Monthly Horoscope: Leo, August 2021

It’s your birthday and with your sun being your planetary ruler, it’s astrologically favorable to have it in your sign. You’re feeling revitalized and in a cheerful mood! Astrologers regard the sun as a symbol of authenticity and fortitude: Leo season is your time to reconnect with yourself and to stand strongly for what you believe. The sun and Mercury meet in Leo on August 1, finding you gaining a new perspective, receiving important information, or expressing yourself in some meaningful way. 

Also on August 1, Mercury opposes Saturn, which is currently in your opposite sign Aquarius, which may make for a pessimistic energy or blocks around communication. Communicating with partners may feel strained. Rejection is in the air and bruised egos need tending to as the sun also opposes Saturn on August 2. Saturn’s favorite word is “no,” and we’ll all have to be mindful about limitations and boundaries at this time.

As heavy as this energy is, things will loosen up this month: Venus in Virgo connects with wildcard Uranus in Taurus on August 3, bringing unexpected financial or career blessings your way! Surprising conversations take place on this day, too, as Mercury clashes with wildcard Uranus. The unexpected keeps coming as the sun clashes with Uranus on August 6. With unruly Uranus so active early this month, some breakthroughs and important changes are likely.

The new moon in your sign, Leo, takes place on August 8, bringing an atmosphere of emotional renewal. You’re reconnecting with yourself on a deep level: A new cycle is beginning, and the best way to work with this energy is to be clear on who you are and what you need in order to feel supported and nourished. This new moon may also find you giving yourself a makeover or upgrade of some kind. In your relationships, you’re getting clear on your needs. You’ve grown so much over the last year, and as a result, who you are in relationships—and who you want to partner with—may have transformed. This doesn’t mean relationships need to end; in fact, you may be pulling some new partnerships in! This could mean that you and your partners would benefit from reconnecting about your goals and needs. New moons are a fresh start, and you may feel like you’re reintroducing yourself to people, even folks you’ve known for what feels like forever!

Sweet Venus opposes hazy Neptune in Pisces on August 9, which may bring some sensitivity, nostalgia, or even confusion. Neptune is the planet of dreams and fantasies, but also of illusions, so things may not seem as they appear…or worse, things may seem exactly how you want them to, but not as their true form. This could manifest as confusion about money, so spend responsibly, and if you’re sharing resources with someone, make sure you’re both clear about the expectations and boundaries. Mercury opposes Jupiter in Aquarius on August 10, making it an especially exciting moment in your relationships! This is such a lovely time for deep conversation: You and your partners are likely to learn so much about each other at this time, chatting late into the evening about absolutely everything. That said, it’s easy to make lofty promises that might be a little bit of a stretch—people are just in such an optimistic mood! 

Mercury enters Virgo on August 11, kicking up conversations about money, wealth, and security. Also on August 11, Venus connects with power planet Pluto, making it a potent time to make moves in your career. You may find yourself gaining access to some hard-to-find or especially valuable resources! Venus enters air sign Libra on August 16, bringing a fun, flirtatious atmosphere that’s fantastic for writing love letters or enjoying cute banter via text. Venus in intellectual Libra inspires fairness and finds you in an amicable mood, eager to socialize. 

Mercury meets Mars in Virgo on August 18, marking the start of a new journey concerning comfort, abundance, and security. This is a powerful time to make places regarding these themes, but when Mercury and Mars team up, it’s wise to pace yourself, and in this instance, not to get so excited that you spend money (or time, or energy) impulsively!

The sun opposes Jupiter on August 19, creating an especially fun and celebratory moment! You might be celebrating a big victory, and it’s also a powerful time in your relationships as a lucky, expansive energy flows. Just be careful not to over-indulge, and be mindful of issues involving self-esteem as egos may swell at this time. Also on August 19, Uranus begins its retrograde, activating the fame and fortune sector of your chart. Uranus is all about progress and innovation: How do you want to do things differently in your career compared to those who came before you?

The planet of the mind, Mercury, connects with genius Uranus on August 20 and a eureka moment that upgrades your financial situation or your career could arrive. The second full moon in Aquarius of the summer arrives on August 22, bringing a big culmination to a situation that’s been brewing in your relationships. This is a powerful time for emotional release and to let go of any ways you haven’t been true to yourself. Important information may be revealed or a new perspective could surface. Virgo season begins on August 22, again finding you focused on money, and Mars connects with Uranus, which is especially exciting for your career. If you’re looking to create “buzz,” you might be surprised how much you can generate at this time. You’re making your own rules and totally owning your success—it’s an exciting moment for your life in public and your career!

A supportive atmosphere for discussing commitments arrives on August 23 as Venus connects with Saturn, but the next day, Mercury opposes hazy Neptune, meaning it’s not the best time to discuss money or handle paperwork concerning cash or responsibilities. Keep things flexible. Enjoy the supportive atmosphere by brainstorming and save important decisions for another time, especially if they involve making a big purchase. Mercury connects with Pluto on August 26, making it a hugely powerful time to break a habit or shift your thinking pattern about something. Financially and professionally, this is also a hugely productive opportunity for research, communication, and problem solving. Mercury enters Libra on August 30, finding your thinking especially sharp: It’s a great moment to handle paperwork, coordinate plans, and express yourself!

Good luck this month, Leo, and see you in September!