Horoscopes: Aug. 16-22, 2024

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Aries: Issues in relationships, especially with friends, can no longer go without being addressed as the full moon in Aquarius on the 19th inspires you to tackle issues head on. You realize the difference between being “nice” and being “kind.” There is much change in the world you seek to be a part of. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd and you seek to hold yourself accountable to better habits. This is a four-week period in which you get organized and prioritize your wellbeing. Relationships are more fulfilling when a common goal is shared.

This weeks astrological friends: Cancer, Virgo

This week’s overall vibe: Love 4/5, Career 5/5, Friendship 4/5

Taurus: You feel a great sense of responsibility to the world around you as the full moon in Aquarius on the 19th balances with the last days of Leo season. Your attention is drawn toward people in need and what role you can have in making positive changes. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd and you are invigorated by a wave of creativity. This is a four-week period of self expression, fun and healing for your inner child. Being yourself and finding joy is your priority when it comes to relationships. It might not feel worth it if that isn’t what’s on the menu.

This weeks astrological friends: Libra, Aries

This week’s overall vibe: Love 5/5, Career 2/5, Friendship 3/5

Gemini: Spiritual matters are highlighted during the Aquarius full moon on the 19th. Material and even practical affairs can feel trivial when you look at the big picture this week. How do you fill your cup? How do you add meaning? The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd which brings a problem-solving energy to matters concerning home and family as you seek more insight into your roots and foundations in life. Relationships can feel tender, delicate and nostalgic. Your ruling planet Mercury’s retrograde tempers everything with caution.

This weeks astrological friends: Pisces, Libra

This week’s overall vibe: Love 5/5, Career 1/5, Friendship 4/5

Cancer: The full moon in Aquarius on the 19th balances with the sun in Leo in its final days of Leo season. This can bring financial and professional plans into action or even fruition. This is a time of doing what you say you are going to do even though Mercury retrograde might cause some delays or confusion. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd, which kicks off a four-week period of saying “yes” to social outings, projects and self improvement. You are quite busy. Romantic painters need to be fun and funny to capture your attention.

This weeks astrological friends: Virgo, Gemini

This week’s overall vibe: Love 4/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 4/5

Leo: You’ll experience the finishing touches to your solar season finale as you have many realizations about your love life and your relationships with the full moon in Aquarius on the 19th. This is a time of seeing results from what you have been learning over the past month. You seek to enact and embody lessons, and to be the change. When the sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd, you enter a four-week period of being more private and reserved. You are less likely to spend a lot of money or to take center stage in social settings. You are focused on personal matters and your responsibilities.

This weeks astrological friends: Aquarius, Cancer

This week’s overall vibe: Love 5/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 4/5

Virgo: We wrap up Leo season with the annual full moon in Aquarius on the 19th. This lunation bodes intense ideological and political shifts in the world. The sun in Leo and moon in Aquarius bring together seemingly opposing concepts. Traditional Leo and rebellious Aquarius find synergy in their quest to inspire and empower. You must balance being objective with being compassionate. We ring in your solar season on the 22nd as the sun enters Virgo! This marks a period of personal reinvention, an increase in natural talents, and a desire to perfect whatever you are working on. It’s a good time to self promote and try new things. This is a month-long period of introspection. Romance and affections are powerful.

This weeks astrological friends: Gemini, Aquarius

This week’s overall vibe: Love 5/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 5/5

Libra: This week’s full moon in Aquarius on the 19th balances with the last days of the sun in Leo. During this full moon, we ask big questions. We take pride in making hard changes and we are up for a challenge. You have the confidence to face any judgment or rejection that comes from speaking up. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd where it will send you on a month-long inward journey in which you explore connections between your past and present. You feel a healthy sense of responsibility toward yourself. Your feelings toward relationships can be quite reserved or shy.

This weeks astrological friends: Leo, Capricorn

This week’s overall vibe: Love 3/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 3/5

Scorpio: This week, we find balance as the sun in Leo meets the full moon in Aquarius on the 19th. During this time, you seem to hit a stride in adjusting your lifestyle to better fit your beliefs. You may, however, face judgment from some close-minded folks, but it’s nothing you haven’t seen before. The sun moves into Virgo on the 11th and despite Mercury’s retrograde, you are quite social, especially with groups and you are energized by teamworks and collective brainstorming.

This weeks astrological friends: Scorpio, Aquarius

This week’s overall vibe: Love 3/5, Career 5/5, Friendship 5/5

Sagittarius: Issues you have been avoiding must be tended to as the full moon in Aquarius on the 19th balances the final days of the sun in Leo. How you feel about yourself and how you react to the opinions others have about you can be big themes. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd and you have bigger aspirations than usual in terms of professional and career pursuits. It’s a good time to move forward but cautiously, as Mercury is in retrograde.

This weeks astrological friends: Scorpio, Pisces

This week’s overall vibe: Love 4/5, Career 5/5, Friendship 3/5

Capricorn: The full moon in Aquarius on the 19th opposes the last days of the sun in Leo where it inspires you to get more serious about self discipline and motivation. You decide to carry yourself in a more mature way in relationships. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd setting you on an adventurous path over the next four weeks. This is a great time to break out of your usual routine and get into new ideas or hobbies.

This weeks astrological friends: Libra, Cancer

This week’s overall vibe: Love 4/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 3/5

Aquarius: The full moon in your sign on the 19th balances with the last days of Leo season. This is a time to reconcile your independent nature with your desires for commitment and stability in relationships. You realize it is possible to connect without feeling stuck, it just needs to look different and be navigated with intentional communication. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd and you enter a month-long period of plumbing the depths of your own psyche. It can be quite a dirty business but you emerge with greater peace and self awareness.

This weeks astrological friends: Libra, Leo

This week’s overall vibe: Love 3/5, Career 4/5, Friendship 3/5

Pisces: On the 19th’s full moon in Aquarius, you are overcome by deep realizations and a sense of closure around something that has been looming. There can be sadness, relief and wisdom gained from acceptance. The sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd where it energizes your romantic and close relationships over the next four weeks. This can be a time of power shifts, improved communication, getting closer or moving away.

This weeks astrological friends: Sagittarius, Virgo•This week’s overall vibe: Love 5/5, Career 2/5, Friendship 5/5

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