Your Monthly Love Horoscope for August 2024
Aries
Pro-love planet Venus glides into analytical Virgo on August 4, shifting the focus from big Aries-style gestures to more practical affectionate acts. If you’re single, you might find yourself drawn to potential lovers or partners who are reliable, organized, and encouraging. Already in a relationship? Supporting your partner’s goals and sharing responsibilities are top priorities.
On the fourteenth, a Mars-Jupiter meetup in clever Gemini produces interesting energy. Your confidence and charisma are like magnets, drawing people to you. This is an exciting time to start a new romance or reignite the spark in a current one. Either way, romantic outings need to be packed with unconventional activities and spontaneous surprises.
On August 22, the potent sun enters practical Virgo, shifting things to a more analytical, structured perspective. Communication with a current partner might become more focused on shared goals and building a secure future together, and meetups with potential partners are more serious than usual. You’re looking for the right person for the long term, not just for right now.
On the twenty-eighth, talkative Mercury goes direct while paired with warm Leo, helping communication flow more smoothly. This is a good time to share your feelings openly and honestly, Aries, but make sure you listen too. No one wants to sit there and hear all about you, you, you without getting a word in!
Taurus
When your loving leader Venus enters businesslike Virgo on August 4, things get serious. You tend to focus on practical things like clear communication and common goals now, and you could become quite critical of a current or potential partner. To avoid becoming too negative, try to focus on appreciating the positive aspects of your SO or someone you’re just getting to know better.
On the eighteenth, a tense Venus-Jupiter square creates an intense desire for excitement and variety in your love life, which could be an issue if you’re already in a relationship that isn’t really going anywhere. Seek out new experiences with your SO before considering alternatives. If you’re single, communicating what you want is more than half the battle of getting it. You’ll be surprised by what happens when you’re direct and honest, Taurus.
On August 22, the sun enters straightforward Virgo, urging you to be up front and honest about everything related to love. There’s really no point in playing hard to get or trying to be someone you’re not. The truth always comes out, especially during this no-nonsense transit.
Balanced Libra starts hosting lovestruck Venus on the twenty-ninth, urging you to focus on harmony and aesthetics. It’s easier to find happiness when there is balance between practicality and passion in your life. Too much of anything—even a good thing—is never good.
Gemini
August looks to be an exciting month for your love life, starting when your witty leader Mercury goes retrograde while in Virgo on the fourth and starts messing with your communication skills. While there are bound to be the usual mishaps and misunderstandings, especially with current or potential partners, taking the time to be extra clear and detailed can save you a lot of headaches.
On August 14, a Mars-Jupiter meetup in your first house of self brings a surge of energy as well as some restlessness. If you aren’t where you want to be regarding your love life, you might make some foolish moves now. Even though you’re confident that you’re doing the right things, hindsight might prove otherwise, unfortunately.
A full moon in fellow air sign Aquarius on the nineteenth sheds some light on areas where you might feel emotionally detached or disconnected from a current partner, or where you might have made mistakes in past relationships. Use this open-minded lunation to reflect on what you need to do to feel emotionally fulfilled, Gemini.
Chatty Mercury stations direct while in wild Leo on August 28, restoring smooth communication flow and urging you to express your feelings loudly and proudly. This is an ideal time to have a heart-to-heart talk with bae or finally tell your crush those three little words. As long as you’re honest, what could go wrong?!
Cancer
You get an emotionally charged start to the month as a new moon in dramatic Leo on August 4 encourages you to be loud with your feelings. If someone is asking you to hide how you feel, what are they afraid of? Or more to the point, what are they hiding? Love should be out and proud during this exciting lunation.
On the fourteenth, quick-thinking Mercury is already spinning backward as it meets up with royal Leo, potentially causing embarrassing miscommunications or awkward misunderstandings. Some drama from a while ago might also come back around to haunt you now, Cancer, so be ready to deal with the ghosts of your past.
Another lunation, this time a full moon in open-minded Aquarius on August 19, illuminates the boring parts of your current romantic situation. Are you being real with yourself and your SO or a potential lover or partner about your desire to do things differently? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to experiment and be a little weird!
Luckily, the sun’s entrance into earth sign Virgo on the twenty-second brings a more methodical, systematic approach to love. Details are important now, and you’re much more in tune with facts than feelings. Try not to dwell on things that don’t really matter. Overthinking during this analytical transit can give you a headache.
Leo
The start of your month is full of romantic promise as a new moon in your confident first house appears on August 4 and helps you manifest your desires. This exciting lunation symbolizes new beginnings, and embracing your authentic self now will help you attract the kind of love that your vibrant personality deserves. If you’re already in a relationship, find a way to reignite that spark. It’s still there.
On the seventh, a happy sun-Jupiter sextile brings optimism and reminds you of what you love about love. No matter what your current status, you feel lucky to have had the experiences that have led you to this point. Has everything been perfect? No. But would you honestly change anything, Leo? Probably not.
The loud Lion energy dies down as the sun enters calm, collected Virgo on August 22, but the fun doesn’t have to end. Because the vibe is more practical and reliable now, impressing someone during this earthy transit means having a detailed date all planned out. The more accurate and meticulous you are the better!
On the twenty-eighth, Mercury, the planet of communication, goes direct in your honest sign, so reflecting back on the past couple months can bring a lot of clarity. What has worked for you up to this point in your love life, and what definitely hasn’t? As misunderstandings start to be resolved, a clearer path to love emerges. You won’t make the same mistakes twice.
Virgo
Your lead planet Mercury starts another retrograde journey in your sign on August 4. You’ll feel the effects of this mishap-heavy time more than most, which could completely throw off your romantic game. For the next few weeks, have a backup plan for your backup plan to make sure dates and other hot meetups don’t go south.
On the seventh, Mercury and Venus join forces in your powerful first house, giving you permission to communicate your needs and desires without embarrassment or guilt. Why shouldn’t you get what you want, Virgo? You’re typically a very giving, selfless lover and partner, but now it’s your turn.
On August 22, the sun also enters your perfectionist sign, amping up your expectations. You have very high standards now, and anyone you’re with needs to live up to them. Can you see where being overly critical could be a big turnoff?! Be sure to give at least as many compliments as you do constructive criticisms.
Mercury finally goes direct while in Leo on the twenty-eighth, which helps you start to clear up any communication issues from the past few weeks. You can’t take back anything you said, but you can explain yourself a little better, hopefully. Be confident when expressing your feelings, and above all, be honest. No one wants to hear your BS, tbh!
Libra
There are a lot of ups and downs this month, starting with an uneven Venus-Uranus square on August 2 that brings unexpected twists and turns to your love life. Finding balance between being open to new experiences and avoiding making impulsive decisions is imperative now.
On the ninth, Juno, the asteroid of commitment and partnerships, enters your first house representing the self, asking you to examine how you feel about monogamy, long-term relationships, etc. Whether you’re single or taken, you’ll be reevaluating your desired level of commitment and working toward being with someone who matches your goals in this area.
Another square, this time between love diva Venus and expansive Jupiter, arrives on August 18, creating high standards that might be impossible to reach. Single Libras, you’ll be attracted to someone who spoils you but might be a bit dysfunctional too. If you’re in a relationship, try not to idealize your SO or relationship. Putting unrealistic expectations on them isn’t fair.
On the twenty-ninth, Venus, your ruler and the planet of love, enters your graceful sign, bringing a beautiful energy for attracting romance and finding balance in your current or developing relationships. Your charm and diplomatic nature are amplified, making it easy to get along with new people or negotiate with a partner. Compromise is the key to happiness during this peace-seeking transit.
Scorpio
As always, there’s a lot going on for you emotionally in August, but as captivating Venus pairs up with logical Virgo on the fourth, you’re able to step back and look at your love life from a more practical perspective. This is a great time to set goals for an existing relationship or standards for a new one. Be discerning AF.
A strong conjunction forms between your driven leader Mars and karmic Jupiter on August 14, bringing renewed energy. If you’re single, you’re optimistic about your prospects, and you’re feeling confident and sexy. For Scorpios in relationships, this is an exciting time! Your assertiveness puts you in control, but you’re willing to compromise when necessary.
When the hot sun leaves fiery Leo for the earthiness of Virgo on the twenty-second, it’s important to be up front and honest about your wants, needs, and intentions. Putting it all out there can be scary, but taking a practical approach ensures that no one’s feelings get hurt. This is a golden opportunity to build a solid foundation using trust and respect.
There’s beauty all around as lovely Venus pairs with gracious Libra on August 29, so one of your goals will be creating balance between your love life and everything else you deal with on a daily basis. The more diplomatic you are when making requests the better. You can create the peaceful, loving environment you crave by being less demanding and more understanding.
Sagittarius
You’ve got a lot to look forward to in August, Sag, starting when a sun-Jupiter sextile has you feeling confident and energetic on the seventh. You attract new romantic possibilities when you keep an open mind, so embrace your adventurous spirit! If you have any romantic plans early in the month, make sure they’re something that will expand your horizons.
On August 14, a luck-expanding Mars-Jupiter meetup encourages you to start making exciting new connections or add more passion to existing relationships. Your bold, enthusiastic personality allows you to take the initiative in situations where most people would be too shy or intimidated. Channel your confidence into something amazing!
Some temporary hurdles emerge on the eighteenth as lovestruck Venus squares knowledge-seeking Jupiter and creates a clash between your desire for freedom and your desire for intimacy. Wouldn’t it be great if you could have it all? Unfortunately, few people get to have their cake and eat it too, so try to keep your expectations a little more realistic.
On August 29, beautiful Venus partners with savvy Libra, helping you use your biggest flex to get what you want. Are you the smartest or most beautiful person in the room? Are you an expert networker or matchmaker? The Universe is calling on you to use whatever gifts it has blessed you with to bring harmony to your own love life or someone else’s.
Capricorn
Get ready to embrace some challenges this month, Capricorn, starting when Mercury goes retrograde while in kindred earth sign Virgo on August 4. You know by now to expect the usual amount of glitches and delays, but also keep in mind that you have the brainpower and calmness to solve most romantic mishaps you come across. Having patience and not making assumptions are two main keys.
On the twenty-second, the sun leaves loud Leo for reliable, calm Virgo, bringing more predictability to your love life. Will you miss the anticipation and excitement of not knowing what might happen next? Maybe a little bit. But this quieter, more practical vibe brings a sense of seriousness that you’ve been missing.
Ceres, the asteroid tied to nurturing behavior, leaves its retrograde cycle while in your self-disciplined sign on August 26, so you might hold back on big shows of affection. This could cause issues if a current partner feels that you’re withdrawing from them or a potential lover gets the cold shoulder, but it is what it is. You can’t make yourself get in the mood if you don’t feel like it.
On the twenty-ninth, though, love-linked Venus enters kind, charming Libra, so you’ll strive to bring more peace and harmony to existing or potential partnerships. You genuinely want to be in a loving relationship now, and you’re willing to compromise to make it happen. Strive for a vibe where both partners feel valued and appreciated.
Aquarius
There isn’t a lot going on for you early this month, Aquarius, but when the full moon in your unique sign arrives on August 19, things get unconventional, which is exactly how you like it! This lunation brings to the surface all the weird ideas and concepts you’ve been thinking about lately, and you need to be with someone as open-minded, experimental, and innovative as you are to enjoy life right now!
Also on the nineteenth, a strange sun-Uranus square brings some surprises your way, and they’re probably nothing you could have predicted. The potential for unexpected events to change your love life is huge during this topsy-turvy aspect, so just go with the flow. Conjuring up your inner rebel helps you find a new partner in crime or stirs up excitement with a current flame.
A more harmonious Venus-Uranus trine materializes on August 27, bringing powerful energy for attracting unconventional, exciting connections. Meeting new people outside your usual circle can lead to romance for single Water Bearers, and the attached could see their partner in a different light. Change is good.
Balancing independence with intimacy becomes your main objective when lovely Venus partners with fair-minded Libra on the twenty-ninth, so resist the urge to run away from a situation that has you feeling claustrophobic. If there’s a way for you to be monogamous without losing your sense of self, this gentle transit will help you find it.
Pisces
Your charm is undeniable as a powerful new moon in fiery Leo arrives on August 4. Balanced with your natural sense of shyness, it makes you quite adorable without being overbearing. Your personality appeals to a large number of people now, so making new romantic connections comes easily. If you’re already partnered up, find a way to make bae feel secure despite your phone blowing up with people who want to get with you!
On the fifteenth, a challenging Mars-Saturn square brings up feelings of frustration or self-doubt, causing you to revisit old relationships or feelings that you’d really rather leave in the past. Sometimes the only way to move forward is to go back and get some solid closure, Pisces. Don’t let fear hold you back any more. You deserve to be free.
Love diva Venus opposes your dreamy home planet Neptune on August 28, which can create a confusing or overly idealistic view of love. You love to look at life through your favorite rose-colored glasses, but fantasies aren’t real life. If your expectations aren’t grounded in reality, even just a little bit, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
It’s on when the twenty-ninth arrives and brings a loving Venus-Libra partnership. There’s beauty all around you now, and you’re in love with love. If you aren’t in a relationship, your soul mate is near. Look for signs that your person is on their way to you. In a committed relationship? You’re ready to take it to the next level. You can’t wait for whatever comes next.
