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If you thought things couldn’t get more dramatic with your astrology this month, your weekly horoscope for August 18 to 24, 2024 proves you wrong! You’re learning surprising news or having odd conversations when Mercury retrograde in Leo clashes into Uranus in Taurus on August 18. This brings you back to July 21, when Mercury last met with Uranus. Whatever caught you off guard around that time returns again—this time with more surprises!

Also on August 18, the sun in Leo meets up with Mercury retrograde in Leo. This marks the halfway point of your Mercury retrograde journey, and typically coincides with a moment of clarity. Big ideas and solutions may come through. The two luckiest planets in the sky link up on the same day when Venus in Virgo bumps into Jupiter in Gemini. This typically brings a more light-hearted, celebratory energy but can also lead to overindulgence.

The skies turn rough on August 19 when Venus in Virgo stares down Saturn in Pisces. This can kick up feelings of rejection, isolation, and disappointment—especially in your close one-on-one relationships. The full moon in Aquarius on the same day ratchets up the drama even more. This full moon may require you to set some boundaries or recognize where you’ve reached a limit in a relationship.

On August 22, Venus in Virgo connects with Mars in Gemini. When the two planets that symbolize sex and desire meet like this, you’re either fighting or, well, having a very sensual encounter.

Still on the same day (August 19), the sun in Leo rams into Uranus in Taurus. You’re embodying the archetype of a rebel today: eager to take risks, show up authentically, and shock others along the way. Jupiter in Gemini will crash into Saturn in Pisces on the same day, which will also feel like a reality check. You may need to get more serious and take daily dedicated action to make progress on your goals or dreams.

The sun enters Virgo on August 22, changing the cosmic vibe and putting you in the mood to get organized, come up with a plan, and work toward your goals. This is a lovely time to incorporate grounding exercises into your daily routine and to focus on the small things in your life that you are grateful for. On the same day, Venus in Virgo connects with Mars in Gemini. When the two planets that symbolize sex and desire meet in a tense and steamy aspect like this, you’re either fighting or, well, having a very sensual encounter.

Healing is your focus on August 23, when Mercury retrograde in Leo meets with Chiron in Aries. This brings you back to July 18, and conversations or feelings that were emerging from within around then. On the same day, Mercury retrograde in Leo mingles with Mars in Gemini, inspiring you to take action. You’ve reassessed some of your ideas and plans and are ready to implement a new strategy. The week wraps up with Mars in Gemini connecting with Chiron in Aries on August 24—once again highlighting your healing journey. This would be a great day for energy work, a massage, an inner child meditation, or somatic healing.

Looking for even more cosmic insights? Check out your full August 2024 monthly horoscope, or take a look at your yearly 2024 horoscope.

Key astrological events for your weekly horoscope from August 18-24, 2024

Sunday, August 18: Mercury Retrograde in Leo square Uranus in Taurus
Sunday, August 18: Sun in Leo conjunct Mercury Retrograde in Leo
Sunday, August 18: Venus in Virgo square Jupiter in Gemini
Monday, August 19: Venus in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces
Monday, August 19: Sun in Leo square Uranus in Taurus
Monday, August 19: Full Moon in Aquarius
Monday, August 19: Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces
Monday, August 19: Moon enters Pisces
Wednesday, August 21: Moon enters Aries
Thursday, August 22: Sun enters Virgo
Thursday, August 22: Venus in Virgo square Mars in Gemini
Friday, August 23: Mercury in Leo trine Chiron in Aries
Friday, August 23: Moon enters Taurus
Friday, August 23: Mercury Retrograde in Leo sextile Mars in Gemini
Saturday, August 24: Mars in Gemini sextile Chiron in Aries

Weekly horoscope by zodiac sign for August 18 to 24, 2024

Aries

You’re feeling more hopeful, Aries, thanks to the sun in Leo teaming up with Mercury retrograde in Leo on August 18. If you’ve suffered from a lack of creativity or writer’s block, your inspiration returns! You’re also craving a bit of novelty and may explore new hobbies, old hobbies, or kinks with a partner.

Balance is key when Jupiter in Gemini rams into Saturn in Pisces on August 19. You have a lot of ideas you want to pursue, but only so much time. Today you may need to relinquish some of your projects and get real about your own bandwidth. You may also be a little extra hard on yourself in the process, so pay attention to how you speak to yourself.

The sun enters Virgo on August 22, and you’re ready to rework your daily habits and routine. Maybe you’ve been wanting to start your mornings with a green drink and 10-minute walk around the block. There is no time like the present to make these changes!

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