August is a mixed bag of sharp and dull, and sweet and sour, with a lot of tiny adjustments thrown in. It looks like trying to get comfortable in your airplane seat on a long flight (in economy). There are definitely some moments towards the end of the month that look super sweet thanks to Venus, and August contains one of the dreamiest days of the year on the 12th. On that date Venus and Jupiter, the two “benefics” of the solar system, conjoin in Cancer. Plant a seed for something lovely and fertile. I urge everyone to start something heartfelt and potentially prosperous on this day.
I wish I could say the same for the beginning of the month, which looks confusing at best and, at worst, intentionally deceptive. Keep your wits about you, move slow, and triple check information before taking action. A major culprit in the angsty beginning of August is Mars’s pentrance into Libra on the 6th. In Libra, Mars is more likely to be passive with its aggression and weaponize charm, logic, diplomacy, and codes of conduct. Read between the lines and look for the truth in actions instead of verbal expressions. Mercury’s preparation to turn direct in Leo on the 11th should help straighten out misunderstandings or uncover little white lies.
Virgo season begins on August 22 and doubles down on introducing itself with a new moon in Virgo on the 23rd. This signals a time to begin putting away the childish activities of Leo season and get down to business. However, it is still summer, even if the storefront windows are showcasing sweaters and boots. Venus’s entrance into Leo on the 25th reminds us that late summer can still be hot, sexy, and playful. Enjoy a last hurrah!
This article appears in August 2025.
