Oop, Mercury Retrograde has officially arrived! But don’t stress, the August horoscopes 2024 are your saving grace to help you navigate the cosmic chaos. Do yourselves a favour and bookmark the monthly astrology horoscope each month so you know where to turn when things get hairy.
I’m Matt Galea, PEDESTRIAN.TV’s Managing Editor and resident astrologer (I recently released my first astrology book How To Spot The (Star) Signs, so I know what I’m talking about here!)
If you’ve been keeping up with the cosmic happenings, you’ll know that Leo Season is still roaring on and everyone’s feeling the confidence — and the DRAMA — big time. Then later on this month, the Sun will move into Virgo and it’ll be time to cut the crap and get shit done.
Now, go ahead and have a squiz at the August horoscopes 2024 to see what you’ve got in store over the next month…
August Horoscopes 2024
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
LOVE AND DATING
A certain person that you either met for the first time or someone you already knew who you became close with earlier this year will become a powerful force in your life over the next month. Through this person, you will realise that there is more to life than certain things, people, places etc that you’ve been tirelessly wasting your energy on. This Mercury Retrograde is all about changing things up and letting go of what no longer serves you and becoming close to this person will help you do just that.
x3 Aries queens. (Credit: Getty)
CAREER AND MONEY
Allow your creativity to shine through everything you do (especially around August 7, but throughout the rest of the month as well). This is particularly relevant in matters involving your werk. Perhaps that attention to detail and extra layer of creative flair will help you sell your ideas and impress your bosses and colleagues. Don’t hold back, go for gold! Your August horoscopes 2024 say so.
LIFE IN GENERAL
Cancer Season may be over but you’re still in major introspection mode as you’ve been feeling a little lost lately and you’re trying to figure it all out. When teacher planet Saturn beams into your sign from August 8 to August 16 and those feelings are heightened, be brave enough to go deeper and explore what you really want out of life and what is and isn’t working for you. It might be time to make some tough decisions. During those moments of uncertainty, embrace your ~spiritual~ side, whatever that means for you.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
SEX AND DATING
It’s a question that’s plagued Taureans since the dawn of time: are you more interested in love or power? As you start to make moves in your career zone over the next month, you may find yourself questioning whether your personal and professional life might be opposing forces. The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 19 will highlight these issues and hopefully help you find a solution.
CAREER AND WORK
It’s time for you to fully step into your power as Pluto in Aquarius carves a clear path for you to follow to reach the heights you’ve been aiming for all year. In order for you to actually get there though, you’ll need to make some changes and potentially even some sacrifices to ensure that you’re on top of your game. Anything that’s holding you back from kicking those girlboss goals has gotta go!
LIFE IN GENERAL
The aforementioned changes that need to be made aren’t just at work, you’ll find that they also lie in your personal life. Need help identifying what this might be? Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long as the New Moon on August 4 will shine a light on certain aspects of your life that need immediate attention — whether it’s considering a home space where you feel more settled, cutting off toxic friends or ending that situationship. Be ruthless in the pursuit of your peace!
GEMINI
May 21 – June 21
SEX AND DATING
Mercury Retrograde will be hitting you right in the relationship zone. Be super careful in your communication with others — misunderstandings may result in serious beef that you just do not need right now. Usually logic and reason go out the window when relationships are involved, but in times like this, relying on your brain rather than your hormones is actually super necessary!
WORK AND FINANCE
Geminis are generally both curious and dramatic by nature, but throughout the month of August, these two traits will go into overdrive — which could be of benefit to your career! Consider upskilling at work or exploring courses to study that will help you get to where you want to be. And in terms of the drama, I don’t mean picking fights in the work group chat, I mean bringing your absolute A-game and becoming fully obsessed with what you do. Otherwise, why do it?
A bunch of Gemini legends. (Credit: Getty / August Horoscopes 2024)
LIFE IN GENERAL
It’s time for a realignment of your priorities and Saturn Retrograde will help you do just this. While you’re doing that reshuffle of priorities, keep in mind what truly fuels you, makes your spirit shine, and keeps your fire burning. That’s what you should be putting at the forefront of your mind!
CANCER
June 22 – July 22
SEX AND DATING
An important convo will need to be had with someone when Mercury Retrograde kicks off on August 5. Whether it’s evolving a situationship into a proper relationship, ending said situationship, or checking in on a friend. Whatever it is, remember that Mercury’s movements will result in our communication skills being on the fritz, so try to be thoughtful and purposeful with how you phrase things to avoid unnecessary drama.
FINANCE AND CAREER
It’s time to make some big money moves, whether that’s demanding that people pay you more for your services or scrimping and saving so you can eliminate that debt once and for all. The New Moon in Leo on August 4 will help you get financially savvy. Around this time, start searching for money-saving ventures that’ll get you out of the hole for good.
LIFE IN GENERAL
Despite it recently being your season, you’ve been suffering from a bit of imposter syndrome lately and you need to snap the fuck out of it! Tap into the spirit of Leo Season, in particular the New Moon in Leo on August 4, to help you believe in your skills and abilities once again. Remind yourself that you deserve to be where you are!
LEO
July 23 – August 22
SEX AND DATING
Throughout Leo Season and the month of August specifically, why not date yourself? Put all other relationships on the back burner and be selfish. Take care of your needs before anyone else’s. See what it’s like to date yourself — I think you’ll find that it’s the best relationship you’ve ever been in! Meanwhile, expect important epiphanies and revelations to come to light at around August 18.
Beauty boss Kylie Jenner is your Leo twin. (Credit: Getty / August Horoscopes 2024)
FINANCE AND CAREER
If you plan on pulling a birthday sickie this month, might I suggest doing so on August 21? This is when the cosmos wants you to rest and recharge! Once you’re done, you’ll finally be ready to take on the world, and your next year of living, like the Leo boss that you are!
LIFE IN GENERAL
The New Moon in your sign on August 4 is the perfect time to set intentions and goals for your next lap around the sun. Tap out of everything and focus on yourself. Do a brainstorming sesh to decide where you want to take things over the next 12 months. Treat it like a huge work/school project. Do research. Create mind maps and vision boards. Ask for feedback. Present your future plans to the group chat. Just be selfish and embrace main character energy because you, my friend, are THAT girl and it’s your time to shine!!!!!
VIRGO
August 23 – September 22
SEX AND DATING
Virgos have a habit of going above and beyond for other people, whether it be someone you’re dating, a long-term partner, or your mates. You’ll put so much effort into making sure the people in your orbit are doing well that you forget to check in on yourself. When love planet Venus enters your sign on August 4, you’ll be reminded of the need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. You can’t draw from an empty cup, you have to apply your oxygen mask first, etc etc.
FINANCE AND CAREER
Leo Season is fuelling that sense of ambition that all Virgos have (is it any wonder that your sign is so close to that of the fiery and passionate lion?). This is even further emphasised thanks to Mars in Gemini. But sometime around the middle of the month, a certain setback will knock you off your path and leave you feeling defeated — damn Mercury Retrograde! The thing people don’t realise about Merc Retro though, is that sometimes the chaos that ensues can actually result in a better outcome for us. Pay attention to what this situation is teaching you and follow the path until you wind up somewhere that feels comfortable.
The greatest Virgo flex is the fact that Beyoncé belongs to your sign. (Credit: Getty)
LIFE IN GENERAL
The Sun is set to enter your sign in a month, so now is the time to start thinking about what needs to be altered in your life (if anything!). In particular, certain routines may need altering and adjusting. Don’t be closed off to change, let the idea of editing and finessing your lifestyle excite the hell out of you!
LIBRA
September 23 – October 22
SEX AND DATING
Leo Season will light a fire in you and have you attracting all kinds of potential suitors into your orbit. Your DMs will be blowing up, you’ll be scoring invites to all kinds of events — basically your social schedule will become unmanageable. And while you do love to wine and dine and party with the best of them, just make sure you’re balancing your time between all those commitments — don’t be shy to bail on plans if you need to rest, just do so as early as possible so as not to offend (you know you’ve been in this predicament many a time!).
CAREER AND FINANCE
Don’t ever allow yourself to be made to feel like you’re the personality hire. Like, even if it’s true on some level, personality is EVERYTHING and you bring your share of unique gifts to the role. You’re an integral cog in the workplace wheel which is why you were hired and your presence is a blessing to all who have the pleasure of feeling it.
LIFE IN GENERAL
Your focus for the first half of the month will be on adopting healthier habits and making sure you’re on top of your game. And you can’t be on top of your game unless you’re feeling 11/10 so do whatever it takes to get you there. Adopt a booze-free lifestyle. Go to bed earlier. Have a pamper sesh. Then when Virgo Season hits at the end of the month, your focus will be on adopting healthier mental habits and making sure your healing journey is on track.
SCORPIO
October 23 – November 21
SEX AND DATING
As shit hits the fan in your personal life this month (more on that in Life In General of your August Horoscopes 2024), fill your cup by going on spicy dates with someone hot (whether it’s your partner or some new cuties).
CAREER AND FINANCES
The New Moon in Leo on August 4 is when you wanna be setting your big plans for world domination into motion. That could involve gunning for a promotion, accelerating the search for a new job, or starting a sweet side hustle. Cosmic energy will be on your side and you’ll be supercharged on your mission, whatever that may be.
IRL Ken is a spicy Scorpio, just like you! (Credit: Getty / August Horoscopes 2024)
LIFE IN GENERAL
An unexpected piece of info involving your home and personal life will come to light around August 17. The only way forward is through deep conversation and approaching the situation from all sides to evaluate how best to proceed. You may even need to play mediator between conflicting parties. Remember, Mercury Retrograde will have your decision-making skills on the fritz so don’t rush into anything or make hasty decisions.
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 – December 21
SEX AND DATING
Between August 8th and August 16th, a close relationship of yours will require some attention. There may be some tension that you need to work on, after a period of letting things slide. Try not to shoot from the mouth without thinking — Mercury Retrograde will be clouding your communication skills so try to practice empathy and understanding in all matters. Be tactful and manage your tone (you know you can get fiery and overdo it on the spicy delivery!).
CAREER AND FINANCES
There may be a setback or two at work — don’t let this knock your confidence! Tap into the spirit of self-assured Leo Season (your fellow fire sign) and later on, authoritative Virgo Season to remind yourself that you’re a bloody gee and you deserve everything you’ve got, and then some!
LIFE IN GENERAL
When times get tough, Sagittarians get the heck out of dodge! Catch flights not feelings, and all that. Over the next month as things get tricky, maybe start planning your next sweet getaway to get your mind off things. Oh go on, you’re due for a silly lil adventure!
CAPRICORN
December 22 – January 19
SEX AND DATING
On August 4, your feelings for a certain someone will become more turbo, which could result in a new relationship or a greater level of commitment with your other half. Mercury going retrograde doesn’t stop the world from turning — lap up the lovey-dovey vibes!
CAREER AND FINANCES
Oop, looks like your budgeting has been a lil off lately! A period of financial unrest is coming with the Mercury Retrograde that kicks off on August 4. So either you’ve spent too much already, are about to spend too much, or there’ll be some kind of set back at work that leaves you strapped for cash. If anyone knows how to get themselves out of the financial hole, it’s you!
LIFE IN GENERAL
You express your love and care for others by being a support system when the chips are down. You will continue to do so throughout the next month as your nearest and dearest rely on you. Just make sure you’re not drawing from an empty cup!
AQUARIUS
January 20 – February 18
SEX AND DATING
You need to change your approach to one of the relationships in your life. If you’re not seeing eye to eye, some empathy might be needed here, rather than resistance. Try and see things from their side and get them to see things from yours as well. Again, don’t meet the situation with force — a gentle hand will rule the land.
Bunch of quirky Aquarians! (Credit: Getty)
CAREER AND FINANCES
When Mercury Retrograde enters Virgo on August 14, you’ll suddenly be smacked with a hard dose of reality and you’ll realise that whatever systems you have in place for saving (and making) mula just aren’t working anymore. Don’t freak out, just pivot! Find new innovative ways to keep the wheel that is your life spinning ’round.
LIFE IN GENERAL
Stop diving into other people’s problems as a means of avoiding your own! This month, the stars will shine a light on a certain issue that you’ve had on the back burner. Stop letting others dominate the group chat, speak up about what’s plaguing you — your inner circle might actually be able to help.
PISCES
February 19 – March 20
SEX AND DATING
Pisceans like to take on other people’s problems and find a solution for them, much to their own detriment. When people in your life have qualms next month, avoid piling their drama onto your plate like it’s a damn buffet and instead, focus on being a support system to help them navigate the storm. If you find that they are leaning on you too much, you need to speak up!
CAREER AND FINANCES
You’ll need to revisit something at work that you thought you’d already put to bed this month. Mercury Retrograde has a habit of shining a spotlight on shit that needs your attention that you may have been neglecting. Channel Leo Season’s energy to add a new sense of style and finesse to whatever this may be (could even just be about shifting your vibe and attitude towards your work).
LIFE IN GENERAL
A trusted mentor will offer you some sage advice around August 7 — take it! On August 18 you’ll have the chance to mend a rift in your family. By the Full Moon on August 19, you’ll be keen to tap out and have a well-earned rest.
Important astrology dates for August 2024
New Moon in Leo
August 4, 2024
This is your chance to strike out and boldly try something new! Channel the spirit of the charismatic Leo to help get you there. You won’t have a choice as the New Moon in Leo will out any hidden details. Whatever it is, don’t be shy. Be proud of yourself and OWN IT! Our story contains all the info you need, including a ritual to tap into the energy and manifest whatever you like.
Mercury Retrograde begins
August 5, 2024
Uh oh, Mercury Retrograde is back to ruin our lives! This time it falls in Leo, so expect lotsa drama, before heading into Virgo. The good news is that Virgo is ruled by Mercury and generally when a planet goes retrograde in a sign that’s governed by said planet, the retrograde won’t be as harsh. So you can expect things to run a lil smoother by the end of the month!
Lion’s Gate Portal
August 8, 2024
Every year when the sun in Leo aligns with the star Sirius, Orion’s Belt and the Earth, a powerful portal of energy is opened. The Lion’s Gate Portal is one of the most powerful days for manifesting. Don’t miss out on this sweet opp for manifestation! Make that vision board. Write down your wishes and burn them. Speak your goals into the universe.
Here’s an example of a vision board, via Two Broke Girls.
Full Moon in Aquarius
August 20, 2024
Things are about to get weird as the Full Moon in quirky Aquarius rises. This Full Moon is all about letting go of what no longer serves you, so I’d recommend casting a banishing ritual to clear out any negative energy.
Virgo Season begins
August 23, 2024
Time to start spring cleaning ‘cos Virgo Season is here to put us to WERK! That’s actually a good thing, ‘cos as you will have learned from the August Horoscopes 2024, you’re gonna need any cosmic boost you can get.
And so concludes your August horoscopes 2024. See ya next month for September!
Ooh, and if you need a gift for your Leo pal, here’s where to look!
Matt Galea is the Managing Editor of PEDESTRIAN.TV, as well as our resident astrologer. You can find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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