Horoscope for this week
9th August – 15th Augustearly this week, you’re feeling a potent undercurrent of change, thanks to your ruler, Pluto, still retrograde in early Aquarius and forming an exact sextile with Neptune in early Aries.
early this week, you’re feeling a potent undercurrent of change, thanks to your ruler, Pluto, still retrograde in early Aquarius and forming an exact sextile with Neptune in early Aries. This deep, almost intuitive knowing about what needs to shift is palpable. With the Moon and Mars both in late Gemini on Sunday, there’s a restless, almost frenetic energy around communication and daily routines. You might be holding back some sharp observations, a truth you’ve been sitting on, especially regarding a power dynamic that feels… off. It’s time to ask yourself if keeping those insights locked away is serving your integrity.
As the week progresses, a pivotal shift occurs. Mars, your traditional ruler, moves from Gemini into Cancer on Wednesday. This ingress amplifies your already deep emotional current, making you even more protective of your inner world and your close connections. Simultaneously, the New Moon in the middle degrees of Leo lights up your career and public image sector. This isn’t just about putting on a brave face; it’s about a fresh start in how you want to be seen professionally. Mercury also moves into Leo, joining the Sun and Jupiter in this area. Suddenly, your ideas and communications around your ambitions gain significant traction. You’re being called to articulate your vision, rather than just silently plotting.
Heading into the weekend, the energy truly consolidates. Mars in Cancer, now squaring Neptune in Aries, suggests that while your intuition is strong, there might be some confusion or idealism clouding your judgement, especially when it comes to your health or daily habits. Are you avoiding a necessary confrontation about your wellbeing? Venus in Libra, making a helpful sextile to Jupiter in Leo, eases the pressure in your relationships and brings a beautiful flow to networking and strategic alliances. You're finding your voice in collaborations, even if it feels a little less intense than your usual Scorpio style. By Saturday, with Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Leo, your professional confidence is soaring. This is a brilliant aspect for sharing your expertise and receiving recognition for your efforts. However, with Pluto still retrograde, remember that true power comes from within, not from external validation.
The real tea this week, Scorpio, is about what you’ve been subtly manipulating or holding onto tightly beneath the surface. With Uranus in early Gemini still trining your ruler Pluto, there’s an unexpected freedom emerging if you’re willing to let go of old control patterns. This week demands you bring what’s been simmering to a gentle boil. Trust your instincts, but also trust the process of release. By the weekend, you’ll feel a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer path forward, especially in your professional life, having bravely addressed those unspoken truths.