Channel your inner Oscar Wilde and declare your genius, because this is not the time to downplay your talents. Life has big plans for Leos, so don’t challenge a change in your destiny – go with the fascinating flow.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Mercury moves into your sign from August 10, leaving your mind firing with theories, solutions and clever observations. This isn’t the month to sit on your genius. Share what you’re thinking online and out loud, because the right person hearing the right idea could change your trajectory.
Come the 13th, the solar eclipse in your sign signals a turning point in your destiny. Overthinking isn’t the move here; this is about surrendering to the direction that life wants to take you. Then, around the lunar eclipse on August 28, brace yourself for a wildly erotic chapter. Dress-ups and role-play barely scratch the surface.
POWER DATES August 13, 21, 25
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
The two-faced friend who’s been smiling at you while talking trash behind your back is about to face the music. Mars hands you the courage to expose their agenda, and the satisfaction afterwards will leave you tingling with vindication. If you’ve been battling the blues or feeling hopeless, from August 13 the solar eclipse asks you to love yourself a little harder.
Remember, prioritising your needs isn’t selfish, it’s the foundation everything else gets built on. Then Mercury cazimi on August 28 delivers a clue through a meaningful conversation, podcast, or article that lifts your wellbeing to new heights.
POWER DATES August 7, 27, 28
Libra (September 23–October 22)
You were not built for beige. Your sign understands polish and presentation better than most, so when Venus, the beauty planet, enters your sign on August 7, your glow up arrives with a bang. The next three weeks reward any attention paid to your appearance or living space. Mid-month, the solar eclipse closes a friendship chapter. Distance, different values or a healthier boundary could explain the exit, but the timing feels karmic.
The month winds down with you craving inner wellness to match your outer glow. Alternative therapies are calling, whether you try acupuncture, brave an ice bath or detox in an infrared sauna.
POWER DATES August 7, 12, 21
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
From August 7, Venus has you scrutinising yourself in the mirror, ruminating on a perceived appearance flaw or holding yourself up to an impossible standard. Those filter- perfect influencers? They have insecurities, too. The only person worth measuring yourself against is the woman you were yesterday.
After the 11th, Mars stamps your passport with adventure, whether it’s just a plan or you’re actually heading to the airport. The back half of August introduces your soul tribe, boosting your confidence with financial support, doors flung wide open or a comforting shoulder just when you need one.
POWER DATES August 11, 13, 17
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Your inner circle becomes your safe haven, from the friend you can call at midnight to the soul-stirring conversation that wakes you to your bigger purpose. From August 7, Venus makes you magnetic in professional circles, so tactical networking could place you in front of someone with long-range influence.
Mars still wants financial caution, especially if another person is involved with your money. An offer may look attractive, but the fine print deserves a forensic read. After the 23rd, the sun launches your leadership era. Take the meeting, raise your hand and own the room. Confidence is your currency now.
POWER DATES August 15, 18, 28
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
From August 11, Mars electrifies your relationship zone: you and your partner will either argue over every domestic detail, or the sexual attraction will run so hot you won’t be able to keep your hands off each other. Singles, you could find yourself drawn to someone with that dangerous, can’t-look-away energy, but don’t confuse chemistry with connection.
Professionally, expect clashes with co-workers when many strong personalities vie for control; diplomacy will be needed. The month wraps up with a cautionary note about spiritual readings or psychic sessions. With the lunar eclipse approaching, the risk of misinformation is high.
POWER DATES August 11, 13, 21
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
August’s solar eclipse on the 13th delivers a partnership plot twist. You and your long-term lover could decide to marry or start a family; some Aquarians might part ways. Singles, the universe is conspiring to pair you with someone you’ve long-admired. Perhaps an influencer, mentor or creative whose work you’ve followed. From the 23rd, the sun strengthens a personal or professional connection through proof over promises. Someone shows up and champions you when it counts. Then money’s under the microscope by month’s end. Your income may change, but your worth is the bigger issue. Price yourself accordingly. POWER DATES August 17, 23, 25
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
You’re a softie at heart, but when the people you love are under attack, you come out swinging. If you’re a parent, this protective streak shows up most fiercely for your children. After August 11, Mars gives you the courage to call out anyone disrespecting your inner circle.
As for legal matters or important paperwork, hold off making a decision until after the 23rd, when the sun could expose a loophole or missing detail. The lunar eclipse in your sign on August 28 delivers a turn of fate. A near-miss decision brings a sliding doors moment that, looking back, you’ll realise was a pivotal part of your story.
POWER DATES August 11, 17, 28
Aries (March 21–April 19)
August begins with Venus rolling out the red carpet in your relationship sector, where romance and business deals flourish under her golden touch. If you’re single, you could lock eyes with someone whose ambition mirrors your long-range vision, while couples rediscover their sexual spark on a bucket list adventure.
The boardroom version of this energy has a high-calibre collaborator appearing on your radar with a lucrative proposition. Come August 11, Mars raises the risk of family conflict. If a relative tries to provoke an argument, backing down is the smarter move for now. Your chance to have your say arrives once Mars cools off.
POWER DATES August 11, 12, 21
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Venus blesses your health zone, where caring for your body becomes the most powerful beauty treatment. Treat yourself to nutrient-dense meals for the glow expensive serums promise, drink more water to revive a dull complexion overnight, and lift weights to sculpt a strong physique.
The solar eclipse on August 13 might see you releasing a man from your life, possibly a male relative. This karmic agreement has run its course, and parting ways honours the lessons you came together to learn. Then Mercury cazimi on August 28 offers lovers a defining realisation. The next 24 hours are when the stars back your next move.
POWER DATES August 7, 8, 21
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
You’re a natural wordsmith, but from August 7 Venus inspires you to pen a love letter that closes the distance between you and someone special, or to fill your journal with cathartic confessions. And if a manuscript is collecting dust on your desktop, Venus helps you write the final chapter.
From the 23rd, the sun warms your family connections, where the comfort of relatives feels like home. Carve out quality time in your busy schedule to replenish at the source. Then, on August 29, Uranus’ angle to the sun delivers an announcement that’s both shocking and exhilarating. Pivot with grace.
POWER DATES August 13, 28, 29
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Mars, the ruler of force and action, blasts into your sign on August 11, which could feel jarring for your gentler nature. You’re a lover, not a fighter, but Mars wants you to confront a long-overdue truth. Come the 13th, the solar eclipse in your money zone recommends holding off on any major financial moves, as the full picture is hidden from view.
That said, should fate orchestrate a money shift, trust it. As you’re a child of the moon, the lunar eclipse on the 28th has you feeling the full spectrum of emotions in your waters. Welcome the tears that surface, as crying is your cleanse.
POWER DATES August 11, 17, 28
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