August horoscope for every star sign as 1 suffers during retrograde (Image: Getty)
As summer reaches its zenith, August 2025 promises a heady mix of astrological challenges and fresh starts. Speaking exclusively on behalf of Genting Casino, astrologer Inbaal Honigman shares her insights for the month ahead. She said: “This month starts with the second half of the Mercury retrograde in Leo.”
Inbaal continued: “For the first 11 days of the month, the reversing planet of Mercury, planet of communication, will get in the way of the smooth running of any social media projects, parcel deliveries, and even the odd conversation. Once the Mercury retrograde is over, there’s still time to catch up with all the jobs and people we didn’t get to while Mercury was interfering. The New Moon on August 23 is in Virgo, which makes it a tidy and organised moon, a great time to start planning a new business or a home renovation.”
What’s in store for your star sign this month?
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Saturn, planet of discipline and slow changes is in the sign of Aries all month (Image: Getty)
Aries – March 21 to April 19
Aries is one of the four cardinal signs, along with Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. These signs are known for initiating the seasons and are associated with leadership, new beginnings, and ambition.
Inbaal warned: “If someone is giving you the run-around, promising you the world romantically or sorting you out with a great deal financially, but delays and snags get in the way… It’s not your fault. It’s the planets. Saturn, the planet of discipline and slow changes, is in your sign all month. Neptune, the planet of illusion, is also in your sign all month.
“Together, they can be a little uneasy, as they’re so different, as you’re pulled to being focused and distracted all at the same time. To add insult to injury, they’re both retrograde all month, so nothing is straightforward. Things just take as long as they take, so don’t try to rationalise the confusion.”
Taurus – April 20 to May 20
Venus, the planet of love, is your ruling planet, and it goes through two star signs this month. August kicks off with Venus in sensitive Cancer, so you are feeling more home-loving, indoorsy, and family-minded.
You prefer to spend time with people that you already know, and engage in activities that remind you of the past. Nostalgic, soothing conversations and family strolls by the water are your focus until August 25. From August 26, Venus is in fiery Leo, and then your mind turns to more sociable pastimes, and meeting up with larger groups of people or even attending public talks and concerts.
Gemini – May 21 to June 21
Mercury, the planet of communication, is your ruling planet, Gemini, which is why you’re such a chatterbox. This planet is in the proud sign of Leo all month long, and it influences you towards speaking up in front of others, agreeing to do the Best Man speech, or volunteering for complex presentations. Until August 11, this planet is going retrograde, so you’ll find that some plans are postponed or cancelled altogether. After August 11 is a much better time for meet-ups, job interviews, and new contracts.
Cancer – June 21 to July 22
A romantic month for you. As you leave Cancer season behind, two planets still remain in your sensitive sign. Venus, the planet of love, is in Cancer until August 25, meaning that love will take priority and you’ll find that you attract everyone you like, and maybe some people you don’t.
Perhaps more excitingly, Jupiter, the planet of wealth, will be in your sign all month long, so finances will work out in your favour. As you combine those two planets, you may find that a not-so-secret admirer steps forward with pockets full of cash.
Leo – July 23 to August 22
Happy Leo season!
The Sun is in Leo until August 22, which means clarity and honesty around you during those dates. You see things as they are, which you love. Mercury, planet of communication, is in your sign all month, which indicates conversations, social interactions, and potential new contracts.
Until August 11, this planet is in retrograde, so wait till the 12th before you agree to any changes. And finally, Venus, planet of love, enters your sign from August 26, bringing some much-needed romance into your life. Those blessings of love and communication make your birthday feel extra special.
Virgo – August 23 to September 22
The new moon in Virgo is making its annual appearance, as it indicates new beginnings for you. August 23 is a time for you to take some space to decide what you want to achieve and who you want to have around you, for the next year of your life.
As Virgo season begins on the same day, you’re getting closer to your birthday, and the soul searching that comes for you on that date each year. You’re the most organised sign in the zodiac, and have a real passion for setting goals and smashing them. Let the new moon be your sign that anything, no matter how huge, started from a small sliver.
Libra – September 23 to October 22
Mars, the planet of passion, will be going into your sign from August 7 onwards for the rest of the month. This means that you’ll be feeling and acting more fiery than usual. Elegant and graceful, you tend to behave in a sensitive, classy way year-round, which is a joy to those around you, but perhaps not the easiest way to get what you want from life.
This boost that you receive from Mars will help you stand your ground and state your desires without intrusive thoughts getting in the way. Instead of asking ‘what can I do for others’ all day long, your brain will ask ‘what can this world do for me?’ while Mars is in Libra.
Scorpio – October 23 to November 21
You’re one of the few signs with two ruling planets, Scorpio. Your modern ruling planet is Pluto, planet of rebirth, which is in independent Aquarius all month. Your traditional ruler is Mars, planet of passion and war, and this planet is in sensible Virgo until the 6th and in elegant Libra from August 7 onwards.
All those energies will influence you in turn, but there’s a special day when they all meet up. On August 10, Pluto and Mars form a favourable angle between them, so all your qualities – your passion, your loyalty, your intensity- are all empowered and allowed to shine.
Leo season is marked from around July 23 to August 22 (Image: Getty)
Sagittarius – November 22 to December 21
Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is lucky and generous, which is why you’re such a happy personality with no dark side. This planet prefers to live life on the mild wide, and when it goes into a sign, it sets up camp there for a year. Currently, Jupiter is in the sensitive and emotional sign of Cancer, where it’s been for a few months and where it stays till next summer.
This sensitive influence means that you’ll feel more connected to people, you’ll want to hear their stories and help them wherever you can. Your empathy will be high, and judgment is low as you’re more accepting of people and their quirks.
Capricorn – December 22 to January 19
Your ruling planet, Saturn, is linked with discipline and responsibilities, which is why you’re such a focused and ambitious person. This month, your planet is retrograde all month long, making August a challenging month to get stuff done.
Instead of pressing ‘send’ again and again when your laptop refuses to cooperate, hit the ‘save draft’ button and take some time off. This is a great month for strolling outside, allowing yourself some time to breathe, and having long chats with people you bump into. Saying yes to garden parties and any random invitations will help you enjoy the retrograde.
Aquarius: January 20 to February 18
The full moon in Aquarius will rise on August 9, giving you an opportunity to advocate for yourself. You’re a champion for those who have no voice, Aquarius, always prioritising those less fortunate than yourself, and you can absolutely use your Full Moon luck to speak for them too, but don’t forget your own needs.
The Full Moon, which visits each sign just once a year, lets you call in the spiritual assistance of unseen forces. For thousands of years, and across all cultures, the full moon was seen as a time of powerful positive luck, as well as misfortune. Light a candle and visualise your happy future in your mind’s eye.
Pisces – February 19 to March 20
You feel as if you’re on the edge of your seat all month, while nothing really happens. The reason you feel so anxious and expectant is that next month, in September, the planet Saturn will go into your sign, and then the full moon will be in Pisces too. The following month, in October, the planet Neptune will follow them into Pisces.
So there’s a lot that will unfold for you before the end of the year. Changes, attention, information, it’s all coming, just not quite yet. You can feel that something big is coming, but for August, you can still rest and prepare.”