Deep into summer, Leo season has begun! Everyone is feeling the energy — folks are feeling more carefree, confident and ready for the sun. Read on for your August 2019 monthly horoscopes to find out what the stars have to whisper about your love life, social life and career this month from Astrology Detective.

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Aries horoscopes for August 2019
#SummerLoving
If you are on holiday during the first three weeks of the month, romance may blossom all around you. For the singles out there, a whole new landscape of dating possibilities will open up, so get out and mingle any chance you get. Take a jet skiing or windsurfing class to meet adventurous people and break the ice. For those in a couple, travelling together will help reignite the spark of passion, so make sure you book a comfortable hotel, as you may be staying in a lot. The last week of August is back to work time, and an auspicious period to seek new employment or launch a project.RELATED: 10 Canadian careers that'll be in demand in 2020.

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Taurus horoscopes for August 2019
#CozyUpYourNest
Instead of fighting the summertime throngs and paying peak-travel prices, you may opt to take your yearly vacation at a more laidback time. If you stick around closer to home, you will be able to relax and get caught up with home-based repairs and redecorations. If you are a looking for a new place to buy or rent, the first three weeks of August offer extremely auspicious once-in-a-decade vibes. Turn your attention to dating and romance during the last week of the month; you are sure to be swept off your feet.
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Gemini horoscopes for August 2019
#TalkItUp
You are a sign that loves to talk, and your gift of the gab will be the key to romantic conquests during the first three weeks of August. Whether you want to wine-and-dine someone new, take a current situation to the next level, or rekindle the flames of passion with your established sweetie, a mesmerizing siren song of wooing words of seductive love will float effortlessly from your tongue, guaranteeing that you will ensnare your heart's target. Turn your sites to finding or creating your dream house during the last days of the month.SEE ALSO: Can exes be friends?

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Cancer horoscopes for August 2019
#WorkingHoliday
This month is sending out some of the most auspicious vibes of the decade in terms of work and salary, so if you are stuck at your desk, don't despair. If your desk and inbox is filled with a pile-up of tasks, August's relatively calm working environment will allow you to finally get caught up. Likewise, with so many people on vacation, you will be able to pick up their slack and show your bosses what you've got. If you are a freelancer, a huge variety of new assignments could come your way, so send out pitches and let people know you are available.RELATED: 16 great jobs for women in trades.

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Leo horoscopes for August 2019
#LoveAndMoney
Your recent focus on work has taken your eyes off the prize of true love. Ever since last autumn, anything lacking in this sector of your life has slowly been taking greater space in your consciousness. If you are single, you know you need to get back out there in all your glory, and, for those in a couple, you are aware of the need to rekindle the spark. You can do all this and more during the first three weeks of the month, which also offers many opportune moments for conception, if you are trying to have a baby. The last week is all about career and money, and you could see your hard work paying off.RELATED: 10 mistakes to avoid on your online dating profile.

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Virgo horoscopes for August 2019
#TakeABreak
If your love life (or lack thereof) is offering nothing but mindgames and confusion, you may want to do nothing more this month than chill out at home alone and recharge your batteries. It is an auspicious moment to hit the pause button on unpleasant relationship drama and put your partnership on hiatus, so you can sort out your own headspace. This is also an excellent time to seek counseling on how your home environment as a child affected your adult love affairs. Once you unravel all that, you may find a true soulmate as early as next spring.RELATED: 10 reasons why you can't get over your ex.

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Libra horoscopes for August 2019
#SummerSocial
You are a social butterfly by nature. Lucky you, because the sky's once-in-a-decade super-auspicious vibes will be heating up your communications and friendship circles. If you can throw a party during the first three weeks of August, it will surely be more legendary and grand than the fêtes of the Great Gatsby. Get in touch with old pals you haven't heard from in a while and network with new ones. By the final week of the month, you may have partied so hard, you need to just chill at home in order to recuperate.RELATED: 21 celebrities share their self-care and mental wellness tips.

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Scorpio horoscopes for August 2019
#MidasTouch
If you go for your biggest career ambitions, you could literally come into the gold. If you are seeking a raise or promotion, this is a great time to approach the powers-that-be with your request. Let them know exactly what you can bring to the table and share your success stories of the past. If you are looking for a new job, get the word out now. If your dreams are more of an entrepreneurial nature, it's time to go for it. Launch your socials and website, and start pitching clients. All you need is a few customers to start building your reputation, although you may want to balance self-employment with your day job as you get things started.RELATED: 20 work-from-home mistakes to avoid.

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Sagittarius horoscopes for August 2019
#IntoTheHorizon
Sagittarians love nothing more than exploring new undiscovered territories. The first three weeks of August offer plenty of excitement if you set off on new paths through travel, both long and short. If you can't take a far-flung vacation to someplace exotic, do a weekend daytrip, midnight urban exploration, or neighborhood photography which forces you to see familiar sites through a new lens. You can also expand your worldview through seeking new knowledge through books, classes or museum visits. You could significantly shift your entire state of consciousness this month if you dare to seek the new.RELATED: The cheapest places to travel to in Canada this year.

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Capricorn horoscopes for August 2019
#CreativeVisualization
If you dream it you can achieve it. This is the perfect time to get in touch with your deepest dreams and ambitions and figure out how to make them a reality. Maybe you need to team up with a business partner or advisor, or seek out funding, grants or a loan. Don't be afraid to seek the advice and opinions of others. While you may feel skittish about getting your ideas out there, once you let the word out to your trusted circle, you will get the support and feedback needed to realize your goals.RELATED: Genius career advice from the most powerful women in the world.

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Aquarius horoscopes for August 2019
#MakeAMove
This is the perfect month to make a move literally and figuratively. If you have been crushing on someone in your social group, the first three weeks of August offer plenty of opportunities to let them know and take things to the next level. If you are in a suffocating relationship filled with fighting, try escaping the couple bubble through group socialization to help take the edge off. For those Aquarians looking for new digs, you may find your dream home during the last week of the month.SEE ALSO: 10 pieces of bad relationship advice you should never follow.

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Pisces horoscopes for August 2019
#SupernovaSuperstar
If you put in the extra hours, you can shoot up the ladder of success in terms of performance and reputation. If possible, you may want to delay holiday plans until this once-in-a-decade aspect passes after the third week of August. This is an excellent time to take care of drudge work or collaborate on team assignments. If you are launching an entrepreneurial project, get all the bureaucrat busywork out of the way so you can focus on your vision. During the last week of the month, switch your focus to dating, swiping and talking things out with your partner.RELATED: How to trust and be trusted in a relationship.
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