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Leo Horoscope

August 2026

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Month scoreSteady
Shape of your this month
Key dates · this month
7 AugVenus enters Libra
10 AugMercury enters Leo
11 AugMars enters Cancer
13 AugNew Moon in Leo
26 AugMercury enters Virgo
28 AugFull Moon in Pisces
Lucky number4
Lucky colourSky blue
Lucky timeLate afternoon
MoodInspired
Best matches this month
In loveScorpio
With friendsSagittarius
At workVirgo

Overview

The month opens with the Moon in your sensual 8th house, pulling you inward, while sweet Venus in Virgo nudges you to tidy up your finances and daily rituals. On Aug 7, Venus moves into Libra, boosting your charm and social ease. Your ruler, the Sun's ally Mercury, slides into Leo on Aug 10, making your voice clearer just before the big New Moon in Leo on Aug 13 — the month's single greatest event, offering a powerful fresh start in your identity. Bold Mars leaves your 11th house of friends for Cancer on Aug 11, turning your energy toward rest and private reflection. The Full Moon in Pisces on Aug 28 closes the month with emotional depth, while Mercury enters Virgo on Aug 26 sharpening your practical mind. Saturn retrograde in your 9th house asks you to revisit long-held beliefs.

Love & Relationships

With Venus in Virgo in your 2nd house at the start, you crave love that feels useful and dependable — think acts of service, not grand gestures. After Venus enters Libra on Aug 7, your charm gets a social fluffiness, making it easier to flirt or reconnect. But Mars enters Cancer on Aug 11, sinking into your 12th house, so you may prefer quiet, one-on-one time over group dates. The New Moon in Leo on Aug 13 brightens your self-confidence, which attracts attention naturally. Steer clear of mind-reading; your inner world is rich, but your partner can't see it.

Career & Work

Mercury in Cancer sits in your 12th house early on, so you're processing career moves privately, maybe revisiting old plans. That changes on Aug 10 when Mercury enters Leo, landing in your 1st house — your ideas suddenly need an audience. The New Moon in Leo on Aug 13 is your career re-birth ticket: set an intention about how you want to be seen. Retrograding Saturn in Aries in your 9th house challenges your bigger vision, so don't lock in a long-term plan without questioning it. By Aug 26, Mercury in Virgo in your 2nd house makes you meticulous about contracts and budgets — great for reviewing proposals.

Money & Finance

Venus in Virgo in your 2nd house is your financial guardian angel — this is the time to track expenses and negotiate better rates. When Venus enters Libra on Aug 7, you might spend more on beauty, art, or social outings, so set a monthly limit. Mercury in Leo on Aug 10 gives you the nerve to ask for a raise or raise your prices. The New Moon in Leo on Aug 13 could boost your earning potential via self-promotion. Keep an eye on Aug 28's Full Moon in Pisces in your 8th house — it can stir up shared money issues, loans, or inheritances. Mercury entering Virgo on Aug 26 helps you review bank statements with clarity.

Health & Energy

The Moon in Pisces in your 8th house makes you emotionally porous — you might absorb other people's stress, so guard your boundaries. Mars in Gemini in your 11th house gives you nervous, scattered energy until it shifts into Cancer on Aug 11, letting you finally rest. Use the New Moon in Leo on Aug 13 to start a new vitality routine, like a morning walk or conscious breathing. The Full Moon in Pisces on Aug 28 is a release valve for stored emotions, so allow yourself to cry, sleep, or get a gentle massage. Don't let Saturn retrograde in Aries push you into over-exertion — slow motion is okay.

this month affirmation

“I trust my inner fire to guide me, and I rest when the Moon asks me to.”

Cosmic advice

On August 13, write down one bold personal declaration — then speak it aloud to yourself before stepping out the door.

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