot of goodness that’s finally becoming attainable, but it won’t be easy to achieve either. Mars and Saturn will be opposing each other on August 8, forming a stressful triangle with Venus and Jupiter, adding challenges to the joy. It’s somewhat similar to throwing aweddingIf part of your family disapproves of the relationship, or if your personal life becomes a bit chaotic while you’re on stage accepting your Oscar, even if you wish certain people were there to celebrate this victory with you, or if you’d prefer certain issues not overshadow the moment as you take your bows, don’t let anything take away from the recognition you’ve earned.
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The positive side is that the most challenging parts of the month might occur early on, with the first week of August possibly being the most distressing for you personally. On August 1, Venus forms a square with Saturn and Neptune, which may lead to feelings of rejection or feeling unwanted, or like your public image is causing you discomfort. This can also make it harder to appreciate your current situation, so it might be wise to lower your expectations during those initial days so you can (hopefully) be pleasantly surprised by the trip you’re not too excited about. However, be warned, family conflicts are likely to reach their peak between August 6 and 8, so if you’re traveling with your family, keep your conflict resolution skills (and your…audiobook) ready for battle.
From August 9 to 11, the full moon in Aquarius combined with Mercury turning direct in Leo can assist in settling a financial issue that has been uncertain recently. If you’ve been engaged in extended discussions over the past few weeks regarding your pay, a resolution may come around mid-month. There might be changes happening to certain parts of your job responsibilities, which will naturally affect financial matters as well. Additionally, this could be a highly rewarding time to clean out your closet or reorganize your possessions in another manner, and to give away items you no longer need. Often, actively moving resources through the channels of exchange can create more momentum for abundance to come to you in new ways. It’s always a good idea to lighten your load.luggagewhen you’re in motion.
Leo Rising
Life has been giving you a lot of “hurry up and wait” this summer, but you will eventually take off from the tarmac. It just won’t occur on your ideal schedule, or with your initial plan unchanged. The major update for you this month is that Mercury turns direct in Leo on August 11, concluding the decision-making process of the past few weeks and allowing you to move ahead again after getting lost in your own maze for a while. However, before that occurs, there’s a Mars-Saturn opposition on August 8, whichremoves one of your current flight routes(or, at best, causes significant frustration on a major travel day). This can be literal or symbolic, just so you’re aware. The first week of August could be particularly challenging for you while traveling. Additionally, pay attention to the broader consequences—the obstacles that hinder your progress toward your life goals, the intellectual dead ends that complicate your ability to justify what you’ve been doing or believing.
Perhaps what’s preventing you is your own indecisiveness. You can’t always follow the rules or rely on authority—there’s such a thing as seeking forgiveness rather than permission. You might be making things unnecessarily complicated by twisting yourself in rhetorical knots about why it’s acceptable for you to pursue what you want. This is somewhat like how driving too cautiously, moving too slowly on the highway, or being overly hesitant to make a left turn in heavy traffic can actually be dangerous. Naturally, you don’t want to be reckless, but driving with confidence is also part of being a safe driver. Can you acknowledge the part of you that truly knows what you’re doing?
Shortly after Mercury goes direct, Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer on August 12. This is somewhat like a supportive fairy godmother discovering you in your lowest moment, a positive aspect within the difficulty, a hidden agreement with yourself that you will stand by yourself even when others won’t. You may need to mentally free yourself before you can progress, or offer yourself the approval you’re struggling to receive from others at the moment. A strange, yet potentially useful, question to consider right now is: What positive aspects have I gained because of my hardship?
Virgo Rising
Who understands how anything truly functions, but let’s suppose that healing follows a spiral path. Does it really make sense to criticize yourself for being “back here” again? It’s referred to as a pattern for a purpose, and recognizing patterns requires repeated experiences. And if you’re open to being kind to yourself for a moment, there’s a distinct difference in how you’re dealing with past issues right now. Reflection feels different this year with the South Node in Virgo, and your ruling planet Mercury is currently retrograde in your twelfth house until August 11, making this a particularly intense period for internal turbulence. It might be painful to hold onto so much that remains unexpressed, but all those letters you never sent are residing in your mind for a reason. If you aren’t ready to let them come into the light, burn them and move on.
Although you can achieve much by retreating into the woods for a week, the first part of the month might also be a crucial time to assess your health. A full moon in Aquarius occurs on August 9, creating energetic conflict with Mercury’s direct station just two days later. New details may emerge mid-month concerning a health issue, or an incorrect diagnosis from your past could be revised. Until the situation becomes clear, consider obtaining a second opinion and thoroughly investigating the matter.
And yes, don’t worry, things will improve significantly for you in the second half of August—Mercury turns direct on August 11, and the new moon in Virgo on August 23 is expected to help you break out of your routine. However, before that, you may also face some financial challenges. Mars opposes Saturn on August 8, bringing attention to any real or imagined feeling of scarcity that’s holding you back. Financial matters could play a major role in the choices you’re making right now, potentially forcing you to take a different approach.
Perhaps this is something you weren’t meant to carry by yourself? There’s a Venus-Jupiter conjunction in your eleventh house on August 12, indicating that your community can lift you up this month. Despite some of the tougher situations, there’s a sense of celebration about this alignment, or at the very least, support. You may be experiencing a shared success, launching something that receives enthusiastic applause, or having an unexpectedly enjoyable time with others.group trip(Perhaps you stretched your finances too thin). If you need it, this could also be a positive sign that a crowdfunding effort may assist you during this difficult time. You can manage with some support from your friends.
Libra Rising
What they often don’t mention about “making it” in the world is that your finest work might provoke strong, divided responses. While the spotlight is on your talent this month, it also amplifies any underlying opposition that may have been developing underneath. If you have an opponent in your field who dislikes your presence, be prepared for some disapproving glances as you approach to receive your recognition. If you’re clashing with a business or romantic partner as you prepare for your major achievement, it’s natural. Alternatively, you might need to terminate a contract or part ways with a significant client to secure a victory that’s within your grasp, which will certainly not please everyone.
Your main lesson this month is likely to stop being too hesitant in discussions and instead go after what you truly want, although this might be easier to say than to do. On August 1, Venus forms a square with Saturn, which heightens your sensitivity to rejection and amplifies any negative emotions you may feel about the potential costs of this endeavor. On August 6, Mars moves into Libra and quickly creates an opposition with Saturn on August 8, which is likely when direct conflicts with others will reach their peak. This is one of those situations you can’t really avoid, and attempting to handle it indirectly may only make it worse. Your challenge? Express your thoughts clearly and confidently, avoid doubting your own instincts, and don’t give up your mental well-being just to prevent hurting someone else’s feelings.
Things begin to improve around the middle of the month. Mercury goes direct on August 11, followed by a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in your eleventh house of public recognition on August 12. Something you’ve been working on will be prepared for its moment in the spotlight around this time, or you could receive some favorable attention for another reason. It will likely become clear why it was important that you took the additional time to gather people’s input.get back in touch with friends you haven’t talked to for a long time, or incorporate your audience’s first response. It might simply mean that you have shifted your perspective on who your work is truly intended for, and you began creating for those who appreciate your genuine style. You can enjoy the compliments you receive, even if they aren’t entirely universal.
With so much attention this month on your achievements, it appears that this momentum might overshadow other parts of your plans. Perhaps you aren’t traveling for pleasure this month, but rather to present at a conference or receive an award. Personal disagreements and misunderstandings are more likely to disrupt your trip than a flight delay in the first half of August, so be mindful of how you communicate with others.
Scorpio Rising
You’re facing a challenging period this month, and it’s quite likely that the outcome will be worth the effort. However, consider that you’re tackling things on an advanced difficulty level and prepare accordingly. With your ruling planet, Mars, mostly in a weakened position (after it moves into Libra on August 6), you may feel like you’re fighting against a strong current. Mars and Saturn will be in opposition on August 8 in two areas of your chart that signal potential for exhaustion, so this is your official warning totake care of yourselfIn August, you may be more susceptible to illness and physical fatigue, which can also increase the likelihood of self-sabotage and heightened anxiety. Doubting every action you take is a surefire way to undermine your confidence in any choice you make. In the worst case, you could find yourself stuck in a mental trap of indecision, going around in circles and fixating on the challenge of making others happy while neglecting your own needs. The full moon in Aquarius on August 9 highlights your domestic life and family matters, possibly bringing a call or message from within your own home.
Is that view worth the extra effort? That’s due to Venus and Jupiter aligning on August 12, offering you a unique experience whether you’re traveling or studying. This kind of alignment might lead you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, but it could also have you stuck in your hotel room dealing with a case of traveler’s stomach. You may be genuinely celebrating a major academic achievement while juggling multiple tasks, or simply exhausting yourself by taking 22,000 steps daily to explore everything. Rest assured, you’ll likely enjoy your location in August—the people you meet will feel like long-lost friends, and you’ll experience a sense of comfort away from home. Still, prioritizing your mental and physical well-being should be your main focus right now, regardless of how inspired you feel by the excitement of adventure.
Mercury will also go direct in your tenth house related to career and public image on August 11, coinciding with the Venus-Jupiter conjunction. If you’re preparing to publish any research, academic work, or another form of intellectual content, this is the time to finally release those updates into the world, or at least decide on the path you want to follow. On August 23, a new moon in Virgo will establish a fresh base for being recognized by your community and supported by those around you, so this isn’t the time to hold back about what you offer. For every critic who has something negative to say, you have ten supporters praising you. Do it for those who truly appreciate you.
Sagittarius Rising
This month, you may find yourself more concerned with securing your own bag than seeking the entire world’s approval. To be honest, as long as you stay true to your personal values, that might be the wisest approach. With Mars spending most of August in your eleventh house of community and friends, it could be a tough task to force everyone into agreement, and there may be more than usual amounts of passive-aggressive comments coming from the sidelines. On August 8 in particular, the challenge of maintaining group harmony might feel impossible as Mars forms an opposition with Saturn, and you may need to figure out how to keep going without it. Meanwhile, Venus and Jupiter are approaching a conjunction on August 12, bringing you a generous amount of financial support and/or other less tangible forms of assistance from others. This could easily be one of those situations where if you accept what is being offered, some people will have something to say about it. But then again, were they ever really going to help you like that?
All of this is also occurring at the same time as Mercury concludes its retrograde on August 11, along with a full moon in Aquarius on August 9, which may bring awriting projectTo completion, along with a new moon in Virgo on August 23 that encourages you to make a bold new start in your career. If you’ve been engaged in any creative endeavors or academic pursuits, this is likely to be a significant milestone of the month for you, occurring at a time when you submit a proposal or refine your thesis despite the debate it generates. And yes, there might even be some funding available for you as well.
Mercury’s direct movement on August 11 helps resolve any travel plans that became complicated during the previous weeks of retrograde. You may have had to be flexible as arrangements changed and routes were altered, but perhaps you ended up with an experience you actually appreciated? If you felt drawn to revisit a place you’ve been to before, to go through your old keepsakes, or to rethink your whole approach to traveling, the time you spent on these reflections was valuable and significant, even if the reason isn’t clear right now. Some trips don’t take you from one point to another—they just circle through vast periods of time.
Capricorn Rising
The pressure is mounting this month, which makes it even more crucial that you don’t keep things to yourself. You likely have an ally who is strongly supporting you right now, and ready to assist you in ways you might not even realize you need. But if youcanRequest it, which would reduce the pressure on others to guess what you want.
A lot of the stress you experience this month is explained by Mars opposing Saturn, which reaches its peak on August 8. It may seem like there’s pressure from all sides, with work demands piling up alongside family responsibilities, or the burden of parental disapproval adding to your challenges as you seek independence. This is one of those times when you’ll have to handle what needs to be done, but you can make things harder for yourself by worrying too much about others’ opinions. Instead of focusing excessively on feeling that nothing you do will ever be good enough, pay attention to who is with you and ask them for a more compassionate and truthful reflection of your true self. The Venus-Jupiter conjunction on August 12 offers a comforting embrace through shared joy and close relationships that boost your spirits—and perhaps a reminder to reserve your smiles for those who truly matter.
It appears that some of the stress tied to work might also include financial aspects, such as deciding where to shift parts of the budget or how to secure funding if unexpected challenges have disrupted it. The path ahead will become clearer following the August 9 full moon in Aquarius and Mercury’s station direct on August 11. So, if you’re reading this in early August and trying to figure out how to resolve this situation, give it at least a week.
In general, things tend to become more manageable from that point onward. Especially with your financial situation being uncertain during the first half of August, it could be wise to hold off on making major purchases or submitting any deposits until mid-month. Additionally, there will be a new moon in Virgo on August 23, which presents some exciting new opportunities for your studies, research, and travels, so it might be beneficial to delay any commitments.future tripsUntil you have thoroughly understood the terrain. What arises from this moment could be more thrilling than anything you had previously planned.
Aquarius Rising
You’re experiencing a highly intense period right now, and you might not yet be able to recognize the positive aspects because the challenge is strongly demanding your attention. It’s one thing to know in your mind that rejection can be a form of protection, but for now, you still need to figure out what comes next. The way forward is likely not very clear. This won’t be one of those situations where the alternative route is clearly visible with bright, flashing signs, and that’s probably because you’re heading somewhere few others have gone before. A part of the responsibility of being a pioneer is that there won’t be anyone ahead of you to guide you on what to expect, so don’t get too caught up in the reality of creating things as you go along.
During the second week of August, you may experience a heightened sense of crunchiness, especially between August 6 and 11. On August 8, Mars will move into Libra and swiftly form an opposition with your ruling planet Saturn, coinciding with a full moon in Aquarius on August 9. Then, on August 11, Mercury will go direct in Leo, your opposite sign associated with relationships and partnerships. In simpler terms, you might face a dead end or significant frustration that could have major consequences for your life, particularly in areas like intellectual growth, academics, spirituality, or travel. This situation is likely to occur at the end of a prolonged back-and-forth with someone else, possibly involving a misunderstanding, a change of heart, or a renegotiated contract. To put it another way, this could be a tough time to be abroad or to communicate effectively with others, but it might also involve news that some future travel you were excited about won’t take place.
Instead of only concentrating on the doors that are shut right now, consider this as data you can utilize. Moreover, not everything is bad—Venus and Jupiter will align on August 12 as some of the tougher astrological influences begin to fade, indicating possible good news for your health, such as improvedwork-life balanceor a comfortable co-working environment or a pet that captures your heart. Even if everything isn’t going exactly as planned, you’re likely part of a positive team you can share your frustrations with, or perhaps this different approach could be better for your well-being in the future. Don’t let your losses seem larger in your mind than your gains.
Pisces Rising
At the moment, there’s not much that can interrupt your joyful journey, but financial worries might cast a shadow over what would otherwise be a perfect day. The opposition of Mars and Saturn in your financial houses on August 8 suggests possible credit problems, loan rejections, or difficulty accessing assets right now. Will this prevent you from enjoying the abundance life is giving you in non-material ways? Probably not completely, but you’re still human and need to eat, even if you’d prefer to live on positive energy alone. It may be that what you need now is some adaptability and creative thinking about your job situation, which is helped by Mercury ending its retrograde on August 11. If you’re in the middle of changing jobs, things should start to become more stable after mid-month, but this could also mean you’re adjusting aspects of your schedule, workload, or the services you provide. Where there’s a challenge, there’s also a solution.
Regarding the abundance, Venus and Jupiter aligning in your fifth house on August 12 offers a delightful experience you’ll enjoy savoring, like a cherry on top of the sundae you’ve been enjoying over the past few months. While this moment may pass as just a time of maximum pleasure, it could be particularly productive for your creative endeavors, romantic life, social schedule, or time spent with the children. You might be celebrating at the club or revisiting your own childhood through the kids’ first experiences.Disney World vacation. You could have more room in your life to dedicate to your hobbies, and perhaps you’re filled with so much creative energy and inspiration that you don’t know where to direct it all. It’s possible that all the enjoyable experiences are what caused the budget shortage in the first place, or there might be a financial opportunity within the creative one as well. You will discover whatever you need at the intersection of all this tension.
Experiencing a lot of enjoyment while your finances take a hit might indicate that you’re on a trip this month, which could be a positive sign that you’ll be having a good time and feeling the romance. Speaking of which, there will be a new moon in Virgo on August 23, triggering a fresh sequence of events in your relationship sector during this love spell. Whether you’re in a committed relationship or single, this could mark the start of a completely new pattern in your relationships, a way to break free from your usual habits and raise your expectations. Your happiness defines the standard, not the other way around.
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