Weekly Love Horoscope August 2016 Week 1
The last couple of weeks have been pretty nuts bringing about a lot of sudden changes and difficult discussions in our relationships. But the planet of desire and sex, Mars, finally moves back into spirited Sagittarius this week, while the Sun and Moon align for the New Moon in dignified Leo. Speaking of, happy birthday, Leo! It looks like you're about to have a very good week. All this fire in the sky means parties and passion, and that can have a lot of meaning depending on how your life is currently going. Let’s see what story the stars tell about your love life this week.
1/13Leo:
Ooh Leo, have you got a hot astro forecast this week! Mars moves into unbridled Sagittarius, heating up your love life with opportunities for hooking up, before the New Moon climaxes in your sign, on the 2nd. If you’ve been wanting to update your look, cutting your locks and trying a new style would totally work in your favor between the New Moon and the Leo Moon’s alignment to Venus in your sign, on the 4th. You’re oozing with sex appeal now, Leo. Work what your mamma gave you!
It’ll be a lot easier to break the ice and start a stimulating conversation with your crush, thanks to the Moon in Libra forming a sextile (a good aspect) with Mars in Sagittarius, on the 6th. Watch out for self-sabotage, insecurity, and fussiness. Don’t let these things sneak up on you and ruin your chance for a good time with a date on the 6th when Mercury and Venus in Virgo meet Mars in Sagittarius in a gnarly square aspect.
You might feel unprepared for a romantic relationship or that something physical is holding you back from enjoying yourself or a lover’s company. Step out of your own way and let things happen naturally, Leo. You’ve got a lot going for you.
2/13Virgo:
August 1st is colored with flirty vibes and spontaneously sexual undertones when unabashed Venus in Leo trines [a harmonious planetary connection] Uranus in Aries. You might find yourself hooking up with a hottie on the down low, Virgo. While a lot of people will be partying and having a good time during the New Moon in Leo on the 2nd, you'll probably feel more comfortable getting some peace and quiet — even if you’re experiencing a lot of mental chatter and excitement. Your mind tends to ruminate on the little things that take place within your personal interactions… like, “I should have said that earlier” or “will that conversation change the way they feel about me?!” The Moon and Venus’s alignment in heart-centered Leo (on the 4th) is about re-centering and processing your feelings.
Venus joins Mercury and Jupiter in your sign on the 5th calling you to come out and play! Venus in your sign reveals your understated beauty and what a thoughtful lover you make. Want to freshen up and accentuate your natural beauty? Try to treat yourself to a haircut, or whatever makes you feel good to be in your own skin. That kind of confidence catches attention— and your crush will notice.
Venus and your ruling planet, Mercury, square on the 6th asking you to sort out home and family matters to better orient yourself to other types of relationships.
3/13Libra:
The planet of rivalry and passion already has you sizing up your intellectual and romantic competition for the upcoming school year. You're one of the smartest signs of the zodiac, Libra, and that's one of the things that makes you so attractive — besides your eye for symmetry and style, of course! The New Moon in Leo on the 2nd makes a great time to pin down new squad goals and talk about who’s on the top of your crush list.
The Moon in your sign makes a sextile [a positive connection between planets] to Mars in Sagittarius on the 6th, highlighting your charm and way with words. Go ahead and send a shout out or flirty text to your latest love interest.
Watch out for ego trips on the 6th, lovely Libra. Conflict between your ruling planet, Venus, and Mars in Sagittarius can reflect inflammatory reactions between you and your sweetheart. Venus and Mars are asking you to find balance and practice compromise. There might be some seriously hot chemistry between you and someone else now. Just be sure that there’s more than a physical attraction when things eventually cool off. A lack of common interests and relatability can be more trouble than it's worth. But you know what’s up, Libra. You’re naturally gifted at relationship intelligence.
4/13Scorpio:
You don’t need to use your Spidey senses to see that everyone’s got their curious eyes on you during the New Moon in Leo, on the 2nd. Even though you’re a water sign, you’ve got a halo of fire that surrounds you, Scorpio. And when the Moon and Venus in Leo pair up on the 4th, everyone’s heads will be turning, trying to see it for themselves. This New Moon delivers a taste of fame between the 2nd and the 4th. Now is the perfect time to revamp your image, change your profile pics, snapchat a glam shot, or post something you want a potential lover to know about you.
If you’re in a legit secure relationship, you can expect to spend more time with friends over the next few weeks as Venus moves into Virgo on the 5th. Single? Go out and mingle with some friends and see who you meet! Opportunities only expand with more connections; that’s true for dating too. If money is tight right now, with Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius holding up your cash flow, get creative with your budget and try to find cool free events to attend with friends. Who knows who you might run into! We both know you love a good mystery, Scorpio!
5/13Sagittarius:
Mars joins Saturn in your sign on the 2nd, just before the New Moon in Leo. The New Moon leads you far into a romantic fantasy world with your honey. On the 4th, the Moon joins up with Venus in Leo inspiring you to dream up plans to travel with, or to visit, a lover somewhere far from your home base. Single or exclusive, this is a sweet cosmic vibe. If you’ve got someone special to be around, invite them to join you to explore some sort of new territory. It doesn’t have to be a legit foreign location. Your distant destination might be a click away in some virtual world.
Venus moves into Virgo on the 5th, directing everyone’s attention to your sharp, clever demeanor. You’re awesome, Sag — and everyone knows it with Mars in your sign now. You’re currently in the midst of identifying and expanding your boundaries as you get closer to realizing new facets of who you are… a process you’ve been undergoing for several months now. The more you know yourself, the more equipped you are in the relationship department.
The Moon in well-mannered Libra creates opportunities for you to meet someone interesting in group-related activities on the 6th. With Venus giving you public allure and Mars granting you a greater sense of assertiveness, you’re fired up with confidence in going for what you want.
6/13Capricorn:
Partnerships take on a stressful tone on the 31st when the Cancer Moon opposes challenges Pluto in your sign. Conflict between you and a significant other could get intense. Be mindful of emotional reactions if you or a partner are feeling touchy. Arguments could be potentially volatile, and if that’s the case, give your partner some space. You're going through some long-term, heavy transformations right now, Capricorn, and the obstacles you're faced with in your relationship plays a significant role in that. There's nothing wrong with you! Just roll with the punches. The Moon moves quickly, so it won’t last more than a few hours.
The budding of an intimate relationship could take place during the New Moon in Leo, which takes place on the 2nd. If you're already romantically involved, then the New Moon could be a special time to readjust the give and take dynamics between you and your better half. This could also be a time to deepen your intimacy by expressing your most heartfelt feels.
A romantic date could go down on the 4th when the Moon and Venus meet up in Leo. I know you have a tough time showing your soft spots from underneath your armor, Cap. But the astro weather this week keeps pointing to the opportunity to open your heart. This comes up again when the Moon in lovely Libra makes a sweet connection to Mars in Sagittarius. The Universe is encouraging you to speak from the heart!
7/13Aquarius:
The New Moon in Leo on August 2nd is a chance for you to set new intentions for your relationship. Now is the time to adjust anything that’s not working in your partnership. Thankfully, this lunation surrounds you with a lot of positivity, Aquarius. So if you feel that your time with someone has expired, now would be the time to amicably part ways or fade out. But if you’re unattached, the Moon’s get together with Venus in Leo, on the 4th, has a treat for you. This could be the start of a new relationship if you’ve been spending more time with someone special and entertaining the idea of going exclusive with them.
On the other hand, if things are solid between you and your honey, the Moon’s trine (a constructive astrological aspect) to Saturn in Sagittarius supports you and your partner in sharing your aspirations and building dreams together. Sagittarius is the sign of the adventurer, and with Mars moving back into Sag on the 2nd, there’s a lot of eager anticipation about the direction of your love life around this New Moon. Things will come to a peak around the Full Moon in your sign, later this month.
8/13Pisces:
Mars ingresses into animated Sagittarius on the 2nd giving you the power to grab everyone’s attention. Mars is the planet of desire and passion, and its move into Sag makes you extra appealing. The Moon and Mercury in Virgo get caught in a hard aspect to Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius on the 4th and 5th, cautioning you to hear your beloved out if he/she happens to disagree with you about whatever or whoever you’re currently representing.
You might be really good at arguing your points across right now, but remember to choose your battles wisely. If there’s conflict between you and your sweetheart about your reputation and what people are saying about you, show them you care. Try to be a little more empathetic and less argumentative. You’re naturally sensitive, Pisces, put yourself in your lover’s shoes and stay open-minded to what they have to say.
The Libra Moon sextiles Mars on the 6th followed by Venus making a hard angle to the planet of sex and war (Mars). This sounds like major PDA, Pisces! Be careful if you decide to hookup in public though, not everyone is cool with that sort of thing, you know?
9/13Aries:
If in the last few weeks you haven’t already been invited out on any dates or spent time romancing the person who has your eye — get ready for that to change, Aries! The New Moon in Leo takes place on August 2nd, sweeping in new invites and dating opportunities. And who wouldn’t want you to take you out and have a good time? You exude warmth and conviviality now, and your company brings lots of good vibes!
If you’re already in a relationship, the Moon-Venus alignment (in Leo) on the 4th will amplify the romance and intimacy between you and your lover. On the 6th, the partner-oriented Moon in Libra connects with your ruler, Mars, now in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is the sign of the philosopher and wanderlust. People who openly share their diverse convictions and principles about what lies over the horizon is highly attractive to you now. A few possibilities exist when Venus in Virgo squares [a difficult planetary aspect] Mars on the 6th. Your relationship could either be tested to reveal built up tension between you and your paramour, or you’ll find that you get very physical with someone who is very strong-willed… or you might experience a benign mix of the two! A little fighting to makeup can be hot sometimes, right Aries?
10/13Taurus:
This first week of August paints a pretty good picture of all the sexual energy surrounding you over the next several weeks, Taurus. Primal Mars moves into passionate Sagittarius on the 2nd, stirring up juicy hidden desires. Sexual fantasies and intimate relationships could be progressing with the return of the Red planet [Mars] in fiery Sagittarius. A romantic connection offers simple gifts of spiritual nourishment on the 5th, when the Moon and Jupiter in Virgo energetically merge in space.
Don't get too tied up in the details if you feel mentally distracted on the 6th, when Mercury in analytical Virgo squares [a tough planetary aspect] Saturn in Sagittarius. Your significant other could have just the anecdote you need to relieve some of that stress, Taurus. The practical details are certainly important, but if your lover is encouraging you to look at the bigger picture, loosen up and free yourself from rigid, inflexible beliefs about the way romantic relationships “should” be.
The 6th also shows potential for sexual chemistry between you and your object of affection. Just be sure that whatever messages you’re picking up or putting out don’t get confused between you and the person you’re involved with. If you want to be with someone say so, or if you think someone wants to be with you, get a straight answer.
11/13Gemini:
Mars charges into Sagittarius on the 2nd asking you to take command of what’s going down in your love life, Gemini. Mars is the planet of action and Sagittarius is a freedom-loving sign of exuberance and idealism. You can expect a lot of upbeat playful energy during the New Moon in Leo which also perfects on the 2nd. Make some time in your schedule to chill and chat with your partner. The mood will continue to support sanguine interaction up to the 4th when the Moon collides with Venus in Leo. Express your love whole-heartedly and be honest with people about how you feel about them.
The Moon’s transition to Virgo comes with a few bumps when it runs into a stressful configuration with Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius. Communication might get a bit choppy when your ruling planet, Mercury, squares up with Saturn in Sagittarius on the 5th. Try not to snap at your sweetheart out of frustration, if you feel pressured between them and your family. You’re quick and witty, but a smart-ass attitude could set you back rather than play out how you intend it to.
Things might feel a little awkward if you invite your significant other over around the 6th, when Venus in Virgo challenges Mars in Sagittarius. Thankfully, the good vibes from the Moon in Libra helps smoothen out some of that tension. Find the humor in whatever your situation is and enjoy your company, Gemini.
12/13Cancer:
The Moon in your sign gets confronted with surprises and instability by Uranus in Aries on the 1st. But the Cancer Moon also makes a harmonious trine to Scorpio creating the potential for romance and intimacy on the 1st. The New Moon in Leo on the 2nd rejuvenates your bank account and offers new opportunities to make some cash and set new financial goals, which comes in handy for all sorts of things — like shopping for new outfits for hot dates or money for outings if you like to go half-sies with your honey.
A crush or sweetheart is probably on your mind these days as the school year is fast approaching. Don't lament if you end up with conflicting class schedules. And don’t get jelly, Cancer. You have a better chance of having real interaction with your love interest somewhere where class rules can’t interfere with your flirting, anyway… like during school-related events. Things will work themselves out and you'll make it work if the two of you are a match. There's still plenty of time and opportunities to hook up with the cutie of your dreams.
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