Weekly Horoscope August 3–9, 2026: Mercury Enters Leo, Boosting Creativity

Emma Caldwell
August 4, 2026

On Monday we start with Chiron, the wounded healer, initiating its retrograde in Taurus until January, a deep transit that invites us to review the wound of entitlement and the value we give ourselves. Additionally, the Last Quarter Moon in this same sign pushes us to rest, care for the body and release unnecessary attachments. By Thursday, Venus enters Libra, its home sign, opening an ideal period to reach agreements and grow through the reflection of the other. Its energy will be amplified on Saturday with a wonderful trine to Uranus in Gemini, favoring relationships based on freedom and detachment from relational bonds, where we allow ourselves to be who we truly are.

ARIES

With Chiron’s retrograde, it’s likely that an old wound related to self-esteem is activated, inviting you to review your values and whether you are receiving the money you truly deserve. The outlook softens with Venus entering Libra, which opens an excellent period for love and legal matters; in fact, you might receive an unexpected message from someone you are very interested in. The weekend will be ideal to complete and shape that creative project you have underway. Bet on yourself and go for it!

TAURO

You may start the week with a little energy dip due to the Last Quarter Moon; moreover, Chiron’s retrograde in your sign can awaken some unconscious wounds of undervaluation. Do not be discouraged, because these are excellent days to reach financial agreements at work, so take advantage of this momentum to claim what you deserve. By the weekend, the energy shifts to the home; it will be an ideal moment to have an important conversation with a family member or to do something creative at home. Confía en tus pasos!

GÉMINIS

The entry of Venus into Libra greatly favors you in love. You are in the middle of a process of change and this impacts the way you relate; now you need to connect from detachment, with people who love you as you are and who respect your comings and goings. Also, it could be a week of very intense dreams, so write them down, because they will give you a lot of information. Thanks to the trine between the Sun and retrograde Saturn, there will be a conversation or an issue with a friend that will have a very good resolution. Enjoy your freedom!

CÁNCER

While you enjoy very good moments with family, in the professional sphere Chiron’s retrograde can awaken a wound related to teamwork collaborations; you may feel that you are not valued enough in a group project. This, together with the trine between the Sun and retrograde Saturn, will push you to thoroughly review the foundations of your work, achieving recognition of your efforts. Additionally, with Mercury coming out of its shadow, you will gain great clarity about yourself and about certain matters that have been moving in your life in July.

LEO

The Last Quarter Moon and Chiron retrograde in Taurus open a reflective week to heal from within those doubts about whether your value at work is truly recognized. Venus entering Libra brings you excellent communication in your collaborations with groups or friends. The trine between the Sun and retrograde Saturn grants you inner stability. As you are near your eclipse, your foundations are shifting a lot; take advantage of these days to reflect on the beliefs you need to update and thus give a solid structure to your new self.

VIRGO

Venus entering Libra brings you an excellent moment for your economy. In fact, thanks to the trine with Uranus, any opportunity for change or renewal in the professional realm will benefit you financially; it’s a good week to bet on innovative tools, such as artificial intelligence. As the weekend approaches, the energy becomes more intense for you: with the trine between the Sun and retrograde Saturn and the entry of Mercury in Leo, you may not rest well at night and you may have vivid dreams, which will invite you to bring to consciousness deep fears so you can heal them.

LIBRA

Venus entering your sign gives you a special glow: it’s an excellent week for love, fun and social life. In this regard, everything related to travel will be amazing thanks to the trine with Uranus; even if there are last-minute changes, rest assured they will be for the better. If there was any pending work matter unresolved during July, you might receive news about it in these days. With Mercury in Leo, group activities and weekend gatherings will be on the agenda. You’re going to have a great time.

ESCORPIO

This is an excellent week to resolve shared finances, leases, or to advance in therapy. With Chiron retrograde in Taurus, it is possible that some wounds regarding bonds surface; look closely at yourself, because these matters probably do not come from your current relationship, but from past stories you need to resolve. On the other hand, taking on responsibilities and restructuring your pending tasks at work will have a very positive and direct impact on your professional success.

SAGITARIO

You will have ahead of you a few days ideal for enjoying with your friends, making group plans during your vacation and getting involved in community projects. Venus entering Libra also helps you reach agreements with your partner or resolve legal matters with partners. The delicate point of the week will be health; with the Last Quarter Moon and Chiron’s retrograde in Taurus, you will need to pay a bit more attention to your body. During the weekend, take the opportunity to organize your upcoming vacations, plan the route, or buy the tickets.

CAPRICORNIO

If one of your current priorities is to change your working hours to gain more freedom and well-being, this week is ideal to negotiate those changes with your company. Venus entering Libra will give you the perfect backing to sit down and close very beneficial professional agreements. Although these days may present themselves emotionally unsettled, Saturn’s retrograde will bring you great support from your family, reminding you that you have a solid and unconditional pillar at home to sustain you at any moment.

ACUARIO

Make the most of these days to take your vacation because a most pleasant trip is coming. Thanks to the trine between Venus and Uranus, the sky is more than favorable for you to experience an occasional romantic adventure as exciting as it is unexpected. In the family sphere it will be a week where sensitivity runs high, because, with Chiron’s retrograde, it is very possible that wounds of not being valued from the past resurface. By the end of the week, communication with your partners will be excellent.

PISCIS

There is a lot moving in the family realm or in matters of the home, but this week you will see that all these changes will be in your favor. On the personal front, with Chiron’s retrograde, it is time to pay close attention to your inner dialogue and really listen to what you tell yourself and whether there is undervaluation in your words. The strong point of these days will be the reflection you are doing on what your time is worth and the money you earn. By the end of the weekend, all this inner work will bear fruit, bringing you ease and very good results in the professional arena.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.