Horoscope for the week of 5-11 August: a good time to complete current affairs
5 August 2024 12:33
The coming week will be characterised by the influence of Mercury retrograde, which can cause minor difficulties in business and plans. However, it’s important to remember that this planet’s retrograde motion does not have a significant impact on the final results. Instead, it provides an opportunity to return to previously postponed tasks, correct mistakes, and complete projects.
Last week, Venus squared Uranus, which could lead to surprises, financial losses, and even health problems. These aspects could cause emotional outbursts and inappropriate behaviour, creating difficult situations in relationships and everyday life.
At the same time, the full moon on 19 August in the sign of Aquarius may be a more significant astrological event than Mercury retrograde. It can bring about deeper changes and require a more detailed approach to decision-making. Therefore, this week provides you with time to complete unfinished business and prepare for more serious changes in the future.
For a more detailed astrological forecast for each day, read the article by Kommersant Ukrainian 
Horoscope for Monday, 5 August
On Monday, there will be significant astrological changes in the sky that will affect your professional and personal life. Venus will enter Virgo, bringing with it a tendency to care and help others. You may feel the need to improve your professional skills and strive to help others without expectations or material gain. This is also a period of rational spending, so you should expect bargains and the opportunity to purchase necessary goods at discounted prices, possibly in wholesale markets or hypermarkets.
Venus in Virgo promotes attention to detail and may encourage you to organise your space or pay more attention to your health. This is a great time for preventative measures and self-care, which will last until 29 August, when Venus moves into Libra. Under the influence of Venus in Virgo, you may become more demanding of yourself and strive to do everything yourself, while showing skill in various activities.
On the same day, Mercury goes retrograde in Virgo, which can lead to renegotiating work contracts and repeat visits to doctors. It’s a time for introspection and correcting past mistakes, allowing you to rethink your value and work on your self-esteem. You may experience some situations related to relationships, both personal and professional.
Tensions are expected on Monday evening as the Moon squares Uranus. The emerging configuration with Venus in Virgo may make you want to change your lifestyle and strive to create the desired level of comfort. During this period, you may feel the need to take decisive action, but the exact ways to do so may not be clear yet. The configuration of the planets will push you to look for new directions, where comfort and development will become your main priorities.
Horoscope for Tuesday, 6 August
On Tuesday, health and professional issues may require special attention. Venus enters into a conjunction with Mercury, heralding important changes and placing an emphasis on work issues, especially when it comes to documentation, transport or IT. This conjunction, which will be finalised on Thursday, could give you a preview of upcoming events in your work and personal life.
On this day, it is also possible that events may arise that may relate to communication or technical problems, affecting current work processes. A slowdown in the development of situations may require you to revise your plans or find new approaches to resolve them.
If you have any unresolved health issues, Tuesday will be a good time to resolve them. You may consider starting a new wellness course or making changes to your daily habits to improve your physical condition.
Particular attention should be paid to topics related to communication and information exchange. There may be temporary delays or some misunderstandings that will require patience and a more attentive approach.
Wednesday 7 August Horoscope
On Wednesday, you may experience some tension in your communication, especially with your bosses or parents, as the Moon forms a Tau square with Jupiter and Saturn in the morning. This configuration portends important decisions and changes that will manifest during the Aquarius Full Moon on 19 August. Preparing for this period requires awareness of potential challenges and conflicts that may arise.
The situations that will arise on this day will help you decide which people in your environment are worth developing further relationships with and which ones are better to keep your distance from. The position of the Moon will help you make the right choice, which will be especially important in the long run.
However, on the same day, the Sun forms a sextile with Jupiter, which could indicate a favourable set of circumstances. Support from others can be an important factor in your decision-making, as it’s the environment that will help you better understand which people you feel more comfortable working and communicating with and who truly understands your aspirations and goals.
Thursday 8 August Horoscope
On this day, you may feel the influence of Mercury retrograde conjunct Venus in Virgo. This conjunction indicates the need to analyse and correct past mistakes. You may find yourself faced with unfinished business or projects that need to be finalised. For example, those involved in renovations may find themselves in need of redecorating, and someone may reconsider their approach to caring for their body by deciding to go on a diet that has long been on their mind but has been put off due to lack of time or willpower.
On this day, you may have thoughts about your comfort and well-being. You may come to the conclusion that you used to be more satisfied with these aspects and wonder how you can return to this previous state. This can be true for personal relationships as well as professional achievements. However, instead of going back to the past, you can use the experience you’ve gained to create something new.
Thus, Thursday provides an opportunity to consider how to apply past experiences to achieve new goals. You can meet up with former colleagues or old friends and review the format of your interaction. This period offers new approaches to familiar situations.
You may feel a dilemma: you don’t want to go back to the past, but you don’t know how to move forward. However, this week will be dominated by numerous harmonious aspects that will help you find new ways and solutions.
Friday 9 August horoscope
On Friday, the Moon will be in Libra and will form two bi-sextiles with triggers to Mars and Jupiter. These astrological aspects provide you with the opportunity to find the right solution to important issues you may have been facing this week. The support of Mars and Jupiter will help you build confidence in your actions and find people who will support your ideas.
This is a great time to make decisions and implement plans. The energy of the day promotes harmony and cooperation, making Friday particularly favourable for networking and strengthening relationships. If you have important projects or negotiations, you can count on success today thanks to a favourable set of circumstances and the support of others.
Horoscope for Saturday, 10 August
On this day, the Moon will continue its stay in Libra, providing you with the perfect conditions for relaxation and rest. This is a day when you can allow yourself to do anything that brings you a sense of inner harmony and satisfaction.
The Libra Moon favours social interactions, so meeting up with friends or family and taking part in cultural events will be particularly successful on this day. This is a great opportunity to attend exhibitions, concerts or other events that can enrich your inner world. This day will also be quite favourable for travelling or short trips that will bring you new experiences and help you recharge your batteries.
Horoscope for Sunday, 11 August
On the night of Saturday to Sunday, the Moon will move into Scorpio and immediately square Pluto. For those who will be sleeping at that moment, it will go unnoticed. However, if you are awake, try not to impose your rules on others to avoid tense situations. This will contribute to the successful development of existing events.
The atmosphere will remain favourable throughout the day as the Moon will be sextile Mercury and Venus. This will create excellent conditions for communication and interaction. Sunday will be an ideal day to meet up with people from your past. These meetings may open up opportunities to discuss business matters that could prove to be very profitable in the future.
The Moon in Scorpio encourages you to use all available resources to achieve your goals, so don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of this favourable moment to strengthen your connections and implement your plans. Take advantage of the positive atmosphere of the day, as next week promises to be more intense and will require preparation for the full moon.
Author – Olya Yushko
