YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR AUGUST
What’s in the stars for you this month?
Thanks to the long months of lockdown, we’ve been spending more time at home than ever. So who wouldn’t like to show their space a little love? Your bedroom definitely deserves some TLC – a soft new throw or scented candle will create a calming, luxe ambience, while a Marie Kondo-approved box will stylishly store your jewellery. If you’ve been working from home, why not brighten your desk with a new plant? And once you’ve aced the decluttering, treat yourself to some sofa time and a Netflix binge. Read on for your horoscope, from Britain’s coolest astrologer, Carolyne Faulkner.
LEO 22 Jul – 21 Aug
This is your month to shine! Leo is the sign of love and strength. Ruled by the sun, you bring love and light to all you do. Leo is the king (or queen) of the jungle, the brave-hearted lion. Saturn in your opposite sign Aquarius will have caused highs, lows and a few nail-biting moments as you rode the coronacoaster. Your birthday month has a different energy, with sunshine for you to bask in. The full moon in Aquarius on the 3rd will enable you to hit refresh. Start at home – bold colours inspire you, so bring out the paint and unleash your inner interior designer. The new moon in Leo on the 19th allows you to set new goals and gives you the power to achieve them.
VIRGO 22 Aug – 21 Sep
Mercury moves into your sign on the 20th. This month is the start of a big cosmic clean-up, so declutter, recycle and organise your home before adding softer touches with pastel colours.
LIBRA 22 Sep – 21 Oct
Mars in Aries is opposing your sign, giving you plenty of oomph, but watch out for intolerance and impatience; the 21st is a power day for you to negotiate things your way at home and work.
SCORPIO 22 Oct – 20 Nov
Uranus opposing your sign gives you a little break throughout August to regroup. Uranus is known as the great awakener and asks you to try to be more compassionate to yourself and others.
SAGITTARIUS 21 Nov – 20 Dec
Your ruler is retrograde in Capricorn all month. You are asked to work on self and home-improvement. Your professional and personal life gets a boost on the 25th.
CAPRICORN 21 Dec – 19 Jan
As Saturn and Jupiter are retrograde in your sign all month, plans may not progress. Focus on making the home your masterpiece and bring in some light.
AQUARIUS 20 Jan – 18 Feb
The full moon in your sign on the 3rd brings a break from old restrictions. This vibe continues as the new moon in your opposite sign on the 19th sees you fall in love with life.
PISCES 19 Feb – 20 Mar
Mercury opposes your sign on the 20th so try to avoid arguments over trivia. August is rejuvenating for you, so do things you love: gardening, painting or baking, perhaps?
ARIES 20 Mar – 18 April
Mars (your ruler) remains in your sign until September, so make the most of this power boost. A cool connection to Venus brings the chance for harmony on the 7th.
TAURUS 19 Apr – 19 May
Uranus is retrograding in your sign on the 15th which slows you down, so make as much progress as you can before then. Don’t lose the plot if plans change – the universe has a better idea for you.
GEMINI 20 May – 19 Jun
Saturn connects to your sign as a harmonious trine on the 12th, then revisits as an opposition on the 25th; this, along with the North Node in Gemini, is asking you to live in your truth.
CANCER 20 Jun – 21 Jul
Your ruler the moon has woken us up with a series of eclipses. On the 3rd the full moon in Aquarius continues the theme, then hits reset with the new moon in Leo on the 19th.