Posts by Laura Orcutt
Pisces Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
The Solar Eclipse on August 12th brings a golden opportunity that’s hard to turn down. The decision to accept looks like a no-brainer, but is this really the right time for it? It’s something you’ll need to think about before you answer. Anything that asks you to pull up stakes and start again somewhere else may be too much of an ask right now when you think about your responsibilities and commitments. Eighty percent of Astrology is timing and just because the timing isn’t good right now doesn’t mean that it will always be that way. You want to move with the current of events, not against it.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Aquarians are pretty laid-back. You give your spouse a lot of latitude, you’re lenient when it comes to loved ones, and you believe people are free to come and go as they please. Well, all of that changes this week. Maybe it’s the uncertainty of world events or maybe it’s the intense eclipse energy that’s coursing through your horoscope, but you will suddenly want to keep close tabs on just about everyone you know. You’re not usually this overly protective and part of you may even feel embarrassed, but your nearest and dearest will relish it. They’ll enjoy knowing that you care this much.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
The Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12th may be stressful. It’s because Leo rules the part of your solar chart that rules debt. This could be money you owe others or money that others owe you. The next few weeks are all about the way you manage this. Maybe a loved one has confused you with an ATM machine or a friend is looking to renege on what they owe you. Budgetary conversations like these are never pleasant, but one of the pluses to being a Capricorn is your ability to discuss finances dispassionately and focus on viable solutions where both parties benefit.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Sagittarians are always searching for their higher purpose. They know that there’s a burning bush with their name on it somewhere in the world, but they don’t know how to find it. The Solar Eclipse on August 12th will act like a cosmic calling card. On one hand you’ll feel you’re being summoned to embark on a new path, but because the Sun’s rays will be blocked by the Moon, it will be hard to see what it is and where it’s going. This has happened before and with undesirable results, but Jupiter in Leo ensures that this time you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
The Solar Eclipse on August 12th could induce a bout of imposter syndrome. One moment you’re in your element and the next you feel like a phony in danger of being exposed. This would be OK if the eclipse was below the horizon, but it’s in the highest angle of your solar horoscope where every mistake is on show for all to see. Do what actors do when they freeze on stage. Remember that what you’re doing now is something you’ve done a thousand times before and to great success. Moreover, you’re a Scorpio and you’re not going to let something like an eclipse throw you for a loop.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Ambitious Mars in your solar Midheaven for the next 6½ weeks shows that you are in the catbird seat. It’s always better when people need you more than you need them and the fact that you will soon be receiving all kinds of competitive offers makes your situation all the more delightful. You will want to savor this feeling because you worked hard for it. And take your time making up your mind. People promise a lot of things when they’re courting and you can rest assured that you’ll make the right choice when Mars forms an auspicious sextile to the Sun on September 14th.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
We all want to be the best that we can be, but Virgos want to be better. People often talk about Virgo’s perfectionism, but not so much about their competitive side. Now you might not think of yourself that way because you’re genuinely modest and self-effacing; however, you were born under Mercury and Mercury always enjoys outwitting and outperforming. Over the next 6½ weeks you’ll be introduced to someone who’s clearly better at what you do than you are. Instead of treating this person like a rival, why not study what makes them so good? That in and of itself will improve your performance.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
The Solar Eclipse in your sign points to a dramatic change in outlook. Oftentimes these come in the form of epiphanies or surprise revelations, but in your case it will be the removal of something that’s been keeping you down. Maybe it’s the departure of someone who’s been lording over you, the dissolution of an onerous obligation, or release from a situation that compromised you. In any case the handcuffs are off after August 12th and you will be free to do what should have been done all along. Consider it a reminder that lions, no matter how tame, are still wild beasts at heart.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Sometimes when we stand frozen on the brink of change we need a little help to cross over it. This week’s Solar Eclipse in that part of your solar chart that pertains to finances will provide said help. You won’t like being thrown for a loop, forced to make an impossible choice, or having your feet held to the fire, but any action at this point is better than no action at all. Yes, it’s a bit reminiscent of your kid brother sneaking up from behind and pushing you off the diving board and into the pool, but you’ll soon discover that the water’s fine.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Unfortunately Mars in the zodiac sign next to yours for the next 6½ weeks is going to feel like an invisible gremlin is spending your money. We all go through times when more money is going out than is coming in. The natural response is to budget, but not even the most flexible budget can restrain Mars when it’s traveling through Cancer. The best advice is to keep tabs on purchases, negotiate the best deals you can, and DON’T take your frustration out on people you’ve hired, commissioned, or financially support. It’s not their fault money’s burning a hole in your pocket. It’s Mars’s.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
The Solar Eclipse in that part of your solar chart that pertains to hearth and home on August 12th will change your world. You could discover you have to move, that a loved one needs you at their side posthaste, or that there’s a new member of your household on the way. In any case you won’t hesitate to make the adjustments that you need to make to work with this surprise development. Now you may think that life will return to normal after all of this shakes out, but the planets say otherwise. You really are set to embark on an entirely different path.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | August 10th – August 16th, 2026
Mars, the planet of conflict and strife, enters that part of your solar chart that pertains to hearth and home on August 11th. This could transform that peaceful sanctuary you come home to at the end of the day into an occupied territory. Mars will be here through September 27th so expect to put out fires raging between loved ones, in-laws, and/or aggressive neighborhood pets. The good news about Mars in Cancer is that it favors the culinary arts. If there was ever a time to enroll in a cooking class or to try your luck on a television show like Chopped, then this is it!
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