August 2025 Monthly Horoscopes

Jul 23

General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. Horoscopes are written for the Rising sign, so you should read your Rising sign if you know it; if you don’t know your Rising sign, you can read your Sun sign, which places the Sun as your Rising sign and uses Solar Houses.

Aries August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fellow fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so you can go into August continuing to work on reconnecting with your heart, reigniting flames, and picking back up creative pursuits. You may have less patience for anything mundane while the retrograde is in effect. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this helps with coming out of the retrograde with better focus, however you may still lack patience for the practical if it’s not fun, so try to bring some fun to everything you have to do. You can be more loving, affectionate, and romantic with Venus in Leo, and can bring a positive attitude.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in your sign, Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may feel less supported and in need of nourishment. Try to give yourself the support you need, and assess where the lack of support is coming from. Lack in general can be an issue, so get creative with what you already have. This can be a good time to pick back up old resources and to ground yourself.

Mars, your ruler, enters air sign Libra, the sign opposite yours, on August 6th, and this can bring energy and drive when you’re working with a partner, feeling balanced, or in a peaceful environment. You may be driven to be more helpful with others, and you can take the initiative with some help.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can make you crave more independence, and you can push to get it. That can be helpful for getting out of a rut. You may want to work on finishing up a change that can help you feel more secure and confident.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! That makes this period a good time to focus on new projects and plans you want to work on, and you can set your sights high. Think about a project that really excites you, and that can bring lots of progress and growth personally or professionally.

Taurus August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so you may continue to focus on home and family matters, and may want to reconnect with those you’ve thought of as family in the past, or revisit somewhere you’ve lived before or someone you’ve lived with before. You can work on tending to your emotional needs and restoring emotional stability. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this can help smooth things over coming out of the Mercury retrograde, and you can make improvements at home that make you feel more secure, and improve connections with your support system so you’re more at ease emotionally.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries, the sign before yours. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, this can trigger old issues around lack, not being supported, or not being nurtured. You may need to get more rest, and if you’re feeling extra rundown, this might be a clue that you have some old issues to work on, understand, and baggage to release. Spend some time being introspective and reflective, and connect to your subconscious mind to get insights.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and this can greatly increase your productivity, especially once the Mercury retrograde ends. You can get organized, make lists, create a new schedule or routine that allows you to get more done, and can be extra efficient. You may prefer having something to do, so make sure you don’t take it too far and cause yourself to break down. The Ceres retrograde will drain you if you’re not careful, so make the most of the energy you have, but don’t burn too hot for too long.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can bring great progress with a goal, if you’ve done things the right way and for the right reasons, you can see success and hit new heights. You can be responsible and mature, and this can help with the Ceres retrograde. On the other hand, if you haven’t done things right, you may experience setbacks and delays, and this can drain you further. Course correct as quickly as possible.

The Sun enters fellow earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This can be an important period for you to focus on what your heart wants. You may have been mired in strong emotions and baggage with the Mercury retrograde, but now you can focus on happier prospects. Try to work on something that brings you joy and makes you optimistic.

Gemini August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, and you may still deal with challenging focus, especially since Mercury is your ruler. Go easy on yourself and your mind, give yourself more time to work on mentally-taxing projects and ventures, and consider picking back up old ideas and plans to work on instead of new ones. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this helps you to come out of the Mercury retrograde with better focus, and a better attitude. You can have an easier time communicating and expressing yourself with others, and enjoy a mental connection.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may become aware of ways your dreams aren’t supported. This may be a lack of support from others, or even from yourself if you don’t really believe in them. Work on blocks, and maintain hope for your future. Find new, different, or unconventional ways to nurture and nourish yourself. You may crave more independence as well, and need to make sure you don’t lash out.

Mars enters fellow air sign Libra on August 6th, and this can be a great time for love, romance, and affection. If single, you can be more open to dating and enjoying yourself, while if attached, you can make it fun again. Creativity can surge in a big way, so try to channel this productively to make the most of it. This can be a good way to tackle the mundane and anything that you’d normally deem “boring”.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can increase your passionate side for anything you really believe in, and you can defend it strongly. You can be more positive about it though, and everything in life really, and less focused on the serious. This can help you work on positive changes for the Ceres retrograde.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! With this energy, you can give attention to home and family matters, anything that impacts you emotionally, or the foundation of something.Make plans for family gatherings, moving, renovations, and tending to emotional needs. This is an amazing period for you to start something from the ground up, so think about what you could do with that.

Cancer August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, the sign after yours, and this lasts until August 11th, so you can continue to feel a bit stalled, slowed, or stuck. Don’t give in to frustration, and work on making small steps in the right direction. Even a tiny bit of movement is better than nothing. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and Venus exits your sign. You can be more practical in love and relationships, more stable and secure, and bring more grounded energy to the mix. This can help you come out of the Mercury retrograde with a more pleasant attitude, and you can dedicate yourself to your goals.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may have to deal with issues with your goals. You may feel you lack support for the goals you have or the direction you’re going in, and you need to be honest with yourself about the cause for this. Is what you want truly good for you? Or are the people in your life truly good for you? Something may not add up. Also assess your responsibilities, and make sure you’re handling them properly. This can be a good period for picking back up an old goal.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and your emotions can serve as strong motivation for you, driving you to take action over the coming weeks. You may have more energy and drive for home and family matters as well, and you can be more supportive while also strengthening your support system. You may want to work on something from the ground up that can culminate in about one year.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This can be a serious Full Moon, and you can focus on getting to the heart of something and using passionate energy to solve a problem. A transformation might be required of you, and this can help you to get moving out of Mercury retrograde, and prepare for Ceres retrograde.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This energy can be great for you to focus on an idea that excites you and you can take quick action with. Utilize your knowledge and gather information, put together short-term plans and take action as quickly as possible. Be smart with it, and make it positive.

Leo August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in your sign, Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so you’ve likely been feeling a bit off in many ways, and have had lots of little things to deal with, and this can continue for the first half of August. Use the energy to pursue a second chance that gets you motivated. Venus enters your sign on August 25th, and this can give you much better energy to work with. You can be more pleasant, enjoy getting attention, and focus on what you want for yourself while also working well with others.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fellow fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may feel you need more space and freedom, and can push to get it. This might leave you less supported though, and you may need to work on balancing out your need for space with your support system. Take time to focus on your beliefs and give them more of your support. You may also need to work on blocks to having support for big ideas, expanding your expertise, or exploring.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and your mental energy can surge. You can pursue opportunities to take action with your ideas, and can take the initiative on your own to make things happen quickly. You can be flexible, adaptable, and keep an open mind. You can be more enthusiastic in communications, and want to be more engaging and expressive.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can focus on your connections, and you can work on issues in a relationship or partnership. You may have to work together to solve it, otherwise you may prefer to get some distance. Good connections can deepen with this Full Moon, and this can help you feel more comfortable with getting more space without compromising the relationship with the Ceres retrograde.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, leaving your sign, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This can be a great period for you to focus on improving stability and security in your life, especially if the Mercury retrograde really mucked things up. This can lead to opportunities for new resources, or even improved finances, and you can feel more confident over the next one to two months.

Virgo August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, the sign before yours, and this lasts until August 11th, so your energy can remain lower and you may find other people to be more draining until mid-August. With Mercury also being your ruler, you may still feel off too, so try to go easy on yourself and make extra time for rest and recovery. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this can help you to set yourself up to be in a better position moving forward and away from the retrograde. You can be helpful and supportive with loved ones, and can be more comfortable behind the scenes. Your intuition can be strong, and you can be creative.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, there can be deeply-held issues that have to be addressed that impact lack in your life. If you feel unsupported, that you’re not being nurtured and nourished by life, then this likely means you have to work on something serious and dig way down deep. A transformation is likely required, and this can be a process, but it can be important to see it through. It can leave you feeling more empowered and in control once done. If you’re in a good place already, then this can be a period where you share more with others.

Mars enters air sign Libra, exiting your sign, on August 6th, and your energy can slow down and give you a chance to dedicate yourself to what you’ve begun over the coming weeks. You can be more confident in your choices, and you can make progress slowly but steadily. There can be rewards to be found by taking a committed approach. You can also be more energetic when you’re feeling grounded.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. There can be a lot of little things to tackle with this Full Moon, especially if you haven’t had much energy to get much done with the Mercury retrograde. The Full Moon can give you an opportunity to get little things out of the way, and this can free you up with the Ceres retrograde to transform.

The Sun enters your sign, Virgo, on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This is a huge time for you, and you should try to take full advantage of this energy. This can be an amazing period for you to focus on starting something new, a new project, venture, or journey, and you can be excited and enthusiastic. Go for what you want for yourself, be smart and wise, responsible and ethical, and make progress fast.

Libra August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so you may go into August continuing to deal with the unexpected and having to adjust on the fly, or feeling desperate for change and bored and need to avoid being impulsive. Work on small changes to keep going forward, and consider picking back up a change that needs to be finished. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this helps you feel more connected to your hopes and dreams for the future, and you can improve your friendships, participate more in groups, or make an impact on the masses.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, there can be challenges to work through in your relationships. You may become aware of ways you’ve let a relationship or partnership wilt and wither, and have to focus on trying to nurture and nourish it. You can do a lot yourself, but it can’t be solely you, so make sure you’re both trying. You may need to improve balance to feel more secure, and can prioritize peace.

Mars enters your sign, Libra, on August 6th, and this is a fantastic time for increased energy, drive, and enthusiasm for whatever you want. You can take the initiative, and you can make quick progress. Be productive with your energy, and smart with the actions you take, and what you begin now can be a focus for the next two years.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can make you more inspired and creative, and your heart energy can be strong. You can focus on making more time to enjoy yourself and connect to your heart, and this can be helpful for going into Ceres retrograde. Remove blocks to love with the Full Moon.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo, the sign before yours, on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This energy might keep you in the background, and you can work on setting yourself up behind the scenes and out of the spotlight. You may prefer to do things on your own, and when working quietly and without others interfering, you may find you can build something spectacular.

Scorpio August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so you may continue to have to deal with blocks to your goals and questions about your path during the first half of August. Focus on making tweaks to your long-term plans, and consider picking back up an old goal to work with the energy. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this helps you feel more ambitious and focused on what you want to achieve. You can connect with important people in the right places, and make good impressions.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may have some issues with your work life, in your daily life, or with your health. You may feel you’re not being as supported as you’d like with the work you do or on a daily basis, and you can take on too much at times which can stress you out. Work on nourishing yourself to limit stress and improve your overall wellness. Take care of the little things, but don’t go too far. Consider picking back up old work projects, or doing work that you’ve done before.

Mars enters air sign Libra, the sign before yours, on August 6th, and your energy might be on the lower side for the next few weeks. You may find that other people drain you more easily, so you’d rather work on your own with anything you have to do. Your energy can surge when alone, and this allows you to get things finished and out of the way, clearing the way for Mars moving to your sign next and bringing new beginnings.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. The Full Moon can increase your emotional energy, and you can work on tending to your emotional needs and removing emotional blocks. You may take care of home or family matters, and this can make you feel more secure. This ends up helping you with the Ceres retrograde, and being more emotionally stable can keep you from stressing out too much.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This energy focuses on your hopes and dreams for the future, and you can pursue opportunities to make progress with a big goal that you dream about. You can take a different approach, and this might help you make progress. Be independent, but also be okay with working with groups and friends to make bigger strides. Be open to the unconventional and experimentation.

Sagittarius August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fellow fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, you may still crave more space and freedom during the first half of August. Try to find space where you can and work with limitations instead of fighting needlessly. Consider picking back up a big idea, and reconnect with the big picture. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this makes it easier for you to get space, and you can be more of a typical Sagittarius, open to adventure, more daring, and gregarious. Have fun with others, and open up to expansion.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fellow fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, there can be issues in love relationships. You may need to work on better supporting love in your life and nurturing your relationships with loved ones, and this can help you feel more connected to your heart. Consider picking back up old creative projects, and pursue new ones in different ways. Reignite flames for love, creativity, or fun.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and you can be more innovative, unconventional, and independent over the coming weeks. You may prefer to do things differently from usual, and this can help you get closer to a dream of yours. You can also work well with groups, make new friends, and meet new people to expand your social circle.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can highlight your ideas, and you can sort through them and finalize plans, especially short-term ones. You can gather information and get advice, and this helps you make some final decisions and choices. Drilling down mentally can help you with the Ceres retrograde, and you can get clearer with communication to express heartfelt sentiments.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This energy can be amazing for you with your goals, and you can take inspired action that propels you toward success with an existing goal that you’ve done right by and really believe in. Hit your stride, make good impressions, and take the lead. For some of you, this time might focus on a brand new goal instead, and you can get clear about your direction, where you want to be going and how to get there, and you can set yourself on the right path for years to come.

Capricorn August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, so this can continue to dig up what you’ve hidden away and tried to avoid, and you can focus on transforming to work it out. This can be challenging, but ultimately helpful, empowering, and gives you control. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and you can be more passionate in your relationships, and may want to share more. You can be more comfortable with power and taking control, and enjoy transforming.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may have to deal with issues at home or with those you think of as family. You may have more responsibilities to take on, and have to do more to be of help. Yet you may not feel you’re getting the emotional support you need, and this can make you feel ungrounded. Try to take care of your emotional needs yourself, and work on strengthening your inner core. You may want to stick to what’s comfortable and familiar for now.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and this can be an excellent time for progress with your goals and ambitions once the retrograde is over. You can hit your stride, hit new heights, and impress the right people. This can come with new responsibilities, but you can manage them. You can take the lead and focus on the direction you’re going in, and how to stick with it.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon can urge you to get grounded, to remove blocks to stability and security, and to be more present. Slow down a little bit, and try to stabilize the transformations from Mercury retrograde. This can help to soothe you emotionally going into the Ceres retrograde.

The Sun enters fellow earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This is a fantastic time for you to go big, to expand your life in new ways, and to embrace big opportunities for new experiences. You can be more optimistic, open-minded, and come up with big ideas. Focus on what’s possible, and take a chance on yourself.

Aquarius August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, the sign opposite yours, and this lasts until August 11th, so you can continue to deal with issues in your relationships and with helping other people with their problems. You may reconnect with people from the past, and can work to restore peace and balance in your life. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and this helps you to feel more connected to loved ones, and to be more comfortable with commitment. You can also be pleasant and easier to get along with, and find you encounter more pleasant people as well.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may need to work on being more secure and confident in your ideas and plans. You may not get as much support for your ideas and opinions as you’d like, but this doesn’t have to mean you give up. Try to figure out where the lack of support is coming from, and adjust accordingly. Give yourself support, and you don’t need it as much from others.

Mars enters fellow air sign Libra on August 6th, and you can be more open to new experiences, adventures, and excitement. You can be bolder, braver, and more willing to take a chance. You can be optimistic and have a good connection to the big picture. This can help you to make strides with goals and see success on the horizon.

A Full Moon occurs on August 9th in your sign, Aquarius, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. Full Moons in your sign are a time to see developments and results. This can help you determine what to do next, and to make informed decisions. Your emotions can be stronger than usual, and you can be more in tune with what you both want and need. You may not have had as much time for yourself lately thanks to the Mercury retrograde, but this Full Moon prompts you to prioritize yourself a little bit.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This is a great time for you to work on empowering yourself, taking control, and finding solutions. You may want to work on a major transformation, and it can lead to great things in your life. You can pursue something mutually beneficial, and this can lead to more opportunities.

Pisces August 2025:

As August begins, Mercury is still retrograde (appearing to move backward) in fire sign Leo, and this lasts until August 11th, and you may continue to have lots of little tasks, chores, and projects to deal with, which might stress you out if you take it all on yourself. Leave room for breaks, and don’t ask more of yourself than you can do and still be healthy. Venus enters Leo on August 25th, and you may become more comfortable with the mundane, and connect to the details. You can pay closer attention in love, and want to be of help.

Once Mercury retrograde ends, Ceres retrograde begins on August 11st, and it’s in fire sign Aries. This lasts until November 21st, so for the next 3 ½ months, you may need to work on grounding yourself and improving your confidence. Blocks to stability, security, and confidence can become more obvious, and you may need to focus on where they came from and how to work them out. There can also be more focus on resources and finances, and you have to make smart plans and choices and not rush.

Mars enters air sign Libra on August 6th, and this can give you more power and control over the coming weeks. You can work on solving, doing research and getting to the heart of matters, and taking care of serious matters. This can empower you, and strengthen your will. You can focus on transformations for the better as well, and the ones you make can last for the next few years.

An Aquarius Full Moon occurs on August 9th, and it’s sextile (beneficial aspect) Ceres as Ceres is gearing up to turn retrograde. This Full Moon might drain your energy a little bit, and it’s to try and get you to recharge after all of the little things that you might be doing with the Mercury retrograde. You may need more time alone to rest, reflect, and you can prefer the quiet time. This can help you clear out, and that can help you go into the Ceres retrograde with less baggage.

The Sun enters earth sign Virgo, the sign opposite yours, on August 22nd, and a Virgo New Moon occurs the next day on August 23rd. This is the first of two consecutive New Moons in Virgo, and the next one is a Solar Eclipse! This focuses on your connections, so there can be opportunities for you to do something great with a partner, or to meet someone who can have an important impact on your life. You can also be more open to commitment, and can make an important commitment at this point that remains for some time and leads to more opportunities.

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