New month, new opportunities! What are the predictions for the month of August 2023 for every sign of the zodiac? As you launch into August, look to the stars and learn how to win the month with surprising insights. Our expert astrologer shares her predictions on what to expect this month for every sign of the zodiac in her August 2023 monthly horoscopes.
Life and Love Monthly Horoscope for Each Zodiac Sign August 2023
What does the month of August 2023 have in store for you? Let’s look to the stars and see what surprising insights we can glean with the help of an expert astrologer. Expert astrologer Remy Ramirez shares her predictions on what to expect for each sign of the zodiac with life and love guidance this month in her August 2023 horoscopes.
Life and Love Monthly Horoscope for Each Zodiac Sign August 2023
1. LEO August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
We get off to a bumpy start this month with an Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st. This Moon is happening in your house of partnerships (spouses, significant others, best friends, business partners, etc.), and it isn’t an easy one. “No,” is a BIG theme with this Moon, and you may find conversations require setting strong boundaries with your partners or ending conversations altogether. There might also be unexpected shifts, shocks, or reveals that leave you feeling blindsided or hurt, especially in love or money. In fact, Venus is under such intense stress during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently.
Impact of The North Node
The good news is that this will bring about a deeply needed change and motivate you to take action in a new direction. The North Node recently entered your house of expansion, having a larger impact, broadened horizons, and travel last month—where it will stay for 18 months—and it will receive two lovely beams from Venus and Mars during this Moon. Mars will also receive a gorgeous trine from Jupiter. Your destiny is so much bigger than you can imagine—look to the horizon.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of identity, public image, and ego. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to how you love or spend and how that impacts the way you view yourself, think others view you, or put yourself into the spotlight.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of money and self-worth, where it will backtrack until September 15th. Conversations about finances or about how you value yourself are up for review. Are you getting paid what you deserve? Are you being treated with respect in all your relationships? Double and triple check all money matters, contracts, and agreements in the coming weeks, and if possible, avoid signing contracts until we’re in the latter half of September.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of communication (both personal and professional), siblings, and neighbors. These next couple months are a powerful time to take on writing, PR, and broadcasting projects, and to take initiative in personal conversations that need to be had (with siblings, neighbors, or anyone else). Mars can be argumentative in this house, however, so be mindful of tact during this transit.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of loss, sexuality, emotional transformation, and shared resources (loans, inheritances, shared bills, taxes, etc.). This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to shed what no longer lifts you up, to take your needs seriously, and to make the internal changes you need to level up into a wiser version of yourself.
2. VIRGO August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
The Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st gets August off to a rough start. It will light up your house of work, health, and daily routines (chores, pet care, etc.). Conversations may lead to standstills, blockages, walls, or strong boundaries. There’s also a possibility of shocks in love, creativity, and money with this Moon (for example, you don’t get the bonus you expected at work, a creative project gets rejected by a client, or you get a doctor bill that’s much higher than you expected). In fact, Venus is under such tremendous duress during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently.
Impact of The North Node
The good news is that the North Node entered your house of letting go last month, where it will stay for 18 months, and it’s receiving two lovely beams from Venus and Mars. Your destiny lies in your ability to shed what isn’t working and find what will. With Mars trine Jupiter during this Moon, you will have the power to do just that.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of secrets, mental health, and spirituality. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love or spend and how that impacts your mental health, your need to keep secrets, or your relationship to the Divine.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of identity and public image, where it will backtrack until September 15th. How do you want to be seen? Do you want the spotlight and doo you feel strong in your sense of self? Do your titles (professionally and personally) align with who you feel that you are? These are all up for review in the coming weeks. Avoid signing contracts during this time if possible, although signing on with projects or partners you’ve worked with before will be beneficial now.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of wealth and self-worth. These next couple months are a powerful time to push for that raise, increase your rates, or take a stand for your personal value. Mars can also be combative, so as you advocate for yourself, remember not to overdo it and burn bridges in the process (unless you really want to).
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of partnerships (best friends, significant others, business partners, therapists, etc.). This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your one-on-one relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to have important conversations with those you’re closest to. Now’s the time to become a wiser version of yourself by being accountable both to your own needs and to your partners’.
3. LIBRA August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
August starts off with a challenging Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st in your house of passion, romance, sex, creativity, children, self-expression, and fun (vacations, etc.). The theme of this Moon is, “No”—whether that looks like setting boundaries, raising walls, or experiencing delays/blockages. This is especially true in any conversations you try to have in these areas of your life (with romantic partners, your children, the people involved in your creative endeavors, etc.). Your ability to express yourself may also take a real hit now. Shocks and reveals are a possibility with this Moon, especially in matters of the heart. In fact, Venus—your planetary ruler—is under such tremendous pressure during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently. This is part of a much bigger conversation for you, Libra.
Impact of The North Node
Last month, the North Node moved into your house of partnerships while the South Node moved into your house of the self, where they will each stay for 18 months. There is great desire and power in your ability to connect with the right partners (best friends, spouses, business partners, etc.), but this will require that you shed parts of your identity as we move through the next year and a half. This Full Moon is tapping into this exact dynamic. Pay attention to what isn’t working now and ask yourself what you’re ready to let go of so that you can usher in more passion, romance, self-expression, and joy.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of friends, audiences, community, and hopes/dreams. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love or spend, and how that impacts your friendships, communities, audiences (if you have any platforms), or—more deeply—your dreams for the future. Recognize and invest in the loving connections that make your heart sing.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of secrets, the subconscious, and mental health, where it will backtrack until September 15th. What have you been hiding from yourself in the corners of your subconscious and what aspect of your mental health hasn’t been addressed? What role have secrets been playing in your life, and is that working? All of these areas will be up for review in the coming weeks. You might also go back to conversations with people from your past who’ve impacted your mental health or with whom you have a secret.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of identity, healthy ego, and public image. These next couple months are a powerful time to make upgrades to your appearance, volunteer yourself for the spotlight, and trade in people pleasing for doing what makes *you* really happy. Mars can also be combative, so as you take the lead on focusing in on you, remember not to cause harm to anyone else. You don’t have to please them, but you don’t have to mistreat them either.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of work, health, and daily routines. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your work relationships or around money may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to have important conversations about what you need to thrive in the office, in your health, and in your day-to-day life. This is an opportunity to level up by taking yourself and your needs seriously.
4. SCORPIO August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
We hit the ground running on the 1st with a challenging Aquarius Full Moon in your house of home and family. This Moon brings tremendous “no” energy: boundaries, walls, blockages, and delays. You could learn something shocking or revealing in matters of love and money (Venus’s realms). In fact, Venus is under enormous stress during this Moon, and you may have to walk away from a familial relationship, family money, or money allocated to your home—either that or a great transformation may take place in these areas. There is a silver lining, however.
Impact of The North Node
The North Node recently moved into your house of work, health, and daily routines, where it will stay for 18 months, and on this day, it will make beautiful connections to both Venus and Mars. Whatever it is that must be shed now, it is in service to your health and overall wellbeing in your everyday life. You may even find meaningful love or friendship through a work associate. Mars will trine Jupiter during this Moon, helping you to take the steps that will lead you to better things.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of career, legacy (what you’ll be remembered for), and public image (how the public at large views you). This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love, creativity, or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love, create, or spend and how that relates to your career, legacy, or public image (for example, the money you make in your career, if you have fallen in love with someone at work, or if you feel that your true work is to be an artist of some kind).
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of friendships, community, audiences (if you have any platforms), and hopes and dreams for the future, where it will backtrack until September 15th. Do you need to tie up loose ends with a friend from the past or person in your community after leaving things unsaid? Are you being honest with yourself about your hopes for the future, or are you taking the appropriate steps to see your dreams through to fruition? What is your relationship to your audience, and is something about it not working? All of these areas will be up for review in the coming weeks.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of secrets, the subconscious, and mental health. These next couple months are a powerful time to advocate for your mental health or take on hypnosis to activate your subconscious. You might also feel pulled toward a clandestine sexual relationship, since Mars rules lust as well. Mars can also be combative, so be careful of beating yourself up. The way you talk to yourself impacts your mental health—let those aggressive self-judgments go.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of passion/romance, creativity, children, and self-expression. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships with children or romantic partners may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to have transparent, courageous conversations in matters of the heart and surrounding your creative endeavors. This astrology is about boundaries—yours and others’—that bring you closer to the people and things you care about most.
5. SAGITTARIUS August 2023 Monthly Horosope
An Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st is lighting up your house of communication (both interpersonal and professional), siblings, and neighbors. This is a difficult Moon full of boundaries, walls, blockages, and delays. Conversations during the two weeks of this Moon cycle may be shocking, revealing, or hurtful—and because of the tremendous stress being put on Venus during this Moon, you may decide to end or transform a relationship, income source, or art project. The way to work with this energy is by taking right action.
Impact of The North Node
Last month, the North Node moved into your house of romance, passion, children, creativity, sex, self-expression, and fun—where it will stay for 18 months—and during this Moon, it will receive gorgeous beams from both Venus and Mars, while Mars also receives a beautiful beam from Jupiter. This house is your place of solace during this difficult Moon. What brings you joy and what ignites your deepest passion? What opens your heart and allows you to speak your courageous truth? Move-in these directions, Sag.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of expansion, which oversees things like long distance travel, international relationships (professional and personal), publishing and broadcasting, religion/spirituality, and higher education. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love, creativity, or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love, create, or spend and how that impacts your greater sense of purpose in the world, the expansion of your mind, and even the sense of freedom you feel in your soul.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of career, public standing, and achievements, where it will backtrack until September 15th. You might be rethinking the kind of legacy you want to leave, reimagining your public persona, or revisiting what success means for you. This is also a time to return to past career projects or collaborators for important conversations. If you’re taking on a project with companies or people you haven’t worked with before, triple check the terms of your contract so you don’t fall prey to the foibles of Mercury retrograde.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of friendships, community, audiences (if you have any platforms), and hopes and dreams for the future. These next couple months are a powerful time to forge a sense of belonging in a group, form new friendships or solidify old ones, work to increase your audience numbers, or take steps toward your aspirations. The key is taking action in these areas and putting yourself out there. Mars can also be combative, however, so be careful of arguments with friends or communities as we move through this transit.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of home and family. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships with family members or roommates may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to be accountable to your needs in your family, to listen to the needs of others, and to create a sense of security for yourself in your home.
6. CAPRICORN August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
On the 1st, we jump into the month with a challenging Full Moon in Aquarius, lighting up your house of income, wealth, self-worth, and personal values. This Moon is emanating powerful “no” vibes: delays, blockages, boundaries, and walls, especially in any conversations you’re having about money. This might also look like conversations that trigger any self-worth issues you carry and cause you to shut down. Shocks in relationships or money issues are also a possibility with this Moon; in fact, Venus is under so much pressure with this astrology, that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source once and for all. There is some good news, though.
Impact of The North Node
The North Node entered your house of home and family last month, where it will stay for 18 months, and during this Moon it will make beautiful connections to both Mars and Venus. Mars will also receive a beautiful beam from Jupiter. This is pointing to a need to take action in this area of your life. How can you leave something behind in order to honor your family, home, or inner child more deeply and with greater love? This is the question for you now.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of loss, sexuality, deep inner transformation, and shared resources (taxes, loans, inheritances, shared bills, etc.). This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love or view money and how that impacts your losses, sexual relationships, need to change yourself from within, or—on a more practical level—work with shared resources (e.g., with generosity and a communal spirit or with a need to hoard, etc.).
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of expansion, where it will backtrack until September 15th. This house oversees long-distance travel, international relationships (personal and professional), higher education, publishing and broadcasting, and religion/spirituality. Have any of these areas been gnawing at you? A desire to see the world, write a book, study a religion, work with an employer from another country? If so, now is the time to think about how that could work. In a general sense, this house is about having a larger impact and expanding your horizons, so use this time to consider how you might create opportunities for yourself in those areas. This would also be a great time to return to any previous projects you left unfinished in these areas. One word of caution: If you’re signing any contracts (for example, with a university or overseas employer)—triple check to make sure your terms are being met.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, and potentially volatility to your house of career, public standing, and achievements. These next couple months are a powerful time to get ambitious and take action toward the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. Work is one thing, but career ambition is about finding what you’re passionate about and going after it. This is also a great time to put yourself in the spotlight. Mars can also be combative, however, so as you take action in your career, remember not to step on anyone else in the process.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of communication (both professional and personal), siblings, and neighbors. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationship to siblings or neighbors may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to speak honestly about your emotional needs and to take others’ emotions seriously as well—this is the key to unlocking the wisdom of this Moon.
7. AQUARIUS August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
We get off to a bumpy start this month with an Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st, lighting up your house of identity, vitality, and ego. The energy with this Moon is a big, “No.” You might experience walls, blockages, delays, or strong boundaries (yours or someone else’s). There are also shocks in matters of love, money, and creativity during this time. You may be required to call on your inner “no” in new ways that transform your sense of self, or you might be shocked to find that someone has iced you out of a relationship or blocked you in a money matter, causing your ego to flare. In fact, Venus is under such intense stress during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently.
Impact of The North Node
The healing is in the North Node. Last month, it entered your house of communication, siblings, and neighbors, where it will stay for the next 18 months, and during this Moon, it will make gorgeous connections to both Venus and Mars (plus, Mars will make a beautiful connection to Jupiter). Thoughtthis tumult isn’t fun, it’s forcing you to move in a new direction. How can communicating from a place a love bring you forward into the next phase of your life? That is the key question for you during this Moon.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of partnership (best friends, significant others, business partners, therapists, etc.). This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you love or spend and how that impacts your closest and most dear one-on-one connections.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of loss, sexuality, deep emotional transformation, and shared resources (loans, inheritances, taxes, shared bills, etc.), where it will backtrack until September 15th. This is a powerful, intense house that will ask you to return to areas of grief in your life, past sexual partners, experiences that changed you, and agreements surrounding joint finances. Mercury oversees thoughts and conversations, so you might need to talk through one of these areas, or you might find yourself ruminating on them or re-strategizing. Notice if there are loose ends to be tied in any of these arenas. If contracts arise over shared resources, make sure you triple check the terms before signing to ensure this retrograde doesn’t give you any headaches down the road.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of expansion. This house oversees long-distance travel, international relationships (both professional and personal), education, publishing/broadcasting, and spirituality/religion. These next couple months are a powerful time to take action in any of these areas, so book that flight, sign a contract with that overseas company, take a lover from another country, apply to grad school or a training program, write that book proposal, or read up on different religions. Mars can also be combative, however, so remember that arguments and disputes are also possible in any of these areas and do your best to move through this transit with diplomacy.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of wealth and self-worth. This is a time to get serious about your feelings in these areas and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to speak honestly about your financial needs, to address any behaviors or relationships that erode your sense of self-worth, and to take your needs seriously while being able to hear others’ needs as well.
8. PISCES August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
The Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st gets August off to a rough start. It will light up your house of secrets (yours or other people’s) and mental health. Conversations—potentially even the ones you’re having with yourself—may lead to standstills, blockages, walls, or strong boundaries. There’s also a possibility of shocks in love, creativity, and money with this Moon (for example, you learn a secret someone was keeping from you, or you find out about a financial situation that impacts your stress levels. In fact, Venus is under such tremendous duress during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently (or someone may decide for you). This is tough astrology, but it isn’t impossible astrology.
Impact of The North Node
The good news is that the North Node entered your house of wealth, income, and self-worth—where it will stay for 18 months—and it’s receiving two lovely beams from Venus and Mars. Your destiny lies in using this upset to make changes that create abundance and support your self-worth. With Mars trine Jupiter during this Moon, you will have the power to do just that.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of work, health, and daily routines. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way love, money, creativity, and work intersect for you (office romances, your salary, creative projects, health costs, how devoted you are to your daily routines, etc.).
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of partnership (significant others, best friends, business partners, therapists, etc.), where it will backtrack until September 15th. This is a time to review your closes connections. Some of that may look like figuring out who you want to partner with and who you don’t. Another way it could look is returning to conversations with any previous partners or potential partners to tie up loose ends. This is especially true for you since Venus, planet of love, is also retrograde. When it comes to relationships, Pisces, now is the time to listen to your heart and make changes accordingly.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of loss, sexuality, deep emotional transformation, and shared resources (loans, inheritances, shared bills, taxes, etc.). These next couple months are a powerful time to decide once and for all to let something go so that something new can blossom, boldly step into an emotional transformation, or deepen your relationship to your own sexuality. You might also want to become very decisive about how your share your finances or how others share them with you. Mars can be combative, however, so as you process through these areas of your life, remember that aggression and bullying aren’t helpful.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of identity, healthy ego, and public image. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries that benefit *you*. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to hold yourself accountable for meeting your own emotional needs, whether through taking better care of yourself emotionally or leaving unsatisfying relationships behind.
9. ARIES August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
August starts off with a challenging Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st in your house of friendships, community, audiences (if you have any platforms), and hopes and dreams for your future. The theme of this Moon is, “No”—whether that looks like setting boundaries, raising walls, or experiencing delays/blockages. This is especially true in any conversations you try to have in these areas of your life (i.e., this would be a difficult time to try to mend a relationship with a friend or community member). Shocks and reveals are a possibility with this Moon, especially in matters of the heart. In fact, Venus is under such tremendous pressure during this Moon that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source permanently. There is good new through all this.
Impact of The North Node
Last month, the North Node moved into your house of identity, public image, and healthy ego—where it will stay for 18 months—and it’s receiving two lovely beams from Venus and Mars. Creating the future you want lies in your ability to take action that strengthens your sense of self, brings you into the spotlight, and supports your ego in affirming ways. With Mars trine Jupiter during this Moon, this is exactly what you’ll be able to accomplish under this Moon.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of romance, passion, creativity, children, self-expression, and fun (vacations, etc.). This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love, creativity, or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you approach relationships, beauty, and finances, and how that impacts your passions, creativity, romantic endeavors, relationship to children, ability to speak your truth, or willingness to make fun a priority.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of work, health, and daily routines, where it will backtrack until September 15th. You may be rethinking what you want out of your nine to five, reviewing your health regimens, or restructuring your daily routines in some way. You may return to previous work projects or collaborations, address work-related conversations that didn’t get the ending they needed, or experience misunderstandings with coworkers. If you’ve had health issues in the past, they might need to be addressed again now. Whatever the case, make sure you’re double check any contracts before signing them (especially at work) to ensure they’re meeting your terms.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of partnerships (best friends, significant others, business partners, therapists, etc.). These next couple months are a powerful time to seek out and form the one-on-one connections you’re looking for. Since Mars rules lust, this is also a great time for sexual monogamy with someone new or to spice up your sex life with your current partner. Mars can be combative, however, so arguments in these relationships are also possible. Mars’ mantra is “Me me me,” so remember to consider your partners’ needs as well while you move through this transit.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of mental health, secrets, and the subconscious. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries that benefit your mental health. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to look earnestly at what needs to change in order to better care for your mental health, what secrets you’re keeping and how that’s affecting you, or what subconscious emotional needs are now coming to light and how you can reponsibly tend to them.
10. TAURUS August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
We hit the ground running on the 1st with a challenging Aquarius Full Moon in your house of career, legacy, and public identity. This Moon brings tremendous “no” energy: boundaries, walls, blockages, and delays. You could learn something shocking or revealing in matters of love, creativity, and money (Venus’s realms). In fact, Venus—your planetary ruler—is under enormous stress during this Moon, and you may have to walk away from a career opportunity, money source, love interest from the office, or way of being seen in the world—either that or a great transformation may take place in these areas. There is a silver lining, however.
Impact of The North Node
The North Node recently moved into your house of secrets and mental health, where it will stay for 18 months, and on this day, it will make beautiful connections to both Venus and Mars. The key now is to look not at these issues per se, but at how they impact your mental health, your subconscious thoughts, and the secrets you feel the need to keep. With Jupiter trine Mars during this Moon, you will be able to do just that.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of home and family (including childhood experiences). This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love, creativity, or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to the way you approach love and money, and how that impacts your home and family life—or, potentially the opposite: how your childhood has impacted your relationship to love and money.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of passion/romance, creativity, children, self-expression, and fun, where it will backtrack until September 15th. Past lovers or crushes may return for important conversations, you might decide it’s time to return to a creative practice, your relationship to self-expression might need revising, you may reconnect with a childlike aspect of yourself, or it might feel like a good time to return to a place you love to vacation or let loose. Misunderstandings can also be a part of Mercury retrograde, so watch out for conversations with children, romantic interests, in your creative endeavors, etc., that cause confusion or crossed wires. If contracts need to be signed during this time (for example, regarding child custody, a creative project, etc.), be sure to triple check it to ensure it meets your terms.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of work, health, and daily routines. These next couple months are a powerful time to take the lead on work projects, start an exercise regimen, or change your daily routines to make them exactly how you want them (sleeping longer, working from home, etc.). Mars can be combative, however, so arguments at work are possible during this time, as is an overly aggressive approach to your health. Remember to lead with tact in the office and moderation at the gym, and you’ll be able to harness the power of this transit.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of friends, community, and dreams for the future. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to have important conversations about your emotional needs with friends or community members, or even to take your own hopes and dreams seriously in a way you haven’t before. A mature, stable earnestness will help you navigate this astrology.
11. GEMINI August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
An Aquarius Full Moon on the 1st is lighting up your house of expansion, which oversees things like long distance travel, international relationships (professional and personal), publishing and broadcasting, religion/spirituality, and higher education. This is a difficult Moon full of boundaries, walls, blockages, and delays. Conversations during the two weeks of this Moon cycle may be shocking or revealing—and because of the tremendous stress being put on Venus during this Moon, you may decide to end or transform a relationship, income source, or creative project. The way to work with this energy is by taking right action.
Impact of The North Node
Last month, the North Node moved into your house of friendships, community, audiences (if you have any platforms), and hopes/dreams for the future—where it will stay for 18 months—and during this Moon, it will receive gorgeous beams from both Venus and Mars, while Mars also receives a beautiful beam from Jupiter. This house is your place of support during this difficult Moon. What friendships can bring in helpful energy now? What communities can lift you up? How can you pivot in a way that builds your audiences and supports your aspirations for the future? Take action in these directions.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of communication, siblings, and neighbors. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love, creativity, or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to any communication that comes through about your closest relationships, money issues, sibling matters, or from neighbors. You might also be the one communicating about these things, and this would be a lovely day to do it.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of home and family, where it will backtrack until September 15th. This is an important time to review family matters or even to think about what family means to you in the big picture. You may need to return to conversations with family members during this time or work with childhood memories in your mental health practice. On the other hand, your physical home may require some rethinking now (is the chore chart working, is it time to move, etc.). Misunderstandings are possible with Mercury retrograde, so remember to be clear as possible with any conversations surrounding your home or family now, and if contracts need to be signed, triple check to make sure your terms are being met.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of passion/romance, creativity, children, self-expression, and fun. These next couple months are a powerful time to move confidently toward your passions (romantic, creative, and otherwise). If you want children, this is an excellent time to conceive (if you don’t, be very careful during this time!). This is also a wonderful time to express yourself from the heart and to make fun a priority. Mars can be combative as well, however, so arguments with lovers and children are possible, as is becoming aggressive in your self-expression. Lead this area of your life with tact and consideration for others, and you’ll make great use of this astrology.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of career and achievements. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your work relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to have important conversations about your emotional needs as you pave a path in the work you’re most passionate about.
12. CANCER August 2023 Monthly Horoscope
On the 1st, we jump into the month with a challenging Full Moon in Aquarius, lighting up your house of loss, sexuality, deep inner transformation, and shared resources (taxes, loans, inheritances, shared bills, etc.). This Moon is emanating powerful “no” vibes: delays, blockages, boundaries, and walls. Shocks in relationships or money issues are also a possibility with this Moon; in fact, Venus is under so much pressure with this astrology, that you may decide to end or transform a relationship or money source once and for all. This is a time to think about what deep changes you need to make inside yourself, whether your sexuality is serving you now, or what needs to be deeply shed, even if there’s heartache in it. If you share financial resources in some way, difficulties will likely arise here and need to be discussed.
Impact of The North Node
There is some good news, though. The North Node entered your house of career, legacy, and public standing last month, where it will stay for 18 months, and during this Moon it will make beautiful connections to both Mars and Venus. Mars will also receive a beautiful beam from Jupiter. This is pointing to a need to take action in this area of your life. How can you channel this energy into your career in a fresh way? What do you want your life to be about in the big picture, and what can you leave behind in order to fully embrace that vision? These questions are your guiding lights.
Impact of The Sun and Venus
Pay attention on and around August 13th when the Sun and Venus in retrograde come together in a cazimi. Last month, Venus began its retrograde journey in your house of income and self-worth. This is an important time when Venus is asking us to heal something from the past or to understand something about our relationship to love or money that we didn’t see before. When Venus joins the Sun on this day, you will likely become consciously aware of something critical in this learning process, so pay attention to how love, money, and self-worth intersect in your life so that you can make any needed changes going forward.
Impact of Mercury
On the 23rd, Mercury begins its retrograde journey through your house of communication (both professional and personal), siblings, and neighbors. Conversations from the past may be resurrected now, or people from your past may return asking to talk (or you might be that person). You could also return to any past professional projects that involve communication (in publishing, PR, or broadcasting, for example). If things have been left unsaid between you and a sibling or neighbor, now might be the time to revisit those conversations and tie up any loose ends. Mercury retrograde often involves misunderstandings, however, so be mindful about clarity in these talks. And if you have to sign a contract for a communications project (a book deal, etc.), make sure to triple check that there are no miscommunications and that all your terms are met.
Impact of Mars
Mars moves into Libra on the 27th, where it will stay until October 12th. This is bringing energy, action, ambition, lust, and potentially volatility to your house of home and family. These next couple months are a powerful time to create the kind of home and family life you want. Whatever changes need to be made to your nest, now is the time to make them—not just aesthetically, but if you want to move, find a new roommate, talk through house rules, this astrology is great for that. This is also a good time to take action in your family life, whether through planning a reunion, initiating weekly Zoom calls, etc. The downside with Mars is that it is also a combative planet, so arguments with family members and surrounding your home are also a possibility now. Remember to lead with diplomacy during this time.
Impact of The Full Moon
Just as the month starts with a Full Moon, it ends with a Full Moon on the 30th in Pisces, lighting up your house of expansion (this includes long-distance travel, international relationships—both professional and personal, higher education, publishing/broadcasting, and religion/spirituality. This is a time to get serious about your feelings and to set firm emotional boundaries. You might feel a sense of loneliness with this Moon, deep changes may take place, and wounds in your relationships may arise. The good news is that all signs point to helpful, positive conversations resulting from this Moon. In fact, a beneficial outcome is practically assured even though it may not be obvious at first. Use this astrology to get serious about your need to take up more space in the world, to have more of an impact, or to expand your mind. If an attempt to do any of these things doesn’t work out around this day, use that to pivot toward something even better.
Life and Love Monthly Horoscope for Each Zodiac Sign July 2023
Those are the predictions on what to expect in love and life with a monthly horoscope for every sign of the zodiac for July 2023 from our expert astrologer. Have an excellent month, dear reader.
