Horoscopes

Monthly Horoscope: Capricorn, August 2021

Welcome to Leo season, dear Capricorn!
Leo and Virgo
Robin Eisenberg

The sun in Leo is an intense time of year for you, Capricorn. You, dear sea-goat, are a builder, but this period is all about letting go. It’s a fantastic time to resolve a debt, gain closure, or accept or offer an apology. Important realizations about money, especially shared resources, taxes, or inheritances may take place as the sun meets Mercury in Leo on August 1. Also on August 1, Mercury opposes your ruling planet Saturn, which is currently in Aquarius, finding you navigating some blocks around communication. Take it slow when making big financial decisions. A rejection, obstacle, or pessimistic energy may be present, but be patient. The sun also opposes Saturn on August 2, revealing who has what it takes to be a leader and who was not organized or ready to take on responsibilities. Again, there may be some grumpy energy in the air! 

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The mood shifts on August 3 when sweet Venus in Virgo mingles with electric Uranus in Taurus, inspiring a fun, flirtatious atmosphere, and bringing unexpected thrills, romance, and creativity! Also on this day, Mercury squares off with Uranus, which could bring some surprising news, and there’s more unpredictably in store as the sun clashes with Uranus on August 6! Uranus is all about freedom and experimentation: If you’re feeling limited, this is a powerful time to break patterns.

The new moon in Leo arrives on August 8, bringing a fresh start to financial matters, especially ones that involve other people like debts, taxes, inheritances, and resources you share with your partners. Emotionally, this is a clean slate as you release the past and embrace the unknown! Your comfort with ambiguity is challenged on August 9 as Venus opposes Neptune in Pisces: Things may be confusing and communications about love and money might be unclear. Take a light approach at this time. The mood is more adventurous and open-minded on August 10 as Mercury opposes Jupiter in Aquarius, but do watch out for exaggerations, especially regarding finances. 

Messenger planet Mercury enters Virgo on August 11, kicking up conversations about your travel plans or studies, and connecting you with people abroad. Venus connects with Pluto in your sign, Capricorn, on August 11, inspiring deep, philosophical conversations about what’s truly important to you. A passionate mood is in the air, and this is a very exciting time in your love life! Venus is all about pleasure, and when it’s in harmonious connection with Pluto, we’re investigating the deepest parts of ourselves, making it an exciting time to explore our fantasies. 

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Venus enters air sign Libra on August 16, bringing blessings to the sector of your chart that rules your career! Reward and recognition may be on the way. Partners who cheer you and your work on are especially appreciated at this time. People who can’t keep up with your work ethic, or who aren’t great dates to events you have to attend, may not be the right partner for you. 

An exciting new journey begins on August 18 as Mercury meets Mars in Virgo! This is an especially productive and inspiring time for travel, studies, and publishing. You may learn new information that inspires your drive. Conversations that have been lagging or delayed start to move forward. On August 18, the sun opposes Jupiter and Uranus begins its retrograde, making it an exciting moment for money and bringing some unexpected shifts your way. The sun opposite lucky Jupiter might bring a windfall of some kind, but do be wise about your spending. Uranus retrograde could also bring a creative breakthrough. You may unexpectedly decided to take time off since Uranus finds you itching for freedom and eager to have fun! Mercury connects with Uranus on August 20, creating a brilliant atmosphere for problem solving and bringing some exciting invitations and opportunities.

The second full moon in Aquarius of the summer arrives on August 22, brightly illuminating the financial sector of your chart and bringing a culmination to an issue that’s been building in your finances. Emotionally, a big release of something you’ve been holding on to for security takes place. Also on August 22, Virgo season begins and Mars connects with Uranus. The sun in Virgo lights up the sector of your chart that rules travel and learning, creating an expansive and inspiring atmosphere—you’re in an adventurous mood, eager to explore new places and ideas! Communication in your relationships is also kicked up a notch. Mars and Uranus’s connection finds you making some unexpected moves: You might decide to embark on an adventure or release some surprising news! 

Venus connects with your ruling planet Saturn on August 23, creating a supportive atmosphere, especially for financial or material security. Venus is the planet of values and valuables, and Saturn the planet of time and commitment: Their harmonious connection encourages us to raise our standards, and bodes well for establishing lasting commitments.

Watch out for misunderstandings as Mercury opposes Neptune on August 24: Give your busy mind a rest, make time to unwind, and save important conversations for another time. Mercury connects with Pluto on August 26, which is a much more powerful moment for communication. You’re feeling especially witty, and the energy is conducive for exchanging important or sensitive information. Mercury enters Libra on August 30, kicking up conversations concerning your career and life in public—you might be feeling especially popular at this time! It’s a great moment to connect with mentors and bosses, and to share news with your fans and the public.

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