Your Weekly Horoscope: August 21-27, 2024
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Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
If you allow your ego to drive you, you’re likely to end up feeling anxious and out of place this week. There are ways of being assertive, self-possessed, and powerful that are considerate, collaborative, and leave room for you to consider the perspectives and needs of others. That said, it’s of course way easier in the short term to just think about what you need, what you want, and why you deserve it. This easy way in the short term is not worth the consequences that will emerge in your not-so-distant future, Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
It would be all too easy to devolve into scattered and restless thinking this week, but what you really need is to get grounded and simplify things. Complexity is not equal to depth, Virgo; in fact, too many details can obscure the heart of the matter, making it significantly harder to find the truth. Give yourself the gift of calm by staying focused on what is in or out of alignment for you in this single moment.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You can obsess over every detail, fixate on the past, and try to get ahead of the future, but it will basically just end up being a waste of your time, Libra. A better use of your energies and efforts is to consider what will make you happy and to take pains to prioritize that. This week is not one where you were meant to have it all worked out, but it is the time for you to shift your mindset and your plans, setting the stage for greater certainty and success in the not-too-distant future.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You may be feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated, especially if you have taken in or taken on too much in the recent days and weeks. As challenging as this may feel, it’s actually an opportunity, Scorpio. Rise to the occasion by honouring your emotions—even the hard ones. This week, find ways of engaging with the unknowable, staying with emotions that are tempting to push away, and exploring new possibilities of how to deal with old patterns.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
In the wisdom and words of Octavia Butler, “All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you.” You are changing, Sagittarius, and it’s having ripple effects, both intended and unintended in your life. Strive to stay aligned with who, what, and how you wish to be, even as circumstances and dynamics rattle you in their unpredictability. It’s how you show up that is of the greatest importance; you have nothing to prove and there is no timeline.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
If you allow yourself to devolve into a vengeful or punishing state of mind, you end up essentially sidestepping responsibility for yourself. Let go of what you cannot control and allow yourself to not only be hopeful but also to act in service of what it is that you most desire. Hope is a discipline that requires practice and is hardest to achieve in the presence of fear—but that is also when you need it most.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
This is a time for learning from your past so that you can apply not just your desires and instincts to your situation, but also the wisdom you have accrued from previous situations. You are ready to make some deep and meaningful changes, and whether they are subtle or dramatic is ultimately not the most important thing. You deserve to be happy, Aquarius, and this is a powerful time to align your thinking, actions, and plans with that goal.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
It’s easy to feel out of sorts and unhappy when you act outside of your own integrity. This week, you may find yourself in situations where you don’t want to do what you feel is expected of you. It’s important to remember that you have choices and that no matter what you do there will be consequences. Don’t allow yourself to be bullied by others or even by your own thinking; do what reflects both who you are and your commitments, and if you add in reflection of your goals, you will be on the right path.
Aries
March 21-April 19
Believe in yourself, Aries. This doesn’t mean forcing your will upon others, pushing yourself harder than you need to go or even controlling your circumstances. Know yourself well enough to know not only who you are, but how you do when you do your best. Self-possession and self-confidence are a practice and not a destination. In the words of R.W. Emerson, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
Taurus
April 20-May 20
If you have spent too much time looking outside of yourself for answers, you are likely to feel pretty anxious this week. Getting advice and perspectives from others is helpful, but at a certain point, it can introduce more confusion than support. Do your best to sit with what you know, what you don’t, what you want, and what you fear. It’s by having greater self-understanding that you come to greater clarity. Sit with your feelings and quiet the chatter in your head, Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
Just because the thing isn’t going the way you wanted or planned, doesn’t mean that it’s going in the wrong direction. This week, you’re likely to both be confronted by consequences from your recent past and also the impact of your own anxious negativity. Don’t be in such a rush to turn your desires into things that you shut down or stop trying. Stay open and understand that challenges are an opportunity to learn something and show up in new ways.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
If you have acted out of turn or taken on what doesn’t belong to you, this week is going to be one of consequences. If none of that applies to you, you are likely to be dealing with your own struggle and resistance to confronting challenges. Instead of trying to quickly fix your problems, do your best to centre patience and empathy so that you can nurture yourself, your relationships, and your situation to the best of your ability.
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Jessica Lanyadoo is the host of the twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and the author of Astrology For Real Relationships.
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