August 2024 Horoscopes

STAR OF THE MONTH

LEO

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST

The month begins with a high-octane New Moon in your sign. This is the perfect time to soft launch your enhanced personal brand – perhaps as part of your legendary extended birthday festival? You’ve got plenty of fuel for socialising and gossip, but take care your witticisms don’t come back to bite you on your shapely derriere. The Full Moon swings the spotlight to your partner, who may drop some exciting (or disruptive) news. Again, it’s important to watch what you say. Your first thought might not be your best in this situation, so practice your inscrutable face.

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VIRGO

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

At this time of year, you tend to keep a low profile and focus on getting things done behind the scenes. The voices in your head and your weird gut feelings will be speaking loudly at the beginning of the month, so time spent with actual people will likely crowd your abundant thoughts. The Full Moon will jolt you out of your modest plans and propel you into an unusual situation.

LIBRA

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

It’s a glorious time to be a Libra as the planets encourage you to mingle with your BFFs and meet new people with interesting ideas. Extending your social circle beyond your current (lovely) friends to include more fun and quirky characters will stimulate your mind and satisfy your growing urge to know and experience more. The Full Moon brings unexpected creative inspiration.

SCORPIO

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

The New Moon fires the starter’s gun on a fresh chapter in your professional life. Perhaps you are taking on a leadership role or launching a new project. What is publicly visible isn’t the whole story though, is it? You have your reasons for keeping your cards close to your chest -or possibly so far up your sleeve that they smell like your deodorant. In other words, don’t be so tricky you trip yourself up life.

SAGITTARIUS

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

Curiouser and curiouser. The New Moon catches you daydreaming of foreign destinations and wondering about the expiration date on your passport. You feel like an adventure with a sidekick (or few). Work is the fly in your flying ointment, but if you are patient (that’s a big if), things will sort themselves out agreeably.

CAPRICORN

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

You have financial goals and the desire for power. There’s no need to be shy about pursuing your quest for personal mastery. You are prepared to put in the necessary effort to achieve your goals (although, wouldn’t a shortcut be nice). The new moon in your death sector brings urgency to your plans – in an inspired carpe diem way that rouses you to go for it.

AQUARIUS

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

Romance is in the air, even if you are in separate rooms engaged in the adult version of parallel play. The New Moon kindles fresh flames in partnerships of all kinds, so don’t only recharge your romance battery. All 1:1 interpersonal connections can benefit. Dust off old hobbies and visit old haunts with lovers past and present. Take things slowly with lovers' future though. You may find yourself blurting out feelings you didn’t even know you felt around the Full Moon.

PISCES

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

Crikey, Pisces, what’s got into you? The New Moon in your obligation sector appears to have you cleaning up and clearing out – to bring new energy to your environment, diet, and work routines. Good on you! Minor changes to your daily habits can reap big rewards for your health and well-being, and August is a great time to start.

ARIES

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

The New Moon lights a creative spark and invigorates your desire for pleasure. What do you want? Whatever it is, it starts with the smouldering ember of desire. All you need to do is pause long enough to recognise it and then do what comes naturally for an Aries – action! The Full Moon looks like an amazing break from routine, the kind that doesn’t just blow the

cobwebs away but inspires you to talk about changing your whole life.

TAURUS

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

Is it time to give the ol’ abode a zhuzh? This lux New Moon in your home-and-family sector could have you shopping for homewares to cement your reputation as the host/ess with the most/est. Just keep an eye on your budget. Pretty things often cost a pretty penny, and you might find better value and authenticity with a non-retail solution. Do not lock yourself into the family reunion or commit to an unusual colour scheme around the seemingly inspired Full Moon.

GEMINI

21 MAY – 21 JUNE

You have some interesting ideas about your next power pivots and big life decisions. Heads up, though. With your boss planet Mercury turning retrograde, these first thoughts aren’t your last thoughts, and it’s best to leave yourself plenty of wiggle room. The New Moon is ideal for brainstorming creative ideas and thinking B I G, but it’s best to hold off on commitment till September.

CANCER

22 JUNE – 22 JULY

It’s not just about money this month, although your finances will undoubtedly be an area of interest and activity. Look beyond profit and loss, and you will discover deeper personal values. How does your relationship with your stuff inform your sense of self-worth? Ask yourself if it’s healthy or hoardy? Maybe you change jobs, pursue a pay rise, or reduce your working hours?