August 2026 Aquarius Horoscope

If the first half of 2026 was largely about personal growth, August shifts the spotlight dramatically onto your relationships and financial world – all under some of the most intense and exciting astrology of the year. Buckle up, Aquarius, because this month is a cosmic rollercoaster, and it’s taking you through the realms of love, partnership, and resources. The good news? By the end of it, you might find yourself on a brand new path in one (or several) of these areas.

First up, August roars in with Leo season in full swing – the Sun travels through Leo until August 22, activating your 7th house of partnerships. This naturally makes August a relationship-centric period each year, but this one is exceptionally so. Why? Because we have a solar eclipse in Leo on August 12. This isn’t just any New Moon, it’s a potent total New Moon Solar Eclipse blasting energy into your partnership sector. Solar eclipses are game-changers; think new beginnings that can set your life on a different trajectory. And since it’s happening in your 7th house, the shake-ups or opportunities are likely around close relationships.

If you’re single, this could herald a significant new relationship entering your life. Perhaps you meet someone in the most unexpected way and things progress quickly (eclipses can feel fate-driven). Or you might set off on a collaborative venture with a new business partner who changes your career landscape. If you’re already in a relationship, this eclipse can mark a new chapter for you two: engagements, marriage, or alternatively, a decision to move on if the partnership has run its course. Sometimes, an eclipse in the 7th can coincide with a partner experiencing a big life change (like your spouse gets a job offer in another city – which obviously affects you too). However it manifests, the theme is a fresh start or significant shift in how you do “one-on-one” connections. Keep in mind, eclipses often have a mysterious quality. You might not see the full picture right on the 12th; events can unfold over weeks or months. And sometimes an eclipse will remove something from your life to clear the way for something new. Trust the process – whatever happens under a Leo eclipse is steering you towards relationships that align with your heart’s truth.

Emotions might be high around that mid-August period, because just two weeks later, we get the complementary eclipse: a Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27 in Pisces. This falls in your 2nd house of money, income, and personal values. A lunar eclipse is like a supercharged full moon – it brings culminations, endings, or revelations. In Pisces, and affecting your financial zone, you could see something reaching fruition in terms of earnings or spending. Perhaps you finally get a bonus or a payout that’s been in the works, or you realize it’s time to change how you budget because a source of income is changing. You might pay off a big debt (cause for celebration!) or decide to invest in something significant. Eclipses across the 2nd/8th house axis often highlight security needs. This Pisces eclipse could also be a bit emotional – maybe you’re reflecting on your self-worth and realizing you deserve to be compensated more for what you do. It might reveal where you’ve been giving too much without adequate return – whether financially or energetically – and prompt you to make adjustments. Pay attention to intuitive hits about money around this time; a gut feeling could guide you to a smarter financial plan.

Before we get overwhelmed with eclipses, let’s talk about other planetary players. Venus starts the month retrograde – actually, scratch that, Venus retrograde is a major headline but it doesn't start in August. (Correction: Venus goes retro in October, not August, so we can drop that detail here.) Instead, consider Mars and Mercury. Mercury is direct this month (after going direct late July), which is great news – communications clear up just in time for those relationship talks and financial decisions. You’ll be able to articulate your needs and negotiate fairly well around the eclipses, even if emotions are heightened.

Mars, on the other hand, is adding some spice. It’s in Cancer until August 11, energizing your work and wellness zone. That means for the first part of August, you might be hustling at work or dealing with some on-the-job drama. Maybe a project demands extra effort, or you feel antsy about your routine. Once Mars enters Leo on August 11, it joins the party in your relationship house. Mars in the 7th can turn up the heat in partnerships – expect passion, and potentially conflict if something’s been brewing under the surface. Combined with the eclipse on the 12th, mid-August could be explosive (in a spicy love-fight-makeup kind of way, ideally!). If you find yourself arguing with a partner, try to channel Mars into cooperation: perhaps do something active together, like a challenging hike or a DIY project, to use that energy constructively. On the plus side, Mars and Venus both in Leo (Venus is in Leo all month, though it turns retro in early October) means your love life could feel like a grand romantic movie. There’s excitement, drama, warmth, and big gestures.

Another dynamic: Jupiter is now in Leo as of June 30, and will spend the rest of the year (and beyond) blessing your 7th house. Amid the eclipse upheavals, Jupiter acts like a guardian angel for partnerships. So even if one door closes, another is likely to open in a beautiful way. Jupiter might bring someone new who’s truly good for you, or help a current relationship grow in wisdom and honesty through whatever you face. It encourages forgiveness and optimism, which is a lovely counterbalance to Mars’ intensity and the eclipse’s unpredictability.

Mercury spends much of August in Leo too (from early August until moving into Virgo on Aug 26). That means lots of communication around relationships. You and a partner could be having deep talks about the future, or negotiating the terms of a partnership. Just after the dust of the eclipses, Mercury enters Virgo on August 26, shifting focus a bit toward shared finances and intimacy, which aligns with processing that Pisces eclipse on the 27th. You might then be discussing practical money details or how to merge your lives if a partnership leveled up.

Given all these factors, the key to August is balance. Try to stay grounded even as life moves fast. For example, if a new romance sweeps you off your feet, enjoy every second but keep one toe on the ground when it comes to practical stuff like finances or personal boundaries. If a partnership or job ends unexpectedly, trust that it’s creating space for something better – Jupiter and the North Node in Aquarius have your back for positive outcomes.

By the end of August, you’ll likely feel like you’ve lived a whole year within a month. To help steady yourself, lean on friends (the ones who are like family). That supportive social network you nurtured in earlier months can be a rock for you now. Also, take breathers: eclipse energy can be physically draining, so schedule in some “me time” for rest and self-care in between big events.

Summing up, August is transformative. It’s the kind of month people look back on and say, “That changed everything – and thank goodness it did.” Embrace the changes, Aquarius. Your world is getting bigger, deeper, and more authentic. By August’s end, you’ll have crossed a threshold into a new chapter of love and life, and even if it feels a bit wild, trust that you are exactly where you need to be: on the path that leads to a more fulfilled, fabulous you.