Capricorn Monthly Horoscope

You’re craving more privacy now, perhaps with the sizzling company of a sexy plus-one. An attraction might get downright combustible, blazing into an epic summer affair. Thinking of making an investment? A business deal could lead to major money; real estate and legal matters may also be in the spotlight. Your merger-minded matters get additional celestial support with the Leo new moon on August 4. With the right strategic moves, you’ll set yourself up for a six-month cycle of abundance. 

As you know, every little cost or earning adds up—so take consistent steps toward paying off debt, saving and investing. Need a quick and easy solution? Try out apps like Acorns or Oportun. Money-minded Venus moves into organized Virgo and your visionary ninth house the same day as the new moon. You’ve got your pragmatic eye on the future—and who’s climbing up the mountain with you. Pleasure-seeking Venus in this adventurous zone could also bring opportunities to travel, with a side of vacation romance!

What factors will make you feel certain about going all the way? As a Capricorn, you need trust along with lust. At this new moon, the fiscal floodgates could open. Since the eighth house rules shared finances and assets, that may be in partnership with a savvy sidekick. Put your feelers out and plant some seeds, but don’t rush into binding situations! In the wake of the new moon, Mercury, the planet of technology, communication and travel, turns retrograde from August 5 to 28. During this tricky transit, your interactions could be misread and promising plans can fall apart or, at the very least, get delayed.

Frustrating as it is, precautions CAN help. Back up electronic data before the retrograde hits to diminish Mercury’s mischief with all things tech. Signing contracts is not advised during this cycle if you can help it (and admittedly, sometimes you just can’t).

Until August 14, Mercury will reverse through Virgo and your outspoken ninth house.You’ll need to put extra filters in place to avoid creating a firestorm with an accidentally offensive comment. Traveling? Triple-check your reservations since Mercury can throw a wrench into plans. 

From August 14 to 28, Mercury retrograde will back through Leo and your eighth house of intimacy and investments. Keep a keen eye on all financial transactions because important details can slip through the cracks. Retrogrades can bring back the past, and during this period, an appealing but toxic ex may resurface, tempting you to engage. Tread carefully! Privacy and data are highlighted now, so strengthen your passwords and add extra security features, like two-factor authentication, to key accounts. 

In spite of the retrograde, you’re in the mood to dream big—and act on it—when go-getter Mars and visionary Jupiter unite in Gemini on August 14. Under this can-do cosmic combo, your attention to detail could pay off. You might push through a difficult phase of a project to reach the finish line. Or you could be inspired to kick up your fitness effort since these powerhouse planets are in your sixth house of wellness and systems. Whether you’re decluttering or changing your diet, think green and clean. Getting organized can help you feel secure now, too. 

Has handling the day-to-day details of life distracted you from your passion projects? Look into how you can delegate duties or hire a savvy specialist. Manage your stress levels at this midmonth Mars-Jupiter moment. This conjunction tempts you to bite off more than you can chew, and you might find yourself with “too much of a good thing.” Make sure you can truly deliver on anything you promise and still have enough time for a balanced life. 

Your focus is on stability on August 19 when the year’s only Aquarius full moon plants itself in your second house of money. The spotlight’s on your budget and routines now, Capricorn. Review your spending and saving. Tweak your budget for the remainder of 2024. Put a few solid habits in place ahead of “back-to-school” season. What makes you feel anchored? Simple shifts like going to bed an hour earlier or eating at regular times can make a world of difference.

Ready to change careers or just be more productive? Tap into the Aquarius full moon energy for support. If you’ve been wooing a client or going back and forth with negotiations, today brings a decisive moment. And if you keep banging your head on a glass ceiling, consider this: Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can in this role. Full moons can bring endings, so if it’s quitting time, here’s your exit strategy, Capricorn. If appropriate, you could also introduce the idea of a promotion or a raise—or make a bold request to be transferred to a foreign office. If you can’t leverage that, perhaps you could get a couple work-from-home days. That flexibility could be a lifesaver!

Alert: This year’s Aquarius full moon brings a plot twist. The skies will feature not one but TWO rare T-squares, a three-way battle between planets that can pull you in polarizing directions! Expect the intensity to rise, and we don’t just mean the political landscape (though the Democratic National Convention kicks off the same day). 

The first T-square involves the heavy lifters of the zodiac—eager Mars, abundant Jupiter, strategic Saturn (retrograde) and harmonious Venus playing tug of war in adaptable mutable signs—while the second features the full moon, Mercury retrograde and disruptive Uranus in stubborn fixed signs.

The Jupiter-Saturn-Venus T-square mashup serves aclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” s an inflection point stemming from the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21, 2020. Many astrologers suggest that the seeds of the Age of Aquarius were planted when Jupiter and Saturn appeared from our vantage on Earth as a single, extra-bright star. Great conjunctions happen every 20 years, which means we’re at the first-quarter mark of this one. 

This Jupiter-Saturn conjunction injected a fresh dose of Aquarian values (community, individuality, and freedom) into your resourceful second house sign then—and now you can take stock of how your nest egg has or hasn’t grown. Jupiter and Saturn are a funny pairing because they have polar opposite agendas: Jupiter is hopeful and can be overly optimistic while Saturn can be cautious and restrictive.

Jupiter in curious Gemini and your busy sixth house suggests a whirlwind of responsibilities and engagements while Saturn in Pisces offers a reality check on your preferences and perspective. With relationship-driven Venus in discerning Virgo and your forward-thinking ninth house, personal integrity is the name of the game. Look at where you’ve allowed your choices to be defined by a need for approval rather than your authentic desires. How can you redefine your relationship with success and achievement? Where could Team Capricorn use some savvy, skillful new members?

Meanwhile, the Aquarius full moon T-square features an opposition between the emotional moon, communicator Mercury (still retrograde) and the dramatic Leo Sun, with changemaker Uranus (in Taurus) wedged in the middle. Talk about a celestial smackdown! This fixed planetary party could bring on edginess, stress and potentially a breakthrough (or a breakdown) in intimate relationship matters, patterns of behavior and self-actualization. The full moon illuminates where you might have stubbornly resisted change in the past, and could offer a burst of clarity that can help you better focus your energy moving forward.

Freedom becomes even more of a coveted state starting August 22, when the Sun starts its monthlong visit to Virgo and your ninth house of adventure, travel and risk-taking. Take a chance on a visionary plan. Maybe you’ll plot an epic getaway, launch a business idea or return to school to pursue a passion. But don’t rush to iron out the details, Capricorn—Mercury is still retrograde through August 28. When Venus moves into collaborative Libra and your ambitious tenth house on August 29, you’ll be better prepared to link up with power players who can help bring your vision to life.

Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds, Capricorn! All month long, spicy Mars is anchored in Gemini and your responsible sixth house, attracting you to the more pragmatic side of love. But wait! Flirtatious Venus begins the month in Leo and your intimate eighth house before flitting into Virgo and your free-spirited, optimistic ninth house from August 4 through August 29. These dueling dynamics could make you controlling one minute, carefree the next. 

Think of it this way: Your superpower this month is seeing the long-range possibilities of any relationship. Your Achilles’ heel is falling in love with people’s potential. So give yourself a minute to weigh those pros and cons!

A flash of insight arrives on August 4, when the Leo new moon activates your merger-minded eighth house, planting the seeds for a new commitment to unfold over the next six months. But with Mercury retrograde for most of August, your feelings may fluctuate wildly—especially when the second leg of Mercury retrograde activates your psychological and erotic eighth house from August 14 to 28. Emotional regulation may be challenging in moments where you feel your passions are not being reciprocated—or your stability is threatened in love. You could also be blinded by straight-up lust, letting someone’s attractiveness downplay those red flags you know you’re seeing.

This is a test (we repeat, this is a test) from the universe. And with Mars in your fitness sector, getting anchored in your body will help so much. Grounding activities like practicing yoga, eating healthfully and spending time with your inner circle could become critical to keeping your cool in love. Family and close friends may question your choices, leaving you more confused in the process. Listen to their concerns, but don’t ignore the wisdom of your own heart. Keep an eye out on August 14, when a galvanizing midmonth meetup between assertive Mars and know-it-all Jupiter turns the volume up on these conversations. Careful not to succumb to self-righteous indignation, Cap. Silence notifications and take timeouts as needed while you cool your jets. 

On August 29, Venus relocates to Libra and your prestigious, future-oriented tenth house until September 22. As the natural ruler of the zodiac’s tenth house, you’re in your element now. This three-week period is great for making plans for your own expansion and, if you’re attached, for your shared life together. Put a VIP date on the books and dress to impress—playing “power couple” will give you a charge. Single? An office romance could spark, or you might meet someone through an industry event or at a professional conference. Hey, you never know!

Any methodical Capricorn worth their pink Himalayan salt loves a good strategy session, and August provides plenty of opportunities to craft your world domination plan. Channel that laser-beam focus into a worthy pursuit. With the Sun in Leo and your eighth house of research, property and shared finances, a joint venture or a top-secret investment could be THE wealth-building tactic for you. You’ve worked hard for this, and some of the calculated risks you took could pay off—maybe in the form of passive income.

With Mercury retrograde from August 5 to 28, be careful what you say “yes” to, which is advice we don’t typically have to give a Capricorn. Beware a case of shiny object syndrome, especially while Mercury backs through Virgo and your optimistic ninth house until August 14. When Mercury reverses into Leo and your wealth sector for the duration, what you thought was a promising investment could be revealed to have a few flies in the ointment. Do not ignore these red flags, Cap, no matter how badly you want it to work out. All that glitters isn’t gold. 

Circle August 19 in your calendar: An eventful Aquarius full moon activates your money zone, shining the spotlight on finances, security and routines. Are you hopeful for a career change? Full moons can bring endings, so if it’s quitting time, here’s your exit strategy, Capricorn. If appropriate, you could also introduce the idea of a promotion or a raise—or make a bold request to be switched to a more stimulating project. If you can’t leverage that, perhaps you could negotiate a couple work-from-home days or additional mental-health ones. 

All month long, go-getter Mars is in creative Gemini and your problem-solving sixth house. You’re ready to tackle a barrier that’s been holding you back one sensible step at a time. Don’t be afraid to outsource to a skilled specialist. The sixth house rules employees, systems and helpful people. 

Use the Mercury retrograde period, fueled by Mars in Gemini, to get the Haus of Capricorn in fighting shape! From new apps and project management software to deep decluttering and cleaning, you’ll feel ready to take on the world when everything is in its place. Dispatch your messages while Mercury is direct (forward) in Leo from August 28 to September 9, and your marketing efforts will be very well received.

Love Days: 24, 29

Money Days: 9, 18

Luck Days: 6, 16

Off Days: 26, 4, 14

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