Weekly Love Horoscope Overview – August 16 – 22

Aries Weekly Love Horoscope

You’re revving the engine on your love life this week. After all, on August 16, Venus will enter your seventh house of partnerships, encouraging you to become a better partner and set aside more quality time for the ones you love. During this time, you may find yourself renewing your vows to your long-term lover, and if your romance is still in its budding stages, you may feel ready to put a label on it.

By August 18, however, you may feel overwhelmed by your obsession with perfection. Mercury and Mars will join forces in your painstaking sixth house, which could increase the volume of your inner critic and leave you hyper-focused on the flaws. Luckily, by August 19, the sun in your passionate fifth house will oppose Jupiter in your social eleventh house, encouraging you to enjoy the process of having fun, falling in love, and making new friends. Let the mere act of allowing yourself to have fun be a success in and of itself.

You may find a sense of stability by August 20, when Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in your grounded second house. Focus on the strengths you know you can always rely on and don’t doubt yourself or your loved ones. The imperfect parts are often the most beautiful.

Taurus Weekly Love Horoscope

As this week begins, you may discover that the real core of your love isn’t necessarily found in romantic poems or grand gestures. It’s in the little things. On August 16, Venus will enter your sixth house of service, showing you that sometimes, just the act of doing something for your lover is as sexy as it gets. You may even enjoy running errands together and enjoying the mundane parts of life together a bit more.

However, the romance is still well on its way, because on August 18, Mercury and Mars will join forces in your passionate fifth house, which could leave you feeling turned on and ready to pounce. Unleash your desires, but make sure you listen to your partner’s needs as well. You may feel proud of yourself, as though you’re on top of the world, by August 19. The sun in your heartfelt fourth house will oppose Jupiter in your flashy tenth house, reminding you why you have so much to thank yourself for.

The romance of this week may even leave you feeling changed by August 20. As Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in Taurus, the cosmos is encouraging you to embrace a new part of yourself that you may not have been aware of. Let yourself be changed for the better.

Gemini Weekly Love Horoscope

You’re approaching an incredibly romantic part of your summer experience. On August 16, Venus will enter your passionate fifth house, encouraging you to remember what it feels like to be in love. Maybe it looks like butterflies in your stomach—or perhaps it feels like a playful date at the beach with your lover. There’s something incredibly childlike about being in love, because it requires you to believe in magic.

However, by August 18, your defenses may flare up as Mercury and Mars join forces in your sensitive fourth house. Hidden tensions, especially as they pertain to your personal life, may roar to life, leading to highly emotional and less logical interactions. By August 19, the sun in your third house of communication will oppose Jupiter in your exaggerating ninth house, which could give you the confidence to say something drastic that you may not totally mean. Try to breathe before saying what you want to say. Think it through.

By August 20, you may find a way to sidestep the issue as Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in your forgiving twelfth house. Relationships are a work in progress, and sometimes, saying sorry and learning from the experience is the best you can do.

Cancer Weekly Love Horoscope

You’re embracing a more emotional and nurturing element of your relationships by August 16. As Venus enters your fourth house of home and family on August 16, you may find your potential for compassion expanding. This shift may leave you wanting a relationship much deeper; one that allows you to be yourself and feel safe. You may be craving quiet nights at home with a lover you trust.

You may feel up for a playful debate by August 18, but that debate could easily become too passionate if you’re not careful. Mercury and Mars will form a conjunction in your third house of communication, which could sharpen your words, so be cognizant of your intent. By August 19, emotions could run high as the sun in your grounded second hole opposes Jupiter in your intense eighth house. While this could bring you closer, it could also leave you and your lover overstepping boundaries. Prioritize your right to whatever you need.

By August 20, you may feel drawn to environments that allow you to socialize and mingle. Mercury will form a trine with Uranus in your extroverted eleventh house, connecting you to the collective and reminding you of all the many fish in the sea.

Leo Weekly Love Horoscope

As this week begins, you may be tapping into your ability to flirt and leave your lover hanging off the edge of their seats. As Venus enters your chatty third house on August 16, you may find that your wordplay is next level, drawing lovers in with your fun, engaging, and hilarious vibe. This is a beautiful time to start dating around and, eventually, wind up “talking” to someone.

However, by August 18, you may feel like things are moving too slow even though your instinct may still be to pump the breaks. As Mercury and Mars join forces in your gradual second house, you may feel overly concerned about following the dating rulebooks, which could create unnecessary tension. But as the sun in Leo opposes Jupiter in your relationship sector on August 19, the pull you may feel toward another person will remind you that it’s okay to go with the flow. Don’t get lost in your “idea” of how a relationship should be.

Your reputation is glimmering this week, and by August 20, Mercury will trine Uranus in your flashy tenth house, which could lead to some exciting news you’re proud to share. Don’t worry about whether you’re being modest when you’ve done something cool your lover will be impressed with.

Virgo Weekly Love Horoscope

As of this week, you may take on a more gradual, slow-moving approach to your love life. On August 16, Venus will enter your grounded second house, encouraging you to prioritize sensual stability over romantic chaos. Just because things are moving slower doesn’t make them any less blissful. In fact, this moment is encouraging you to soak up all the sensations of your love life without rushing through them.

However, by August 18, you may feel anything but slow-moving. As Mercury and Mars join forces in Virgo, you may feel strangely impulsive and ready to pop off at any moment. Your temper could be easily flared, so be conscious of who you’re directing that energy toward. You don’t want to cause unnecessary problems with your lover. As the sun in your spiritual twelfth house opposes Jupiter in your sixth house of work on August 19, you may feel easily drained on top of it all. This week, it’s important that you conserve your energy and protect your peace.

By August 20, you may be seeing the big picture as Mercury in Virgo forms a trine with Uranus in your open-minded ninth house. This will help you let go of your frustrations and have in your love. It may not be perfect, but that’s okay.

Libra Weekly Love Horoscope

Get excited, because as of August 16, Venus is entering Libra. Venus is not only your ruling planet, but the planet of love—and this week, it’s blessing you with beauty, romance, and so much bravado. You may feel like the hottest person around town as you notice more people are expressing interest in spending time with you and, of course, sweeping you off your feet.

However, there may still be some subconscious fears rising through your relationships by August 18. As Mercury and Mars join forces in your twelfth house of secrets, there’s a chance a deeper truth is threatening to spill forward. You may become aware of your deeper feelings regarding your love life. But by August 19, the sun in your friendly eleventh house will oppose Jupiter in your romantic fifth house, encouraging you to look at the bright side. The fears will never truly go away, but you can learn to overcome them and embrace the power of love.

By August 20, you may be open to a surprisingly honest conversation with your lover. As Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in your intimate eighth house, it may be time to let your lover see a part of you that they didn’t know about before.

Scorpio Weekly Love Horoscope

As of this week, you may prioritize quiet and quality time in your relationships rather than big, showy expressions of love. On August 16, Venus will enter your spiritual twelfth house, which could even encourage you to embrace the peace and comfort of solitude. Don’t forget to nurture your deeper needs instead of making yourself available at someone else’s convenience.

However, by August 18, you may notice conflicts emerging in your social clique. As Mercury joins forces with Mars in your eleventh house of community, there’s a chance that imbalances and unaddressed feelings amongst your friends may take over your mental space. Navigate these conflicts carefully, because you don’t want to deal outlasting damage. By August 19, the cosmos may be further encouraging you to pay attention to all the ways you’ve neglected your own wellbeing as the sun in your sensitive twelfth house opposes Jupiter in your sixth house of health. It’s difficult to be a good lover or friend when you’re running on empty.

By August 20, you may find the energy to turn over a new leaf in your relationships. As Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in your harmonious seventh house, you’re envisioning a new era not just in your love life, but in your social life too.

Sagittarius Weekly Love Horoscope

Your popularity is skyrocketing this week and it’s all thanks to the fact that Venus is entering your eleventh house of community on August 16. This is encouraging you to spend time with friends and acquaintances as you remember the fun that comes with immersing yourself in a crowd of cool people. In fact, you may find yourself becoming attracted to someone you previously only saw in a platonic light.

However, by August 18, there’s a chance you may become a tad bit too concerned about what others think of you. As Mercury and Mars join forces in your tenth house of reputation, you may concentrate more on how presentable your relationship looks instead of how much you’re actually enjoying the relationship itself. Luckily, by August 19, the sun in your social eleventh house will oppose Jupiter in your romantic fifth house, encouraging you to get over it and indulge in all the good things in life. You know, like falling in love during the heat of summer.

You may be tapping into your ability to be a provider by the end of the week. On August 20, Mercury will trine Uranus in your practical and helpful sixth house, revealing your ability to take care of someone and become their rock.

Capricorn Weekly Love Horoscope

Your name is circulating around town and people can’t stop talking about how amazing you are. After all, as of August 16, Venus will enter your flashy tenth house, putting all your best qualities on blast. You may soon be attracting someone through social media as you post your hottest selfies. You might even meet someone through work as your worth ethic makes you equally as attractive as your personality does.

You may feel inhibited by rigid and inhibiting aspects of your life, and on August 18, Mercury and Mars will form a conjunction in your adventurous ninth house, tapping into your desire for new experiences. Inviting your lover to join the ride could mark a powerful turning point in your relationship. However, by August 19, the cosmos may encourage you to focus on more important things as the sun in your hardworking tenth house opposes Jupiter in your fourth house of the home. Sometimes, the real adventure involves simply appreciating what you already have.

However, some exciting developments in your love life could begin unfolding by August 20. As Mercury forms a trine with Uranus in your romantic fifth house, you’re discovering new things that you’re attracted to, helping you tap into the love you desire.

Aquarius Weekly Love Horoscope

Your love life is about to feel so much more adventurous and exciting. It’s all thanks to Venus entering your expansive ninth house, making you crave something larger than life. If you’re single, you may feel inspired to be your own travel buddy and garner experiences out in the unknown. You may just meet someone special along the way. And if you’re taken, it may be time to do something wild and spontaneous with your lover.

However, on August 18, you may feel incredibly passionate and intense about whatever it is you’re feeling. As Mercury and Mars form a conjunction in your volatile eighth house, your deepest feelings may threaten to create a commotion. If you’re feeling threatened, work on expressing these feelings instead of attempting to gain power over the situation. By August 19, the sun in your exaggerating ninth house will oppose Jupiter in your third house of communication, paving the way for a major conversation. Be prepared to deal with the consequences of whatever you say.

Even though you may deal with some emotional conflicts this week, August 20 is a day where compassion may be what saves your relationship. Mercury will trine Uranus in your comforting fourth house, encouraging you to find a home in each other.

Pisces Weekly Love Horoscope

As of this week, you may start craving emotional depth and a deeper connection from your love life. As Venus enters your intimate eighth house on August 16, you might feel turned off by superficial relationships as you start realizing your true needs. Now’s the time to share secrets with a lover; to get to know each other in a way that makes your relationship different from your relationship with everyone else.

Your passion for your lover could reach new heights by August 18. As Mercury joins forces with Mars in your relationship sector, your feelings toward someone could multiply, augmenting both the good and the bad. If conflict erupts, it may be more effective to think of it as you and your love against the problem rather than you and your lover against each other. As the sun in your intense eighth house opposes Jupiter in your grounded second house on August 19, emotions could continue to guide your instincts, so remember to try and consider the situation rationally.

If you’re willing to talk things through and listen to each other, you could discover a new avenue of communication between you and your lover by August 20. Mercury will trine Uranus in your expressive third house, helping you understand each other.