The Week Ahead
Key movements: Sun 9-15° Leo, Jupiter 7-8° Leo, Moon waning through Pisces-Gemini, Mercury 20-27° Cancer, Venus 25° Virgo to 1° Libra (enters Libra Aug 7), Mars 23-27° Gemini, Saturn 14° Aries, Uranus 5° Gemini, Neptune 4° Aries, Pluto 4° Aquarius.
August opens with the Sun deep in Leo and Jupiter riding alongside it — a week of amplified self-expression, creative momentum, and a certain fearlessness that can feel either liberating or reckless depending on what you do with it. The Moon moves from the dreamy tail end of Pisces through Aries and into grounded Taurus and airy Gemini, shifting us from introspection to action to curiosity. Mercury stays in Cancer, slowing our speech and asking us to feel before we speak. Venus steps from practical Virgo into diplomatic Libra on the 7th, rebalancing how we relate to others after weeks of discernment.
This is a week of release and recalibration. The waning Moon — moving toward the New Moon on August 9 — asks us to let go of what no longer fits, while Leo's fire keeps us visible and vocal about what we want. Mars in Gemini speeds up our communications and keeps us mentally restless. Saturn in Aries continues to test our courage, and by week's end, as Venus enters Libra, we begin thinking more carefully about partnership and fairness. The arc moves from internal clearing to external reengagement.
Day by Day
Sunday, August 2: The waning Moon in Pisces drifts toward Aries as the Leo Sun and Jupiter sit together in creative authority. This is introspective fire — you feel the heat of your own conviction but you're still processing what it means. Mercury in Cancer keeps you tethered to emotion. Mars in Gemini moves fast around you. A day for noticing what you're ready to release before the New Moon arrives.
Monday, August 3: The Moon enters Aries this morning, crossing Saturn and Neptune — a sobering turn. Suddenly the week's boldness meets its limits. You feel the gap between what you want to say and what you're afraid to voice. Venus in Virgo wants precision in how you show up. This is a day to be honest about your edges, not to push past them.
Tuesday, August 4: The Moon deepens into Aries as the Sun continues its Leo stride. You're being asked to act on something, but not recklessly. Mars in Gemini accelerates your thinking. Mercury in Cancer keeps your words careful. This is the middle of the week's tension — between Leo's boldness and Aries's need for courage to be earned, not assumed.
Wednesday, August 5: The Moon moves through the later degrees of Aries, now fully past Saturn and Neptune. You can feel a small shift — the heaviness lifts. By day's end you're moving toward Taurus. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo keep building. Venus in Virgo is still discriminating. This day asks: what have you learned about your real values?
Thursday, August 6: The Moon enters Taurus, grounding the week's energy in the body and in simple presence. After the volatility of Aries, this feels like solid ground. Venus in Virgo is closing out its cycle — the New Moon arrives in three days. Mercury in Cancer continues to ask for emotional honesty. Leo's fire is still bright above. A day to slow down and integrate.
Friday, August 7: Venus enters Libra this morning — a pivotal shift. We move from self-focus and discernment into the realm of relationship and fairness. The Moon in Taurus still grounds us, but our attention turns outward to others. Mercury in Cancer reminds us that words carry weight. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo begin to feel less about personal spotlight and more about generous expression. This is a day of rebalancing.
Saturday, August 8: The Moon moves into Gemini as the week approaches its close. Curiosity rises. Mercury in late Cancer prepares to shift signs soon. Venus now in Libra softens our approach to others. The Sun in Leo approaches the mid-Leo window — steady, clear, burning. A day of gathering information and beginning to see what needs to happen next. The New Moon in Leo arrives tomorrow.
For All Signs
♈ Aries
March 21 – April 19
visibility and limits
Saturn in your sign meets the waning Moon this week, which feels like a reality check after summer's expansiveness. You're being asked to distinguish between what you truly want and what you've been performing. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo sit in your fifth house of creativity and self-expression, pulling you toward the spotlight, but Saturn whispers that boldness without integrity is hollow. Mercury in Cancer, in your sector of home and foundation, asks you to check in with what grounds you before you leap. This is a week of clarification, not answers.
Cosmic Homework: Tell one person close to you something you've been afraid to say because you thought it might disappoint them.
♉ Taurus
April 20 – May 20
foundation and belonging
The Moon moves into your sign on Thursday and grounds this week's airy chaos into your body. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo, in your fourth house of home and family, light up conversations about where you belong and what you're building. Mercury in Cancer, also in that same house, keeps those conversations tender and honest — less about logistics, more about what feels safe. Venus is moving toward your fifth house of pleasure and creativity, suggesting that by week's end you're ready to enjoy what you've built. This is about settling into yourself before you expand outward.
Cosmic Homework: Walk through your home and identify one space that doesn't feel like yours anymore, then change it.
♊ Gemini
May 21 – June 20
words and circulation
Mars and Uranus both in your sign move fast this week — your mind is electric, your restlessness productive. Mercury in Cancer, in your third house of communication, is asking you to slow down and listen as much as you speak. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo, in your third house too, amplify your voice and your visibility in your community, but watch that Mercury doesn't get buried under all that Leo heat. Venus moves into Libra later in the week, blessing your communications with more diplomacy. You're being tested on whether you can be both fast and fair.
Cosmic Homework: Write down a question you're genuinely curious about but have never asked anyone out loud.
♋ Cancer
June 21 – July 22
resources and worth
Mercury in your sign this week speaks your language — direct, feeling, honest. You're in a reflective phase before the New Moon arrives, and you're naturally asking what you value and what deserves your resources. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo, in your second house of money and self-worth, ask big questions: Are you pricing yourself fairly? Are you trading time for the right compensation? Venus in Virgo is also in this sector, helping you discern what's actually valuable versus what merely glitters. By Friday, as Venus enters Libra, you'll be ready to renegotiate something important.
Cosmic Homework: Name three things about yourself that are worth more than you've been charging for them.
♌ Leo
July 23 – August 22
self and presence
The Sun is in your sign, and Jupiter sits beside it — this is your moment. You're being asked to step forward and claim space, but the waning Moon and Mercury in Cancer suggest you do it with awareness of your impact on others. You're not meant to dominate this week; you're meant to illuminate. Venus in Virgo, about to enter Libra, is tidying up your inner world so that when you show up, you show up whole. Saturn in Aries, across from you, reminds you that real power comes from knowing your limits. This is the week you decide who you actually want to be.
Cosmic Homework: Speak one truth about yourself this week that you've kept private, to someone who needs to hear it.
♍ Virgo
August 23 – September 22
rest and integration
Venus is in your sign until Thursday, and you're sorting through what you truly value in how you present yourself. The Sun and Jupiter in Leo, in your twelfth house of the unconscious, ask you to notice your dreams and your deeper patterns this week. Mercury in Cancer, also in that house, softens your usually sharp analysis — you're being invited to feel your way through something rather than think your way through it. By Friday, as Venus enters Libra, your focus turns outward again, but this week is for turning inward. What needs to be released before you move forward?
Cosmic Homework: Sit quietly for ten minutes and write down one thing your body is trying to tell you that your mind keeps dismissing.
♎ Libra
September 23 – October 22
community and influence
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo illuminate your eleventh house of groups and friendships — you're being called into a larger circle or asked to claim more influence within the one you have. The Moon waxes through your eleventh house this week too, amplifying those connections. Venus is about to enter your sign on Friday, and it will shift how you move through the world for the next month. Mercury in Cancer asks you to listen more than you speak in group settings — your friends need to feel heard by you, not impressed by you. This is a week of opening your circle and deepening your commitments to it.
Cosmic Homework: Reach out to someone in your community whom you've been meaning to connect with and suggest a specific time to meet.
♏ Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
authority and visibility
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo sit in your tenth house of career and public presence — you're being noticed, and you're being asked to stand taller in your professional life. Mercury in Cancer, also in that house, suggests that how you communicate about your work matters more than usual — lead with integrity, not just ambition. The waning Moon moves through your career sector, asking you to release old narratives about what success looks like. By week's end, as Venus enters Libra, your attention may turn to personal relationships, but the professional momentum building now is real. What role are you actually meant to play?
Cosmic Homework: Update your professional bio or resume to reflect who you actually are now, not who you were two years ago.
♐ Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
learning and expansion
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo bless your ninth house of philosophy and distant horizons — you're hungry for meaning and ready to move toward it. Mercury in Cancer, in that same house, asks you to pair your big-picture thinking with emotional awareness. The waning Moon sweeps through this sector, suggesting you're shedding old beliefs that no longer serve you. Venus moves into Libra later in the week, turning your focus toward the practical details of daily life and your immediate circle. This week is for asking the big questions; next week is for grounding the answers. What do you actually believe?
Cosmic Homework: Research one idea or place or belief that intrigues you and commit to learning something real about it by month's end.
♑ Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
transformation and intimacy
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo light up your eighth house of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation — this is deep work. Mercury in Cancer, in that house too, asks you to speak your needs and vulnerabilities to the people you're closest to. The waning Moon moves through this sector, clearing out old patterns and resentments you've been carrying. Venus is about to enter Libra, which will ease some of the intensity, but this week is asking you to be honest about what you need from the people you love. Transformation requires vulnerability. Are you ready?
Cosmic Homework: Tell a partner or close friend one thing you need from them that you've been afraid to ask for.
♒ Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
partnership and presence
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo sit in your seventh house of partnership and open enemies — you're in a relational phase, for better or worse. Mercury in Cancer, in that house, asks you to speak with care and feeling to the people closest to you. The waning Moon moves through this sector, clearing away resentments or outdated agreements. Venus enters Libra on Friday, your own sign's ruling planet entering a kindred sign — you're about to feel more graceful and balanced in how you move through relationships. This week prepares the ground for that shift. Who are you when you're truly seen?
Cosmic Homework: Have one honest conversation this week with someone you care about, speaking only the truth and listening without defending.
♓ Pisces
February 19 – March 20
work and service
The Sun and Jupiter in Leo light up your sixth house of work, health, and daily service — you're being asked to step up and be more visible in your contributions. Mercury in Cancer, in that same house, asks you to communicate your needs and boundaries more clearly at work. The waning Moon sweeps through your sixth house, clearing out habits and routines that drain rather than nourish you. Venus moves into Libra on Friday, turning your attention toward rest and creative pleasure — but this week is about getting clear on what you're actually willing to commit to. Quality over quantity. What work feels worth doing?
Cosmic Homework: Identify one daily habit or commitment that no longer serves you and release it this week.
