Your Scorpio 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 thinking about the longterm, Scorpio! The month begins with the Sun moving through Leo, bringing your attention to your professional world and life path. You’re pushing back against seeking approval from others and finding your way forward pursuing people and dreams that feel fulfilling and in alignment. You might change career paths, ask for a raise, or even form an important relationship in your life. You’re also standing out and gaining more attention for your skills and character, and it’s time to soak up the compliments!Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings.You’re feeling sentimental when it comes to matters of the heart when Venus enters Libra on August 6. You might romanticize the past with more ease or find yourself dreaming of exes or flings of the past. It’s also possible you’re craving some down time! Being alone and in your own energy and connecting with spiritual practices can ground you and help you recharge. Buckle up for a few debates once Mars enters Cancer on August 11. You’re feeling confident to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. This is also a busy time for learning new things and expanding your wisdom and education. Read some books, ditch your comfort zone, and when you broaden your experiences, you broaden your mind and understanding of the world in the process.A New Moon Solar Eclipse inLeo on August 12 marks a profound shift in your life path. You’re taking the next step with a lover, getting promoted, changing career paths, or showing up authentically and showing others the true you. You can let go of old versions of yourself and you’re making decisions from your heart. Fated endings and new beginnings unfold! You’re feeling lucky and supported along the way when Venus in Libra teams up with Jupiter in Leo on August 17. There is a blend of gentle, harmonious energy that helps you feel proud of who you are and where you’re headed next.The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, and you’re in a social mood. This is a fun time to invest in your friendships and make new connections along the way. New invitations and events fill up your calendar and you’re putting yourself out there. You might also want to get more involved in your own community and play an active role in building the world in which you hope to see someday. Once Mercury enters Virgo, a few days later on August 25, you’re funnelling your mental energy into your goals and dreams. You’re taking risks and when you show the Universe what you desire, it’s ready to meet you halfway. Some opportunities or exciting developments can unfold!A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 27 asks you to reflect on pleasure and creativity. There could be a turning point in your romantic life–meeting someone new, ending a situationship, exploring your sexuality in a new way. If you have fur babies or human babies, there might also be important milestones in those relationships. There is great potential for inner child healing and reconnecting with hobbies and activities that bring you joy. The present moment is calling you! The month wraps up with Venus entering its pre-retrograde shadow period in Libra on August 31, illuminating some relationship patterns or connections that might not be healthy. If you have hidden enemies or haters in your world, they will be revealed over the coming weeks and months! You’re also recommitting to spiritual practices that help you ground, heal, and guide you through any significant changes in your life.