Pisces Weekly Horoscope

You’re reliably spontaneous, Pisces, but don’t go unconscious when it comes to your desires and choices this Monday, August 17. As impulsive Mars gets in a tangled angle with your boundary-dissolving ruler Neptune, your willpower isn’t likely to be operating at full-strength. While a little luxury is a wonderful treat, you run the risk of overdoing it. Lessons about living beyond your means don’t need to be learned the hard way. No need for ANOTHER round of buyer’s remorse or waking up with “about last night” dread. Tempering your urges is not your ideal, but early this week, it could spare you from something you dislike way more: Living with regrets.

Your persuasive powers reach peak potency this weekend, thanks to Venus gracing your eighth house of shared resources and intimate connections. But before you promise the moon to secure that deal or relationship, reality-check your capacity to deliver. Friday's Venus-Saturn opposition serves as a cosmic fact-checker, demanding you separate wishful thinking from actual capabilities. Your bank account balance matters just as much as your brilliant ideas, so crunch the numbers before committing to expensive ventures. In relationships, resist the urge to overlook concerning behaviors just because someone has dazzled you with their charisma or potential. Even long-term partnerships need periodic tune-ups to address small irritations before they become major resentments. This aspect particularly warns against financial entanglements with romantic partners or friends who haven't proven their reliability. Venus can make anyone seem like "the one," but Saturn insists you verify before you trust.

Virgo season brings not just the first hint of seasonal change, but for you, Pisces, the promise of a romantic renaissance! For a month starting this Saturday, August 22, the sparkling Sun will dance through your seventh house of partnerships and sprinkle pixie dust in your interactions. This a very "we”-focused cycle, and el Sol’s illuminating beams can bring clarity about the nature of key relationships—and possibly shine a light toward a soulmate if you’re single. If you ARE hoping to change that status, don’t expect a perfect mate to fall into your lap. It’s up to you to put in the effort to meet someone. Make a point of getting out and mingling more frequently—and enthusiastically. One tiny caveat: Since Virgo rules this realm, and its energy can be a bit, uh, picky, watch for a cameo by your inner critic, who may be a little too quick to dismiss people because of how they dress or where they work. Practice being more open-minded and accepting in your initial interactions. Couples may feel like things are good enough, but this is actually a great time for a heart-felt "what's next" conversation. But be smart and strategic—i.e., don’t initiate a talk when you sense that your partner is tired or cranky.