This week, it’s time to walk the talk…literally. Communicative Mercury connects with larger-than-life Jupiter in Leo on Saturday, August 15, amplifying whatever you’re already feeling. If things are good, you’ll be feeling amorous and hopeful about the future. But on the flip side, if you’ve had trouble in paradise, you may conjure up some unnecessary drama. The ball is in your court.
The moon spends the weekend in Libra, encouraging harmony, but enticing important conversations. Tension between the moon and Mars in Cancer may make your temper shorter than a crop top, and a trine to Pluto in Aquarius can bring the truth about a relationship to the surface. Pay attention to the signals you receive on August 15 and 16, but avoid making permanent decisions about your love life while Neptune and Saturn in Aries oppose the moon, possibly clouding your judgment.
Monday, August 17, Venus in Libra, making a supportive aspect to Jupiter in Leo, encourages doing something artsy, creative, or romantic with someone you really like or love. However, Mars in Cancer squaring off with Neptune in Aries may lower your energy level. Fun doesn’t always require leaving the house. If you need to have an important conversation this day, or you feel the urge to express how you feel to someone, make sure you say what you mean and mean what you say. Words stick and leave a lasting impression.
Thursday, August 18, brings the week to a close on a lighter note. The moon in Sagittarius makes a happy aspect to Neptune in Aries, sparking dreams of a getaway or adventure. This can be a solo mission or a trip with your boo. The moon’s opposition to Uranus encourages you to stay open to the possibilities of what could happen.
This week is a turning point for you and potentially the status of your relationship. Trust that whatever comes is putting you on the right path or reinforcing that you’re already on it.
Clarity and reality checks are both on the table for you with Neptune and Saturn making aspects to your seventh house of partnerships this week. If you’re single, watch for illusions: someone may seem more available or aligned than they actually are, and Monday’s Mars-Neptune square could leave you low on energy to figure it out. Leo rules your 5th house of romance, so if you’re dating, Saturday’s Mercury-Jupiter conjunction can turn up the heat with words alone. But don’t confuse intensity for stability. For coupled Aries, Saturn’s transit is showing you exactly what’s solid in your relationship and what needs rebuilding. Sunday’s moon-Saturn opposition makes any cracks in your relationship hard to ignore. Single? This is the week to get honest with yourself about the patterns you keep repeating in love.
With planets camping out in your first house, this week is all about you, and you love it. Single Leos, your confidence is a magnet right now, so lead with it, and let Saturday’s Mercury-Jupiter conjunction remind you how good it feels to be seen. Dating? Thursday’s Sagittarius moon trine to Neptune could put a spontaneous trip or adventure with someone on the table. Stay open to possibilities. Coupled Leos, Aquarius rules your 7th house of partnership, and Thursday’s opposition to Uranus means staying flexible with your person, because surprises are likely. Self-love this week looks like reintroducing yourself to the person you’re becoming.
Venus is in your sign all week, and the moon joins her there for much of it, so you’re feeling everything. Single Libras, Aquarius rules your 5th house of romance, and Saturday’s trine from the moon in your sign to Pluto in Aquarius could bring an unexpected revelation about someone. Dating? Stay vigilant late Saturday when the moon opposes Neptune. Confusion may be high, so don’t make situations mean more than they do and give yourself until Monday’s Mercury-Saturn trine to say what you really mean. Coupled Libras, Aries rules your 7th house of partnership, and Sunday’s opposition to Saturn will show you what needs attention. Self-love is a big theme this week with Venus at home in your sign. Choose balance for yourself first.
Planets in your opposite sign, Leo, are lighting up your 7th house of partnerships, so this week’s conversations carry weight. Single? Saturday’s Mercury-Jupiter conjunction could bring a meaningful connection or a conversation that clarifies what you actually want, so pay attention to who shows up. Dating? Expect the topic of “what are we” to come up, and it can either be glorious or dramatic depending on where things stand. Coupled Aquarius, Monday’s Mercury trine Saturn is your green light to say what you mean and mean what you say. Words stick today, so choose them with care. If you’re solo, this is a week to notice how much of your independence is a choice versus a protection. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.