The horoscope for August 2026 Monthly transits, forecasts and lucky days for each zodiac sign

I can see that you are checking your work notifications even on the beach at noon, I can see you all right. But who are we kidding? August is not even to be considered summer anymore, especially from the 16th onwards, after having also grilled the succulents on the balcony to celebrate mid-August. Have you already done WhatsApp groups, by the way? Who carries the meat? But above all... what will the stars (shooting, for the lucky ones who see them) be like this month? Via Mercury Retrograde, Saturn Retrograde has arrived. What does it mean? And what about love? Don't worry, we've put it all here for you.

The planetary transits of August 2026

Venus in Libra from August 6

Raise your hand if you were expecting an Oscar-winning love (hoping not acting)! Venus returns to Libra, of which it is the dominant sign, from the 6th of the month, and I promise you, there will be no red carpet to hold. However, there's also a sense of indecision hanging in the air... isn't it that we'll spend more time deciding who to fall in love with, rather than actually falling in love with?

Mercury in Leo from August 9

Mercury is the planet of communication, we already know that, and when it is in the sign of Leo... well, sparks are waiting. No more hair on the tongue, stop holding back, everything is in the sunlight here... and we will deserve the Oscar award, for our theatricality in saying things. Please, however, let's not waste too much time writing perfect messages for our current crush or to impress our head, because it will all be useless... maybe. In short, let's not get too caught up in the egocentrism of the Leo sign, not everything revolves around us!

Mars in Cancer from August 11

Mars governs actions, and if you put Cancer in the middle, the sign that most of all needs certainty, then everything we do will be dictated by this desire for confirmation that we will suddenly feel the need for. Since August 11, we have been trying to limit scenes of jealousy, moments of sudden obsessiveness, and above all, we limit our impulses as a mother bear towards the people we care about.

New Moon in Leo

On August 12, The New Moon in August coincides with the period of San Lorenzo, so nose up to scan the sky and let's not worry about its absence, it will help us not to be distracted and to focus on our desires. Especially since August 12 falls precisely in Leo, the sign of the self, so why not ask the stars for something for ourselves, for once?

The Sun enters the sign of Virgo on August 23

On August 23, the Sun will arrive in the most punctilious sign of all, Virgo. Summer ends, we are officially back to work and for this reason we will need a lot more concentration. The lists, the planners, the detailed organization for the months to come are welcome, because if we do well now, from September onwards everything will be much easier.

Mercury in Virgo from August 25

We don't even have time to get used to the charge of Mercury in Leo because the planet moves again and goes to Virgo from August 25. Instead of hiding behind well-written messages and the patience necessary to explain things tactfully, we are more likely to say everything immediately and frankly. Let's say goodbye to diplomacy, because with Mercury like this, sincerity will prevail over everything. Is this finally the right reason to get a few pebbles out of our shoes?

Full Moon in Pisces on August 28

With the Full Moon in Pisces on August 28, not only the month ends, but also a lunar cycle that will start again in September with the next full moon in Aries. We will probably even miss our first kindergarten sweetheart, and who knows that maybe he (or in general someone from our past) will not show up during this day. But please, let's try to keep calm and think carefully before answering.

The horoscope for August 2026 for each zodiac sign: predictions, luck and advice

Aries

Mars in Cancer makes you responsive to anything. The problem is that, as usual, you respond in your own way, that is, impulsively and a little abruptly. Except maybe, for once, this is a definitely good thing: you're only starting to realize what's still good for you and what's not.

Magic moment: August 13 - a magical conversation under the stars that will last late at night
Your holiday souvenir: a powerbank that has been discharged since the last time you were on the beach

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Taurus

Get ready for memorable outings, clubs, parties (yes, even village festivals count), because this month you'll be dancing a lot. It seems that your charm is so crazy that you will receive invitations upon invitations, but will you be able to find the right ones without getting caught up in FOMO?

Magic moment: August 3 - an unexpected compliment will come, you accept it!
Your holiday souvenir: a Polaroid photo you took in the mountains and that you're definitely staring at a little too much

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐

Gemini

You usually have an enviable little talk, but this time you've really outdone yourself. It is Mercury in Leo that gives you this incredible power to stun anyone, but this situation may be more useful to you than you think. How? Well, you have to figure it out on your own... or with the help of the stars.

Magic moment: August 9 - your plans will change suddenly, but that's okay, better things will come
Your holiday souvenir: a train ticket you boarded at the last moment

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Cancer

Who knows how, thanks to Mars in your sign, you'll find yourself more daring and reckless... or at least, less shy than usual. Take advantage of this situation and do something unexpected for yourself, because the time is right.

Magic moment: August 11 - find the courage to face your fears and get what you deserve
Your holiday souvenir: a swimsuit still dirty with sand

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Leo

You are the absolute protagonist, especially thanks to the New Moon and Mercury in your sign. Take as much space as you want, because there will be plenty of space, but I also ask you to look around, because you will have to learn to leave the spotlight to others, once this period of glory is over.

Magic moment: August 15 - Mid-August will give you the right idea to start something big
Your holiday souvenir: the perfect selfie in which you are at the center of the photo

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐

Virgo

Before you can breathe a sigh of relief, you will have to face some misunderstandings that are ruining your mood for September. I'm sure that with Mercury you'll be able to extricate yourself from yours: you've always been good with words, haven't you?

Magic moment: August 23 - it only took you a few weeks, but you finally have the perfect answer for that message on standby
Your holiday souvenir: the to-do list once you get home

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Libra

How does it feel to choose, for once, instead of being chosen? Because with Venus in the sign you only have to think about how to take advantage of this planet to live the summer romance you've been waiting for. But time is running out!

Magic moment: August 6 - get your dark diva glasses ready, an Oscar sweetheart is coming
Your holiday souvenir: always the sunglasses from a while ago, but only because they are not yours and you can't remember where (and from whom) you got them

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Scorpio

Mars in Cancer starts to make you have a few extra thoughts about someone who might not just be a friend. What if before August 31 you manage to take that important step that you've been waiting for so long?

Magic moment: August 17 - think carefully about your next move!
Your holiday souvenir: a voice message saved in drafts and that you'll probably never send

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Sagittarius

You're mostly lucky this month, so make sure you make the most of it. It's time to figure out how to turn around a summer that hasn't yet taken off the way you would like. How will you do it?

Magic moment: August 10 - aren't you the one who likes to change plans at the last?
Your holiday souvenir: a map that reminds you a bit of that of pirates (and holidays)

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Capricorn

Mercury in Virgo finally gives you the clarity to say what you had been thinking for weeks. It will probably be like a bolt from the blue for some people to whom you will make those revelations, but you have been holding back for too long, and you want to start September in a linear way!

Magic moment: August 25 - you are the one who always asks others for clarity, this time it's your turn!
Your holiday souvenir: the receipt for a dinner that is not exactly random (you obviously organized it down to the smallest detail)

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Aquarius

In addition to being a free spirit as always, this month you are also a particularly dreamy one. You can't wait until next month, you want to act immediately, you want to understand what is the way to go. What if to do so you had to reevaluate what you thought you wanted?

Magic moment: August 30 - you're letting your guard down, you're sure, and that's just fine
Your holiday souvenir: the usual beach song you don't stop listening to (because you don't really want to go back to the office)

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Pisces

The Full Moon will give you a really good boost of emotions. Please don't overthink, for once. I know you can't wait to sabotage yourself, but trust me, when I tell you that everything could finally be fine, for once. Okay?

Magic moment: August 28 - the Full Moon will give you the ending you expected!
Your holiday souvenir: a shell or two that you picked up on the shore and that you definitely want to paste on a frame (or journal)

HOTNESS: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LOVE: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
LUCK: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐