Horoscopes

Monthly Horoscope: Cancer, August 2021

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

The sun in luxurious fire sign Leo finds you focused on money, comfort, and security. It’s a great time to spoil yourself, but an even better time to look at your budget and think about how to best manage and grow your wealth.

An important perspective or piece of information concerning money may arrive on August 1 as Mercury meets the sun in Leo, but there could also be some blocks in communication as Mercury opposes Saturn in Aquarius. While Leo season often inspires lavishness and generosity, August 2 finds the sun opposite Saturn, which could mean an uptight or cold atmosphere.

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The mood shifts on August 3 as Venus in Virgo connects with Uranus in Taurus, inspiring a fun, bubbly social atmosphere! This is a great time to connect with new groups, try a new hobby, or just do something random and unexpected with a date or your friends. Also on August 3, Mercury clashes with Uranus, bringing some unexpected news or chance meetings, and the surprises keep coming as the sun squares off with Uranus on August 6. 

The new moon in Leo takes place on August 8, marking the start of a new journey of wealth and security. A gift may come your way, or a new opportunity to create abundance in your life could arise! Emotionally, this is a powerful time to reflect on your relationship to money and materialism. The mood is sensitive on August 9 as Venus opposes Neptune: This could be a tricky time for conversation as people might hear what they want to hear. Or worse, the energy may be so weepy that things could be taken out of context or blown out of proportion. Be clear and kind in your communications on this day, and take it slow to avoid misunderstandings. Ask questions, get second opinions, and don’t jump to conclusions. A more free-spirited energy flows on August 10 as Mercury opposes Jupiter in Aquarius: New ideas are explored, and people are in an optimistic mood—but watch out for exaggerations!

Mercury enters Virgo on August 11: You’re a highly intuitive person, Cancer, but Mercury in Virgo highlights your analytical skills. This is a great time for you to get organized, get some writing done, or express yourself. Also on August 11, Venus connects with Pluto in Capricorn, creating an especially seductive atmosphere! This is a powerful time in your relationships to discuss desire and to bond on a deep level. Pluto doesn’t do anything halfway, and Venus is all about pleasure! 

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You’re in the mood to beautify your home as Venus enters Libra on August 16. Safety precautions considered, sweet Venus in social air sign Libra is lovely for entertaining guests, so invite your favorite people over for dinner! Mercury meets Mars in Virgo on August 18, picking up the pace when it comes to communication. You’re a cautious person, dear crab, but you’re getting straight to the point when Mercury and Mars meet! You might be more up for debate or simply argumentative at this time, and you’d be wise to watch out for inflated egos on August 19 as the sun opposes Jupiter. That said, the sun’s opposition to Jupiter also inspires generosity and could be great for having fun and taking a break from wok. Also on August 19, you’re connecting with unexpected or even eccentric people as Uranus begins its retrograde. 

The full moon in Aquarius arrives on August 22, bringing an important climax to a situation that’s been building in your finances. Give-and-take in your relationships may be a big theme at this time, and issues like debts, taxes, and inheritances could also be on the table. Full moons are all about release, and this is a powerful time to pay off a debt, as well as to get closure and move on from the past!

Virgo season begins August 22, finding the sun lighting up the communication sector of your chart. Information is coming in! Virgo season also finds you connecting with your neighbors and siblings if you have them, and Mars connects with wildcard Uranus, which could find you running into some unexpected people.

You’re reflecting on emotional investment as Venus connects with Saturn on August 23. This is a powerful time to connect with your partners about plans and commitments, and to explore what you need in order to feel safe and secure. Do watch out for misunderstandings as Mercury opposes Neptune on August 24 as details may be brushed over! A sharper energy for communication arrives on August 26 as Mercury connects with Pluto. Hidden information could be revealed, and you and your partners may share some secrets. Pluto is the planet of hidden things and as it connects with the planet of communication, Mercury, intriguing conversations take place. Mercury enters air sign Libra on August 30, which finds you communicating with family or thinking about the past, as well as organizing paperwork or plans regarding your living situation. 

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