Weekend Lunar Love Horoscopes for August 12 – 14

by Jeff Jawer

There’s an electricity in the air this weekend that invites us to leave the past behind to search out new and different experiences. The Moon is in unconventional Aquarius, which is ideal for experimenting but not so great for sticking to the rules. The need for personal freedom and radical discovery can rattle those who love going to familiar places, listening to the same music and eating favorite comfort foods. However, breaking away from routine activities will enliven relationships, spiking ongoing partnerships with fresh perspectives and opening doors to meeting different kinds of people.

The Aquarius Moon opposes the Leo Sun on Saturday to create the Full Moon. Normally, this face-off between the two biggest bodies in the sky heightens emotions and can lead to breakdowns and breakthroughs. Alliances that have grown stale and stagnant will be challenged by sudden cravings for independence. The taste of freedom can become so desirable that it might even threaten to separate those who are totally committed to one another. But this emotional space is only meant to provide some breathing room so that we feel like we’re making real choices of our own free will instead of simply doing things out of habit or obligation. Fresh forms of fun help us discover unusual ways to share love with our partners or make it easier to connect with someone new.

Amorous Venus in audacious Leo is close to the Sun when the Moon opposes it, adding a dash of drama that doesn’t have to be taken too seriously. There are fresh breezes blowing that can transform old fears and challenges into learning experiences if we are willing to keep our hearts open to setting love on a new course.