The week starts with a glorious rush of optimism on Monday inspiring you to take on whatever the day throws at you. It’s a buoyant start to perhaps the most rosy week of August. That glass-half-full perspective serves you well as you sail into the middle of the week which is primed for a luscious surprise. It’s the relationship curveball you never expected, and while your initial reaction might be “hell no!” give yourself a minute to regain consider exploring the opportunity. You don’t need to commit to a lifetime together, but there could be a valuable lesson to be learned if you’re prepared to see where things lead…
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ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Biting off more than you can chew is a very real risk early in the week when the energy has you feeling downright invincible. It’s the ideal vibe for tackling something small, necessary but a little bit scary; not so great for anything where the stakes are high or you could find yourself regretting that “of course I can do that,” in the not so distant future. Brace yourself mid-week for a blast from the past sliding into your DMs. If you’re not in the market, crank up a long-forgotten playlist and sing your heart out at Super Bowl halftime-volume.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
Your peak moment this week hits around Tuesday (AEST and GMT) when the planets grease the wheels of communication to make an impression. Capitalize on the good vibes by tackling a difficult conversation, or asking for a favor. All signs point to “yes” with the Moon, Sun and Jupiter chipping in to help you get the result you’re hoping for. Resist the urge to paint your bedroom mocha mid-week (now is not the time to make dramatic changes!). The weekend brings a lightbulb moment brings a sense of clarity to your Venus retrograde story.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
Dream journals at the ready! If you’ve been searching for the answer around a matter of the heart, this week could bring you the clue you’ve been looking for. But rather than searching out there in the world (read: sneaky Googling) for your validation, it’s while you’re sleeping you might come up with the solution. Pay attention to dreams on Tuesday and Wednesday night (all timezones) for the pearl of wisdom that could help you realize what it is you’re meant to do next. If you still aren’t sure, meditation on the weekend could help guide you to where you need to be.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
“How long has it been? Too long!” This week’s skies are primed to deliver an old friend, colleague or contact resurfacing of the blue. With the skies delivering a left-field connection, it’s the reunion you didn’t know you needed. If the contact isn’t quite first hand (ie. it’s news of someone from your past, rather than an actual message addressed to you), reflect on what they represent in your life. There’s something to be gleaned, and the energy over the weekend is *chefs kiss* for figuring out what you’re meant to take away from the whole situation.
LEO AND LEO RISING
It’s all on this week for lions, with Venus retrograde reaching its lusty climax. After a sunny start on Monday, the pull to do something (or someone) totally out of the ordinary reaches a peak on Wednesday and Thursday. Pay attention to people, pleasures and opportunities that present – there’s something more than your first reaction. If you can’t figure out why you’re suddenly saving tattoos to a private folder, by the weekend you should have clarity. Just try to hold off on pulling the trigger on drastic style updates until next month.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
There’s a push/pull going on this week as part of you yearns to take it slow, while another is feeling motivated to tick off that to-do list and get sh*t done. If you can, try to favour that yearning to take it slow and look for ways to lean into the pleasure of solitude and silence. How can you make doing less, feel truly delicious? Let your intuition guide you – especially when it comes to aesthetic and relationship matters – feeling, not doing, should be your number one goal.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
Spontaneity rules supreme this week as the energy encourages you to grab your chosen family and do something fun. Whether it’s the guest list, the venue or the dress code, shake up your usual social scene by throwing in some wildcard energy. Mid-week is the best moment to send the invite, then plan a last-minute knees-up for the weekend. The astro weather is just too fun to let a good time pass you by.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
No one enjoys a plot twist quite like you, and this week’s astrology definitely doesn’t disappoint. A totally left-field introduction could be just the thing to renew your interest in something or someone – especially at work. Keep an open mind and give yourself til next week to come back to them with an answer. The energy on the weekend is en pointe to help you make a call on your next move, one way or another.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
Make the most of a wave of optimism early in the week when your ruling planet brings the good vibes to the nitty gritty of your everyday schedule. Send the email, ask for the favour or sign on for that short course in Spanish you’ve been considering taking. By the middle of the week, a random introduction or offer – possibly from someone you went to uni or college with – has the potential to expand your horizons. Believe that things can work out and let yourself experiment with where things might lead.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
You mightn’t usually meet surprises with a heartfelt “yay” quite as much as some other signs (oh hi, Gemini!) but there something kind of sexy about this week’s curveballs. With a big juicy hit of “didn’t see that coming” energy headed squarely for your pleasure sector, this week has the potential to bring some unexpected (possibly afternoon?) delights. Let yourself get lost in something decadent behind closed doors – with or without company – and indulge your senses. All work and no play makes Capricorn a dull girl.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
This Venus retrograde is hitting you hard and you’re likely having all the thoughts about what you truly want/need/truly desire. This week that’s set to get shaken up again when a curveball sails in to turn things upside down. Try to go with the flow (as hard as it is) and stay open to all outcomes. Keep tabs on what’s coming up, and meditate on what the common thread might be around what you’re yearning for, or what’s missing from your main squeeze right now. If you’re not soul-searching, look for co-stars and romantic leads from your past to resurface and give yourself permission to enjoy the attention.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Your only mission this week is to double down on the self-care. With Venus retrograde continuing to shake up your daily routine, finding a sense of luminosity through simple things – movement, good food, rest – will serve you well. If you’ve been experimenting with new diets or exercise, the weekend promises a lightbulb moment around what’s truly working for you. Let yourself experiment, but make sure above all else, it feels like fun, lights you up and truly brings you joy.
