horoscopes for week of august 2nd, 2026
these are written predominantly for the *rising* signs but they are also intuitively "channeled" enough that they should work for any dominant energy you have! (try your sun if you don't know rising, or more advanced readers can try moon, anywhere you have a stellium, etc and see what works best for you!)
aries: the week starts off with an impulsive and brash moon in your sign; take care not to get yourself into any trouble. then venus enters your 7th house later, which is great if you are seeking a long-term partner or wanting to establish some other form of interpersonal connection.
taurus: your ruling planet venus arrives at her other abode, libra, a bit later this week. for you, it initiates a period to focus on your daily routine and finding more ways to enjoy them as sacred rituals. don't let your lunches be simply fuel or your shampoo simply a cleanser; it is worth going out of your way to make them pleasant and special.
gemini: later in the week, mars meets up with ceres in your sign. it is not a good time to sit still or bed rot; actively pursue wellness. depending on other personal factors that might look like a workout, an important conversation, paying off debts, etc.
cancerians: mercury is getting set up to leave your sign, finally, after an extra long stay with you due to a retrograde. hiccups and snafus abate, and it's auspicious to be involved in exchanges, especially of money, provided you can do so responsibly. otherwise limit such transactions to ideas, time, etc.
leo: ideally, you spend this week out and about in your local community. odds are good that you will meet someone new who is sympathetic to relevant pursuits. if you can't do this in your literal neighborhood at least be actively seeking connections online.
virgo: while venus in your sign is a blessing in its own way, a more widely appreciated version is venus in libra, your second house, which begins this week. this is great for your money and resources as well as your values, material or otherwise.
libra: your ruling planet at home in your sign + mercury entering leo and your 11th house is so auspicious for friends and flirtations. not the best week to be in homebody mode. but if you must do so, or if you are swamped with work, at least make an effort by phone, social media, or with a smile passing a stranger on the street.
scorpio: something is smoldering in your 8th house, but this can range from an inheritance to a lover. keep everything above board financially, and be cautious with heavy machinery and sharp objects this week.
sagittarius: if you can do some traveling far away, or at least start planning this sort of thing, it is a really good week for making connections. you can do this more locally too, but the payoff will be huge if you meet these people in unusual places.
capricorn: your reputation gets a blessing this week (and for a couple weeks). the more ambitious you can be, the better. bosses smile upon you, and anyone under your supervision appreciates you more.
aquarius: after a very heavy full moon recently, venus into libra is a lighthearted and gentle breezy weight off the shoulders. philosophical pursuits and higher education are particularly blessed.
pisces: it's well worth your while to build up the sanctuary of your home base. and once you have established a temple of peace, actually spend some time in it recovering.
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