MONTH OF August
August begins as a month of reflection and preparation for you, Virgo. With the Sun in Leo until the 22nd, your energy stores are a bit depleted. Instead of pushing ahead, grab your sunglasses and beach umbrella and go rest, heal and tie up loose ends.
Convivial Venus is in cozy Cancer until August 25, setting the stage for sweet reunions and casual gatherings with your favorite people. If you organize anything, keep it simple: potlucks in the park after work or an open house hang at your place.
With Mercury retrograde in Leo until the 11th, you may have the momentum for a deep cleaning and decluttering mission. Release objects that have a negative charge and lovingly send off clothes, furniture and trinkets that would be more useful in someone else’s possession. Money is one area of life where you’ll feel fired up!
Make-it-happen Mars pulses into Libra from August 6 to September 22, helping you sort out your financial plans and set yourself up for strategic advancements at work. Get your ducks in a row so you can make a case for yourself once Virgo season begins (yay!) on August 22. This fresh-start energy comes with a major bonus in 2025: the first of two rare, back-to-back Virgo new moons this August 23. The intentions you set around personal goals, fulfillment and growth will get a booster shot of momentum again with the solar (new moon) eclipse on September 21.
Leo season brings healing and closure until August 22
Power up or power down? This month, you might be trying to do both at once! Amping up your adrenaline is energizer Mars in Virgo until August 6. Since June 17, the red planet’s been visiting your sign, revving your motor for a passion project or a fresh start. This only happens every two years, so here’s hoping you’ve made the most of this boost to your confidence and charisma.
A month or so in, you may have hit a crash point. On July 22, the Sun dipped into Leo and your restful twelfth house, pulling you into escapism until August 22, when Virgo season begins. The first three weeks of August could find you struggling to keep your energy up, especially with mental Mercury (your ruler) retrograde in Leo, too.
You can only fight the flow so much, Virgo—so if you can’t beat the planets, join ‘em. Surrender to the unfocused energy and lean into rest, closure and healing. Process your emotions in a journal or do some quiet contemplation if you haven’t tuned into yourself in a while.
A trip near water or to a nostalgic old spot could be restorative. But bear in mind that Mercury retrograde can disrupt travel, technology and communication. Spring for the cancellation insurance if you book a trip and if it feels like too much to plan, treat this month like a staycation.
Got a creative or spiritual project in the works? The Leo solar cycle is ideal for any “right-brained” endeavors (art, dance, music) and for tying up loose ends before your next birthday. You might even reboot a meditation or yoga practice, or re-read some favorite novels. Overall, you’re winding down a long solar cycle in preparation for Virgo season, which begins on August 22. Pace yourself and focus on projects that really have to get finished. Then you’ll have the decks cleared in time for your birthday!
The August 8 Lion’s Gate opens as Mars and Uranus align
Make it rain, Virgo! An unexpected money-making opportunity could arise August 8, as driven Mars in your financial sector forms a supportive trine to spontaneous Uranus in your professional zone. A power lunch with a key contact could spark the idea for a lucrative collaboration, the raise you’ve been pushing for could FINALLY get approved, or casual cocktails might lead to a surprise job offer.
Uranus rules the digital realm, so don’t be afraid to slide into the DMs of an influential person you admire. Feeling the urge to quit your day job to pursue your passion? Go for it, but only if you have some significant savings to fall back on. And whatever you do, don’t burn any bridges on your way out!
August 8 is also the activation date of the Lion’s Gate portal, the period between July 28 and August 12, when Sirius, the Earth and Orion’s Belt align. As Sirius—known as our “spiritual Sun”—rises in the summer sky, its energy opens opportunities for new beginnings. Collectively, the portal opening is a time when new levels of consciousness are infused into the planet and also into each of us individually. This is a key moment to get your world-changing ideas out to a wider audience, Virgo.
The August 9 Aquarius full moon gets your routines back on track
Don your master planner’s chapeau on August 9, when the annual Aquarius full moon lands in your orderly and health-conscious sixth house. As the natural ruler of this zodiac zone, you’ll make a brief return to your (micro)managerial ways today. But that’s not a bad thing! Adding a little left-brain polish to your life right now couldn’t hurt.
If you’ve been on a hedonistic bender, la luna could lure you back onto the wellness wagon. You don’t have to go into deprivation mode. Just implement a few simple, grounding routines—meditation, eating green and clean, adhering to regular bedtimes—to help you feel centered wherever you are.
The sixth house also governs service and helpful people. At this Aquarius full moon, your mind could be on ways to contribute to your community or on more practical matters, such as delegating drudge work to capable providers instead of doing it all yourself. With Mercury retrograde ending in a couple days, you’ll be ready to go full-frontal Virgo again soon!
This full moon will arrive against a busy backdrop. We’re in the midst of a Grand Trine between three planets in air signs: Uranus in Gemini, Pluto in Aquarius and Mars in Libra. Additionally, Uranus and Gemini will be forming what’s called a Minor Grand Trine to Saturn and Neptune in Aries, with all five planets creating a “kite” formation.
Translation? This is an extremely powerful day, when the results of your hard work could quickly manifest into tangible form. However, you’ll feel the tug of people’s emotional demands competing with all this can-do, productive energy. While you can’t ignore feelings (including your own), you’ll want to make sure the stronger ones don’t drown out your goals. Unless it’s your intuition trying to fire a warning shot, or someone close to you is having a five-alarm personal crisis, this is a moment when you can make humongous headway on your grand plans.
Mercury retrograde ends August 11: Stop chasing mirages
Life has resembled a hall of mirrors since your cosmic ruler, Mercury, turned retrograde on July 18, backing through your surreal twelfth house. Good news: You can stop chasing mirages and mopping up messes starting on August 11. As the communication planet corrects course, the walls you’ve been bumping up against start looking more like open doors. It’s up to you whether or not you walk through them. But if you set intentions to explore freely, you’ll be amazed by what unfolds!
Solo quests encouraged when Virgo season begins August 22
It’s your time, Virgo! On August 22, the Sun begins its monthlong visit to Virgo, waking you up and preparing you for action. Are you feeling inspired to start a passion project or a solo quest? Ready to pursue your path again? It’s time to put your personal goals first and get back out there!
With your birthday arriving in this four-week period—and your ruler, Mercury, no longer retrograde—give serious thought to ways you may want to grow or expand in the year ahead. How can you make yourself more visible or draw attention to your gifts? Use Virgo season to piece together a map that points the way.
The August 23 new moon in Virgo is your personal new year
And…you’re back! One day into Virgo season, on August 23, the annual Virgo new moon marks your “personal new year.” Better yet, it’s the first of a rare, back-to-back pair in 2025 (the next on September 21), giving you a double shot of fresh-start energy.
Take the time to clarify your mission and set intentions for the coming six months. Over the next half-year, the dedicated effort you pour into something with YOUR unique stamp on it can really pay off!
Don’t wait until December 31 to start plotting your big moves. Set intentions for what you’d like to personally accomplish in the next six months (make the Virgo FULL moon, a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, your target date)—and write them down for extra power.
Heads up: While it’s great to have a clear vision, be ready to pivot, too. This Virgo new moon will form a tense 90-degree square to disruptive and unpredictable Uranus, the planet of change. A curveball from the office could cut into your personal plans. Or, you might need to shift some of your responsibilities to prioritize a new, more fulfilling direction. If you’ve boxed yourself into a role that no longer fits, the new moon could be even more of a reinvention than you expected.
Reciprocity is the name of the game when it comes to relationships—but, Virgo, is it happening at your preferred level? With Mercury retrograde until August 11 and a charged Venus-Mars square heating up from August 6 to 25, you may be questioning everything: their intentions, your instincts, whether this is even worth it. Don’t do anything rash now. August is about observation, not over-analysis.
Since July 30, Venus has been flowing through Cancer and your eleventh house of friendships, vision and future possibilities. Platonic connections could suddenly feel a lot less “just friends.” And someone you once filed under “off-limits” may be stirring your curiosity. Or perhaps you’re craving a love that fits your evolving values, something less traditional but more emotionally aligned. That’s the beauty (and challenge) of this transit: it blurs boundaries while opening new ones. Keep your heart open, but your expectations grounded.
The moment Mars enters Libra and your second house of values and stability on August 6, you’ll start seeking substance over chemistry. You’ve hosted the lusty planet in your sign since June 17, which definitely fired up your rizz and libido. Some of that fire will cool down as Mars slips into Libra. Through September 22, the red planet pushes you to get clear on what you’re building—and with whom. Are your needs being met, not just in the bedroom, but in your everyday life? Does your person show up when it counts? Mars here helps you advocate for what matters most, even if it means having the “where is this going?” talk sooner than usual.
Watch what unfolds on August 12. With Mercury moving direct and Venus aligning with lucky Jupiter in Cancer, a friendly flirtation could suddenly turn into something far more meaningful. Or maybe a group setting reveals someone you thought you had figured out in a brand-new light. Since this hits your eleventh house, romance may arrive where you least expect it—through shared causes, creative collaborations, or even that long-time friend who’s always been in your corner. Pay attention.
Still, don’t let Mars in Libra lure you into romantic over-investment too soon. This placement can make you eager to prove your worth through doing, fixing, or subtly shaping someone else’s potential. But love doesn’t need perfect packaging to be real. And your energy is too valuable to pour into a maybe.
Things shift on August 25 when Venus enters Leo and your twelfth house of surrender, secrets and soul ties. From now through September 19, you may prefer to keep things quiet—off-grid, under wraps, or simply sacred. Healing from heartache? Venus in Leo encourages you to swaddle yourself in support and take time for gentle closure. If you’re exploring a new connection, it may stay private until you feel ready to share it.
And if something earlier this month felt confusing or incomplete, don’t write it off just yet. There may be more to the story than meets the eye, and it’s only just beginning to unfold.
Finances heat up early this month thanks to Mars marching into Libra and your stabilizing second house on August 6. This transit sharpens your money focus and urges you to get strategic.
But take it slow: Mercury is still retrograde until August 11, and since it’s reversing through your foggy twelfth house, things may not be what they seem. A past financial decision could resurface, along with the urge to impulsively “fix” everything. Instead of reacting, review. The clarity is coming, but key details could also surface all the way until the “retroshade” (Mercury’s shadow period while snapping back into action) ends on August 25.
You’ll really start to find your footing this August 23, when the Virgo new moon hits your first house of identity and fresh starts—your cosmic cue to take charge. With Uranus squaring the new moon from your career zone, a bold move around work or finances may be in the cards. You might quit a gig, pivot your goals, or launch a passion project with real profit potential.
Just make sure your foundations are solid. You’re building something for the long haul, not just a payday. There’s a bonus Virgo new moon arriving on September 21, so between now and then, the big-picture possibilities will really start to fill in.
Love Days: 6, 11
Money Days: 17, 26
Luck Days: 14, 23
Off Days: 13, 21, 9
