This week ushers in a phase of emotional refinement and social realignment, driven by the powerful Jupiter–Venus conjunction in Cancer (ongoing since 3 August), a cluster of Venus aspects to Saturn, Neptune and Pluto, and the upcoming Mars–Uranus trine. It’s a time when heart-centred expansion meets relational complexity—and where old dynamics may need repairing or redefining. While Mercury remains retrograde in Leo (until 11 August), opportunities for loving recalibration and intuitive realignment arise—if you slow down and listen.

Overall, this is a week of heartfelt tuning—adjusting emotional boundaries, reworking romantic or creative intentions, and preparing for future action. Let tenderness lead your choices, but ground them with clarity and gentle structure.

The week of 4 August is all about recalibrating your heart—in relationships, creativity and courage—against a backdrop of internal complexity. The strong Jupiter–Venus vibe offers sweet potential, but it rides on the tension of healing and refinement triggered by Venus aspects. Mercury’s retrograde invites introspection, while upcoming Mars and Saturn harmonies promise innovation rooted in care.

This is your week to feel deeply, refine honestly, and prepare lovingly for what’s next. Let kindness, clarity and curiosity guide your steps.

Jupiter conjunct Venus in cancer on 3 August – ongoing)

The week continues with the Jupiter–Venus conjunction in Cancer, active from 3 August through mid‑month—an auspicious alignment that enhances emotional generosity, nurturing capacity, and relational warmth. Under its influence, acts of kindness can have ripple effects—whether by offering comfort, opening your home, or sharing supportive wisdom. This conjunction amplifies your ability to give and receive love, and can also bring heart‑opening creative inspiration.

However, Jupiter’s expansive energy may also inflate emotional needs, leading to overindulgence, people-pleasing or emotional overwhelm. If left unchecked, generous impulses could simply become full-tilt caretaking—neglecting your own boundaries in the process.

Tip: Channel this energy by planning a small, caring activity (a meal, donation, headspace time). Ask: “Does this nourish me and others?” Adjust to ensure mutual benefit.

Venus square Saturn, Neptune & quincunx Pluto 1–2 August

The opening week repeats potent Venus aspects: square Saturn at 1 August, square Neptune, and quincunx Pluto both on 2 August These aspects stir tension in love, creativity and value—requiring emotional maturity (Saturn), clarity (Neptune) and psychological honesty (Pluto). You may feel disillusioned by idealised romance or face blocks in self-worth and creative flow.

If you’re encountering resistance in relationships or creativity, these transits reveal where compassion must meet accountability, fantasy must face truth, and shadows must be named. Emotional realignment will feel challenging—but the result can be deeper authenticity.

Tip: Journal one disappointment or boundary challenge that surfaces. Then ask: “What small boundary adjustment or compassionate honesty would feel healing?” Act on it this week.

Mars trine Uranus on 8 August

Though not exact this week, the energy leading into the Mars–Uranus trine on 8 August is already building—particularly Mars in Cancer harmonising with Uranus in Gemini. This brings creative breakthroughs around home, health or emotional routines. Spontaneous ideas may arise about how to care for yourself in innovative ways.

It’s a time of reconnecting with intuitive flashes, especially when rooted in your domestic or inner world. The trick is not to force change, but to make small, inspired shifts that feel playful and fresh.

Tip: Stay open to new solutions. If a sudden idea hits—jot it down. Later this week, experiment with one small change at home or in your routine.

Mercury retrograde in Leo continues until 11 August

Mercury remains retrograde in Leo until 11 August—a period of creative rewrites, nostalgia, and refined expression. You may be revisiting past dialogues or unfinished creative projects. Rather than launching new initiatives, this retrograde supports elegant reworking of what’s already in progress.

Note: dramatic or theatrical mood swings may surface, but they can also be refined into artful messages or heartfelt updates. Keep speaking your truth—just take time to edit before sharing.

Tip: Choose one Leo-era project (draft, message, proposal). Re-edit it for tone and clarity. Check in with a trusted friend before finalising.

Full moon in Aquarius on 9 August

This week’s Full Moon in Aquarius on 9 August is not yet exact, but the crescendo of light is felt this week. Under this build-up, emotional detachment and breakthroughs in group dynamics or technology come into view. You may find clarity on shared ideals that no longer align—or feel inspired to bring old group projects back into the light.

As energies escalate, you might also feel tension between emotional needs and collective ideals. The build-up allows you to consciously observe the moment before the release. Perfoming a pre‑Full Moon tune‑in can spare emotional surprise later.

Tip: Set a simple check-in mid‑week: ask yourself, “What does community or tech reflect back to me?” Note any tension and prepare one mindful response before the Full Moon.

Saturn sextile Uranus on 12 August

In the days ahead, Saturn sextiles Uranus (exact on 12 August), but the energy is rippling this week—encouraging practical innovation. You may sense where structure and freedom can dance together—especially in routines, relationships or creative systems.

If you’ve felt stuck in old ways, this week invites a review: where can you responsibly experiment? Where can you bring play into your plans? The groundwork begins now, even before the aspect hits.

Tip: Choose one habitual area (nutrition, work schedule, creativity). Consider one responsible tweak that feels liberating. Journal the idea as a trial run for next week.

Outer-planet context: deep realignment

Outside the week’s main angles, Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, Saturn in Pisces and Mars in Cancer collectively slow the tempo—demanding subtle yet profound internal shifts. Pluto continues its slow transmutation of collective and technological roles; Neptune deepens soul clarity; Saturn asks for emotional boundaries; Uranus offers mental liberation; and Mars grounds the energy into self-care.

This mix encourages your soul to land in your reality—what you feel, think and build must align across spiritual, mental, emotional and material planes.

Tip: Block 15 minutes daily for reflective grounding—breathe, check in with body and heart, and ask: “Does this align with my deeper truth?” Respond with small, concrete adjustments.