August 2025 Astrology: A TIME FOR EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE

As we blaze into the sizzling heat of summer in the northern hemisphere, Leo Season reigns! During this period of the year, we crave to roar and unleash our greatest heart’s desires. Expression, romance, passion, and fertility dominate our lives—and this is one of the best periods of the year to make positive changes around them. While this month will be especially slow due to Mercury retrograde in Leo, this backward spiral can help us to reconnect to our inner child or link up with people or projects from the past. Collective change may be more noticeable this month, too, as we experience some powerful cosmic alignments. Let’s dive into the majesty of the month to come!

August 2025 Astrology Transits

• August 1 — Venus square Saturn
• August 1 — Venus square Neptune
• August 6 — Mars enters Libra
• August 8 — Mars trine Uranus 
• August 8 — Mars opposite Saturn
• August 9 — Full Moon in Aquarius (17 degrees) 
• August 9 — Mars opposite Neptune
• August 10 — Mars trine Pluto
• August 11 — Mercury direct in Leo (4 degrees)
• August 11 — Saturn sextile Uranus
• August 11 — Venus conjunct Jupiter
• August 14 — Mercury sextile Mars
• August 17 — Jupiter pre-shadow in Cancer (15 degrees)
• August 17 — Mercury sextile Mars
• August 22 — Sun enters Virgo
• August 23 — New Moon in Virgo (0 degrees)
• August 24 — Sun square Uranus
• August 25 — Venus enters Leo
• August 25 — Mercury post-shadow in Leo ends (15 degrees)
• August 25 — Venus trine Saturn
• August 26 — Venus sextile Uranus
• August 26 — Venus trine Neptune
• August 26 — Venus opposite Pluto
• August 28 — Uranus sextile Neptune

Before we dive into all of these profound and powerful transits and astrological aspects, we wanted to tap the insight of the tremendously talented, Tamerri Ater. “August is a time to be bold, but with caution. Focus on feelings, not outcomes this month. Do what you love, tap into your playful side, and don’t be afraid to shine a little more. Use this month’s energy to tap into a vibration that will inspire you to take informed ation once Mercury goes direct, and we move into practical Virgo season. This can be an exciting time if you live in the moment.”

Venus Square Saturn

As we enter August, we are navigating some particularly rocky energy. Venus in Cancer, a rather sweet and compassionate place for our Lesser Benefic to be, will clash with Saturn, our Great Taskmaster, in Aries on August 1. This can bring a sudden challenge or conflict around relationships, as we may not be seeing eye to eye with others. The best way to navigate this energy is take a step back and try to listen rather than reacting.

Venus Square Neptune

Also, as Venus scuttles across the sky, she will clash with Neptune, our Great Dissolver, also in the heavens of Aries. This further emphasizes that around August 1, we must take a step back to look at our relationships and heart’s desires from a realistic, sensitive, and honest approach, rather than living in illusion or delusion.

Mars Enters Libra

Beginning August 6, mighty Mars will sizzle in the skies of Libra until September 22. On one hand, this will bring a tremendous amount of attention to partnerships of all kinds, but can cause tensions that have been bubbling beneath the surface to also become more apparent. Unfortunately, Mars is weakened (known to be in its detriment) in Libra, so it may be harder to access his energy, as we may become more passive-aggressive rather than direct in our intentions.

Mars Trine Uranus

All Mars transits tend to last for about a week, but on August 8, we will feel the urge to pursue adventure, passion, and excitement! This is a marvelous time to step outside of our comfort zones and soar to new horizons.

Mars Opposite Saturn

Yet, on August 8, Mars will also stand in a sharp opposition with Saturn, which can create a “start-stop” energy as we face conflict, challenges, or roadblocks. The best way to harness this energy in a positive sense is to do your best to re-dedicate to long-term goals and be practical and slow-moving.

Full Moon in Aquarius

On August 9, we will revel in the energy of the full moon in Aquarius—the Sturgeon moon. On a collective level, this is a time to focus on aligning with communities and expanding our networks. We can also turn within to assess our long-term hopes, dreams, goals, and aspirations. Find your tribe and celebrate one another!

Mars Opposite Neptune

August 9 casts another murky energy to navigate, as our mighty red planet continues to make tracks through the sky! With him standing opposite Neptune, we could find that illusion, delusion, deception, and smokescreens are cast upon our paths. This is also not a time to put yourself at risk, whether that be with shady people or in regards to your health.

Mars Trine Pluto

On August 10, we have extremely passionate energy to behold, as our red planet links perfectly with Pluto, the planet known as his higher octave. This can fill us with immense fire to pursue personal or professional goals. Focus on something you wish to conquer and go forth!

Mercury Direct in Leo

Our cosmic messenger has been fast asleep in Leo since July 17, but finally he will station direct on August 110. In Leo, Mercury has been bringing back situations, conversations, and people from the past around the lion’s themes: expression, courtship, children or fertility, or even hobbies or sports. If you’ve reconnected with an old flame, you can use the weeks ahead to assess how you’d like to proceed.

Saturn Sextile Uranus

Major collective energies are here to evolve our lives—and in all honesty, despite this aspect taking place on August 11, we feel it for weeks before and after. This is a time when positive changes with long-term benefit can take place, so we must focus on how we want to grow personally or professionally and take action.

Venus Conjunct Jupiter

Prepare for indulgence and a bit of hedonism on August 11! One of the best days for romance, pleasure, art, and beauty has arrived. Don’t let this day go to waste: plan something extra special and your heart could bloom!

Mercury Sextile Mars

This is a spicy energy for us to engage with—so get ready for an action-packed day! This vibration can aid us in communicating with more power or passion—or even just being more flirtatious on August 14!

Jupiter Enters Pre-Shadow

Beginning August 17, our Great Benefic, Jupiter, will begin to slow down in the deep seas of Cancer. From now until November 11, we may notice that an area of our lives is not progressing as quickly as we may want—but don’t worry, Jupiterian transits (in particular the shadow periods) don’t tend to bring significant challenges…just a slower pace.

Mercury Sextile Mars

Once again, the two cosmic brothers are smiling at one another on August 17! This sizzling energy could make you feel more social, more eager to communicate, or even venture onto some quick travel. Connections with close friends, siblings, or neighbors may be helpful to you now.

Sun Enters Virgo

Beginning August 22, we enter the fields of Virgo. The month ahead can aid us in building productivity, health, and employment. Happy Birthday to all of you Virgos!

New Moon in Virgo

On August 23, we have the first of two significant lunations in Virgo, as we will have a solar eclipse one month from now. New moons in Virgo are great for looking at the efficiency and strength of your life: in work, routines, responsibilities, and your health.

Sun Square Uranus

While we’ve had some sweet energy in recent days, prepare for some intense whiplash—or chaos—from the universe now! With the sun, ruling our life force, clashing with Uranus, the planet of the unknown, we may notice that today brings the unexpected, for better or worse. The best thing to do is to lie low.

Venus Enters Leo

Beginning August 25 until September 19, our Lesser Benefic becomes ignited in the kingdom of Leo! This is one of the best transits for singles to line up new suitors or fall in love. Creative talents are amplified. Connect with your sense of joy and let it radiate like the sun.

Mercury Post-Shadow Ends

After weeks of sluggish energy, the pace of life is back on track as of August 25! Moving forward, we can expect the gifts of our cosmic messenger to be more accessible. 

Venus Trine Saturn

Our Lesser Benefic is about to get super active and on August 25, she kisses Saturn. This can bring more stability, security, and strength to relationships. Sometimes it also aids one in meeting someone who is a bit more mature than them.

Venus Sextile Uranus

Sweet Venus is ready to shake it up and get a bit spicy as she interlocks nicely with Uranus. This occurs on August 26, bringing excitement, surprises, and a sense of adrenaline to our hearts and relationships.

Venus Trine Neptune

Soulmate energy could be right around the corner, as our Lesser Benefic also waves across the heavens to Neptune, also known as her higher octave. This is perfect energy for connecting with intimacy, art, beauty, and true love on August 26.

Venus Opposite Pluto

The heavens are sending so many cross currents that we may have to juggle them all! Sweet Venus will become under siege of Pluto, which often triggers jealousy, manipulation, victimization, or power struggles—so rather than engaging with that darker energy, it would be best to transmute it into an opportunity to release your fears and be reborn on August 26.

Uranus Sextile Neptune

Profound collective energies arrive for us once again, as we watch our outer planets dance in a celestial display. Uranus, the Great Awakener, holds hands with Neptune, the Great Dissolver. This can bring visionary ideas, creativity, and spirituality to the human collective. While the energy peaks on August 28, we can still access it for weeks before and after. This is a beautiful time to align with divinity and your higher self.

As you can see, August brings major opportunities to our lives—personally and professionally—so above all, listen to the magic echoing within your heart.