August 2026 Scorpio Horoscope

Career Highs & Hiatus: August roars in under the regal influence of Sun and Venus in Leo, lighting up your 10th house of career, honors, and public life. You might still be riding a high from recent achievements – and there’s more in store. On August 12, a powerful Solar Eclipse in Leo electrifies your career sector, essentially a turbocharged new moon that can launch you into a whole new professional orbit. Solar eclipses often coincide with major opportunities or changes, and this one says: aim even higher. Perhaps you’re offered a leadership position or decide to embark on an entirely new career path that aligns with your passions. Some Scorpios could receive public recognition (an award, media attention) that puts them on the map. It’s like the universe is opening a door marked “Next Level” – are you ready to stride through? This eclipse carries the energy of the South Node (since the South Node is now in Leo), implying that in order to embrace the new, you may need to release an old accolade or role. For example, maybe you leave a stable job (with gratitude for all it taught you) to pursue that dream business. Or if you’ve been overly attached to a specific title, you might shed it to find something more fulfilling. Trust that whatever evolves now, even if sudden, is aligning with your true path. Keep your schedule flexible around mid-August – eclipses can bring surprises, and you’ll want to be able to say “yes” when destiny calls.

Retro Love Reflections: Meanwhile, the Venus retrograde in Leo that began in late July continues through all of August (until early September). Because Venus is back-spinning in your career zone, you might reconnect with a former mentor or colleague this month. Perhaps an old boss reaches out with a job offer, or you revisit a shelved project that once excited you. It’s a fantastic time to network backward – think alumni events, industry reunions, or simply emailing someone you admired in the past. Venus retrograde can refine your public image too. You might decide to update your professional style – maybe a chic new haircut or wardrobe revamp, especially if cameras are on you now. Just be cautious with drastic aesthetic changes during retrograde (if you want to dye your hair Scorpio-black from platinum blonde, maybe wait until Venus goes direct to be sure it’s what you want).

In terms of relationships, Venus retrograde could stir a little office romance nostalgia. An old flame from work might resurface, or you find yourself daydreaming “what if” about a past love as you gaze out the boardroom window. It’s okay to indulge memory lane, but remember: retrogrades can cast a rosy glow on the past that reality might not support long-term. Use this time more for introspection: How have your values in love and work evolved? Are you balancing love and career in a healthy way? The universe is asking you to redefine success on your terms – which includes happiness, not just accolades.

Emotional Eclipse: If mid-month’s solar eclipse wasn’t intense enough, late August serves up another. On August 27, a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces floods your 5th house of love, creativity, and joy with otherworldly light. This is essentially a supercharged full moon that’s likely to bring a turning point in a romantic or creative scenario. Pisces energy is spiritual, healing, and compassionate. You could experience a heartfelt culmination: maybe a casual summer fling transforms into a declaration of love, or conversely, an on-again-off-again connection finds closure and peace. Eclipses often reveal things – perhaps you learn something surprising about a lover that deepens your bond, or you have an epiphany about what (or who) truly makes your heart sing. If you’ve been grappling with a creative project (like writing a book, finishing an artwork, or even trying to conceive a child if that’s relevant), this lunar eclipse could bring a breakthrough or a finished result. Emotions run high around eclipses, so allow yourself to feel everything without judgment. Joy, wistfulness, relief – it might all wash over you like the tide. Because this eclipse falls in your realm of personal expression, you might find it therapeutic to journal, paint, dance, or otherwise channel the emotional waves into something beautiful.

Balance and Boundaries: With the cosmic fireworks of eclipses and retrogrades, don’t forget the everyday stuff: Mars is still moving through Cancer for the first part of August, which could have kept you busy traveling or learning. On August 4, Mars strides into Leo – yes, more Leo, joining Sun and retro Venus. Mars in your career zone through mid-September means you’re working hard. It’s great for pushing projects to completion and showcasing leadership, but watch your temper. Mars can be a tad confrontational; combined with Venus retro, you might feel frustrated if you’re not getting the appreciation you deserve at work. Instead of stewing, channel Mars energy into proving yourself through action (you excel at that). Also, be mindful of burnout: with so much focus on career this month, carve out downtime. The Lunar Eclipse in your pleasure sector on the 27th is a reminder from the universe not to neglect joy. Maybe you spontaneously take a few days off around that time, or dive into a hobby you love to balance the stress. Even the fiercest Scorpio needs to let their hair down and dance under the moonlight.

Hello, Social Life: After a somewhat introspective July, August reboots your social scene. Mercury enters Virgo on August 6 and then turns retrograde on August 24 (yup, another retrograde!). Virgo rules your 11th house of friends and networking. Mercury’s presence here, even in retrograde, suggests reconnections with buddies or groups. Perhaps you attend a reunion or just catch up with pals you haven’t seen in ages. Late August, Mercury retrograde could cause a mix-up in plans – double-booking social events or showing up at the old venue when the party moved to a new one. It’s minor stuff; just laugh it off and triple-check those details. The nice thing is, friends from the past might pop up, warming your heart. You could also revisit an old goal or dream you had shelved. Virgo energy will help you discern which aspirations are worth reworking and which can be peacefully let go.

Heart and Home: With all the career and romance drama, how’s home? Remember, the North Node is in your home sector now, quietly but persistently urging you to create a nurturing personal life. You might find unexpected solace this month in domestic activities – cooking a new recipe, redecorating a corner of your room, or having a family movie night that leaves you feeling incredibly content. Don’t ignore those urges to cozy up at home, especially during the emotional days around the Pisces eclipse. Your sanctuary recharges you. If you feel at any point like you’re losing yourself in the public hustle, retreat to your safe space. Light some candles, play music that feeds your soul, and ground yourself. It’s in those quiet home moments that you integrate all the cosmic changes and realize, deep down, what truly matters to you.

Overall: August is a cosmic rollercoaster, but one that ultimately steers you to a thrilling new chapter. Dramatic professional developments meet profound personal realizations. You’re learning to be in the spotlight without losing sight of your inner light. By navigating retrogrades with grace and leaning into the eclipse revelations, you emerge more authentic and aligned. There’s a saying: “Change is the only constant.” In August, you don’t just accept change – you dance with it under the eclipsed moon. Come September, the dust will settle and you’ll see that the transformations of this month were guided by a higher wisdom, leading you closer to the life you envision in your most empowered dreams.