Your Cancer monthly horoscope for August 2025

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You are focused on your sense of security, Cancer! The month starts off in Leo season, which brings attention to your resources and professional life. Are you being paid your worth? It might be time to ask for a raise or find a new position at a job that truly values you. This can also be a busy time for making upgrades in your world - making important purchases and getting back on track with your budget. You are also spending more time getting crystal clear on your personal values systems, and ready to embody what you believe.
Your personal life is full of strife when Mars moves into Libra on 6 August. You might need to set boundaries with a roommate or family member. Perhaps a loved one is moving through a challenging situation and relying on you more for support. This can also be a busy time at home - maybe you're moving or changing up your living space in some way.
You might feel torn between your longterm goals and the past when Mars in Libra faces off with Saturn in Aries on 8 August. You could encounter a temporary setback or receive disappointing news at work or regarding a loved one. You might also feel ready to move on from the past or set a firm boundary with a toxic boss or co-worker.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on 9 August brings your deeper feelings to the surface. You're feeling raw and opening up to loved ones. This energy can be both triggering and healing. Practically, this marks a shift in your financial situation. Maybe a contract wraps up, you're paying down some debt, or you have to rework your budget.
Fortunately, financial matters begin to clear up the following day, on 11 August, when Mercury retrograde in Leo ends. Conversations about a raise that were delayed pick up once again. You might also hear back from a job you applied to or feel confident enough to ask for a raise. Luck is on your side on the same day when Venus and Jupiter, the two most fortunate planets in the sky, share a kiss - in your sign! You are the main character and can use this energy however you see fit. You're feeling grateful and excited about what comes next - whether it's regarding love, friendship, personal goals, or professional milestones. Take a risk today because the Universe is on your side.
Conversations with loved ones feel grounding and it's easy to clear the air when Mercury in Leo syncs up with Mars in Libra on 14 August. You could also learn news about your work situation that brings more financial stability or boosts your confidence in your own gifts or talents. Thoughtful gifts are exchanged.
The Sun enters Virgo on 22 August, and you're more focused on your mindset. The next few weeks help you shift your own limiting beliefs. New, important conversations emerge and you're also full of ideas. There's a New Moon in Virgo, on the same day, that invites you to learn something new. Maybe you start learning a new hobby or a new language. You could also book travel or learn something important about a BFF, sibling, or family member. These relationships can shift and experience renewal.
Positive financial news arrives once Venus moves into Leo on 25 August. The next few weeks bring financial opportunities your way or help you get back on track with your budget. You could also invest in a new wardrobe and find yourself donating old items and thrifting new ones. First, you'll have to address power struggles and uncomfortable topics regarding finances - especially in your close relationships - when Venus in Leo faces off with Pluto in Aquarius on 26 August. You might need to ask for help or set a boundary with a roommate who's been taking advantage of your generosity.
The month wraps up with supportive and surprising developments on your life path when Uranus in Gemini teams up with Neptune in Aries on 28 August. You are feeling divinely guided and protected. Listen to your intuition when making decisions about your future today.