Welcome to August 2023,Leo.

If romance isn’t currently on your radar, this lunation also indicates the deepening ofa friendship.

But one way or another, intimacy is coming your way.

collaged image featuring a Leo zodiac sign’s sun and burning playing card in front of gemstones and moons

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These weeks are all about earthly pleasures, from snacks to sex toys.

You’re a social sign; your relationships are crucial to your mental well-being.

You also have a reputation for loving the spotlight, but Leos are often misunderstood.

So use the new moon in your sign onWednesday, August 16, to make plans with yourself.

Whether you enjoymassage,journaling, or justlots of sleep, make this week all about you.

Relax during the dog days of summer, and don’t you dare feel lazy.

The next few weeks are all about enjoying earthly pleasures, from snacks tosex toys.

As if you needed another excuse,Mercury retrogradebegins onWednesday, August 23.

This transit is all about finding peace and balance.

But Mercury isn’t the only one going retrograde this month.

ButMercuryisn’t the only one going retrograde this month.

During this rebellious planet’s backward dance, shake-ups are possible.

For you, it likely means a change in your friend group.

But don’t worry; it’s not like your best friend will betray you.

Just remember to give your old ones enough attention.

Enjoy, and see you in September.