Plan with the astrology of the week. Your weekly horoscopes for August 12-18.
Astrology overview for August 12-18, 2024
Here is the astrology shaping your weekly horoscopes for Monday to Sunday, August 12-18. Horoscopes for your zodiac sign follow.
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Heavy hitters Mars and Jupiter unite in Gemini on Wednesday
Kaboom! Wednesday, August 14, is a big deal day as make-it-happen Mars teams up with make-it-bigger Jupiter at the same degree of Gemini. Even if motivation’s been lagging, you could suddenly feel like you downed a multipack of 5-Hour Energy drinks. These two accelerators connect once every other year, but they haven’t made an exact connection in Gemini since 1989!
As this pair of brash planets passes over the same zodiac point, there’s no stopping anyone from living out loud—or living their truth! On the global stage, there could be some shocking mudslinging. On a personal note, you’re excited (understatement!) about an idea and eager to pitch it. But be careful not to come across as pushy or argumentative. In meetings, listen more than you talk. Interrupting people will alienate them, and then you’ll never get to hear their real opinions. When outspoken Jupiter and assertive Mars team up in chatty Gemini, it can be hard for anyone to get a word in edgewise!
Mercury retrograde slips back into Leo also on Wednesday
Turn up the house lights and call an intermission! Later on Wednesday, messenger Mercury, who’s been retrograde in fussy Virgo since August 5, backs into theatrical Leo for the rest of its signal-jamming backspin, until August 28. Flamboyant antics that were entertaining could now read as obnoxious. Strengthen your filters and save your walks on the wild side for next month. In affairs of the heart, you may be viewing people through a super-subjective lens. Rather than romanticizing or vilifying, try to see folks for who they really are. Read about the Summer 2024 Mercury Retrograde.
Accelerator Mars gets speed-checked by Saturn on Friday
Slow down or speed up? As hasty Mars in Gemini squares off with cautious Saturn in Pisces, it’s like having one foot on the gas and the other on the brake. Don’t overlook red flags or wave them away as inconsequential. Though it’s tempting to minimize trouble signs and focus on fun and fantasy, rushing in without due diligence is not advised now.
On the flip side, if you’ve got too many walls up, you may find a relationship is stalling or hitting a plateau. Push yourself to show a little more emotion or transparency. Real relationships require some risk; otherwise, they’ll never progress.
Your weekly horoscopes for August 12-18
What’s does this week’s horoscope forecast for your zodiac sign? The AstroTwins’ weekly horoscopes for August 12-18, 2024, reveal what the planets have in store. How to use astrology to navigate!
You can read your weekly horoscopes for August 12-18 for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
Aries (March 21-April 19) weekly horoscope for August 12-18
Wider vistas are calling to you, Aries! With action planets Mars and Jupiter synced up in your third house of local activity and friendships on Wednesday, August 14, you’re all about the people in your world. And while you’re fiercely dedicated to your true-blue crew, Jupiter is nudging you to expand…Keep reading your weekly Aries Horoscope
Taurus (April 20-May 20) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Shake that moneymaker, Bull! You’re perfectly positioned for a windfall this Wednesday, August 14, as abundant Jupiter hosts its biennial meetup with action planet Mars. In 2024 (and for the first time since 1989!), these two power planets make an exact alignment in Gemini and your second house of…Keep reading your weekly Taurus Horoscope
Gemini (May 21-June 20) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Good luck sitting still on Wednesday, August 14. Activator Mars and generous Jupiter host a rare, exact meetup in Gemini, practically waving the “go get ‘em” flag in your face. While these two action-oriented planets meet up every other year, they haven’t done so in your sign since 1989! If…Keep reading your weekly Gemini Horoscope
Cancer (June 21-July 22) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Letting go is seldom easy, and for your emotionally attached sign, it can border on impossible. But if you know that a certain relationship, habit or limiting belief is holding you back from your next level of growth, it may be time to face the music. On Wednesday, August 14, audacious Mars and…Keep reading your weekly Cancer Horoscope
Leo (July 23-August 22) weekly horoscopefor August 12-18
Grab the reins, Lion, and take the initiative. This Wednesday, August 14, unabashed Mars and self-assured Jupiter meet up in Gemini and your collaborative eleventh house, encouraging you to team up with like-minded people for the gold. This could be professional, avocational or just for…Keep reading your weekly Leo Horoscope
Virgo (August 23-September 22) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Ready, set, goals! Wednesday, August 14, might prove to be one of the best career days of your year, especially if you’re fine-tuning a business idea or jockeying for a promotion. Hump Day features the rare (every other year) sync-up of expansive Jupiter and driven Mars—but this year it occurs in…Keep reading your weekly Virgo Horoscope
Libra (September 23-October 22) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Wanderlust strikes again! On Wednesday, August 14, thrill-seeking Mars meets up with global Jupiter in Gemini and your ninth house of travel and adventure. While these two activating planets align every year, they haven’t done so here since 1989. If your wings have been clipped—because of work…Keep reading your weekly Libra Horoscope
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Could it get MORE intense? You’ll find out on Wednesday, August 14, as your already-sizzling side gets ratcheted up by the rare (every other year) alignment of lusty Mars and unconstrained Jupiter in Gemini and your seductive, magnetic eighth house. While some Scorpios will bask in the power of…Keep reading your weekly Scorpio Horoscope
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
More love, love on the rocks—or just a whole new approach to that game? You can decide for yourself this Wednesday, August 14, when impassioned Mars hooks up with your ruler, amplifying Jupiter, in Gemini and your seventh house of relationships. Mars brings the heat—also potentially…Keep reading your weekly Sagittarius Horoscope
Capricorn (December 22-January 18) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Cleanup on Aisle Capricorn? If you’ve been waiting for a burst of motivation to jump into a home-improvement mission, get ready, because it’s imminent. On Wednesday, August 14, energizer Mars meets up with expansive Jupiter in Gemini, powering up your sixth house of organization…Keep reading your weekly Capricorn Horoscope
Aquarius (January 20-February 18) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
Take a chance on romance? If ever there was a day to just “go for it,” it’s Wednesday, August 14, with lusty Mars synced up with fearless Jupiter in Gemini and your fifth house of love, passion and creativity. Single? Whether you’re mingling in real life or letting your swiping fingers do the work, let…Keep reading your weekly Aquarius Horoscope
Pisces (February 19-March 20) weekly horoscope forAugust 12-18
You might be wondering whether to roll out the welcome mat—or roll it UP! On Wednesday, August 14, limitless Jupiter syncs up with instigator Mars in Gemini and your fourth house of home and family. While Jupiter can make you confident and enthusiastic, Mars can fan the flames of any…Keep reading your weekly Pisces Horoscope
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