Your Aquarius Monthly Horoscope for August 2026

Add These Dates to your G-Cal:August 6: Venus enters LibraAugust 11: Mars enters CancerAugust 12: New Moon Solar Eclipse in LeoAugust 17: Venus in Libra sextile Jupiter in LeoAugust 21: Venus in Libra opposite Saturn in AriesAugust 22: Sun enters VirgoAugust 25: Mercury enters VirgoAugust 27: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in PiscesAugust 31: Venus Pre-Retrograde Shadow Period in Libra BeginsYou’re investing more in your one-on-one relationships, Aquarius! The month starts off with the Sun traveling through Leo, encouraging you to reflect on the most important connections in your life. Some may feel ready to take the next step with a lover or take dating more seriously. If love isn’t a priority, this can also bring collaborative opportunities, new clients, or contracts your way. In general, you’re thinking about how you show up in relationships, and the reciprocity of those close relationships.Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings.Helpful news is headed your way once Venus enters Libra on August 6. Conversations also feel inspiring and this is a great time to implement some of your ideas. Singles are meeting people through new experiences or even while at school or traveling. Couples are craving more mental stimulation and shared adventures. You’re also coming more into alignment with your values and beliefs and practicing what you preach! Your everyday life gets a bit more stressful once Mars moves into Cancer on August 11. You could catch a cold, or reach your limit with certain haters in your life or people who just assume you’ll handle it and clean up their mess! You might also deal with more frustrating situations around you or at work. Don’t be afraid to push back and say no!A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12 shines a spotlight on your one-on-one relationships. You could meet a soulmate or a bestie that feels like one. This is a moment to take next steps in relationships and investigate issues that have been ignored. New contracts and significant client relationships can also develop over the coming weeks and months. You’re having a good day and feeling supported in your relationships when Venus in Libra teams up with Jupiter in Leo on August 17. Luck and love are in the air and this is the perfect time to take a risk: tell someone you love them, send out your elevator pitch, or share a secret with someone you love and trust.The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, putting you in a more introspective mood. Old feelings of fear, anxiety, shame, and some guilt might pop up. Uncomfortable, sure, but you’re processing stagnant energy and emotions that have kept you looping through unhelpful cycles. Embrace your healing journey and leave the past behind you! Once Mercury enters Virgo, a few days later on August 25, you’re also thinking more about finances. You might need to have conversations with loved ones or business partners about shared resources or expectations. You could also negotiate a raise or receive new work opportunities. You’re thinking more about your finances longterm and it’s time to get some stuff in order!A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 27 brings ongoing issues regarding finances to a climax. Maybe you quit a job, a contract wraps up, or you’re pivoting career paths altogether. This could also coincide with making an important purchase or taking the next step in your career. It might also be a moment that defines your personal values–an opportunity to put them into practice instead of just talking about them. The month wraps up with Venus entering its pre-retrograde shadow period in Libra on August 31, making conversations a bit more confusing. Perhaps you're reconsidering some of your beliefs or learning how to reconnect with your voice. You might also return to a subject you used to enjoy and decide to go back to school!