Maraschino’s August 2026 Horoscope
Words: Maraschino
Welcome to an exceptionally spicy Leo Season that’s poised to bring life-changing shifts individually and collectively. Chiron, the wounded healer, will retrograde in Taurus on August 3rd, and turn our attention inward, asking us to reflect on our relationship with self-worth, finances, and stability. On August 6th, Venus finally saunters into her elegant home sign of Libra, where she’ll be glamorous, elevated, and doing her part to keep the vibes high with her benevolent bestie Jupiter in Leo. Then, on August 9th, Mercury enters Leo, inviting us to communicate with confidence and authenticity, and proudly wear our hearts on our sleeves. This is a fab time to explore your creativity, flirt, perform, and generally find your best light.
On August 11th, Mars will shift into one of its least favorite signs, Cancer, so it’s reasonable to expect heightened moodiness, passive aggressiveness, and stress tests wherever Cancer falls in your chart over the next 6 weeks. On the upside, it can be good for looking after and supporting loved ones, home improvement projects, setting boundaries, and healing emotional patterns. Use this time to employ the “respond instead of react” method, and try to give people the benefit of the doubt if they seem edgier than usual.
On August 12th, we have a show-stopping New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo conjunct the South Node in Leo, initiating a bright new beginning surrounding authentic expression of our creativity, talents, and romance, while also concluding old chapters aligned with these themes. This lunation will be actively reshaping our lives for the next six to twelve months, so take notes on what starts and ends around this time. We have a dazzling Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo on August 15th, bringing optimism, inspiring conversations and larger than life ideas into the collective consciousness. Expressing yourself playfully, creatively, authentically, and confidently can attract lucky breaks with this aspect.
Mars in Cancer will crash into Neptune in Aries on August 17th, adding a dose of confusion and misdirection to an already frustrating Mars situation, so try to avoid impulsive decisions or reacting purely on emotion, and instead channel your energy into creative work, exercise, spiritual pursuits, or … just like taking a nap.
The hottest transit of the month hits from August 17th to the 22nd, when Venus in Libra locks lips with Jupiter in Leo bringing lots of fireworks and fun to our love lives, creative collaborations, and artistic endeavors. That said, Venus will be at odds with Saturn in Aries on August 21st, which could bring reality checks to our relationships and finances. It’s not necessarily trouble in paradise, but honest communication, patience, and healthy boundary setting will go a long way toward keeping things 100!
New Virgo season drops on August 22nd, followed by Mercury’s ingress into Virgo on the 25th, and suddenly we’re all buttoned up and strictly biz. The Sun and Mercury will collide on the 27th, creating an exceptional moment of mental clarity and insight. Be sure to clock any revelations or aha! moments you have around this day, as they’re likely to shape the trajectory you’re on in meaningful ways.
On August 28th, the final full moon Lunar eclipse in Pisces drops, bringing closure to an emotional and spiritual chapter we’ve been navigating since September 2024. We’ll all be in our feelings in one way or another, releasing what we can’t take with us, and hopefully trusting the process.
Jupiter in Leo will trine Saturn in Aries on August 31st, blending optimism, discipline, and plenty of dynamite to get the job done. Ambitious ideas find practical and stable pathways to realization with this energy in play, so dream big and secure the bag. Good luck!
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Photo: Gina Canavan
Key Dates:
August 3: Chiron Rx in Taurus
August 6: Venus -> Libra
August 9: Mercury -> Leo
August 12: New Moon Solar Eclipse In Leo
August 15: Mercury Conjunct Jupiter In Leo
August 17: Mars In Cancer Square Neptune In Aries
August 21: Venus In Libra Opposite Saturn In Aries
August 22: Sun Enters Virgo
August 25: Mercury Enters Virgo
August 27: Sun-Mercury Cazimi In Virgo
August 27: Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse In Pisces
August 31: Jupiter in Leo Trine Saturn in Aries
Advice from the Tarot: The Empress
Queen of Hearts
Hey Aries. You’re running hot and bright, drawing all kinds of beauty and blessings into your life. Lucky breaks magically appear when you’re creating from a place of fearless, untamed love. Go as big as you can, keeping your eyes on the garden you’re growing, while blissfully weeding out anything that isn’t up to scratch.
Advice from the Tarot: The Tower
Let it Fall
Hi Taurus. Blessings might be a bit disguised this month, so try to remember that it’s all happening for you, not to you. Where you’re headed is far lovelier than anywhere you’ve been before. Adaptability, patience, and an open mind will carry you through any rough patches along the way. The more creatively you work with what you have right now, the more you’ll have to celebrate later.
Advice from the Tarot: The Hanged Man
Flip the Script
Hey Gemini. A positive turnaround in a situation that has been slow to improve is imminent. Dream lovers and friends will usher in a new era of bliss, and a kaleidoscope of gorgeous feelings along with it. Your charm can attract what you desire with very little effort right now, so choose your adventures wisely and enjoy.
Advice from the Tarot: The Devil
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Hi Cancer. A lucky new chapter is emerging for you as the curtain falls on another. The signs and intuitive hits you’re receiving at this time are leading you to a Pierian spring that will expand your world in beautiful and unexpected ways. There’s no turning back even if you could, so focus on the life you want to create, and gracefully release any fears standing in your way.
Advice from the Tarot:The World
It’s All For You
Happy birthday, gorgeous Leo. Love runs deep this month, flooding into every crack in your heart that’s been yearning for healing. Friends and lovers will find new and exciting ways to show you how much they care. Elements of the past may resurface to show you how far you’ve come, along with glimpses of the days ahead. Thank yourself and everything that brought you to where you’re standing now, and trust that it’s all been part of the plan.
Advice from the Tarot: Judgement
Stay True
Happy birthday, sweet Virgo. A fated evolution in a significant partnership is here, and it will require focus, courage, and all the love you can hold to create something lasting and true. It’s not easy to admit what we truly want, even to ourselves, but your ability to manifest what you desire is equal to your capacity to receive it.
Advice from the Tarot: The High Priestess
More Than Meets the Eye
Hey Libra. Love will sneak up on you in surprising ways this month when you commit to letting your guard down. Ask and you will receive, even if it’s hard to believe. A lucky break arrives just in time, bringing relief and proof that someone up there loves you. Meditate, recuperate, luxuriate, and give thanks for all that is and will be.
Advice from the Tarot: Justice
All is Fair
Hey Scorpio. Everything’s changing for the better, even if it’s all a little jarring. Big breaks that bring relief and a new understanding of your personal power will rapidly transform your world and open doors you’ve only dreamed of. Creating and communicating your vision with devotion and love will attract more opportunities to keep at it. Love yourself as much as you love the game, and you’ll always feel like you’re winning.
Advice from the Tarot: Strength
Pour Your Heart Into It
Hey Sadgie. Magic is in the air, offering a wealth of opportunities to expand your consciousness at this time. Pay close attention to your dreams, intuitive hits, and the signs and synchronicities that bubble up. Passions, pleasure, and creative endeavors will reveal profound truths, amplifying your sense of purpose and deepening your connection to yourself. Your ambition will be strong, too, and as long as it’s invested in meaningful pursuits, the success you find will fulfill you.
Advice from the Tarot: Wheel of Fortune
Roll With It
Hey Capricorn. You might not realize it right away, but you’ve stumbled onto a goldmine of growth that will set you up for success well into the future. Will it be a smooth ride? Probably not, but you’ll have some pretty good stories to tell later. This month’s eclipses will bring you gifts and closure, tying up loose ends that would have only slowed you down. Relief comes swiftly when you graciously accept what is, and commit to the new path unfolding before you.
Advice from the Tarot: The Sun
A Place in the Sun
Hey Aquarius. Listen to your heart when it tells you what it truly wants, and what it’s ready to release. It’s easy to bypass and overlook with so much going on, but your sense of fulfilment will be a lot greater if you have your priorities in order. Tapping into your infinite wellspring of brilliance will attract lovers, friends, and collaborators who recognize your light.
Advice from the Tarot: The Star
Find Your Light
Hey Pisces. Sometimes laying low is the most productive way to level up. Let bubble baths, journaling, daydreaming, and creating works of beauty reacquaint you with your power. Jealousy or possessiveness may creep up on you when Mars in Cancer crashes into Venus in Libra and Neptune in Aries mid-month, so try to keep it together. Your Eclipse on the 28th will conclude a 2-year personal growth spurt. Give yourself space, grace, and a beautiful bouquet for all of the work you’ve put in to get here.
