August is one of those “main character montage” months.
Big energy, big reflection, and a slow return to your power…but not before checking the mirror first.
We’re deep in Leo season until the 22nd, which means everyone’s being asked to show up, shine a little brighter, and stop waiting for permission to feel worthy. That said, this is not the kind of Leo energy that wants to be seen for being flashy. It wants to be seen for being real.
There’s also a major re-do energy in the air because Venus, the planet of love and beauty, is retrograde all month, and she’s not subtle about it.
So yeah—this month is not about pushing forward blindly. It’s about checking in, course-correcting, and actually owning what feels good now… not what looked good last year.
Venus Retrograde = Rewriting the Rules of Love & Worth
When a planet is retrograde, it appears to be moving backwards in the sky, thanks to that planet’s orbit path. Although the planet is never ACTUALLY moving backwards, it’s a time in astrology where we invite a revisit of topic(s) or theme(s) in our lives.
Venus retrograde is no different this month. It will be retrograding in the sign of Leo (through Sept 3), and will be asking us to revisit people, patterns, and self-worth stories. Think flashbacks, plot twists, and second chances.
That ex might text. Your situationship might combust. Your entire wardrobe might suddenly feel wrong. That’s okay. This is a mirror transit, meant to show you what you’re done with and what you’re finally ready to receive.
If something (or someone) leaves this month, let it. Venus retrogrades rarely take what’s aligned—they just burn off the stuff that’s not built on truth.
August — Sign-by-Sign Astro Moodboard
- Aries: You’re magnetic—but check your intentions before you broadcast.
- Taurus: Stop settling for what’s comfortable. Go where the fire is.
- Gemini: You’re being asked to listen more than you talk. Try it.
- Cancer: Money, self-worth, and old love stories want your attention.
- Leo: You’re not being dramatic—you’re shedding. Let it be loud.
- Virgo: You’re not behind. You’re pre-season. Stretch accordingly.
- Libra: Stop proving your worth. The real ones already see it.
- Scorpio: You’re leveling up—but only if you drop the old power games.
- Sagittarius: Craving space? Rebuild your boundaries, not your walls.
- Capricorn: You don’t have to hustle for connection. Receive it.
- Aquarius: You’re not the same person—and that’s a good thing.
- Pisces: Listen to your intuition louder than your doubts.
Bottom line?
Let August rebrand you. Let it reconnect you with your joy, your beauty, your truth. Let it realign you with what you actually want—not what you’ve been settling for.
You don’t need to figure it all out this month.
You just need to remember what feels right.
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