August marks a pivotal transitional point in the year, bringing with it the dog days of summer as we pass the halfway point of 2024. Of course, August also brings with it significant changes for each astrological sign, thanks in large part to Mercury entering retrograde on August 5. As we deal with the changes brought on by Mercury’s orbital movements, now seems like a great opportunity to re-evaluate any problems currently eating away at our attention, including any ongoing issues related to love or relationships in our personal lives
Taurus
As we deal with the heat of August, you might feel your emotions rapidly beginning to cool off, Taurus, leading you to evaluate your current relationship goals. With Mercury retrograde getting underway, you might express a deeper interest in your own individual hobbies and creative interests, wanting to reserve more personal time for yourself rather than spending continuous date nights with your significant other. Instead of viewing this in a negative light, feel free to pursue these interests, giving yourself and your partner enough distance to live out your own lives.
Gemini
You have some unresolved problems that are causing you stress and anxiety, Gemini, many of which you’ve tried hard to repress. As successful as you’ve been at burying these issues at the back of your mind, this August, you’ll find yourself resolved to tackle these problems head-on. In terms of your romantic pursuits, this might mean addressing a relationship problem that you’ve unsuccessfully tried to brush off, be it your partner’s general inability to spend time together or a hurtful joke that hit a little too close to home.
Aquarius
As the end of the year approaches, you’ll start to wonder about the personal progress you’ve made in your life, career, and individual romantic endeavors. In some avenues of your life, you might express satisfaction with where you are and whether your current goals are being met. In others, you might want more, or find yourself unfulfilled or even discouraged by the lack of progress you’ve made in that specific area of your life. With autumn on the horizon, you might want to appraise the current state of your relationship, specifically analyzing whether you’re happy (and if not, what steps you could take to guarantee your happiness).
Pisces
This August, you’ll be tempted to pore over your past relationships, Pisces, allowing you a deeper understanding of why some of your previous romances might have failed. By doing so, you’ll grow to appreciate how much you’ve changed over the years, with each heartbreak helping you become the person you are today. Not only that but reflecting on your past will also offer you a glimpse into your future, affording you a new outlook on your current relationships, as well as what you’re looking for in your ideal romantic suitor.
