Scorpio Horoscope August 2025
Turning Points
There’s a significant turning point this month when the planet of communication Mercury is back up to speed. Mercury turns direct on the 11th in Leo and your career and future sector after three weeks retrograde. It’s been an unusually chaotic Mercury retrograde phase since Mercury moved into its retrograde phase on July 18th.
If you’ve been waiting to hear about a job, promotion or career-related project, Mercury turning direct could be the green light you’ve been waiting for. Often, news or new information is revealed as Mercury switches direction.
Use Mercury turning direct to reopen the lines of communication and try again if your plans stalled.
Plus, the following day, the 12th, there’s a glorious Venus-Jupiter conjunction in your fellow water sign Cancer. Venus and Jupiter are the two best planets and they only come together once every year. Cancer is your travel and study sector and planets here encourage you to spread your wings and broaden your horizons.
You could win a travel competition under these stars. Or someone you love invites you to visit them abroad or treats you to a surprise holiday. Venus is your partner planet and will remain in Cancer until the 25th.
Plus, expansive Jupiter is going to light up this sector of your horoscope for the next twelve months. This is not a time to play small. Have a big vision and be willing to say yes to new opportunities which come your way. Jupiter’s the planet which rules the law, publishing, the media, higher education, religion and faith.
Leo Season
This could turn out to be a busy month but potentially a successful month too. This is because of the spotlight on Leo, the star sign which rules your career and vocation, your status and reputation. The Sun is in Leo until the 22nd and communication planet Mercury is here all month. Plus, the planet of relating Venus enters Leo on the 25th.
Therefore, this is an ideal time to show off your skills and talents and work your connections. If you get asked to do a talk or give a presentation, it’s a great time to do so. Be confident in your abilities and, at the very least, fake it until you make it. It’s a good month to boast and let others know what you have to offer.
The Leo astrology this month peaks during the Full Moon on the 9th. This Full Moon is powerful for you as it cuts across the foundations of your horoscope. The Sun is in Leo and your career and future sector, while the Moon is in Aquarius and your home and family sector.
Perhaps, you’re the one celebrating and this impacts your family or loved ones. Or you’re moving home because of a new job or future path opening up.
Consider, however, what you’re leaving behind if you’re to make a name for yourself or you’re embracing a new future. You could be open to criticism or envy if you say yes to a big leap. Know your motivations for what you’re doing and why.
A regular job or new financial possibilities could be the driving force behind your decisions. Events on or around the 12th & 29th may prove pivotal.
Perhaps, you need to make a choice between holding on to the past and embracing a new future. This isn’t always easy, especially if it impacts other people in your life. Ideally, your stars are encouraging you to take the route to success. Yet, know that family or your past will be a strong emotional pull around the middle of the month.
Virgo Season
Your traditional ruling planet is Mars and starts the month in Virgo and your friendship and group sector. Mars has been in Virgo since June 17th but leaves Virgo on the 6th. Consider why friends are important to you as the month begins.
This theme is taken up again when the Sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd and Virgo season begins. You might be aware that the time is right to make some new friends or find a new tribe. It’s not just about personal friendships either as Virgo rules your place within society or your community.
It’s important that you have people around you who you can trust, both emotionally and financially. This theme could blow wide open during the New Moon phase on the 23rd. A New Moon in Virgo could bring a new group of people into your life.
Yet, immediately the Sun squares wildcard Uranus in Gemini and one of the financial sectors of your horoscope. This takes place on the 24th and it’s not an ideal time to take a financial risk.
If you’re overly emotionally attached, do whatever’s necessary to remain detached so logic can kick in. Other people might consider your actions tough but it’s not a time to let your heart rule your head.
Less Stress
Finally this month, you’re wise to balance your commitments carefully. Ideally, have one foot in the world and the other foot firmly placed at home or wherever you find quiet or solitude.
This is because your planet Mars enters Libra and the most hidden sector of your horoscope on the 6th. Mars will remain here until September 22nd, leading the way into Libra season.
Mars in Libra doesn’t want to be social and active all the time. Instead, the focus is on your inner life and you may need more time and space to be quiet and reflective. Mars in Libra is peace-loving and passive rather than aggressive.
Yet, take care that you don’t channel any dissatisfaction inwards as Mars rules anger. Work actively on your inner state, whether you meditate, do yoga or follow a spiritual teaching. Learn how to keep your inner voice calm and use this period wisely for self-reflection.
Sometimes, when there are key planets in Libra, you need to be vigilant about self-care. Or perhaps, you’re caring for someone close as Libra is the star sign of relating.
Even though you may choose to spend more time on your own in August, ensure there are people in your life who can support and advise you. Talk to a friend, a counsellor or coach. Or if you’re a believer, talk to God.
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