WEEK OF August 7 - 1 3, 2023
As the trailblazer of the zodiac, you’re already prone to leaping before you look. Restraint and diplomacy could be especially hard to come by on Wednesday, August 9, as the egoistic Leo Sun in your passionate fifth house elbows disruptive Uranus in stubborn Taurus. A perceived side-eye or slight may cause you to butt heads with someone as strong-willed as you are. While you’re all too ready to take offense, you’d be wise to look in the mirror rather than playing the blame game. It won’t take much provocation for you to overreact, even if you resolve to keep a cool head and take the high road. And if someone is purposely trying to provoke you, all bets are off! Before you lash out, pause and consider what outcome you want. You may not realize how much power you have over how this unfolds. Think long and hard before you read anyone the riot act or lay down the law. And keep a close eye on your spending, Ram. This rash square comes with an impulse-shopping warning label. As reckless as you’re feeling, you might need to declare this a cash-only day…and leave your debit card at home!
Wear your heart prominently displayed on your sleeve, Aries. Hiding how you feel won’t get you what you want now. You haven’t showed your hand since Venus turned retrograde in Leo on July 22, but now that the radiant Sun is also shining in this zodiac sign and your amorous, glamorous fifth house, you’re called to make a clean break of it and speak your truth. As the Sun and Venus move into their inferior conjunction this weekend, you could opt to go off-script and make up a whole new story. This cosmic event—when Venus vanishes from the sky as she shifts from an evening star to a morning star, only happens once every 18 months. Until she appears once again at sunrise on August 18, you have a golden opportunity to pause and reflect.
Have you taken your eyes off the prize to focus on small potatoes? If you’re on the brink of a breakthrough, remind yourself that you’re playing the long game and keep going! Maybe it’s not clear yet how close you are to your target. The tipping point could be mere inches away, but in order to get there, you have to cede a bit of control. That may be challenging for your can-do sign, but this week, the thing you’re so sure of could be exactly what’s keeping you from having what you desire. Widen the aperture and stay open to what the universe sends your way. Say “yes” to invites, learn by trying new methods and if you catch yourself rolling your eyes, let that be a signal to explore further.
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You could experience a romantic reckoning this week and might even discover that you’re at fault—when you were so sure YOU were the aggrieved party. (Um, oops.) In your eagerness to cheerlead, maybe you’ve been smothering the object of your affection. Regardless of the scenario, a small change can make a big difference. No need to make a dramatic, teary confession. Speak from the heart, and then watch what happens when you do more listening than talking. Your sincere interest will say it all.
Identical twin sisters Ophira and Tali Edut (a.k.a. The AstroTwins) are ELLE.com’s resident astrologers. They have written several astrology books, including Momstrology and Supercouple, and star as the astrological matchmakers for Prime Video’s Cosmic Love. The Eduts have read charts for celebrities the likes of Beyoncé, Karlie Kloss, and Emma Roberts. For their spot-on predictions, books, and online courses, check out our horoscopes coverage or visit astrostyle.com.
