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August 31 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Saturday August 31. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Saturday August 31, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Pump up the passion this Saturday, Aries. The moon is in Leo and your playful, pleasure-seeking fifth house. Mark the end of summertime with an epic celebration or just by reveling in whatever your definition of “fun” looks like. While la luna lingers in Leo all weekend, Sunday’s stars could steal the limelight. A pair of retrograde transits begins that turn your attention to career and money—and yeah, that could be a bit of a buzzkill. Uranus begins its annual five-month retrograde, making a U-turn in Taurus and your second house of finances and security. Between now and January 30, keep good tabs on your fluctuating expenses and budget. Also on Sunday, Pluto, which has been retrograde since May 2, dips out of Aquarius and into Capricorn until November 19, sending ripples through your tenth house of career and status. Whatever you thought you were getting “back” to during back-to-school season could soon look quite different than you planned!
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Talk about a celestial scheduling error! The moon is spending this whole weekend in Leo and your domestic fourth house, drawing out your homebody side. But a cosmic counterforce will catapult you out of the hive and into the wider world despite your body’s protests. Satisfy your urge to nest on Saturday by sleeping in, indulging in a homemade brunch or reading for pleasure. Come Sunday, two outer-planet retrogrades will shift the vibe. It starts with Uranus making its annual five-month pivot—in YOUR sign. A sudden invitation could have you scrambling to respond, or you might find yourself overwhelmed by the transition into a new season (so much to do!). A few hours later, shadowy Pluto dips out of Aquarius and your career sector and begins its final visit to Capricorn and your worldly ninth house. Between now and November 19, you may travel to an old favorite location, revisit an entrepreneurial idea or return to school to finish a certification. While Pluto’s retrograde through October 11, try to keep it in the exploratory phase. The journey may not be so much about the destination as the voyage itself. Deep personal growth awaits!
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Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
You’ve got so much to say, especially now that Mercury retrograde is over. But don’t issue any public statements just yet! Although the moon is in Leo and your talkative third house all weekend, a counter-influencer could awaken your private side and wisely institute a gag order. It starts on Sunday, when Uranus and Pluto both make retrograde pivots in the more private realms of your chart. Uranus flips backward in Taurus and your twelfth house of closure, rest and healing until January 30. Some unprocessed emotions might demand your attention—and they could show up in the form of anxiety, anger or another feeling of inner turbulence. Instead of sweeping them aside, bravely dive in. You’ll get an extra life preserver and a searchlight from Pluto, lord of the underworld. Also on Sunday, the shadow master backs out of Aquarius and into Capricorn for the last time in our lives. Between now and November 19, Pluto in your intimate and introspective eighth house will reveal deep feelings you may not have been aware of yourself! An intense sexual attraction or spiritual awakening could be on tap for fall. Bet you didn’t see that coming.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Your best-laid plans to shift into back-to-school mode won’t go off without a hitch, Crab. Although the moon is spending all weekend in Leo and your pragmatic second house, a couple other planets will NOT get your “do not disturb” memo in time. Those meddlers would be Uranus and Pluto, both of which undergo retrograde transits on Sunday, which could bring people out of the woodwork. Before your second cup of coffee kicks in, Uranus is pouring brunch bellinis, turning retrograde in Taurus and your eleventh house of groups and networking. An old friend could show up unannounced, or you might get a text with an offer too tempting (or urgent) to ignore. A few hours later, shadowy Pluto slips back into Capricorn for its final lap in your lifetime. Between now and November 19, suss out any imbalanced power dynamics with a romantic or professional partner. With furtive Pluto in the mix, these are likely to be unspoken—but surprise! One or both of you could have resentments festering that you weren’t even fully aware of until now. Do the work to clear that up if you can. And if they’re not willing to let go of their grudge? Remember that forgiveness is an inside job. Liberate yourself from this conflict!
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Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Sweet star-powered summertime! The moon is spending the last weekend of beach season in Leo, putting the cosmic spotlight on you. After last summer’s Venus retrograde in Leo (sorry to bring THAT up again), you’re owed this do-over, Lion! Enjoy the lunar love on Saturday because come Sunday, a couple other planets could upstage you. Those would be Uranus and Pluto, which both make retrograde pivots in more serious zones of your chart. Any plans to send the season off with a two-day banger will, alas, probably require amendment. On Sunday morning, changemaker Uranus will begin a five-month retrograde in Taurus and your tenth house of career. Fast-moving professional plans might unexpectedly shift course between now and January 30, or you could find yourself with a work “fire” to put out. Later in the day, alchemical Pluto will reverse out of Aquarius and your relationship house, slipping back into Capricorn for its final visit of our lifetimes. In your sixth house of work and wellness, the period between now and November 19 is ideal for making sure you’ve got a healthy balance between mind, body and soul. Is someone on Team Leo being less than aboveboard? Take stock of the people around you. Make sure they’re supporting and not draining you.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
A sleepy end to summertime is on tap thanks to the moon spending all weekend in Leo and your restful twelfth house. Take Saturday to slip off the grid because on Sunday, the stars are super-active, no matter how weary you feel. Two planets will make retrograde moves in vibrant and expressive zones of your chart. Good luck getting anything more than a power siesta penciled in, Virgo! On Sunday morning, changemaker Uranus begins its annual five-month reversal, backing through Taurus and your ninth house of travel, expansion and higher education. This could give new meaning to “back-to-school season,” and you could also abruptly decide to pick up a visionary project that you sidelined and breathe new life into it. Later in the day, a text from an ex—or just the thought of a past paramour—could cast shadows on the late-summer day when intense Pluto backs out of Aquarius into Capricorn and your fifth house of love. Between now and November 19, you may do the final layer of grieving or releasing a difficult emotional situation. You could also become aware of ways that you might stir up drama and discord in your life rather than simply asking directly for what you need. Whatever the case, this is the grand finale of Pluto’s 16-year visit to Capricorn. The next two and a half months will be a decisive time for you to heal your heart.
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Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
You have a social weekend on tap thanks to the moon hanging out in Leo and your eleventh house of networking and friendship both days. But as excited as you are to send off summertime with a flourish, the stars have additional plans on the cosmic calendar. Saturday is your best day for making the rounds of parties, potlucks and poolside gatherings. On Sunday, two planetary retrogrades set September up on a deeply introspective note. In the morning, changemaker Uranus turns retrograde in Taurus, backing through your intimate eighth house until January 30. There could be an unexpected change of plans in a key relationship, a long-term financial plan or around an investment. You may need to deal with an expense or debt. While you may feel overwhelmed at first, take a deep breath and make a sensible plan to pay it down bit by bit. Later on Sunday, alchemical Pluto slips out of Aquarius for its final visit to Capricorn and your domestic fourth house. Between now and November 19, you may revisit some “family of origin” issues, deal with a childhood wound or fertility issues. Pluto rules hidden energies, so this could be a good time for Feng Shui or space clearing.
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Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
You’re on a mission this weekend, Scorpio! Too bad the other planets aren’t all willing to step in line—at least not on Sunday. Both days, the moon is in Leo and your tenth house of structure, leadership and long-term goals, awakening the five-star general within you. You want to bring order to the Scorpio court before back-to-school season gets into high gear. It’s a noble plan, but Sunday’s social surge will quickly distract you, when two planets (including your ruler, Pluto) make retrograde pivots. In the morning, changemaker Uranus starts its annual five-month backspin, reversing through Taurus and your relationship house. The person you count on for support might have an unexpected SOS, and you suddenly find yourself running to the rescue. A few hours later, Pluto swivels out of Aquarius and into Capricorn, shifting back into your third house of communication and community. Old friends and neighbors could come knocking, or you could get caught up in a tidal wave of emails, texts and social media scrolling. You could hear news that changes the course of events between now and November 19. While organizing and cleaning, you could stumble on a back-burnered project that feels fresh and exciting again. Timing is everything—and with Pluto making this last trip through Capricorn in our lifetimes, this idea is at least worth a real look!
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Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
You want nothing more than to spread your wings and soar high into the end of summertime. And who could blame you, Sag? The moon is spending all weekend in Leo and your expansive ninth house, making you feel like the world is your Kumamoto oyster. Enjoy this limitless energy on Saturday, but hold off on the metaphorical mignonette sauce this Sunday. Before you can dip into your boundless well of inspiration, two planetary retrogrades will turn the tides. Sunday morning, Uranus begins its annual five-month retrograde, making a U-turn in Taurus and your sixth house of work and wellness. Mercury retrograde (and its attendant communication snags) may be over as of this past Wednesday, but Uranus is associated with technology, too. And in this data-centric, administrative part of your chart, the side-spinning planet’s retrograde could find you flipping open your laptop or furiously fixing a work-related mess. A few hours later, shadowy Pluto slips out of Aquarius and into Capricorn, revealing what’s been hidden in your second house of money and security. Thought you excavated all those old limited beliefs and banished a scarcity mindset? Guess again. Between now and November 19, root out the residue that could be holding you back from reaching your fullest potential.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
It’s been a long summer, and you’re ready for a break from the action. This weekend finds you craving privacy or at least some one-on-one time with a special someone. Good luck with that, Capricorn! Although the moon is spending both days in Leo and your intimate eighth house, there are two retrograde pivots on Sunday that could draw a lot of active energy into your sphere. First, disruptor Uranus will make an about-face in Taurus and your passionate, creative fifth house. You could get a sudden (and jarring) text from an ex, or the spotlight could unexpectedly fall on you. Drama could ensue—but you can also take control of that and channel the intense energy that’s swirling into a creative project. Several hours later, alchemical Pluto makes a move that will majorly impact you, backing into Capricorn for the last time in your life! From September 1 to November 19, the shadow planet will complete a cycle that started in November 2008, when Pluto first entered Capricorn. This 16-year journey, which has reshaped your identity, will come to a close. Take stock of any dreams, passions and personal projects you haven’t prioritized and give them your undivided attention.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Relationships take center stage this weekend with the moon in Leo and your partnership zone. Enjoy the company of your favorite people on Saturday or a special date night to cap off the summertime season. You’ll have less attention to give on Sunday, when the cosmos brings two retrograde pivots that could divert your focus. Your ruler, changemaker Uranus, will start its annual five-month U-turn, backing through Taurus and your domestic fourth house. Between now and January 30, Water Bearers may weather some unexpected plot twists, from baby news to a move to renovations. That same day, potent Pluto (retrograde since May 2) will exit your sign and back into Capricorn, plunging into your twelfth house of rest, the subconscious and hidden agendas. Pluto will return to Aquarius on November 19 for an unbroken 20-year residency. Until then, focus on deep healing, forgiveness work and creativity.
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Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 31
Saturday spruce-up? The moon spends all weekend in Leo and your sixth house of work, wellness and organization. While others are celebrating the last weekend of summertime, you could already be in back-to-school mode, eager to tidy things up and get ready for the new season. Don’t start a project that’s too complex, though. On Sunday, two planetary retrogrades spotlight the most social parts of your chart. Old friends could ping out of the blue, or you might feel the tug of obligation (and yes, a touch of emotional blackmail) when you try to beg off an invitation. Saying you’re “busy” won’t cut it as disruptor Uranus starts a five-month backspin through Taurus and your communication sector, and shadowy Pluto dips out of Aquarius and into Capricorn until November 19. Your best-laid plans will be subject to change without notice.
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