With four outer planets changing the landscape of life on Earth as we know it, this week’s wonderful news is Venus vamping into sociable, user-friendly Libra… Here’s your weekly horoscope for 3 to 9 August 2026.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 21
This month’s confident can-do vibes are likely to have you feeling fired and inspired, though as early August’s Sun/Saturn alignment fuses passion with purpose, grand plans are best broken down to manageable steps, because small, consistent actions taken now can gradually build into something impressive.
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Taurus, Apr 22–May 21
This month Venus, your guiding planet of beauty, pleasure, love and the arts, waltzes into her other favourite sign besides yours. Translation? More harmonious interactions, enjoyable socialising and promising new connections are on the menu. If opportunity knocks this week, and it may, answer the door.
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Gemini, May 22–Jun 22
With Mars in your sign for the first half of August, you’ll be so persuasive that whatever you’re selling people are likely to buy. But with Mercury moving through the clashes and alignments of three different signs this month, expect to be navigating mixed messages, mind games and hidden agendas.
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Cancer, Jun 23–Jul 23
The sun and Jupiter aligning in your financial sector light up your money-making potential. During this cycle, you’re more likely to attract clients and/or opportunities for a lucrative change in professional pathways. Be confident this week in letting intuition guide you when to step back or lean in.
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Leo, Jul 24–Aug 23
It’s all lights, camera, action as Leo’s burst of birthday radiance focuses the spotlight on your majesties at stage centre of your world. As Leo south node moves focus away from individual celebrity, use this regal cycle to uplift your crew and lead generously so that everybody has a win.
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Virgo, Aug 24–Sep 23
As astral emphasis in the zodiac’s most flamboyant sign turns life into a talent show and its fiery energy brings warmth to our interactions, set aside some playtime for artistic expression. Relaxing your filters rather than scanning for flaws could reveal unrealised creative gifts in yourself and others.
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Libra, Sep 24–Oct 23
Your prima planet Venus exits the minimalist sign of clutter busting and no-frills expense trimming this week for the welcome embrace of her favourite Libran home. With the vivacious, flirtatious love and money planet in your convivial sign, expect a social whirlwind, glamorous soirées and a wardrobe overhaul.
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Scorpio, Oct 24–Nov 22
Too much is just enough during this week’s vibrant cycle, and Scorpios will probably quite enjoy its dramatic declarations and razzle-dazzle, but don’t make any promises you might have trouble keeping. And avoid getting hooked into other people’s dramas or taking sides before you know the full story.
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Sagittarius, Nov 23–Dec 21
Got a pitch, proposal or proclamation to make? Think bold visuals, theatrical flair and don’t spare the bling because this month loves all that jazz and pizzaz. A boon for self-publicists, August also encourages you to showcase the skills of those around you, and share the spotlight with your supporters.
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Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 20
With August’s celestial energetics in the zodiac’s sign of demonstrating your talents and upmarket networking, making influential connections is definitely on this month’s agenda. As convivial Venus and unconventional Uranus tease you out of outdated routines, keep an open mind: you might be surprised where a little experimentation takes you.
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Aquarius, Jan 21–Feb 19
If this month’s grandiosity and exaggeration piques your contrarian Aquarian nature, before getting caught up in endless debates, ask yourself: Is this really my job to fix? If your own ideas are sound but the practical details just aren’t coming together, break grand plans into smaller modules and rejig.
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Pisces, Feb 20–Mar 20
This month’s Venus could ignite some quite magnetic chemistry, but with Neptune blurring lines between fantasy and reality, it’s easy to fall for potential rather than what’s real. The sweet spot? Enjoy the magic of the moment but be wary of charm offensives that feel just a little too slick.
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