August 5 to August 11, 2024

The universe calls us to slow down for a reflective, introspective week. On Monday, August 5, the energy transitions us into a contemplative state of mind. Lover Venus enters Virgo, where it meets Mercury, beginning its retrograde in the same sign. With so much transpiring on the same day in the cosmos, plan for a sudden shift in spirit.

Mercury and Venus continue to take center stage. On Thursday, August 8, the planet of communication meets the planet of love on its trek backward. As Mercury conjuncts, or blends energies with, Venus, our relationships require delicate attention. Within the realm of Virgo, it becomes apparent that we must overlook details that matter in love. To move forward, we must restructure our understanding of commitment and practical obligations in connection to others.

Below, find your weekly horoscope for your zodiac sign. Read your Sun and Rising signs for the most accurate message.

Important Astrological Dates This Week

Keeping astrological dates in your calendar allows you to prepare ahead of time. Work with cosmic energy rather than against it.

• Monday, August 5: Mercury retrograde begins in Virgo, Venus enters Virgo

• Thursday, August 8: Mercury conjuncts Venus

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Your Weekly Horoscope: Every Zodiac or Star Sign

Aries

Aries, your responsibilities shift as Mercury shifts into its retrograde phase this Monday, August 5. It becomes apparent where you’ve been too distracted working away to properly tend to your mind, body, and spirit. Burnout is out. Caring for your needs is in. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury retrograde meets lover Venus. Taking over responsibility for others’ concerns must be addressed. Boundaries prevent unnecessary resentment in matters of the heart.

Taurus

Don’t resist necessary changes in your romantic life, Taurus. On Monday, August 5, Mercury retrograde begins in Virgo. You’re looking for answers in love. A haze washes over you, asking you to rewind the tapes of the original past and face, core challenges. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury conjuncts Venus. Introspection and open dialogue are vital. Try to dodge forcing solutions or affinity with loved ones. Authentic clarity requires time.

Gemini

Your personal life is more important than any pressing worldly matter, Gemini. This week, Mercury retrograde begins on Monday, August 5, in Virgo. Slow down. Your psychological state is sensitive. Reflecting on the past is not only expected but also essential to your growth. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury conjuncts Venus. Open dialogue with inherited or chosen family clears the air.

Cancer

Expect a typical Mercury retrograde experience this week, Cancer. Confusion arises as the messenger planet begins its trek backward in your communication sector this Monday, August 5. Be mindful of not only what you say but the tone in which you express it. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury meets Venus. Revisiting unresolved concerns in relationships allows you to process and move onward.

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Leo

This week is about putting your money where your mouth is, Leo. Mercury stations retrograde on Monday, August 5, in Virgo. Confusion arises in your resource sector. Take your time deciding where to invest your time, professional assets, and practical energy. As Mercury conjuncts Venus on Thursday, August 8, seek advice. Conversations with others allow you to consider perspectives you hadn’t considered possible.

Virgo

The energy shifts as Mercury begins its retrograde in your sign on Monday, August 5. You start to feel more introverted and reflective. To find inner peace about your life trajectory, you must process all the shifts you’ve made regarding your identity. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury meets Venus. It can feel lonely when you start abiding by higher standards. However, don’t allow mistreatment from others to feel a false sense of belonging.

Pound

Mercury retrograde in Virgo this begins Monday, August 5. Libra, expect shifts in your emotional state of being. As the messenger planet reevaluates your subconscious sector, it’s time to confront matters you’ve swept under the rug. It’s okay to have a delayed reaction to past injuries. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury meets Venus. Open dialogue with loved ones allows you to end self-sabotaging patterns.

Scorpio

Reflecting on changed dynamics in your social life becomes necessary this week, Scorpio. As Mercury begins its retrograde in Virgo on Monday, August 5, emotions heighten. Miscommunications arise within friendships or associations. However, as Mercury meets Venus on Thursday, August 8, a chance to diffuse tensions arises. Clarifying conversations allows for mutual understanding of the roles both parties have played.

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Sagittarius

Your career life is up for reevaluation this week, Sagittarius. As Mercury retrograde begins in Virgo on Monday, August 5, professional goals shift. You may feel a sense of imposter syndrome about your role. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury meets Venus on its trek backward. Conversations with loved ones allow you to see your concerns from a different or lighter perspective.

Capricorn

As Mercury retrograde begins in your philosophical sector on Monday, August 5, expect to change your mind. Breaking free from a hive mindset allows you to think for yourself, Capricorn. It’s okay to disagree with the opinions of others. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury meets Venus. The planet of love allows you to restore harmony through open dialogue. Finding common ground diffuses other differences.

Aquarius

As Mercury retrograde in Virgo begins on Monday, August 5, your intimacy sector is hit. Looking at your issues with trust becomes crucial, Aquarius. It’s okay to reflect on your past to gain understanding about yourself. However, don’t use it as an excuse for self-sabotage. On Thursday, August 8, Mercury conjuncts Venus. There’s a need to share your fears and anxieties openly with loved ones. Stop holding it all in.

Pisces

As Mercury retrograde begins in Virgo on Monday, August 5, you’re ready for changes in your relationship dynamics. Love is more than a feeling, Pisces. It’s a commitment and choice that one makes every day. It becomes apparent that you need to reevaluate practical details in your partnerships. As Mercury meets Venus on Thursday, August 8, open dialogue arises. Don’t bite your tongue. Share how you feel, truly and deeply. It may be just what your loved ones need to hear.

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