MONTH OF August
Bring it back to uncomplicated basics this August, Pisces, as the Leo Sun shows you the beauty of simplicity until the 22nd. With Mercury still retrograde in Leo until August 11, you may have to deal with disruptions to your workflow and time-management challenges. Seize the opportunity to set up better systems, ones that leave you feeling supported rather than drained. Hint: This may involve a bit of much-needed delegating and outsourcing.
Romantically, August is high season, while ardent Venus shimmers in Cancer and your fifth house of passion and pleasure. Hand your playful side the wheel because no one plans a dream date quite like you, Pisces. This fame-fueling cycle can draw attention to your beauty, style and artistry. Werk!
Adding to the seductive equation, lusty Mars slips into Libra from August 6 to September 22, stirring the pot in your eighth house of intimacy, transformation and shared resources. Intensity heats up with the people closest to you. Confront what lies beneath the surface, whether it’s in your finances, relationships or personal fears.
When Virgo season kicks off on August 22, the Sun spotlights your partnerships for a month, helping you harmonize any union that’s fallen out of balance. Another bond-strengthening boost comes on August 23, as the first of two rare, back-to-back new moons in Virgo arrives. Set those relationship goals. Are you ready to deepen your commitment, form a new partnership or release something that’s been blocking true connection? This fresh-start energy will get a second boost with the solar (new moon) eclipse in Virgo on September 21, helping you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Order in the Pisces court: It’s Leo season until August 22
Gather those loose ends and bring some order back to your life, Pisces. The Sun is making its annual trek through Leo and your sixth house of health, organization and systems. You’re ready to dial down the intensity (even the fun kind) and simplify, getting life back into a steadier, more manageable groove.
With Mercury retrograde in Leo until August 11, a deep clean, declutter and reboot is especially favored. Before you implement new systems, fire and hire or buy all-new equipment, take stock of what’s already in place. Would it cost less to properly train an employee instead of replacing them? Could you find a refurbished or gently-used version of an appliance that you’re eyeing?
During Mercury retrograde, everything old is new again. Scour the pickings on Facebook Marketplace before you splurge on a brand-new item. Call the repair person to assess what you’ve got. At least if you do proceed with a pricier purchase, you’ll know that you weren’t just throwing away something still operable. Plus, points for being sustainable and caring about the climate—something the Sun in the nature-loving sixth house will happily reward you for doing.
The August 8 Lion’s Gate opens as Mars and Uranus align
Open your heart, Pisces. Express your honest emotions to your loved ones this August 8, as passionate Mars in your intimate eighth house forms a sensitive trine to revolutionary Uranus in your domestic zone. If intense feelings bubble up to the surface, don’t repress them. Your family and close friends will be more than happy to support you.
Just beware: With fiery Mars in the mix, you could feel more irritable than usual. Instead of taking your frustrations out on innocent bystanders, could you channel this energy into a distracting activity? Dive into a creative project or treat yourself to a soothing massage.
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. Getting yourself into a serene and receptive space will allow the divine visions to flow.
Let the chips fall at the August 9 Aquarius full moon
Got something to release? You can do it on August 9, when the year’s only Aquarius full moon illuminates your twelfth house of closure and transitions. With this dose of let-go energy, surrender all that inner heaviness to those alchemizing moonbeams, Pisces! As Mercury spends its final days in retrograde motion, it’s an ideal time to release the past.
Since control is an illusion anyway, rather than trying to corral the chaos, just let the chips fall. On the upside, this could be a richly creative or romantic full moon. Your imagination is at its peak, and artistic Pisces could produce some of your finest work. In love, a heightened fantasy could become reality, so if you’re looking for dates to escape off the grid with a sexy companion, this is it! Just heed the travel precautions of Mercury retrograde.
Have you been in denial about a person’s true motives or caught in a codependent trap? This full moon could bring a moment of healing and spiritual clarity—even a big epiphany about where you’re headed next. Focus on conclusions, not illusions. Read the writing on the wall and get the support you need. Your subconscious has a LOT to process now, so you might just want to disappear for some solitude, self-care and sleep. Take a much-deserved rest now, if you can.
During this year’s full moon, several other planets will be busy, too. 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? Your emotions could be in overdrive, but your intuition will also be as pointed as a laser. You could receive serious psychic downloads. But are they all…yours? With this Grand Trine making you an emphatic superstation, you could pick up other people’s feelings and experience them as your own. This is already #PiscesLife so make sure you do something to ground yourself at this full moon, lest you get washed away by a tsunami of sensitivity.
Mercury retrograde ends August 11, helping you get organized
Ready, set, organize! While Mercury’s been retrograde since July 18, getting on the same page with other people—much less interpreting your OWN thoughts—has been an exercise in frustration. You may have found yourself stressing over the most trivial things. Staying on top of details was especially challenging since Mercury’s mayhem left you feeling scattered and muddled.
This August 11, the cosmic messenger resumes direct (forward) motion, helping to clear up chaos. Mercury’s been retrograde in your health sector, which may have brought down your resistance and even left you with a summer sniffle or flu. Fortify your prevention efforts by loading up on immunity boosters, probiotics and as many dark leafy greens as you can eat.
Virgo season begins August 22, activating relationships
It takes two, Pisces! When Virgo season starts on August 22, your seventh house of relationships and mutuality is activated, and key partnerships take center stage for a month. You’ll still start naturally gravitating toward collaborations.
The key is to invest in relationships that can go the distance. Give your energy to those who are capable of an equal give-and-take. Work out any kinks that are disrupting your most important bonds—and move the superficial folks to the sidelines.
During Virgo season, you may be a bit more tired as the Sun is at its farthest point in the sky from your Sun. Remember, Pisces: You don’t have to do it all yourself. Ask for a helping hand, and you’ll be surprised how many are proffered!
The August 23 Virgo new moon can smooth kinks in relationships
Two is your magic number during Virgo season because it heats up your seventh house of relationships and mutuality. And when the August 23 Virgo new moon arrives, you’ve HAD it with the flakes! Start partnering up with people who truly have your back. Give your energy to those who are capable of an equal give-and-take.
This new moon is the best time to bring up commitment. This fresh-start lunar lift helps you broach the topic of a formal alliance. AND it’s part of a rare, back-to-back pair of Virgo new moons in 2025 (the next is on September 21).
Really listen to where the other party is a “yes” AND a “no.” Use the time to consider any hesitations or objections from both sides. Developments now will unfold in the coming six months. Give these decisions the time they deserve and don’t rush them! It will all come together with a flourish at the Virgo FULL moon on March 3, 2026, a potent total lunar eclipse.
Things on the homefront might not be in sync with your relationship goals, as indicated by a tense square between la luna and disruptive Uranus in your domestic zone. A family member could try to interfere in your personal life, or a curveball from home might cause you to change plans. Don’t brush your emotions aside, even if you’re tempted to. If you’re making a change in your relationship, even if it’s a healthy one, you may need to navigate a little chaos from the shift.
Is romance happening in real time, Pisces, or do the best moments feel like a distant memory on your highlight reel? If it’s the latter, get proactive about changing the vibe! August is laced with longing, desire—and a call to lead with vulnerability. With Mercury retrograde until August 11, and Venus and Mars locking into a tense angle from the 6th to 25th, love may feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. But keep hunting for them. Answers are coming.
Venus has been luxuriating in Cancer since July 30, lighting up your fifth house of passion, flirtation and pleasure. This transit is all about opening your heart without compromising your need for security. Permission to plan dream dates granted—with all the poetic bells and whistles your sign adores.
You may feel raw in moments because you’re also hyper-attuned to subtleties. (They pulled their hand away—is it rejection? Why haven’t they responded to my text yet…it’s been an hour!) If you’re feeling insecure or over-attached to someone’s validation, take a breath instead of getting reactive. This is a cue to nurture your own independent talents, interests and outside friendships, so that you aren’t rotating around someone else’s axis.
While this might not fit the breathy, anxious definition of “new relationship energy” that is spoon-fed to us through Disney-princess culture, don’t dismiss it. Autonomy makes the heart grow fonder and also more secure! If someone “takes your breath away,” they might also be a narcissist who sucks up all the air in the room. Or not, Pisces, but either way, Venus in Cancer until August 25 wants YOU to be the star in your own love story.
On August 6, Mars dives into Libra and your eighth house of intimacy, secrets and soul-merging. Through September 22, desire turns intense—and selective. You won’t settle for surface-level connections, and you’ll feel it in your bones if someone’s holding back. But beware the temptation to test, provoke or seduce for control. Mars here can poke old wounds around trust. But it also gives you the courage to name what you need in love—and own the depth of what you bring.
If this all sounds a bit heavy, take heart. August 12 is a truly luminous day for your love life. For the first time in over a decade, Venus and Jupiter—the two cosmic benefics—unite in your romantic fifth house, unlocking an expansive wave of passion, attraction and joyful connection. This is a soulmate moment, Pisces. A conversation, kiss or confession could feel straight out of a Nicholas Sparks movie.
Of course, with Mars heating up your deeper emotional terrain, you might also be wrestling with how much to reveal. The push-pull between desire and vulnerability is real. Try not to flood anyone with your passionate confessions. Share a little, then see how they respond. A back-and-forth is ideal this month.
The frenetic vibes settle down on August 25 as Venus glides into Leo and your sixth house of routines and devotion. Love becomes a practice rather than a series of passionate highs and lows between now and September 19. Who texts back. Who shows up. Who makes the effort to know you beyond the surface. And if that high-key connection from earlier in the month has potential, you’ll quickly see. Love doesn’t have to be a roller coaster—it can be a gentle ride to a dreamy destination.
Simplify to multiply. With the Leo Sun energizing your sixth house of work, health and organization until August 22—and Mercury retrograde in this same zone until August 11—you’re being nudged to clean up your systems before chasing more. Disorganization could cost you now, so backtrack and fix broken workflows, late invoices or sneaky expenses (do you really need all those app subscriptions, Pisces?).
Mercury’s backspin is also ideal for reviewing expenses and redistributing tasks, especially if you’ve been doing it all yourself. Check in with Team Pisces and make sure everyone’s clear and content. A key person might be harboring resentment or feeling adrift. This is the ideal window to get them back on track.
Money momentum builds after Mercury goes direct on August 11. Then on August 23, the Virgo new moon lights up your partnership house, kicking off a powerful cycle for income tied to collaborations. A business relationship could get serious—or a new one could begin.
But caution: Uranus in your domestic zone squares this new moon, suggesting home-related costs or emotional dynamics could complicate matters. Stay grounded and talk through expectations clearly before joining forces. A move, renovation or family expense might require financial finesse. Make space for both the practical and emotional pieces of the money puzzle.
Love Days: 19, 23
Money Days: 4, 13
Luck Days: 28, 11
Off Days: 21, 26
