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Entertainment / Sun, 02 Aug 2026 Cosmopolitan

Your Horoscope for the Week of August 2

Read your Sun and Rising sign horoscopes for the week ahead:Jump to: AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPiscesAriesAs the week begins, Chiron begins moving retrograde on Monday and you're thinking deeply about your relationship with money and the emotional habits you need to change. Then, on Thursday, Venus enters Libra and lights up the relationship sector of your chart. Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and asks you to look at tensions in your social circle. Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and asks you to examine how you may be self-sabotaging yourself in your career. Later in the week, Venus moves into your sign and gives you a cosmic glow up.

Add these dates to your cal:

Monday, August 3: Chiron Retrograde in Taurus

Thursday, August 6: Venus enters Libra

This week starts out heavy before changing to a lighter, more flirtatious energy just in time for the weekend. First, on Monday, Chiron Retrograde begins. Some background: Chiron is an asteroid/comet mashup that orbits the Sun between Saturn and Uranus. In astrology, Chiron is known as "the wounded healer," and when it's retrograde, you're called to reflect on the areas of your life that need healing and how you can go about doing that work.

After all that deep reflection, Thursday will feel like a breath of fresh air as Venus, the planet of love, moves from meticulous Virgo into charming Libra. This weekend is the perfect time to go out and flirt with a stranger, have a romantic date night with your partner, try out a new beauty look, or splurge on a new sex toy. Enjoy.

Read your Sun and Rising sign horoscopes for the week ahead:

Jump to: Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Aries

As the week begins, Chiron begins moving retrograde on Monday and you're thinking deeply about your relationship with money and the emotional habits you need to change. Then, on Thursday, Venus enters Libra and lights up the relationship sector of your chart. Ask out that cutie you've had your eye on or plan a romantic night with your partner.

Taurus

Schedule plenty of "me time" this week, Taurus. Chiron Retrograde begins in your sign on Monday, and you're reflecting deeply on your core identity. How can you improve your self-confidence and treat yourself more kindly? Then, on Thursday, Venus moves into Libra and you're ready to add a little romance to your day-to-day life. Treat yourself to a matcha and your favorite playlist.

Gemini

Listen to your heart, Gemini. On Monday, Chiron Retrograde begins in your 12th House, asking you to begin trusting your intuition and gut feelings rather than ignoring them. Then, on Thursday, Venus slides into Libra in your 5th House of creativity and pleasure. The next five weeks will be like a mini party for you—enjoy it!

Cancer

How's your group chat, Cancer? Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and asks you to look at tensions in your social circle. What needs to change so your friendships can flow more smoothly and be more supportive? Then, on Thursday, Venus moves into Libra in your 4th House of home, family, and nostalgia. Maybe you hear from an ex from your past or reminisce fondly on your early days with your partner.

Leo

How's your professional life, Leo? Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and asks you to examine how you may be self-sabotaging yourself in your career. Are past bad bosses affected the way you show up in the present? On Thursday, Venus enters Libra and you're feeling even more chatty than usual. Catch up with your friends, flirt with someone cute, or better yet, both.

Virgo

What do you believe, Virgo? Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and you're reflecting on how past pain has shaped the way you see the world, particularly your philosophy and spiritual beliefs. Then, on Thursday, Venus enters Libra and lightens the mood. Buy yourself something small that makes you feel good, like a new lipstick, your favorite cocktail, or a piece of art for your home.

Libra

It's time to get deep, Libra. Beginning on Monday, Chiron Retrograde has you reflecting on your relationship with death, transformation, and sexuality, so you can identify where past hurts need healing. NBD! Later in the week, Venus moves into your sign and gives you a cosmic glow up. You're looking amazing, feeling even better, and everyone is noticing. This lasts for five weeks, so don't waste the stardust.

Scorpio

Are you really over your ex, Scorpio? I'm not just talking about getting to the "I wouldn't take them back" phase; I'm talking about really thinking about how your past relationships affect how you show up in the present. Chiron Retrograde begins in your 7th House of relationships on Monday, asking you to ponder this subject. Then, on Thursday, Venus slides into Libra and lets you in on a sexy secret—your favorite thing!

Sagittarius

It's time to break a bad habit, Sagittarius. On Monday, Chiron Retrograde begins on your 6th House of routine, asking you to think deeply about where you need to make changes in your day-to-day schedule. Then, on Thursday, Venus moves into Libra and you're having fun with your friends—and maybe starting a friends-to-lovers romance, too.

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Capricorn

Get in touch with your inner artist, Capricorn. Beginning on Monday, Chiron Retrograde turns your attention to the area of your chart associated with joy and creativity, asking you to examine where your blocks in these areas come from. Grab some crayons and try a little DIY art therapy. Then, on Thursday, Venus enters Libra and adds a little romance to your work life. Maybe you're crushing on a new coworker or sending flirty texts to your SO on your lunch break.

Aquarius

How was your childhood, Aquarius? On Monday, Chiron Retrograde begins your 4th House of home and family, asking you to examine how past pains affect you in the present. After you've done this tough self-reflection, you can begin to heal. Then, on Thursday, Venus moves into Libra and the stars are right for a vacation fling or a sexy little getaway with your partner.

Pisces

Speak up, Pisces. Chiron Retrograde begins on Monday and prompts you to look at how your past experiences have prevented you from communicating your truth. It's time to focus on healing so you speak with confidence. Then, on Thursday, Venus enters Libra and sex feels better than ever. If you have a romantic partner, you're growing closer than ever. But if you're trying to keep things casual, someone is likely going to catch feelings under these stars.

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