Posts by Laura Orcutt
Pisces Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
This week a loved one forces you to recognize a truth about yourself that you’ve been actively resisting. Now it’s not like you’ve never thought of this before; it’s just that this week is the week when the penny drops and you finally see how you’re the one who holds back or keeps postponing that step forward that you keep saying you’re going to make. It isn’t easy being forced out of our comfort zones, but sometimes it’s the people who believe in us the most who are in the best position to push us out of our well-feathered nests so that we can fly.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus shows you’re doing better than you think. Maybe you step on the scale and smile back at the number smiling up at you, check your bank account for the first time in weeks without wincing, or lock in the final funding needed for a big project. It’s proof positive that taking the long way works. As an Aquarius you know this to be true, but it still feels good to see circumstances confirm it. Keep doing what you’re doing to set up the life you want and the Sun/Saturn trine on August 5th will ensure you’ll go the distance.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
You’ll need to get used to people saying “yes” with Venus taking up residence in your solar Midheaven. Venus is the planet of attraction in Astrology and when she’s prominent, like she will be from August 6th to September 10th, then you will find yourself surrounded by admirers, well-wishers, and suitors vying aggressively for your hand. Being a dubious Capricorn you’ll wonder if people are trying to pull a fast one over on you, but they aren’t. In fact they’ve never been more serious about sharing the love. Make a point of sharing back. You don’t want to miss out on all the good feeling.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
This would be a good time to go on vacation or at least a weekend getaway. You’ve had your nose pressed to the grindstone for so long that you can’t see beyond the next deadline. You need a change of scene. Not only are there physical benefits to new surroundings, but it would also allow you to refresh your mental cache and to recharge your psychic batteries. You’ve been a real trouper when it comes to getting your life back on track after a series of missteps, but there is such a thing as taking your penance too far. Indulge a little. You deserve a break.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
You’re a critical thinker who can’t help cataloging every flaw while identifying areas for improvement. And this is a good thing. It’s what keeps you striving for excellence. What’s not so good is when this becomes counterproductive, like telling yourself you’re not good enough when you are. Underscoring why you’re not ready to move forward can become a self-fulfilling prophecy if you’re not careful. This is when imagination can speak to your fear of success rather than your vision of it. Use this time when Mercury’s in Leo to change your thinking. You want to be the author of your success and not its spoiler.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
Your Ruling Planet Venus enters Libra on August 6th. This increases your powers of charm and persuasion and people will be like putty in your hands over the next five weeks. It sounds like you’re being given carte blanche to do as you please, and you are, as long as everything you do is mutually beneficial. Venus will promote you in your efforts to reach across the aisle and build bridges, but strike one discordant note, like taking advantage of somebody’s trusting nature, and this good feeling will dissolve at a moment’s notice. Venus ensures that everyone (including you) must be on their best behavior.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
You can tell you weren’t someone’s first choice, but being a Virgo you never let your pride get in the way of something that could prove beneficial. If anything, you see this as a challenge to get this person to see you as having been the best choice all along. But how do you change their thinking? Obviously your efficiency and attention to detail speak volumes, but you need something more showy to win them over. Thankfully Ruling Planet Mercury enters the zodiac sign of Leo on August 9th. This gives you the dazzle and audacity to make the kind of impression that won’t be forgotten.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
A prize that eluded you is now within reach, but the question is: do you still want it? Time is a great revealer of how much we truly want something and Saturn, being the planet of time, will test both your patience and your dedication. If you find that you are no longer interested, then that’s OK. You won’t be penalized by the Stars for having changed your mind; however, if you have stayed true to your purpose and refused to give up, then you will be rewarded for your perseverance in the coming weeks. And that reward will be better than you had hoped.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
You may not be out of the woods yet financially, but at least you can see the forest for the trees and that’s an improvement. The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus on August 5th shows you making good on a debt, fulfilling an obligation, or repaying a favor. It’s just a plank in the platform, but it’s solid. It’s always wise to settle at least one account during a closing square because it shows that you’re keeping your end of the bargain. And you can expect the Stars to do the same in the following few days when you receive a credit, reprieve, or assistance.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
You’ll feel like you can be yourself again when Mercury enters Leo. No more handling people with kid gloves or walking on eggshells. You can say what you mean and mean what you say. However, candor swings both ways. If you’re free to speak your mind then others can too. It sounds good in theory until you have to sit through mind-numbing lectures, self-congratulatory praise, and staccato monologues where you can’t get a word in edgewise. In fact renewing that vow of silence you took when Mercury was in Cancer might not be a bad idea. Mercury is in Leo from August 9th to 25th.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
It will be hard to give back something that flourished under your charge on August 5th. Maybe it’s an animal that was put in your care or a property matter you were asked to manage temporarily. It’s clear that you care more about this than the person who entrusted you with it but at the end of the day it’s theirs and not yours. Last Quarter Moons are all about withdrawing energy because this is when the Moon is losing light as it heads toward the end of its cycle. It’s always hard leaving a situation, but trust in the good that you did.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | August 3rd – August 9th, 2026
A remarkable Sun/Saturn trine on August 6th will serve as a cosmic reminder that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Saturn is the planet of tests, trials, and tribulations in Astrology and though it raises the stakes and toughens the course, Saturn also shows what perseverance, endurance, and true grit can bring. Saturn’s obstacles force you to call upon strengths you didn’t know you had and to use them strategically and effectively. This will lead you to take back the power in your life and to turn the tables on that person or situation that has its boot planted squarely on your neck.
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