August 2025 Horoscopes are here!

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21^st): August 2025 begins with an emphasis on the Mercury retrograde and how it can be used to your advantage in the long run. Your ruling planet, Mars, is the hidden factor, and if you get caught up in aggression and conflict, you may find that your experiences lay a foundation, for better or worse, for the next several years. The home, immediate family, and romantic relationships may be the main areas of challenges and issues. However, as the month continues, you may find things get a lot better in general, except for your ability to be a diplomat. You may find that dealing with other people tests your patience and temper. A key to remember when working with this is to recognize that these situations are challenging you to evolve to your next level of development. 

Taurus (Approx. April 21^st to approx. May 21^st): Challenges are the major theme of the beginning of August 2025, and it may feel like these challenges are everywhere. A lot of them have to do with the Mercury retrograde, particularly affecting your personal relationships and how you communicate. However, one of the positive ways to work with this is to narrow your focus and roll up your sleeves and get to work. As the month continues, you may find that the challenges persist, but to compensate, your romantic life, immediate family, and home life may all be progressing smoothly. Communication challenges may still be present, as well as ego conflicts with others on how to handle things. Therefore, it would be wise to remember the Serenity Prayer and focus on what you can control. 

Gemini (Approx. May 21^st to Summer Solstice): Other than irritations in the workplace, kitchen, or bathroom, you may find August 2025 begins on an easy-flowing note. Things may be running smoothly when it comes to your creative projects, children, and taking care of what comes up to be resolved. You may also find this is a good time to understand your limits and changes, and work within them. However, as the month progresses, you may find that things roll along smoothly until the last week, when challenges in the workplace and with health arise. For the last two weeks of August, you may find it is a good time to reach out to people for help when you need it. The last two weeks of August are a great time to start new creative projects and cultivate optimism. Throughout the month, you may find that interacting with your immediate family and loved ones requires a lot of small adjustments, but once these are made, things roll along smoothly.

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21^st): Unlike other signs, you may find the month begins on a positive note, with an emphasis on emotions and spirituality. You may also notice good luck and blessings come your way through your home, immediate family, and loved ones. Prosperity and opportunities for expansion can be found around the home and through people you have known a long time if you listen to your intuition and seize opportunities when they arise. As the month progresses, you may encounter challenges related to getting along with others. Romantic relationships may also be challenged in the last two weeks of the month. If you want to move ahead with creative projects, it’s smart to make the necessary adjustments to your schedule and focus. 

Leo (Approx. July 21^st to approx. August 21^st): Happy birthday, Leos! This is your month, and even though there is a Mercury retrograde in your sign, it might still feel good to treat yourself. With the Mercury retrograde, you may discover it impacts all of your life and brings your attention to what you’re doing wrong, and/or what needs to be addressed so you can make room for more blessings coming your way. Your emotions may be out of sorts around the first of the month, but this will pass quickly. As the month progresses, you may find it is an unusual month, in that as the sun moves into Virgo, strong Leo vibes continue, meaning the end of the month is a good time to continue to create, be optimistic, and have some fun to round out your birthday month!

Virgo (Approx. August 21^st to Autumnal Equinox): Hold your horses, Virgos. Even though the last couple of weeks are the beginning of your time, it might be a little delayed this year because of the Mercury retrograde. The first two weeks of August 2025 may be a typical Mercury retrograde, and additionally, there may be challenges present with your online behavior and digital face, so it would be wise to do what’s right when appropriate. The tradeoff is that good things may be happening regarding your family, home, and loved ones, and if you are astute, you can maximize opportunities that come your way. As the month matures, you may find those themes continue, but around the last week or so, your attention may be turned towards the workplace and health, specifically how you adapt to changing circumstances and communicate with the people you have to. 

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21^st): Challenges in the home life and with your immediate loved ones may permeate the first two weeks of August 2025, but other than that, you may also see that the Mercury retrograde is a good time to wrap up creative projects and address emotional issues having to do with romantic relationships. This is also a good time to utilize digital tools to reach the people you need to, furthering your goals. As the month continues, you may notice that the same challenges persist, but now the emphasis shifts to moving ahead with creative projects and being proactive when it comes to reaching out to people who can help you achieve your goals. The last week of the month may alleviate some of the challenges related to your close friends and loved ones. The new moon, which occurs towards the end of the month, is an ideal time for new beginnings, particularly for creative projects, and is also beneficial for your greatest growth and well-being. 

Scorpio (Approx. October 21^st to approx. November 21^st): As August 2025 begins, you may find the current Mercury retrograde is quite challenging, specifically when it comes to dealing with the egos and delusions of others. You may also find it challenging to wrap up creative projects, and romance may also be a point of contention. However, in stark contrast to this, you may find yourself in a position to create a long-standing foundation with your family and immediate loved ones. You may also find opportunities for advancement and expansion in your home. The first two weeks are also a good time to do some cleaning and health changes. As the month continues, communication challenges persist, but the emphasis now shifts to troubleshooting and future-proofing plans. The last week of the month may bring challenges regarding loved ones, so it would be wise not to rest on your laurels. 

Sagittarius (Approx. November 21^st to Winter Solstice): As August 2025 begins, you may find that other than problems in your daily work routine and health, everything is rolling along smoothly, and that includes the Mercury retrograde. Tension may exist when it comes to communicating with others and dealing with the Internet, but this is only the beginning of Uranus moving through Gemini, so this is diffused energy and will play out over years. As the month progresses, the challenges in the workplace may fade, giving way to opportunities for forward momentum if you are proactive and reach out to the people who can help you the most. It is also worth noting that the last two weeks of August put you in a position to start new creative projects, and romance may be in the air. A streak of good luck may also visit you around the new moon at the end of the month. 

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21^st): August 2025 begins with tension in the home life and immediate loved ones, but other than that, things might be flowing nicely and smoothly, in stark contrast to others and the aforementioned Mercury retrograde. Challenges from the Saturn and Neptune conjunction in Aries are still present, but these will be playing out over the next few years rather than over a few weeks, meaning the energy will be weaker overall. During the first two weeks of August, it is a good time to focus on work, your career, and health. As the month continues, you may notice that the closer you get to September, the more the tension with loved ones fades. There may be challenges in getting along with people and making compromises, but if you meet people halfway, these issues can be mitigated. One way to navigate these challenges throughout the month is to maintain faith and remember that the only constant is change. 

Aquarius (Approx. January 21^st to approx. February 21^st): Of all the signs to be impacted by the Mercury retrograde, yours is the one that may feel it most during the first two weeks of August 2025. Besides the tension from the retrograde, there may also be emotional issues to deal with, and many of these may stem from long-standing emotional wounds that have been repressed. As the month matures, you may find the intensity eases up quite a bit, but tension through communication and when it comes to having fun may continue to be present. The good news is that the last two weeks of the month are a good time to reach out to friends who can help. You may also find it wise to avoid indecisiveness. All of these pieces represent various perspectives and facets of your overall transformation, which has begun with Pluto moving into your sign. 

Pisces (Approx. February 21^st to Spring Equinox): Like other signs, August 2025 may begin with challenges in the air, but unlike others, these won’t necessarily have to do with the Mercury retrograde. Rather, the challenges present are regarding your work life, health, and how you live your daily existence. In contrast, numerous opportunities exist for positive growth and expansion in your immediate family, close friendships, and romantic relationships. Challenges may also arise in your online persona and communication, and one way to address this is by improving your discernment skills and knowing when to disengage. As the month progresses, the annual challenges that come with the sun moving into Virgo will be delayed this year, giving you a chance to catch your breath. The workplace challenges and health issues may also clear up before September arrives. 

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author, clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop, who can assist in spiritual growth and development. For more information, consult his website www.billduvendack.com, and feel free to email him at bill@418ascendant.com.