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August 5 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Monday August 5. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Monday August 5, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
System check! Messenger Mercury turns retrograde today until August 28, causing communication and technology to go awry. Mercury will split its backspin between two signs, reversing through Virgo and your sixth house of health and wellness until August 15. This first phase will make you a smidge more susceptible to any germs floating through the air, so wash your hands often and avoid anyone who’s sniffling or coughing. Staying organized can be a challenge. Make a point not to multitask or overbook. When Mercury backs into Leo for the last two weeks of the retrograde, a budding romance could hit a speed bump. Avoid triggering talks and knee-jerk reactions as a simple misunderstanding can inflame into a much bigger drama.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Press pause, Taurus. Communicator Mercury turns retrograde (backward) until August 28, which could cause an exciting situation to cool off fast. Until August 14, Mercury will spin backward in Virgo and your fifth house of passion and creativity. Then it will slip back into Leo and your domestic zone for the remaining two weeks, stirring up friction with relatives and roommates. People can reappear during retrogrades, so don’t be surprised if you hear from a long-lost friend, an estranged family member or an ex looking to spark things up again. Be especially careful when considering the renewal of a romantic relationship. Remember: It’s up to YOU, Bull, to decide whether this deserves a second chance. If you’ve got serious doubts, it’s probably not worth the risk of getting burned twice.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Your ruling planet, communicator Mercury, turns retrograde until August 28. The first phase will be in Virgo and your fourth house of domestic affairs. Between now and August 14, progress you were making with a living situation or a home improvement project could slow down or become undone. A real estate buyer or landlord might renege on an agreement. Or a family member could pick a fight for no apparent reason. Since you won’t be able to sort things out immediately, remove yourself from the action and focus on taking better care of yourself. From August 14 to 28, Mercury will reverse through Leo and your communication sector. Be sure to capture your brilliant ideas in a document (and back it up to the cloud for safekeeping). Then review it in September before moving forward.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Put a pin in it, Crab. Interactive Mercury turns retrograde today, delaying plans and potentially crossing wires until August 28. Mercury will make a U-turn in Virgo and your communication corner—a bit of a double whammy to contend with until August 14. From there, Mercury backs into Leo, spending its final two weeks in Leo and your financial zone. For the rest of the month, choose your words carefully and reflect on what you’re going to say before you speak. Even then, there’s a good chance they will be misconstrued. Try to stall on important sales calls or brainstorming sessions until the messenger planet straightens out. And if that’s not possible, go in ultra-ultra-prepared!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Pump the brakes, Leo. While yesterday’s new moon in your sign filled you with visionary ideas and fresh-start energy, you’ll need to roll out this master plan in phases. Communication planet Mercury turns retrograde today, a signal-scrambling cycle that lasts until August 28. For the first leg of its backspin, Mercury will reverse through Virgo and your second house of finances. Need any more convincing? On August 14, Mercury backs into Leo, which could move the spotlight away from you for a couple weeks. Don’t fret—it will be back with a vengeance—but until then, rehearse your act and polish your pitches. For the first ten days of the retrograde, Mercury is in Virgo and your financial zone. Money could get a little funny, so pay attention to your spending and recalibrate your budget as needed.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Whoa, there, Virgo. Today, your ruler, Mercury, kicks off a three-week retrograde (until August 28) that could give you second thoughts on just about everything. This one might be particularly charged for you (gulp) since Mercury is also backsliding through Virgo until August 14. (After that, it will slip into Leo and your foggy twelfth house for the duration.) Think long and hard before posting anything inflammatory or saying something that verges on TMI. What might normally pass as a mic drop could wind up pulling the plug on an important relationship. Since that’s obviously NOT the goal, check in regularly with your people—and assume nothing!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Need a little more time to think about it? Communicator Mercury turns retrograde until August 28, spending the first ten days in Virgo and your introspective twelfth house. Stay balanced, Libra. You could find yourself sinking into an emotional swamp or tilting at imagined windmills. But you’ve got a choice! You can wallow in old wounds and fears—or you could let this heavy vibe inspire you to finally get some closure. Replay the reels from bygone days but splice in a new ending. Make it one where you walk away victorious and confident in a brighter future. On August 14, Mercury will slip back into Leo and your teamwork zone, which could stir up conflict with friends and colleagues for the next two weeks.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Drama in the ranks? Communicator Mercury turns retrograde until August 28, beginning its backslide in Virgo and your community-spirited eleventh house. You might not be able to avoid skirmishes with friends, especially until August 14. But you CAN prevent things from skidding out of control by taking a critical look at your own motivation. After August 14, be careful at work as Mercury will slip back into Leo and your professional tenth house. For the next two weeks, keep your head down and focus on getting things done. An old colleague could reach out, possibly with an offer. Explore cautiously, but hear them out!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Yesterday’s Leo new moon sparked big dreams, but hold off before you press “go” on a few of them. Communicator Mercury kicks off a three-week retrograde until August 28, first in Virgo and your tenth house of professional ambitions, and then in Leo and your travel sector after August 14. Without seeing it coming, you could lock horns with an authority figure or colleague. Breathe deep and look around and see how you might step into your leadership to redirect things into calmer waters. If you’re traveling after August 14, especially long-distance, prepare for potential delays and plan accordingly.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Stalled on the tarmac? Messenger Mercury turns retrograde until August 28, spending its first ten days in Virgo and your ninth house of travel and adventure. You might feel like your wings have been clipped or that you’re on an annoyingly short leash. Silver lining: Being “held back” could be a blessing in disguise as you could devise an even better plan B. But your patience will be short, especially until August 14. After that, Mercury will reverse into Leo and your eighth house of intimacy, investments and introspection. Turn inward and do extra research before you make any major moves—especially if they involve contracts or shared finances.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Has a certain bond gone from comfy to claustro? Observant Mercury turns retrograde until August 28, reversing through the relationship zones of your chart. This backspin is a perfect time to review and reconsider your own trust issues and recalibrate your commitments. Perhaps you need to exert a little more autonomy, especially if things have gotten more couply than your free-spirited sign cares for. Between now and August 14 especially, turn an investigative eye to areas of your life that feel shrouded in confusion or mystery. The devil is in the details, and he could also be lurking in the shadows, so train your hawk-eye vision on the hidden areas.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Monday August 5
Move forward or press pause? Mercury turns retrograde until August 28, throwing its trademark wrench into communication, technology and travel plans—yes, even the best-laid ones. For the first leg (until August 14), Mercury will reverse through Virgo and your relationship zone. This backspin could churn up conflict or miscommunication with a significant other or business partner, but it can also shine a light on imbalances in the union. Are you giving more than you’re receiving? Are you getting your needs met? Use this time to bring balance to your bonds. From August 14 to 28, Mercury will back through Leo and your wellness sector, revealing opportunities to improve your self-care.
