August 2027 horoscope

August 2027: the big picture

August 2027 opens with the Sun in Leo and closes with the Sun in Virgo. The total solar eclipse in Leo on 2 August is the month's fresh start. The lunar eclipse in Aquarius on 17 August brings things to a peak. It is one of the longest total eclipses of the century, a powerful new beginning for everyone, especially Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio. No Mercury retrograde this month, so it is a good time to sign, launch and travel.

August 2027 key dates

• 2 August Total solar eclipse in Leo
• 2 August Mercury enters Leo
• 10 August Saturn turns retrograde in Aries
• 17 August Lunar eclipse in Aquarius
• 17 August Mercury enters Virgo
• 21 August Venus enters Virgo
• 23 August Sun enters Virgo
• 31 August New Moon in Virgo

Dates are in Universal Time and can be a day earlier or later where you live.

Your sign in August

• ♈︎ Aries
• ♉︎ Taurus
• ♊︎ Gemini
• ♋︎ Cancer
• ♌︎ Leo
• ♍︎ Virgo
• ♎︎ Libra
• ♏︎ Scorpio
• ♐︎ Sagittarius
• ♑︎ Capricorn
• ♒︎ Aquarius
• ♓︎ Pisces

♈︎Aries August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings romance, creativity and fun: start the project or the flirtation. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up friendships and goals: see who really shows up for you. Love: Pure romance: plan the date, say yes to the fun. Energy: Mars can spark arguments with partners; stay fair.

Best day: 2 August · Aries 2027 yearly horoscope →

♉︎Taurus August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings home and family: a new beginning where you live. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up career: recognition, a result or a decision about your path. Love: Love feels best at home with the people closest to you. Energy: Mars fires up your workload; pace yourself.

Best day: 17 August · Taurus 2027 yearly horoscope →

♊︎Gemini August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings conversations, learning and short trips: say what you mean. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up travel and beliefs: a trip, a result or an eye-opening truth. Love: Flirty messages and sweet words work wonders. Energy: Mars brings passion and play.

Best day: 17 August · Gemini 2027 yearly horoscope →

♋︎Cancer August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings money and self-worth: set a new budget or ask for what you deserve. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up shared money and intimacy: release what you have been holding. Love: Love shows up as gifts, comfort and treating yourself. Energy: Mars stirs up home life; channel it into a project.

Best day: 2 August · Cancer 2027 yearly horoscope →

♌︎Leo August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings a fresh start for you personally: new goals, a new look, a new you. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up relationships: a partnership reaches a turning point. Love: You are irresistible this month, so use it. Energy: Mars speeds up your mind; think before you send.

Best day: 2 August · Leo 2027 yearly horoscope →

♍︎Virgo August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings rest and a spiritual reset: start quietly and listen inward. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up work and health: time to finish a task or rebalance your routine. Love: A secret crush or quiet healing in love. Energy: Mars pushes you to earn more, so work smart.

Best day: 17 August · Virgo 2027 yearly horoscope →

♎︎Libra August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings friends, groups and wishes: your network opens a door. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up love and creativity: a romantic peak or a creative finish line. Love: Love can grow out of friendship. Energy: Mars gives you energy and courage, so take the lead.

Best day: 2 August · Libra 2027 yearly horoscope →

♏︎Scorpio August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings career: plant the seed for a goal you have been dreaming of. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up home and family: emotions run high, then clear. Love: Love meets ambition: a relationship goes public. Energy: Mars asks for rest before the next push.

Best day: 2 August · Scorpio 2027 yearly horoscope →

♐︎Sagittarius August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings travel, study and big ideas: book it, sign up, go further. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up communication: news, a talk or a decision about a contract. Love: Love from afar, or a trip together, is favoured. Energy: Mars energises your social life and group projects.

Best day: 17 August · Sagittarius 2027 yearly horoscope →

♑︎Capricorn August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings shared money and intimacy: a deeper level of trust. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up money: a payment, a purchase or a decision about value. Love: Connection runs deep and intense. Energy: Mars drives your ambition at work.

Best day: 17 August · Capricorn 2027 yearly horoscope →

♒︎Aquarius August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings relationships: a new chapter with a partner or a new connection. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up your own life: something you started six months ago comes to a head. Love: Partnership is in the spotlight: talk about the future. Energy: Mars wants adventure and new horizons.

Best day: 17 August · Aquarius 2027 yearly horoscope →

♓︎Pisces August 2027

The New Moon on 2 August brings work routines and health: a new habit sticks this month. The Full Moon on 17 August lights up your inner world: let go, rest and forgive. Love: Small daily gestures say more than grand ones. Energy: Mars intensifies desire and shared-money talks.

Best day: 17 August · Pisces 2027 yearly horoscope →

August 2027: questions answered