Your Capricorn Monthly Horoscope

Photo credit: Getty/Katie Czerwinski
Photo credit: Getty/Katie Czerwinski

From Cosmopolitan

Your Key Dates

  • August 15: Don’t run away from the feels—they’re trying to tell you something

  • August 23: Have some well-deserved fun

  • August 30: A long-distance flirtation may take you by surprise


Everyone was stressed last month, but you were definitely bugging out the most. This isn’t a personal drag. Mercury Retrograde and back-to-back eclipses were impacting your chart in a very major way, creating drama (and headaches) in nearly every area of your life.

Hang on a little longer. This intensity continues for the first few weeks of August as the Sun in Leo illuminates the area of your chart connected to emotional transformation. This is the time to dive into the crevices of your psyche and ask yourself tough questions about your circumstances, as well as your experiences. For the first half of the month, don’t be afraid to look under the hood. You’ll begin to realize that everything has consequences, and when we connect the dots, we can neatly align the past, present, and future. Everything that will happen to you has already happened, Capricorn babe. It’s all about identifying the patterns.


Right now, this may sound like a bunch of hooplah, but on August 15, during a Full Moon in Aquarius, everything will begin to make sense. Full Moons shine light on everything; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Under this lunation, you’ll be able to identify exactly what is holding you back. If you feel weighed down by others’ expectations, don’t be afraid to correct your own course. At the end of the day, you’re the one calling the shots.

Thankfully, just a few days after the Full Moon, you’ll start to feel a lot lighter. One by one, the planets begin to drift into Virgo, a like-minded earth sign. Shit’s been heavy, but this new astrological season will feel like a breath of fresh air. You’ll understand the method to your personal madness, and everything you’ve learned over the last few weeks will inspire you to expand your horizons. You’re feeling adventurous and exploratory, so prepare for an exciting travel opportunity that takes you far away from home.

But this isn’t just about work, Capricorn darling (I know, shocking!)—there’s also a little pleasure thrown in the mix, as well. By the end of the month, five celestial bodies will be occupying Virgo’s domain. The New Moon in Virgo on August 30 will put your emotions front and center, reminding that you’re not truly satisfied unless you’re having fun. You’re thinking expansively, so don’t be surprised when you suddenly find yourself in a long-distance romance. The ball’s in your court!

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