Welcome to Style Forecast, a monthly horoscope that uses astrology to help each zodiac sign feel like their most confident and aligned self. Each month, I’ll be sharing a celestially-curated list of recommendations and simple ways to spark inspiration and step outside of the box. Want to know what to wear to feel closer to yourself, how to update your home to meet a new phase of life, or ways to switch up a beauty routine during an important transit? I recommend reading according to your rising sign first, then Venus sign (if you know it), and sun sign third. Your August horoscope, ahead.
August starts in the midst of Leo season, with the first transit of note on August 3 as Chiron (the asteroid of deep wounds and insecurities) shifts further back in its retrograde into the sign of Taurus. To me, that’s a signal to embrace high-quality pieces as well as clothing we feel comfortable in. It’s a reminder that there’s value in going back to the basics, and so I’ll be implementing a “buy it nice, or buy it twice” mentality whenever I shop during this time.
On August 6, Venus (the planet of love, beauty, and desire) enters its home sign of Libra. What that means for us? This transit is a time to dress to impress, flirt with life, and treat the act of getting ready like a full-blown ritual. Keep those vibes going on August 11, when Mars (a planet of action and sexual chemistry) enters soft and sensitive Cancer. It’s an opportunity to become less rigid and more emotionally vulnerable in all aspects of your life, including style.
Another major moment, astrologically speaking, comes with the final eclipses of 2026: On August 12, there’s a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo followed by a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on the 28th. The energy from these asks us to align with ourselves at a soul-level. Let go of any lingering urges or habits to play it small because when eclipses arrive, there’s higher potential for big life changes. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself buying special event attire, something sexy for an unexpected date, or a celebratory bag for a new job title.
Virgo season starts on August 22, which means the end of the month will be focused more on a sort-of quiet luxury approach to life rather than being loud and in the spotlight. The final day of the month sees Jupiter (the planet of good luck and expansion) in Leo making a harmonious trine to Saturn (the planet of discipline and structure) in Aries. All that fire in the air asks us to fan our own flames without burning it all down. Can you find a middle ground?
Keep scrolling for your full monthly horoscope and style forecast, below, according to your zodiac sign.
Aries and Aries Rising
With the Chiron retrograde entering Taurus this month, your sense of self-worth will be a central focus, Aries. So dress in a way that makes you feel confident, secure, and high-value. You never struggle with having your own opinions, but this month will push you to understand what you’re thinking and feeling in a way that translates to the outside world. Wearing bold, high-quality, or timeless pieces is best to give you that boost in confidence this August. It’ll help you start attracting the right people and opportunities to you with ease.
Aries Style Forecast: Look for classic and confidence-boosting pieces in every space you’re in. Think heirloom watches, genuine leather bags, and wide-leg silk pants for while you’re out, and a full-length mirror, faux-fur throw, or red candles at home.
