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The Week’s Synopsis
Venus, the planet of affection, beauty, and connection, is the focal point of complexity this week. On Monday, it enters Leo, which is followed by its dance with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune before ending the week in a powerful confrontation with Pluto. Watch closely for themes of desire, intimacy, and empowerment, and notice how you allow yourself to be seen and loved.
Midweek, the mood deepens with the Moon’s entrance into Scorpio. This is followed by a rare sextile between Uranus and Neptune. These two are not personal but generational forces that shape the larger currents of our time. This connection points to the broader patterns that are moving through the collective. Pay close attention to the disruptions and surprises that are cutting through the haze of lies in our politics and beyond. What is being concealed beneath the dreamlike fog that Neptune casts? A sextile is an opportunity. Uranus is offering the wake-up call; we are tasked with waking up to what is being hidden right before our eyes. What will Venus’ confrontation with Pluto reveal?
By Sunday, the First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius urges us to take a clear, courageous step in support of the tender seed we planted at last week’s Virgo New Moon.
STEADY GENEROSITY & AFFECTION: Monday, August 25, 2025
The day begins with the Moon entering Libra at 10:07 AM EDT. This turns our attention toward supporting our relationships through the quiet work of cooperation. The Libra Moon reminds us to listen carefully and look for the middle ground when possible.
At 12:26 PM EDT, Venus enters Leo, where it will remain until September 19. While Venus is in this expressive fire sign, our desire to give and receive affection becomes more visible. Loving gestures may become more generous, and we are drawn to warmth, playfulness, and attention from those we care about. Look to the house in your natal chart that holds Leo. This is the area of your life that is asking for more playfulness in how you express love.
By evening, Venus forms a supportive trine to Saturn. This helps calm overenthusiasm and reminds us that lasting connections are best built with slow consistency. Find a way to show love and appreciation with an equal dose of patience and over-the-top expression. Let your warmth be visible, but make sure it’s backed by follow-through.
- How do I express generosity in my relationships today?
- Where can I offer steady support to someone I care about?
- How can I show love more courageously?
THE CHOICE TO PARTICIPATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Moon remains in Libra all day, drawing attention to how we relate to others. This encourages thoughtful conversations and a willingness to find common ground, especially in one-on-one relationships.
Venus, the planet of love and connection, forms two significant aspects today. First, a sextile to Uranus at 4:57 PM EDT suggests a shift in how we connect with others or what catches our interest. Later, a trine to Neptune at 6:18 PM EDT can heighten our sensitivity to subtle gestures and increase our sensitivity. This may seem and feel romantic, and yet you will do well to respond clearly and with consideration. Even small adjustments in how we speak or listen can have a lasting impact on what is unfolding.
With these aspects, Venus is passing over the midpoint between Uranus and Neptune, bringing the energies of innovation, vision, and relational expression together. This suggests an infusion of intuitive insight and social idealism. It’s a rare chance to witness or even participate in shifts where creativity and desire align with collective awakening. Your participation does not have to be loud to be significant, allowing changes to ripple through the culture.
- What helps me pay attention to the pace of my participation today?
- Where can I shift my approach to improve results?
- How can I help support the awakening of collective awareness?
THE HEART’S DEPTH: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Today brings the most powerful alignment of the week as Venus opposes Pluto. This is a culmination point in the Venus-Pluto cycle, and it can bring great intensity and power dynamics to the surface. Pay particular attention to how you express yourself in the house that holds Leo in your natal chart. Is there something that needs to change or something you need to release in order for you to accept deeper intimacy?
The Moon continues its passage through Libra for most of the day. Regardless of the intensity of Venus’ opposition to Pluto, we will all do our best to remain diplomatic and polite. However, when the Moon enters Scorpio at 9:28 PM EDT, emotions deepen and intensify. Don’t be surprised if feelings you hoped were contained begin to surface. Don’t try to avoid discomfort, but face it with honesty, as that is the key to moving through the days ahead.
- What old patterns of attachment am I being asked to release?
- Where in my life is emotional honesty calling for more courage?
- What fear must I face to experience greater connection to self and others?
A CHANGE IN FOCUS: Thursday, August 28, 2025
With the Moon in Scorpio, we can expect a day of deep intensity. Your emotions are deep, and yet they will likely remain quiet and unspoken. This is a day that calls for privacy and introspection. You may feel drawn toward the deepest considerations or simply long to spend time in solitude. Without solitude, you will miss out on the profound emotions that are calling from beneath the surface.
This evening, Uranus forms a sextile to Neptune, a rare aspect that blends awakening with imagination. There is an invitation here to dream new dreams and to understand that a re-visioning is possible. This is a slow-moving aspect between outer planets that will repeat several times in the coming year. This points to cultural trends and collective conversations that are shifting. Innovation and idealism are working together in a rare moment of cooperation. Pay attention to what people are talking about, what ideas are gaining traction, and where creative thinking is beginning to take practical form. Even a small change in perspective today could shape how you approach long-term considerations and plans.
- What vision of the future feels both imaginative and possible?
- How can I make room today for silence, reflection, and insight?
- What am I learning about how to trust the unknown?
CLEARING THE DEPTHS: Friday, August 29, 2025
The Moon remains in Scorpio today, and the emotional tone is deeply instinctive and quietly powerful. This is a day to pay more attention to what is felt than what is said. Scorpio energy offers insight through intuition and internal depth. Rather than seeking answers from outside sources, turn inward and listen closely to what your body and emotions are telling you. Silence may tell more than conversation. Time alone can help you process thoughts or feelings that have been smoldering just beneath the surface.
We are asked to clear away what is no longer true, especially emotional patterns or attachments that have run their course. Spend time today checking in with your emotional boundaries and consider what internal patterns need to be forgiven and released. If something feels heavy or out of step with where you are now, gently let it go. Let the day support quiet change that makes room for something lighter to emerge.
- What emotion am I avoiding that may need to be honored or released?
- What does emotional clarity feel like in my body?
- Where am I ready to reclaim my personal power?
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NEW HORIZONS: Saturday, August 30, 2025
At 10:04 AM EDT, the Moon enters Sagittarius, bringing a welcome shift in energy after the intensity of recent days. Sagittarius invites exploration and a widening of perspective. The mood becomes more outward, even optimistic. After a few days of emotional introspection, today you can lift your eyes toward the horizon and beyond.
This is a day to seek truth not only within, but also beyond what is familiar. A walk in nature or a conversation with someone you can learn from may provide exactly what your spirit needs. Allow room for curiosity, exploration, and joy.
- Where am I ready to step out of emotional heaviness and into new light?
- What am I learning about my own beliefs, and do they need to be revised?
- How can I expand my view of what’s possible?
THE COURAGE OF ACTION: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Today’s First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius marks the moment to take action on the seed you planted at last week’s Virgo New Moon (August 23rd). If you set an intention related to health, routine, service, or the refinement of your daily life, now is the time to take a clear step forward in support of that goal. The First Quarter is a time to take action and tend to what we are growing.
With the Moon in Sagittarius, the step you take may involve learning or going beyond your comfort zone and taking a risk. Sagittarius pushes us to test what we’ve prepared in the real world. It’s okay if you don’t altogether feel ready; what matters is your willingness to take the first step. Sometimes we just need to build the plane while we are flying it.
- What action can I take today that supports the seed I planted last week?
- Where in my life do I need to be brave enough to try?
- How can I trust the process even if I can’t yet see the path ahead?
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