We’ve weathered some of the most table-shaking astrology of the year in just the first half of 2025. Eclipses that cracked open hidden truths, planetary alignments that rattled the foundations of our plans, and cosmic shifts that asked us to outgrow outdated identities at warp speed. Now, the waters are beginning to settle. The dust has cleared just enough for us to look around and ask: What parts of me have integrated the change? What parts are still rearranging themselves?

It's time to put our house in order, spiritually, emotionally, and creatively. What have we learned from the breakdowns? What still doesn’t make sense? What questions are still bubbling under the surface, especially when it comes to our creative calling, our capacity to imagine something freer, more aligned, more alive? This is the month to get some solid answers — just trust then when you receive them. Pencil these dates into your cosmic diary: August 9th — Full Moon in Aquarius. August 11th — Mercury retrograde in Leo is finito. August 23rd — Virgo season begins and the New Moon in Virgo arrives.

Below, your guide to the month ahead with August 2025 horoscopes for every sign.

Aries

Aries, August asks you to slow down just enough to notice who’s standing beside you and who isn’t. This month, your attention turns toward your community, your friendships, and the deeper question of what responsibility means to you now with Mars moving into Libra, your opposite sign, the spotlight turns toward your relationships. Things may get lively (possibly even a little tense) as dynamics shift and truths surface. You’re being asked to meet others halfway from a place of real relational maturity. Then comes the Full Moon in Aquarius, casting a cool, wide light on your place within the collective. You might see your community with new eyes whilst noticing who truly gets your vision and who only claps when it's convenient. In short, August wants you to lead but not alone.

Taurus

Since last month Uranus has temporarily moved into Gemini, it’s lighting up your zone of finances, but not in the usual way. But it’s not all theory. Mars entering Libra energises your daily environment. You may feel a renewed desire to bring more balance into your workflow, or to fight (gently but firmly) for more beauty, fairness, or creativity in your day-to-day. The bigger focus is on the Full Moon in Aquarius, because you get to see how your abstract ideas are being received by the audience and what needs a little tweak to open a new portal of abundance.

Gemini

Dorothy had to go back home after the adventure, but your lesson is different. This chapter isn’t about clicking your heels and returning to where you started. It’s about learning how to belong to yourself, no matter where you find yourself on the journey. As the Sun and the New Moon meet in Virgo toward the end of the month, they zoom in on your family lore and emotional foundations. You may feel a quiet pull to revisit your origin story to gather the wisdom, the rituals, and the resilience of those who came before you. Whether you’re near your childhood home or forging new territory altogether, this lunation reminds you: you come from something.

Cancer

Just a little celestial heads-up, Cancer and it could mean a lot. On August 11th, Venus and Jupiter form a radiant conjunction in your sign, and it's one of those rare, golden alignments that you’ll want to soak in. Plus, Mercury retrograde comes to a close in Leo, and with it, a powerful shift in how you speak, think, and claim what you want. This retrograde may have stirred up confusion around your voice, your self-worth, or whether you're allowed to take up space with your desires. But as it wraps, there’s a fiery invitation to stop playing small.And as Mercury stations direct, the call is coming from the soul, with your faith and belief fully behind your words.

Leo

The Full Moon in Aquarius will teach you a thing or two about the kind of connections that truly nourish you. Aquarius brings clarity with a cool edge, helping you step back and observe your dynamics from a higher perspective.And just a few days later, Mercury retrograde ends in your sign, wrapping up a period of internal rewiring. If you've been second-guessing your voice or how you're being perceived, things are about to click back into place. You’re coming out of this with more self-awareness and a refined sense of what you stand for. And, that clarity will ripple out into how you relate to others. Take a note of August 26th as Venus in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius and it’ll push you to lean into honest conversations and fierce self-reflection.

Virgo

It’s your birthday month Virgo, so let this birthday cycle be a personal ritual of rebirth. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Virgo season this year begins with a New Moon in Virgo and it’s a cosmic reset button inviting you to plant the seeds of your intentions with clarity and purpose. This New Moon energizes your natural gifts of discernment, precision, and healing, making it the ideal moment to envision what you want to cultivate in the coming year. You’re devoted to self mastery, and Mars in Libra can help you to collaborate creatively to match your skillset with another wonderfully.

Libra

This year has been intense in the realm of your relationships. You’ve been carrying the weight of two cosmic heavyweights (Saturn and Neptune in Aries) both stationed in your zone of connections. Saturn has asked you to get serious about who you allow into your life. At the same time, Neptune’s presence has blurred lines about what’s real and what’s wishful thinking. But now, Mars moves into your sign, Libra, and with it comes a fresh surge of energy and personal power. Mars activates your core self, igniting your confidence and your desire to take action on what truly matters to you. Don’t worry if you feel like retreating inward this month. The most powerful thing you can do is step back and create space for yourself.

Scorpio

Over the last few weeks, Mercury retrograde in Leo has invited you to take a deeper look at what truly satisfies you in your career and professional life. This period may have stirred up old questions, doubts, or even new ideas about what kind of work feels meaningful, rewarding, and aligned with your true self. And as Mercury stations direct soon, you’ll start to gain clarity on how to move forward with more audacity and creative flair. A major key to get to your next stepping stone of expansion is this question. Are you honouring your unique gifts, or are you trying to fit into a mold that doesn’t truly belong to you?

Sagittarius

Your abstract ideas can receive more love and recognition this month as the Full Moon in Aquarius casts its illuminating light on your innovative mind. Aquarius, the sign of visionaries celebrates originality and the kind of thinking that breaks free from copy and paste thinking. Make time for your inner genius often. Plus, you have the powerful backup of both the Sun and New Moon in Virgo activating your zone of career, grounding your visionary ideas with practical energy. This combination invites you to not only dream big but also to take concrete steps toward turning those dreams into tangible success.

Capricorn

What does true abundance mean to you beyond material wealth? The first two weeks shine a spotlight on your finances, resources, and what you truly value, marked by the Full Moon in Aquarius. You may gain fresh insights into where abundance flows freely and recognize old patterns that no longer support your sense of security. As Mercury retrograde in Leo comes to an end, the last part of the month shifts your focus inward, highlighting your deeper emotional world and shared resources. You might find yourself navigating important transformations around intimacy, trust, or financial partnerships.

Aquarius

Aquarius, the Full Moon is a cosmic mic drop telling you to strip away the masks and show up exactly as you are, no apologies, no edits. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde in Leo finally calls it quits in your relationship zone. And if you’ve been stuck in confusing conversations, mixed signals, or emotional tug-of-wars, good. It’s over. The fog lifts, the games end, and suddenly you’re free to demand what you really want without fear or hesitation. Speak up, Aquarius. Be bold. Challenge the status quo in your connections.

Pisces

If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck or bored with your projects lately don’t sweat it. A fresh wave of creative energy is about to hit just as Mercury retrograde in Leo comes to an end. Expect new perspectives, unexpected sparks, and a renewed passion that can transform your work from routine to revolutionary. Moving into the final stretch of August, your focus naturally shifts toward the people who matter most as the Sun and New Moon in Virgo knocks your relationship door. Set a new intention with clarity and confidence, knowing that you deserve connections that honor your fullness and celebrate your authentic self. Declare what you need and believe you are worthy of. A love or partnership that meets you in all your wholeness, complexities, and light.

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