Your free horoscope for August 2026 is here

August’s astrology ushers in the start of eclipse season bringing fated beginnings and endings into your orbit. Time speeds up, people you meet feel fated, and the decisions you’ve avoided making are asking you to make a move! The month starts out with the Sun travelling through Leo, reminding you that asking your inner child for advice or guidance will never lead you astray. Your job is to show up authentically, take up space unapologetically, and take some sexy selfies along the way.

You’re feeling inspired to chase after who and what you desire once Venus enters Libra on 6th August. The next few weeks bring a little extra luck and ease when it comes to all of your relationships and contracts. You’re craving more one-on-one time with the people who matter most. A few days later, on 11th August, Mars enters Cancer, putting everyone in a crabby mood. You’re taking action based on your feelings and that can change at the drop of a hat! Passive aggressive tendencies surface and people are avoiding confrontation. However, you are feeling bold enough to protect and defend those who need it most, so let your compassion guide you!

A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo rocks your world on 12th August, helping you release old versions of yourself and show up more authentically. When in doubt, let your inner child decide for you. Fated beginnings and endings show up in all our lives, and this also brings you back to 17th February, the last time we had an eclipse in this series. Similar themes and topics continue to build and unfold! You can let out a sign of relief when Venus in Libra mingles with Jupiter in Leo on 17th August. This is a day for presence, joy, and gratitude. Some may have something worth celebrating while others are better able to witness and appreciate all the small things in their lives that are going right.

A wet-haired woman leans over a shimmering sea with the word "August" in stylized font above a sunset backdrop.

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The Sun enters Virgo on 22nd August, and back-to-school energy is contagious! Whether you’re gearing up to study something new or not, this is the time to get organised, change your habits and routine, and come up with plans for the remainder of the year. As you soak up the last few weeks of summer, you’re also appreciating the little things in life that we often take for granted: the warmth of the summer sun, fresh vegetables from your garden or local store, and long, warm nights with friends and family. A few days later, on 25th August, Mercury enters Virgo, bringing important news your way. You have the discernment and precision to make wise decisions over the coming weeks, and you’re communicating very effectively.

But wait – there’s more! Eclipse season isn’t over with: There’s a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on 27th August that asks you to surrender to what you cannot control and trust in the Universe’s divine plan for you. You’re more aware of the collective unconscious, and what unites us as living beings on this Earth rather than what divides us. Lead with kindness and compassion and trust that any fated endings that take place are creating space for something new to enter your life.

The month wraps up with Venus entering its pre-retrograde shadow period in Libra, illuminating themes and topics that will emerge during the upcoming Venus retrograde. Your relationships, contracts, finances, and personal values are all centerstage. Focus on what is capturing your attention because these storylines will continue to unfold once the retrograde begins in early October.