Your Horoscope for the Week of August 9

Add these dates to your cal:Sunday, August 9: Mercury enters LeoTuesday, August 11: Mars enters CancerWednesday, August 12: Solar eclipse in LeoPrepare for anything and everything to happen, because eclipse season arrives this week. What's eclipse season, you ask? Twice a year, we get a few weeks when two or three eclipses happen in a short period of time. This summer, it's the solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 (yes, this week!) and the lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28.While this is the major event of the week, it's not the only astrology you should pay attention to. Mercury moves from Virgo into Leo on Sunday and Mars moves from Gemini into Cancer on Tuesday, making for a highly emotional change of energy that can bring ego trips and crying. NBD.Then, on Wednesday, it's the big event: the solar eclipse in Leo. Eclipses are often described as moments when fate speeds up. Big, dramatic events can happen back-to-back in a short period of time: Maybe you get your dream job offer, and then the next day, your five-year relationship ends. These changes aren't necessarily all good or all bad, but they need to happen so your life can move forward on a new path. Needless to say, this can be an intense and chaotic period of time with lots of big emotions. Hopefully your horoscope can help you get excited or at least prepared.Read your Sun and Rising sign horoscope for the week of August 9:Jump to:AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPiscesAriesInspiration strikes, Aries. As the week begins, you're having fun chatting about your creative ideas as well as feeling a little nostalgic—go ahead and call your mom. Then, the solar eclipse in Leo on Wednesday brings a major change to your creative life. You might start a new creative project, realize something you've been working on needs to change, or discover a whole new passion. Have you ever tried ceramics? How about crochet?TaurusThere's no place like home, Taurus. At the start of the week, you're reflecting on your childhood and thinking about what home means to you—and you're talking about your feelings with your loved ones. Let it out! When the solar eclipse in Leo arrives on Wednesday, it'll bring a revelation about home. Maybe you uncover a family secret that changes how you see your childhood, or you decide to move to a whole new country.GeminiSpeak up, Gemini. On Sunday, Mercury, the planet of communication (and your ruling planet) enters your 3rd House of communication. Translation: Share your ideas far and wide. You might be feeling a little emo or reflecting on your values when Mars enters Cancer on Tuesday. Then, the solar eclipse in Leo on Wednesday amplifies the themes of communication from earlier in the week. Say what's on your mind and it could change everything.CancerWhat do you believe, Cancer? At the start of the week, you're feeling emotional as you reflect on your identity and ethics. Mars moves into your sign on Tuesday, making you feel motivated to make changes in the way you present yourself. Then, Wednesday's solar eclipse in Leo puts the spotlight on your values and valuables. You might receive an unexpected windfall (like an inheritance or a winning lottery ticket) or revise your moral code as the result of new information or experiences.LeoWho are you really, Leo? There's a lot of action going on in your sign this week, which could translate to a mini identity crisis or revelation. First, Mercury enters your sign on Sunday, making you extra talkative (especially about yourself). It's not your ego, you're just working things out. Then, Mars moves into your 12th House on Tuesday, helping you get ready to leave behind a past version of yourself when the solar eclipse lights up your sign on Wednesday. The old Leo can't come to the phone right now. Why? ‘Cause they’re dead.VirgoLet go, Virgo. On Sunday, Mercury moves into your 12th House, prompting you to think and talk about endings happening so that you can begin something new. Lean on your friends for support, particularly on Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday, the solar eclipse in Leo lights up your 12th House, and something—a relationship, a job, a friendship—leaves your life for good. It might feel sad now, but it needs to happen to clear space for the future.LibraCatch up with your friends, Libra. On Sunday, Mercury enters your 11th House of social groups, asking you to schedule a few hangouts. You can even ask for advice about your career, because Tuesday’s astrology is great for making a decisive move towards a promotion or new job. Then, on Wednesday, the solar eclipse in Leo pulls your attention back to your friends. You might meet someone destined to become your new BFF, or on the other hand, find out someone has betrayed you. Whatever it is, your friendships are up for review.ScorpioWhat's your dream job, Scorpio? The start of the week has you pondering—and talking about—this question as Mercury moves into your 9th House of career. This might lead you to reflect on bigger-picture topics like the meaning of life, especially on Tuesday, when Mars enters Cancer. Then, on Wednesday, the solar eclipse in Leo shines a bright light on your career again. Expect big changes, for good or bad: an exciting new opportunity, a surprise layoff, or an event that completely redirects your career trajectory. No pressure.SagittariusShare your travel tips, Sagittarius. On Sunday, Mercury enters your travel zone (your favorite part of your chart), asking you to chat about vacations with anyone and everyone. On Tuesday, you might feel a little bit emo, and/or have some intense sex—the kind that leaves you feeling even closer to your SO if you're partnered, and has you catching feelings if you're trying to keep things casual. You'll be feeling more like yourself on Wednesday, when the solar eclipse in Leo could send you traveling somewhere totally new.Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings.CapricornFeeling a little intense, Capricorn? On Sunday, Mercury moves into Leo in your 8th House of sex, death, and transformation, which can have you talking about questions like the meaning of life—pretty different from your usual practical self. You might get into an argument with a romantic partner, crush, or ex on Tuesday, when Mars moves into Cancer, but it should be easy enough to resolve (or if it's an ex, simply hit block). Then, on Wednesday, the solar eclipse in Leo brings an intense change to your life, potentially regarding romance.AquariusWho's your other half, Aquarius? At the start of the week, you're spending time with the person who you're closest to, whether that's a romantic partner, a best friend, or a family member. On Tuesday, Mars enters Cancer and shakes up your day-to-day routine. It's a good time to break a bad habit. Then, on Wednesday, a solar eclipse in Leo transforms one of your closest relationships. Think breaking up, making up, or meeting someone new with major potential.PiscesHow's your work-life balance, Pisces? At the start of the week, Mercury in Leo makes your day-to-day routine feel even more busy than usual. Even so, you might experience a burst of creativity when Mars enters Cancer on Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday, your routine gets shaken up in a more permanent way during the solar eclipse in Leo. Clear your schedule now because you're going to need to rewrite everything from scratch.