Your Horoscope for the Week of August 23

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• Tuesday, August 25: Mercury enters Virgo
• Friday, August 28: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

As we make our way through eclipse season, the week starts out with a shift in energy. Mercury, the planet of communication, moves from outgoing Leo into careful and considerate Virgo on Tuesday. Instead of saying all your thoughts and feelings as if performing for an audience, you might decide to take a "watch and wait" approach, keeping things internationalized.

At the end of the week is a big one: the lunar eclipse in Pisces on Friday, August 28. When eclipses happen, it can feel like time speeds up. A lot happens, condensed into a short amount of time. During the lunar eclipse in Pisces, your intuition will be stronger than ever, no matter your sign. Listen to it closely and follow your instincts. Eclipse season isn't over quite yet: you'll still feel the eclipse's effects for another week or so. Then, you're free and clear til next eclipse season begins in February 2027.

Read your Sun and Rising sign horoscope for the week of August 23:

Grab your schedule, Aries. As the week starts out, you're in work mode. On Tuesday, Mercury moves into Virgo and helps you get your day-to-day routine in better shape. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces brings about a major ending that needs to happen so a better beginning can follow. It might feel hard in the moment, but in hindsight, you'll look back in relief.

Get inspired, Taurus. On Tuesday, Mercury moves into Virgo and ignites a spark of creativity. Listen to your muses and start creating something you're excited to share with the world. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces brings about an ending in your social circle, like a fight that can change a friendship or the dissolution of a club. Don't try to fight it; it will help open space for other people in your life.

Call your mom, Gemini. When Mercury moves into Virgo on Tuesday, the stars are asking you to share a truth with your family—or listen as a family member shares one with you. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces shakes up your career. This might look like a job offer, a reassignment, or even a layoff. It can be stressful, but trust that the universe has your back.

Use your voice, Cancer. Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into your chart's communication zone on Tuesday. Translation: Speak up! Write it down! Get it all out! Whatever you do, your words are getting an extra boost of power. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces sends you to new places, either literally or metaphorically. Make sure you know where your passport is.

Speak out, Leo. On Tuesday, Mercury moves into Virgo and lights up the section of your chart that rules your values and your money. You're being asked to speak out about something you believe in. Take the opportunity because right now, you'll be heard. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces could shake up your worldview as you think deep thoughts about sex, death, and transformation.

You are what you say, Virgo. On Tuesday, Mercury moves into your sign and reminds you how your thoughts and words can shape your identity. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces occurs in your chart's relationship zone, indicating that a close relationship with a partner, best friend, or creative collaborator may be ending—or at least changing—so that something new can begin.

Listen to your gut, Libra. On Tuesday, Mercury slides into Virgo and heightens your intuition. Trust yourself and watch out for important dreams and feelings. Voice them to others if you can. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces shakes up your day-to-day routine. You might break a bad habit for good or discover a new practice that brings something new to your life.

Text your group chat, Scorpio. On Tuesday, Mercury sidesteps into Virgo and lights up the section of your chart associated with friendships and social groups. Staying in touch with your pals—via texting, meeting IRL, or even just sharing TikTok videos—is extra important right now. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces could bring you a lightning bolt of creative inspiration.

Schedule a meeting with your boss, Sagittarius. Mercury moves into Virgo on Tuesday, lighting up your career sector and helping you ask for what you want at work. Just make sure you go in with a plan. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces brings a revelation about your family or roots. You might learn something shocking, but the truth wants to come out.

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Travel plans, Capricorn? On Tuesday, Mercury zooms into Virgo and lights up the travel sector of your chart. You're talking about your dream trip, reading up on the location, and maybe even making some serious plans. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces occurs in your communication zone, asking you to let your voice be heard.

Speak it into existence, Aquarius. On Tuesday, Mercury moves into Virgo and puts the spotlight on your chart's zone of transformation. For the next three weeks, your words have an extra boost of transformative power. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in Pisces brings a revelation regarding your values and valuables. What you learn might lead you to redirect your time and money somewhere new.

Tell them you love them, Pisces. On Tuesday, Mercury steps into Virgo and highlights your closest relationships, like with a romantic partner or best friend. Review your communication with this person and bring up anything that needs to be addressed. Then, on Friday, the lunar eclipse in your sign can bring a shift in the way you see yourself and even your whole identity. The spotlight is on you.