In terms of astrology, this month starts off strong, with a New Moon in Leo on August 4 prompting passion and playfulness.
The next day, however, Mercury Retrograde begins, which can put something of a spanner in the works for your plans and heighten stresses.
By August 19, the Aquarius Full Moon comes around to help you think up unconventional solutions, and Virgo season starting on August 22 shows you the devil is all in the detail.
Ahead, you’ll find yourstar sign’starothoroscope for the month of August 2024, with three tarot cards drawn for each sign and their meaning for you explained.
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Tarot cards for Aries for August: Ace of Swords, Ten of Wands, Page of Coins
Meaning: Soften your approach to get better results
You have a forceful nature and are extremely direct, to the point, and even (a tad, at times) aggressive. It’s your Mars ruler, it gifts you with passion and ambition but this can tip over into overbearing traits if you’re really riled.
The Ace of Swords and Ten of Wands see you at the end of your tether about something this August and feeling determined to get it off your chest. You need them to know the truth! You need to persuade and convince them of the right course of action.
The Page of Coins is a piece of advice – tread carefully and softly. You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar! You will get far more out of your ‘adversary’ if you seek to understand instead of challenge them. Ask questions, listen well, make your points and let them respond. Find your way together to a resolution.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Tarot cards for Taurus for August: Nine of Wands, The High Priestess, Queen of Coins
Meaning: An artistic, practical masterpiece
You are a curious blend of artistry and practicality. You have an earthy side and a very whimsical side. You bring creative solutions to pragmatic or material issues, it’s a true gift. Use it this August.
The High Priestess and Queen of Coins are both tarot-y, spiritual counsellors to you personally. The Priestess brings you vision, intuitive understanding, artistic license, and creativity. The Queen of Coins brings you the grit, energy, and practicality to turn these visions into reality.
The Nine of Wands blesses the whole endeavour with magic, good fortune, and luck. Things will just fall into place, so aim high. You can make this work. You can make it far better than anyone, including you, could imagine!
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Tarot cards for Gemini for August: Ace of Wands, Ten of Cups, Seven of Wands
Meaning: New relationships
New relationships are available to you this August, Gemini, even romance, and it all comes via taking a chance, getting involved in a challenge or competition, and pushing outside a usual boundary.
The Seven of Wands asks you to pick up the gauntlet, join in with something locally, be it a sports team, contest, community drive, event, or class. Have a go, your presence is always noticed and appreciated, and people are drawn towards your light, bright personality.
The Ace of Wands hints you should look for something new when choosing this activity, something authentically suited to you and your interests or talents. Also, that Fire sign folk might be there to have fun (Air and Fire get on great). The Ten of Cups hints at possible romance too! Maybe a like-minded soul will be a part of your new team and will become your next most interesting project!
Go and find out.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Tarot cards for Cancer for August: Five of Cups, Knight of Swords, King of Cups
Meaning: Use your instincts
The King of Cups proves there is no other sign that is as emotionally intelligent and knowing about folk as you are. Cancer, you ‘get’ people on every level, seeing beyond the facades and fronts, to what lies beneath, the very nature of their soul.
The Five of Cups shows you are experiencing a sadness at the moment, maybe about something you’ve noticed in someone that comes as a disappointment. But now you’ve seen it… you can’t un-see it. The realisation has landed.
Well, the Knight of Swords swoops in and asks you to act accordingly here. You now know this person is not as wholesome, kind, open, and positive as you hoped, and you need to adjust your energy and exposure appropriately. Don’t walk into a trap you can already see being built. Your instincts have served you well, don’t ignore them.
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Tarot cards for Leo for August: Six of Coins, Wheel of Fortune, Seven of Swords
Meaning: One in, one out
Like a revolving door, the Universe and its unseen forces are conspiring to remove bad rubbish from your life and insert good energy and opportunity. The Wheel of Fortune brings all-change and you must not resist or suppress this process or its outputs – because it’s all for your own good!
The Seven of Swords shows that those who are jealous of you, don’t have entirely wholesome intentions, or would get in your way are going to be subtly revealed and displaced. Don’t cling to these bonds… let them loosen and fade.
The Six of Coins shows that new people and people you’ve overlooked will bring in wonderful acts of kindness, support, help, and compliments. Notice those who are good to you, and reward them, draw them closer. This shift will be lasting and will change the mood in your realm, for the better!
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Tarot cards for Virgo for August: The Lovers, The Magician, Queen of Swords
Meaning: Amazing progress possible
Powerful cards of personal choices and destiny fulfilment! August is going to present you with some amazing options and openings to carve your own niche in this life. Don’t procrastinate and miss out.
The Queen of Swords sees you moving on, upwards, improving, bettering your position. This is a calculated, maybe even a little ruthless, move, and it serves you well. Don’t be scared of big, bold choices! The Lovers asks you to weigh up your head vs heart, find a balance and a grounded position that makes sense to both parties, and then act decisively. Don’t agonise over your options.
The Magician reveals this is about career, creativity, education, or self employment. You are carving out a niche to suit your talents, strengths, and interests. It feels right, because it is. Commit to this path. This is going to be the making of you so aim high.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
Tarot cards for Libra for August: Page of Swords, The Chariot, Three of Wands
Meaning: On the move
Expect the unexpected this month ahead with the spontaneous Three of Wands. Prime your radar to spot incoming opportunities that look like they align with your goals and purpose, and could be a great short cut or leapfrog to a place you want to go!
The Chariot backs up this feeling of movement, progress, new landscape or even literal physical moves or journeys. Our place is important, it dictates what we’re exposed to and what avenues are open to us in daily life. Is your place right? Would you like to move? If so, now is a great time to research, plan, and spot openings.
The Page of Swords gives you the green light to seize and use whatever opportunities arise this August. Life happens when we’re not looking, right? Things often happen unexpectedly. Don’t knock stuff because you didn’t see it coming. Be receptive and reactive. Use what’s to hand. You could be on the move. It all starts here.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Tarot cards for Scorpio for August: The Emperor, Six of Cups, Three of Cups
Meaning: Build trust
If you want to get the most out of your relationships right now and find true understanding and loyalty, you need to review some of the power dynamics in your realm. The Emperor shows the dogmatic, controlling, and heavily guarded side of your nature. You put up walls, you always have, it’s the Scorpio way! Although it might be shrewd to be wary of people at first, you carry on doing this even after they’ve proven themselves. It’s just habit.
Tear down those walls this August. The Three and Six of Cups asks you to play, open up to, and share happy times with your loved and liked ones. Be silly, be happy, be vulnerable, be open and honest. Stop blocking or shielding yourself.
What for? What is the point of all this defence amongst friends and loved ones?
You will feel so much more appreciated and secure when you learn to trust your circle fully. Take a big step in that direction this month ahead.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Tarot cards for Sagittarius for August: The Moon, Page of Cups, Six of Wands
Meaning: Creative success
You will find great success when you focus on your creative side and abilities this August. The Page of Cups and Moon card both recommend using your intuition and artistic interpretation of life to create something you feel reflects your truth – a picture, song, poem, photography, redecorated room, corner of the garden, new look, or even something crafty.
Express yourself imaginatively. Go beyond the plain old words and make art of your viewpoint or values. This is going to be extremely rewarding and, who knows, might even lead someplace…
The Six of Wands suggests giving this project at least six weeks and is almost a guarantee you will be successful and maybe even land something new as an outcome. You are the luckiest star sign! Try something creative and see where it leads you.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Tarot cards for Capricorn for August: Five of Wands, Judgment, Eight of Cups
Meaning: The truth about perfectionism
You are a perfectionist, and I read an interesting perspective on perfectionism the other day that might intrigue you. It said that perfectionism was not about expecting things, or yourself, to be perfect but being able to find fault very easily. It rang true to me.
The Eight of Cups and Five of Wands suggest that it might ring true for you too. How easily disappointed are you? How unconsciously are you always scanning for mistakes, poorly done stuff, problems, possible future flaws?
Judgment is a moment of realisation about this trait and its impact on your life. It can spoil stuff, taint the good, make others feel underappreciated or like they’re not good enough for your high standards. Capricorn, stop noticing the flaws and refocus on the positive. Force it at first and soon it will become a new habit. This new habit starts this August. You will be much happier.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Tarot cards for Aquarius for August: Six of Swords, Three of Swords, Eight of Coins
Meaning: Liberation
Some people say that life is too short to harbour grudges, not speak to people, or fall out. Well, I disagree. I think life is too short to carry dead weight, let unkind or jealous people continue having access to you, or stay close to those who’d do you harm.
The Six and Three of Swords agree with the latter sentiment. It’s time to clear house. Look around your life and spot the things, roles, commitments, people, places, and habits that do not serve you well, do not bring reward, joy, or use. And start to weed them out. One by one. Unpick the locks and release the prisoners!
The Eight of Coins shows some of these things will be ‘sticky’ and want to cling on… don’t let that faze you. Keep on with the unpicking and decluttering and release programme. You will get there. Liberation is coming.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Tarot cards for Pisces for August: Five of Coins, King of Swords, Justice
Meaning: Discovering secrets
Know that you are quite right to stand up for yourself this August, in fact it’s necessary. The King of Swords and Justice are both bringing you the inspiration, determination, and fortitude to stand tall in the face of an injustice or issue.
You alone can fight back, you have the respect and attention of people with influence – so use it wisely. Be gracious and dignified, but also firm and clear. Say your piece. Make demands. Challenge the status quo. Correct mistakes. You will be vindicated, the scales will tip in your favour, but you have to force this.
The Five of Coins shows this might relate to a loss or setback, something which grieved you. It struck a chord, hurt your heart… and now you’re ready to push back and make it right. Power to you!
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