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Aries Weekly Horoscope | August 24th – August 30th, 2026
The Lunar Eclipse on August 28th signals that it’s time to take the skeleton that’s been hanging in the back of the family closet and to lay it to rest for good. This could pertain to a predisposition that’s been passed down through a parental line or the shadow cast by a past trauma that continues to shape the lives of each new generation. Whether it’s truth or myth, this needs to be resolved once and for all so you can move ahead with your life. It’s time to feed your vision of a better future and not the hungry ghosts of what came before.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | August 24th – August 30th, 2026
A Lunar Eclipse is a time when things unravel or fall apart. It sounds negative, but it doesn’t have to be. Think of a snake shedding its skin. As a snake grows, its skin doesn’t grow with it, which is why snakes periodically shed their outer layer of skin. It’s in order to accommodate their increasing size. It’s no different than a crab molting its shell or a plant that’s outgrown its pot. When things unravel or fall apart during a Lunar Eclipse, it’s because their time has passed and, like deadwood in nature, they need to be cleared away in order to make way for new growth. The Lunar Eclipse on August 28th is especially important because it follows on the heels of the North Node changing signs and since the North Node was traveling through Pisces, that means that this eclipse is meant to free you from those past habits or behavioral patterns that no longer serve you. Now you may not see it that way, in fact some of the things leaving your life may be fixtures that you thought would last forever, but if you remember that the eclipse is all about promoting new growth then that may help you to move forward into your next chapter.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
You are attracting a lot of new faces into your life and this is making the old guard feel rather . . . old. Now being born under sensitive Pisces, you will naturally want to be comforting and reassuring, but for some reason you don’t feel particularly motivated. Maybe it’s because you really do enjoy your new friends. You find their company stimulating, invigorating, and more importantly, they really get you. This will undoubtedly cause some disquiet among the ranks so be ready to do some ego massaging on August 18th and 21st. It’s the price you have to pay for being so popular.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
You may be surprised by the sudden show of respect and appreciation you receive this week. It’s been a long time coming, but being an Aquarian you often shy away from the spotlight and can even be self-deprecating. Don’t. It isn’t every day when Saturn brings praise rather than criticism and recognition instead of oversight. You’ve grown in people’s estimation and proven yourself to be a major player. They’re looking to you for leadership and, like it or not, you’re in a position to lead. Attention has always made you uncomfortable, but now would be a good time to start getting used to it.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
Something we all need to do nowadays is to take a deep breath and to hear the other party out before responding. And that means really listening to what that person has to say and not just waiting for your turn to talk. It isn’t easy seeing things from somebody else’s perspective, especially if it’s someone we disagree with. Our natural impulse is to tell them why they’re wrong, but that only reinforces polarization. Make a concerted effort to absorb what’s being said during this time that Mercury trines your Ruling Planet Saturn. There’s a lot for you to digest and maybe even learn.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
Venus/Jupiter sextiles (like the one on August 17th) always bring good things. The people you meet now are welcoming and want to share their good fortune. The power of attraction is strong and you’ll find yourself socializing with like-minded souls who hail from different walks of life and financial brackets. You can look forward to them enriching your experience and expanding your world because they see you in ways your typical friends don’t. You might wonder what they see in you that’s so special, but why not let them tell you for themselves? That’s the beauty of getting to know the eye of the beholder.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
It looks like things are finally falling into place for you to take your next step forward. This comes as a great relief as there were so many stumbling blocks you needed to clear and people you had to win over to your side. Nevertheless the First Quarter Moon in your zodiac sign on August 19th shows your chances for success increasing with a creative project or career ambition. This isn’t some pipe dream you’ve pinned your hopes on; it’s actually happening so get ready to go places you’ve never been before and to deal with a new set of tests, trials, and astonishing triumphs.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
Venus opposite Saturn is typically a low point for love, but sometimes this energy can push you to pull the plug on a toxic relationship. For those of you looking to escape a one-night stand that went on months too long, then August 21st is your day. You can head toward the nearest exit without guilt or shame. And if you’re one of those people suffering from boomerang love, you throw your lover out only to see them return again, then this is when you end that Groundhog Day loop. It may feel lonely at first, but you’ll be glad to get your life back.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
You’re used to jumping through hoops but the current obstacle course is ridiculous. In fact it’s beginning to feel like the game is rigged against you. The culprit is Saturn retrograde in that part of your solar chart that pertains to other people’s money. Retrograde Saturn is a withholding energy which might explain why a lending agency or financial institution has been dragging its feet when it comes to approving your loan or releasing funds. Thankfully a Mercury/Saturn trine on August 17th shows a third party intervening on your behalf. You may never discover who this is but you’ll surely enjoy the results on August 27th.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
It’s the little touches that count when Venus, planet of good manners, sextiles Jupiter, planet of hospitality. Going the distance to set the mood for a date or to wine and dine a prospective client will yield the response you seek. It shows you’re sophisticated and classy. It’s easy to forget how important face-to-face time is nowadays, especially in a world of messaging, texts, and voice mails. Venus and Jupiter have always been committed to relationship building. That’s because they know that the secret to success isn’t based on the people you know; it’s based on whether the people you know like you or not.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
Creativity is often fueled by heartbreak. Whether it’s a means of expressing something unbearable, a way of coping with loss, or a soulful response to a staggering betrayal, creativity springs from this bittersweet soil. The First Quarter Moon in Scorpio on August 19th shows that this is the time to build something from your pain, be it past or present, because what you’ve experienced resonates with what other people are going through. One of the great lessons that Cancer has to teach is that a broken heart doesn’t stay broken. Like the Moon in its cycle, it always emerges from the darkness to love again.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | August 17th – August 23rd, 2026
It’s funny how an adversary can know you better than loved ones and friends do. That’s because this person doesn’t have anything invested in making you feel good. They don’t have to agree with everything you say, comfort hurt feelings, or praise your latest accomplishments. If anything, it’s this “they’ve got nothing to lose” position that allows them to tell it like it is. This is something you might want to pay attention to on August 17th when Mercury forms a trine to Saturn in Aries. An opponent’s canny assessment of you may be the very “come to Jesus” moment that proves to be your salvation.
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