Astrology by Lisa Stardust, Witchtips by Bri Luna

The heat is on! Venus enters Leo and immediately connects with Saturn retrograde in Aries on August 25th. This is a time to refine and define our emotions and desires. Passion will ensue on August 26th when Venus links up with Neptune retrograde in Aries and Uranus in Gemini, urging us to embrace our wild and erotic dreams. The next day, Venus opposes Pluto in Aquarius, creating power dynamics and drama with others. Uranus and Neptune retrograde link up on the 28th, expanding our perspectives and understanding of matters. August 31’s First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius heightens our consciousness and visions.

Witch Tip

Venus in Leo + Neptune, Uranus, Pluto — August 26–27

Venus is in Leo, and the cosmos is stirring up passion, illusions, and deep cravings. These alignments ask: What do you truly desire, and where have you given your power away to get it?

Anoint your pulse points with jasmine or sandalwood before bed.

Slip into something that makes you feel magnetic (even if it’s just for you)

repeat: “I deserve this pleasure. I reclaim my power.” When you wake, write down the first three images or feelings that linger. Those visions are a map. This week, fantasy is a portal, but clarity is the key.

Aries

Your love life is on the rocks, but that doesn’t mean you should throw the towel in. A happy ending is in sight if you honestly speak from the heart. Be romantic, poetic, and courageous with your words. As you know, it takes two to make a thing go right.

Taurus

A few of your secrets may be coming out of the dark, meaning you can own or deflect the information. Before you choose the latter suggestion, know that you can spin the story and tale if you admit to your clandestine behavior. That is absolute damage control.

Genini

Your squad isn’t keen on your latest crush, but that shouldn’t be a reason not to try to date them. The issue is that your friends are being overprotective because they care about you. But you need to experience things for yourself to decide how you feel about your partner.

Cancer

Money is a touchy subject this week, mainly because you don’t have the lush funding to buy your friends and family ballet holiday gifts. Think about giving a DIY present to avoid stress. It’ll mean more than a store-bought gift, as it comes from the heart.

Leo

A platonic connection may be put on pause, which is fine by you as you start to have feelings for someone else. Your heart will be tender, but it’s not breaking. You’re more resilient than that. Plus, you’ll have someone new to cuddle up to during cold nights.

Virgo

Watch out for power struggles with others. You may be involved in an emotional tug-of-war with members of your social circle and your intimate partnerships. Before arguing nonstop, step back from the situation to see matters clearly. Then, you can make proper decisions about relationships.

Libra

Sometimes you have to make rational decisions when it comes to love. This is not one of those weeks. In fact, you will find that the opposite is quite true now, as you are letting your passions and emotions steer your heart towards finding love and entering a romantic commitment.

Scorpio

You’re in desperate need of a daily reboot, Scorpio. Give yourself time to chill and revive your energy this week by resting and relaxing. Do not take on more projects than you can handle, as you may be unable to keep up with the projects and require the required energetic bandwidth.

Sagittarius

You’re approaching every situation with logic and practicality, which is a far cry away from your passionate side. Instead of impulsively responding to others, take a moment to find the right words. Understanding facts before you react is crucial and will save you a lot of energy arguing over situations.

Capricorn

This week, you must strike a balance and find equal footing between work and the private sphere of your life. Creating structure and balance can be challenging. However, if you implement boundaries and structure into your vibe, you’ll be able to do so without a hitch.

Aquarius

There is a lot of uncertainty circulating in your orb at the moment, which is making you feel off-balance and unsure of the future. The answer to your cosmic quandary is to look within yourself to gain clarity about your circumstances. Meditate on your dreams to find direction.

Pisces

Don’t stress about the past. Stop thinking and analyzing about what would’ve, should’ve, and could’ve been. Allow yourself to live in the moment without hesitation and fear. Then, you can move forward in any direction you want and be present for new opportunities that come your way. Be here now.