Astrology of August 2025
Overall, I expect the second half of 2025 to be more easeful than the first half. Of that second half of 2025, August has one of the more delightful, and one of the more difficult astrologies. We must navigate the unfavorable parts before being able to fully lean into the sweet notes in the sky that hit mid-August. I expect the month as a whole to be bitter sweet.
On August 5th and 6th, the Moon connects with Mars and Saturn by t-square, kicking off the most intense days of a slowly building Mars-Saturn opposition. This opposition is happening across Aries and Libra, reaching its strongest tension or unpleasantries on August 8th-9th.
At best, it could just be a busy, tense, or frustrating first 7-10 days of August. At worst, there could be power struggles, obstacles, rejections, or delays to navigate. Take care of yourself and loved ones going into August, set yourself up for success so you can navigate whatever comes up. And know that the astrological weather during the second week of August will settle down, and have at least one pleasant note somewhere in life (See the horoscopes below for more about that!).
Knowing that the planet of effort (Mars) is running into a planet of delays or obstacles (Saturn), and all this at the same time as a Mercury retrograde, I think some other practical guidance for the first week of August is to leave early for events, give yourself extra time for things, avoid over-scheduling or over-extending as much as possible. If others seem irritable or tense, don’t take it personally.
One helpful mitigation is that we have Venus and Jupiter in communication with both Saturn and Mars, helping to temper this challenging oppositional note.
For the astro-technically inclined: The Moon is in Saturn-ruled signs for the duration of the engagement, amplifying the experience further. A mitigation worth noting however, is that on August 7th-9th, the Moon in Aquarius will be in soft aspect to Mars and Saturn, thus less harmed by them. Additionally, the benefics help stabilize and protect the sky by overcoming and receiving Mars, and striking/hurling their stabilizing/softening rays at Saturn.
Ok, so what about that pleasant note?
Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer on August 11th and 12th, combining their powers of stabilization, connection, goodwill, and joy. They will favorably influence life topics in the Cancer part of your chart, which you can find below for this month’s rising sign horoscope! This height of this pleasant influence will be available to us until August 25th.
Find your rising sign to see where favorable/helpful things might show up for you in August!
Aries Rising
home, dwelling, real estate, buildings
land, relationship with the land, what is under the ground
family, parents, Ancestors and ancestry, intergenerational themes
private life
Taurus Rising
short distance travel
learning or teaching new or foundational things,
siblings, extended relatives, in-laws
familiar people, places, things (geographically local or not local, but familiar (like online spaces)
people you talk to regularly
local, familiar spaces, neighborhoods,
regular spiritual rituals
dream divination
communication, writing, regular mode of communication, mind
if your IC is in the 3rd house by whole sign houses, you may also find more success or enjoyment with:
home, dwelling, real estate
land, relationship with the land, what is under the ground
family, parents, ancestors and ancestry, intergenerational themes
private life
Gemini Rising
money, resources,
skills and talents,
needs and how they are met
values, what you value, and valuables
Cancer Rising
mind, spirit
identities, roles, concept of self
body, appearance, health matters
general circumstances
Leo Rising
solitude and alone time, retreating
managing loneliness or exile
marginalization, disenfranchisement
mental health, emotional health, spiritual health, and related practices
chronic health challenges or other long-standing challenges
confinement (e.g. imprisonment, hospitalization)
management of suffering
inner work
behind the scenes work, hidden things, and secrets
frenemies, annoying people, hidden enemies
hidden people, places, or things
wild, large, or deadly animals
what we are unaware of
Virgo Rising
hopes/aspirations
friends, allies, friend groups, loose affiliations, colleagues, networks
AND if your Midheaven (MC) is in the 11th house by whole sign houses, you may also find more success or enjoyment with:
career, life paths, public roles, legacy
Libra Rising
careers, life paths
public roles and life,
legacy
Scorpio Rising
long distance travel, visas, passports, immigration
belief, religious views, philosophy, general views
continuing education, advanced learning,
publishing, mass communications
navigating institutions and bureaucracy, politics
astrology and divination
if your Midheaven (MC) is in the 9th house by whole sign, you may also find more success or enjoyment with:
career, life path(s), public life or roles, legacy
Sagittarius Rising
reciprocity in relationships, collaborations
shared assets, partners’ resources
exchange of resources (money, time, effort, skills, emotional labor, etc)
investments, stocks, insurance, 401K/retirement stuff
managing debt and taxes
navigating death or end of life topics
inheritance matters, advanced directives, estate planning and administration
the occult or esoteric studies
existential awareness, crises, awareness of mortality
Capricorn Rising
partnerships (romantic, business, or important 1:1 others),
dealing with open adversaries,
contractual relationships, clients
Aquarius Rising
health, taking care of yourself and others (eating, chores, etc),
managing illness, injury, disease, and recovery from those things
regular duty and obligations,
pets or small animals
labor, bill-paying work, the office spaces you show up to regularly, service work or activism
managers or ppl you manage
war, conscription, conflicts (including healthy conflict with loved ones)
exploitative labor, or service work, depending on level of agency in doing it
Pisces Rising
creativity, creative process
self expression,
kids/relationship with kids,
rest, rejuvenation, pleasure, fun
sex, romantic life,
relationship with vices
If your IC is in the 5th house by whole sign houses, you may also find more success or enjoyment with:
home, dwelling, real estate
land, relationship with the land, what is under the ground
family, parents, ancestors and ancestry, intergenerational themes
private life
**This information does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice**