Happy Leo season! As we enter a new month, the slate is wiped clean, and there are endless possibilities for growth.
See what’s in store for your relationships, career, and emotions in the month ahead. Here’s your August horoscope for 2026.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 21
This month’s confident, can-do vibes are likely to have you feeling fired and inspired. But as early August’s Sun/Saturn alignment fuses passion with purpose, grand plans are best broken down into manageable steps. Small, consistent actions taken now can gradually build into something impressive. Remember, trailblazers, that responsibility comes with leadership, because Saturn, presently retrograde in your sign, wants you to think about the legacy you’re building. With Mars moving mid-month into your home zone, give domestic situationships the bless and release treatment.
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Taurus, Apr 22–May 21
This month Venus, planet of beauty, pleasure and the arts, waltzes into her other favourite sign besides yours. Translation? Harmony, style and socialising are on the menu. Simultaneously, the first Chiron retrograde in Taurus for decades kicks off, a cycle known to stir up issues around money, stability and security. The good news? Resolution is possible, not by hoarding resources but through extending support. Whether that’s donating money, goods, time, advice or skills, generosity is your best medicine, and being of benefit to others your highway to a healthy mindset.
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Gemini, May 22–Jun 22
Mars in your sign for the first half of August makes you so persuasive that whatever you’re selling, people are likely to buy. But with this month’s Mercury running like quicksilver through the clashes and alignments of three different signs, expect mixed messages, mind games and conversations swinging from cryptic to revelatory. Rather than over-analysing, asking directly what someone means could save hours of spiralling. Creative insights are clamouring to download, so log off whenever you can: fascinating conversations are waiting for you in the real world.
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Cancer, Jun 23–Jul 23
If you’ve been holding back on something, this month supports moving forward, especially at the August 13 confidence-boosting new moon. When Mars marches into Cancer around mid-month, focus shifts to the home zone, swinging energetics from mild to wild and back again. Respecting that everyone needs breathing room can minimise flare-ups. If tensions escalate, Mars works best with movement, so get out and about and find a fresh perspective. On the plus side, this go-for-it cycle could inspire reno projects or a new work from home initiative.
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Leo, Jul 24–Aug 23
It’s lights, camera, action as Leo’s birthday burst of radiance focuses the spotlight on your majesties at stage centre of your world. During the August 13 Leo new moon solar eclipse, showcase what you’re genuinely proud of and let your natural brilliance shine. When expressive Mercury sashays down the astral catwalk to join the Sun and Jupiter in Leo, charisma is currency so spend it like the star you are. With the Leo south node moving away from individual celebrity, use this regal cycle to uplift your crew – lead generously so that everybody wins.
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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 fire sign energy reminds us to bring warmth to our interactions, set aside some playtime for artistic self-expression. While too much is just enough during this vibrantly OTT cycle, relaxing your filters rather than scanning for flaws could reveal unrealised creative gifts in yourself and others. In the last week of August – after a month of overindulgence – when the Sun accompanies Mercury’s return to bring order to the Virgo court, then it’s time to simplify.
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Libra, Sep 24–Oct 23
Your prima planet, Venus, is in the minimalist sign of clutter-busting and expense trimming for the first week of August, but this no-frills approach won’t last once she moves into her favourite Libran home in August’s second week. It’s just in time for this month’s bossy, demanding drama queens to benefit from your Venus in Libra superpower: the art of compromise, to restore fairness and soothe edgy interactions. With the vivacious, flirtatious love and money planet in your convivial sign, expect a social whirlwind, glamorous soirées and a wardrobe upgrade.
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Scorpio, Oct 24–Nov 22
Scorpios will probably quite enjoy the dramatic declarations and razzle-dazzle of this fiery month, but don’t make any promises you might have trouble keeping. When Mars and Neptune clash around mid-month, avoid getting hooked into other people’s dramas or taking sides before you know the full story. The August 20 quarter moon in Scorpio calls for a backstage reality check. A deeper audit of what’s really motivating you – passion, ethics, insecurity, the need to prove something – will help you to meet the end of month’s lunar eclipse with clarity and purpose.
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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 pizzazz. A mid-month Mercury/Jupiter meet-up in the sign of saying it loud and proud makes you your own best publicist. Your mentor planet Jupiter in this placement, however, doesn’t have an off switch, so remember that real confidence comes from within and doesn’t require applause. August encourages you to also showcase the skills of those around you and to 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 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 and you might be surprised where a little experimentation takes you. But your planet ruler Saturn in retrograde isn’t interested in theatrics, rewarding instead a focus on patience and streamlined structures. This cycle is all about what Capricorns do best: Skipping the shortcuts and playing the long game.
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Aquarius, Jan 21–Feb 19
If this month’s grandiosity piques your contrarian Aquarian nature, before you get 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 adding up, break grand plans into smaller modules and rejig them. In the last days of August, a Sun/Mercury clash with your sponsor planet Uranus could see projects take a detour. In which case keep cool, pick your battles and stay grounded in facts. Flexibility is your best ally in this month’s fixed-sign scenario.
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Pisces, Feb 20–Mar 20
Venus’s movements this month could ignite some quite magnetic chemistry, but with Neptune blurring the 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. Let intuition guide you when to step back or lean in. The August 28 full moon eclipse in Pisces is your annual date for celebrating your creative imagination, artistic spirit and people who inspire you to think beyond current limitations.
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This horoscope appeared in the August 2026 issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly magazine. Find out your monthly horoscopes earlier by subscribing, so you never miss an issue.
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