Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- 6 August: Mars enters Libra
- 9 August: Full Moon in Aquarius
- 11 August: Mercury Retrograde in Leo Ends
- 22 August: Sun enters Virgo
- 22 August: New Moon in Virgo
- 25 August: Venus enters Leo
Slowing down is a priority, Taurus. The month starts off with the Sun moving through Leo, encouraging you to spend more time at home and in your pajamas! Some time alone is recharging right now, as you reflect on your past more and more. You might also make more decisions about your living situation or focus more on your family life.
You’re struggling to find balance in your everyday life once Mars moves into Libra on 6 August. Perhaps you said yes one too many times and now you’re weighed down by responsibilities at work and in your personal life. This serves up lessons in protecting your boundaries and free time. You might also catch a cold if you’ve been neglecting your overall wellbeing and working too hard. This is a reminder to slow down and change your habits.
You hit a breaking point when Mars in Libra faces off with Saturn in Aries on 8 August. You’re ready to say no or have an uncomfortable conversation. It’s time to put yourself first. If there’s a habit you’ve been trying to break, this can give you the final push to make a change. It’s easy to wind up exhausted or overwhelmed today, so take time to drink water and recharge when you can.
There are major changes in your life direction and professional world under the full moon in Aquarius on 9 August. You could leave a job or start a new one. Maybe you’re considering a new career path altogether. This can also bring attention to the important relationships in your life - maybe you’re taking the next step with a lover or learn something important about a family member. You might also decide to move on a whim.
You’re making decisions about your living situation once Mercury retrograde in Leo ends on 11 August. If you’ve dealt with a petty landlord or if a roommate moved out last minute and left you in a lurch, things start to settle. You also feel ready to move on from the past and head in a new direction.
You could hear the "yes" you’ve been waiting for when Venus and Jupiter, the two luckiest planets in the sky, link up on 11 August, too. This also brings lucky news your way in general - someone could tell you they love you, maybe you make a relationship official, or perhaps you receive a new work offer or raise. This is a day to share your thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others because luck is on your side!
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Feelings of groundedness permeate your day thanks to Mercury in Leo connecting with Mars in Linda on 14 August. This is a great day for productivity that leads to emotional and financial security. You can cross things off your to-do list that have left you anxious in the past. You could also get a lot done around the house or find a new flow in your daily schedule that brings more balance to your life.
The Sun moves into Virgo on 22 August and you’re feeling sexy! You’re reaching new levels of confidence, and this is a lucky time to date or reignite the spark in your love life. You’re also focused more on having fun and your passions. This is a great time to pick up a new hobby and focus on the present moment. You also feel a little more hopeful about what comes next, which can help you take a leap of faith toward some of your dreams.
There’s a new moon in Virgo, also on 22 August, that brings fresh energy to your romantic life. A new spark could ignite or maybe you’re exploring new sides of your sexuality. This can also simply bring uplifting or lucky news your way.
There’s some more stability and ease in your personal life when Venus moves into Leo on 25 August. You could find the perfect roommate or apartment to rent, or maybe drama settles with a family member. You’re feeling nostalgic in a fun way.
A dream could offer insight into your financial future when Uranus in Gemini teams up with Neptune in Aries on 28 August. If you’ve felt stuck or uncertain about work-spending some time alone can help put you in touch with new ideas and guidance from beyond.
