You’re learning how to stay soft without losing your strength, Taurus. That’s the work of this month—and you’re more than ready for it.August opens with a mirror you may not be ready for. On August 1, Venus, your ruling planet, forms a square with both Saturn and Neptune. This might land as tension in your relationships, a pang of loneliness, or a moment of disillusionment around love or self-worth. If something feels off, it’s not your imagination. This is where clarity begins: not with the answers, but with the uncomfortable feeling that something needs adjusting.You might find yourself longing for something that feels just out of reach. A connection, a version of yourself, a sense of ease that seems to have faded lately. And while that feeling can sting, it’s not here to break you. It’s here to show you what your heart is still hungry for—and where you’ve been pretending it’s full.A few days later, on August 6, Venus opposes the waxing gibbous Moon. This moment may bring a wave of emotional awareness, especially in your closest relationships. You may feel pulled between what you want and what someone else is asking of you. It’s okay not to have a quick fix. This is a month for listening to your emotional temperature without immediately trying to change it.Relief begins to arrive by August 11, when Venus forms a trine to the Moon. The tone softens. You may feel steadier, more able to hold both your needs and your responsibilities without tension. This is where things start to feel more manageable, though not always easy. Pay attention to what soothes you this week—it’s more important than it seems.Then, on August 12, Venus meets up with Jupiter in your sign. This is one of the most magnetic days of the month for you. There’s joy here. A moment of expansion. Something might open in your world, even briefly—a surprise compliment, a sense of hope, a reminder that you’re allowed to want more. This is also an ideal day for connection. If you’ve been waiting to express something to someone you care about, this energy supports you.The mood wobbles slightly on August 13, when Venus squares the Moon again. This may feel like a flash of insecurity or second-guessing, especially around how much space you take up in relationships. Instead of shrinking, take this as an invitation to return to what you know about your own worth. You don’t need to perform comfort for anyone else.By August 15, Venus makes a sextile to the Moon, helping you re-establish emotional clarity. You may feel more open to conversation, more willing to share without needing to control the outcome. This is a good time to revisit something unresolved from earlier in the month. The difference now is that you’re leading with honesty, not defense.Then, on August 20, Venus and the Moon meet again—this time in a conjunction. Think of this as a moment to check in with your own tenderness. There’s something healing about this day if you let yourself slow down enough to feel it. You may crave intimacy or find yourself drawn toward something nostalgic. Let yourself follow those instincts. You’re reconnecting with a version of yourself that’s been waiting patiently to be acknowledged.By August 23, Venus squares Chiron, which could stir some old wounds related to rejection or emotional vulnerability. Something might remind you of a time you didn’t feel chosen, or bring up that quiet ache of feeling misunderstood. Let those feelings pass through you without letting them redefine you. Healing isn’t always graceful. It often shows up disguised as discomfort.The tone shifts again on August 25, when Venus moves into Leo. This transition wakes something up in you. You may suddenly feel more expressive, more colorful, more interested in what lights you up from the inside. Where earlier in the month you may have withdrawn or internalized your emotional process, now you’re ready to step forward. There’s warmth here. There’s style. You might find yourself rethinking your space, your clothes, or your creative voice. Follow that spark.And then—on August 26—a trio of Venus aspects arrive all at once. Venus forms a trine with Saturn, a trine with Neptune retrograde, and a sextile with Uranus. These are supportive, forward-moving transits, and they come after a month of emotional excavation. You’re finally starting to see the purpose of what felt difficult earlier. There’s groundedness here, but also a sense of magic. If you’ve felt stuck creatively or romantically, this is a beautiful moment to take a step forward.Saturn steadies you. Neptune inspires. Uranus surprises. The result is a combination that helps you make a choice you actually believe in. Whether it’s starting something new or recommitting to something important, this is when the energy supports your growth without demanding perfection.On August 28, Venus opposes Pluto retrograde. This could be a powerful moment of confrontation—with someone else, or with yourself. Something buried may surface: a truth you’ve been avoiding, a feeling you pushed down long ago, a realization about power in your closest relationships. Don’t look away. This is where transformation begins. You don’t need to fix everything in a day. You just need to be honest about where you stand.Finally, on August 30, Venus trines the Moon once more. This offers a kind of emotional exhale. A reminder that growth can feel good, even when it starts in discomfort. You’ve moved through a lot this month—questioning, confronting, reflecting. Now you get a moment of ease. Let it land.You’re not the same person you were at the start of August. And the truth is, you were never meant to stay the same. You’re being asked to open, to soften in the places you’ve long protected, to find your center without needing anyone else to define it for you.This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to what’s always been true about you: your loyalty, your steadiness, your capacity to love fully. You’re just learning how to offer those parts of yourself without needing to overextend or dim your light in the process.You’re allowed to want more, Taurus. More beauty. More care. More honesty. This month helps you remember that you’re worthy of all of it.Thus concludes your monthly highlights. For more specific celestial analyses, make sure to read your daily and weekly horoscope as well. Good luck, Taurus! See you next month. The post Taurus, August 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.