Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign with Stephanie Campos

Mars opposite Saturn: August 8, 2025

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This is your daily horoscope for Friday, August 8, and the most important aspects of the day:

  • Moon in Aquarius opposite
  • Mercury retrograde in Leo (3am PT)
  • Mars in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini (12pm PT)
  • Mars in Libra opposite Saturn retrograde in Aries (8pm PT)

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Stephanie Campos:

You're listening to Daily Horoscope for your Zodiac sign with Stephanie Campos. I'm your host, Stephanie Campos, and I am a practicing astrologer, psychic medium and witch. In each daily episode, I covered a detailed overview of the astrology of the day and what you can expect from full moons to Mercury retrogrades. I've got you covered and, of course, there is always a personalized horoscope for your Zodiac sign. If you scroll down in the show notes, there are always timestamps included for your convenience and a quick pro tip before we dive in. I do recommend listening to your horoscope based on your rising sign for more accuracy and if you are loving this podcast, don't be shy. Leave a rating hell even a review. I'm a one human show and produce each and every episode every day just for you, and your support means so so much. Now let's get into the astrology of the day.

Stephanie Campos:

This is your daily horoscope for Friday, August 8th 2025. The action starts out around 3am when the moon in Aquarius forms an opposition with Mercury Retrograde and Leo. This is going to highlight part of your Mercury retrograde story. You could have a dream about an ex or an old friend or a situation that has started to unfold during the retrograde that has kind of left, you vexed or annoyed. Sometimes it could mean waking up to a text or an email something that you have to go over and redo again. That has been a major theme for me, this retrograde. It's like anytime I try to do something once, I inevitably forget something or miss a tiny detail and I've got to go back and redo it one more time, so it can also bring a little bit of that energy as well. There's also potential for miscommunications and misunderstandings to take place around this time as well, so just keep that in mind. Now, around 12 PM, mars and Libra is going to form a trine with Uranus and Gemini. This is happening at one degree and this is the first time that this has happened in our lifetimes. We have not had any planets form a trine since Uranus has moved into the sign of Gemini in early July.

Stephanie Campos:

This energy is great for changing your approach, for boldly taking a risk and trying something new. It can feel almost like upgrading your operating system in the background. This can help you release limiting beliefs, it can help you break out of a rut, it can inspire you with new ideas or innovative thoughts or solutions that you're feeling excited about trying, and it's encouraging you to move and act differently. Conversations in general can also be very inspiring and this energy is really productive. It's great for putting yourself out there and just kind of diving into the unknown with an open mind and heart. However, in the backdrop of the day around 8pm, this is energy we are feeling kind of building.

Stephanie Campos:

All week, if I'm being honest, we'll have Mars and Libra forming an opposition with Saturn retrograde and Aries, and this is going to be one of the most challenging astrological aspects of the year. To be honest, mars and Saturn are known as the two malefics in astrology, which means they are the two most difficult planets in the sky and when they form an opposition, they are meeting in the most difficult astrological aspect. So when you couple those things together, you know that this energy is annoying, frustrating, disappointing.

Stephanie Campos:

Mars wants results now, mars wants to take action right now and Saturn is all about time and limitation. So it can really bring up this push and pull, stop and go energy. You might feel really excited about something, but face these setbacks or delays that are really unavoidable and outside of your control are really unavoidable and outside of your control, mars and Saturn, because they are some of the most difficult planets in the sky. They can also bring up power struggles, ego battles and clashes, someone exerting power and control in a harmful way, a need to push back or set a boundary with a toxic boss or some important figure in your life.

Stephanie Campos:

Now, on the global, collective level, this energy can absolutely coincide with heartbreaking developments, with dangerous and violent actions. We are already seeing that play out on an ongoing basis, every single day. Whether it is here in the US with the ICE kidnappings, the genocides in Congo and Sudan there is a Chloria outbreak in Sudan right now that deserves our attention. If you haven't heard about it, please look it up Whether it is the ongoing genocide and deliberate starvation of the Palestinian people. There is so much unfolding. We are moving through a poly crisis and we need each other more than ever. Through a poly crisis and we need each other more than ever. So I would encourage you to stay informed, to stay present with these deep, raw and devastating feelings that may emerge. This is a time to Remember that those difficult feelings are a sign of your humanity. It does not mean that you are broken or that you should disengage. It is a sign of your compassion and your capacity to be human and to love one another. So I just want to call that out, pay attention to what is going on in the world and remember that it is a sign and a reminder that we need one another now more than ever.

Stephanie Campos:

Aries when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn in your sign, this can bring tension, conflict and a need to discuss boundaries and set expectations. In your sign, this can bring tension, conflict and a need to discuss boundaries and set expectations in your close one-on-one relationships. So this could look like someone else testing your boundaries, crossing a boundary. It could look like getting in a fight with a lover, a best friend, a coworker, or feeling like you're at an impasse, like you just don't know how this connection is going to move forward or how you're going to get back on the same page. In some instances, this can cause you to go separate ways from a relationship or even a contract that you've outgrown. In other instances, this is an opportunity to engage in conflict resolution, to stand up for yourself and your needs and not back down and put other people on a pedestal or put their needs and desires above your own.

Stephanie Campos:

Taurus when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this can feel like your day is just overwhelmed and jam-packed with personal responsibilities, responsibilities at work. There could be some sort of setback or unavoidable situation that pops up that feels inconvenient or frustrating. This could also be a day where you really need to exert your boundaries. Maybe there is a power hungry boss or a micromanaging coworker who keeps trying to add more on your plate and you need to defend yourself and your free time and your availability. This could also look like feeling exhausted and worn down. If you have been overdoing it and overextending yourself, this can catch up with your overall well-being. So really listening to your body, slowing down, getting a checkup, drinking extra water and paying attention to what your body is asking of you is going to be incredibly important.

Stephanie Campos:

Today, gemini, when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this can kick up a conflict and frustrating moments in your romantic life, in your life with friends, communities that you're a part of, or even with your children or fur babies. So this could look like some sort of disagreement with a lover or a friend. Maybe there's a frenemy in your midst. Maybe you need to set a boundary or a situationship comes to an end. This could also look like wanting to make progress on one of your hopes and dreams for the future, or feeling really excited about pursuing some sort of hobby or goal, but experiencing some sort of temporary setback or roadblock. Just know that this energy is temporary and it doesn't mean that you should give up altogether and you could benefit from slowing down.

Stephanie Campos:

Cancer when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to bring up discord and tension in your personal life and in your public life. So there could be drama at work with a boss. Maybe a conversation about a raise or a promotion gets sidetracked, or one of your coworkers gets a promotion before you do. Maybe there's drama at home regarding your living situation with a landlord, with a family member. This energy could also feel like the past rearing its head in an uncomfortable or frustrating way. This energy is not super sweet or gentle. People are going to be feeling more irritable and reactive, and that includes yourself, so give yourself and others grace when in doubt.

Stephanie Campos:

Leo when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to stir up tension, and tension and conflict in your conversations. So information that you learn today could feel frustrating or even disappointing. Maybe you hear a no when you were hoping for a yes. Maybe you learn news that feels upsetting in some way. This could also look like you needing to set a boundary or advocate for yourself. It is also possible that there is tension or drama or a challenging situation unfolding in a relationship with a sibling, a best friend or an extended family member. Sometimes this can also look like being at an impasse regarding your beliefs and your understanding of the world. Maybe you are feeling frustrated by other people's opinions or some sort of closed-mindedness. This also looks like just feeling a little more depressed, or maybe you're dealing with some difficult emotions or feelings today. Maybe you feel a little lonelier or you feel like you're further away from your goals than you had hoped for. Just know that this energy is temporary.

Stephanie Campos:

Virgo, when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to kick up a drama and tension in your financial world. So maybe you lose a job, maybe a contract comes to an end, maybe you're ready to quit a job. Maybe you are ready to stand up against a boss or a coworker who is just getting on your nerves. This could also look like you needing to make an important purchase or realizing that you have veered away from your monthly budget and maybe you are overspending. This could also look like focusing on paying down debt or needing to have important conversations and set boundaries around financial expectations in relationships with lovers, with business partners or even roommates.

Stephanie Campos:

Libra when Mars in your sign forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this could look like very combative energy, and, even though you are known for wanting to keep the peace, this energy could have you feeling frustrated or like you need to defend yourself or a position. Perhaps there's someone in your life who you are hoping to receive support from. Maybe you shared some of your personal goals or desires with them and you are met with resistance or just someone who didn't understand, and maybe even a little bit of like hater energy. This energy is going to invite you to set boundaries and to stand up for yourself when necessary, and that is going to be in all of your relationships, whether it's with a lover or a best friend or a roommate or a family member. Sometimes this can also feel like temporary blocks or setbacks regarding some of your personal goals. Maybe you're feeling really motivated and excited to move forward and pursue something or someone, but there is something out of your control that just gets in the way. Just know that this energy is temporary.

Stephanie Campos:

Scorpio, you could really benefit from slowing down, resting and saying no to others. When Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this energy can really catch up with you. So if you have been people pleasing, if you have been overdoing it and overextending yourself, it could catch up with your physical, your mental and your spiritual well-being. Maybe you've caught a cold, maybe you are having trouble sleeping or you're dealing with insomnia. Setting boundaries and addressing some of these feelings and situations that you have ignored can actually help regenerate and recharge yourself. So this is a moment to come to terms with any self-defeating habits and behaviors and to make changes accordingly.

Stephanie Campos:

Sagittarius, when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to kick up discord and some conflict in your friendships, your social circle or even regarding some of your romantic life or your passions as well. So maybe you need to set a boundary with a friend. Maybe a friend pisses you off, or maybe you're ready to walk away from a friendship that is no longer aligned, that you have outgrown and is unhealthy in some way. This could also look like secret jealousy or envy that gets projected onto you, or maybe you are the one who is projecting that onto someone else. Sometimes it might feel like there are roadblocks for achieving and making progress on some of your goals and your dreams for the future. This energy is temporary. It doesn't mean you need to give up altogether, but you can benefit from slowing down If there are any annoying situationships or romantic issues that you've been dealing with. This is also a time to address boundaries and set expectations.

Stephanie Campos:

Capricorn, when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to feel like everything is just frustrating. You are wearing your emotions on your sleeve. You are feeling frustrated, you're feeling annoyed, and it's very possible that there are difficult or challenging situations happening in your life at work, at home or with the important people around you. So this could look like tension and drama with a boss or a coworker, but it could also look like tension and drama or a challenging situation with a relative or a roommate or a lover. There may be a need to express boundaries and hidden feelings of resentment that you have ignored in the past. Working with your anger and speaking your truth can ultimately set you free, and it is also very possible that there is some sort of shift regarding your work and profession and your sense of security. So maybe a job ends, maybe you're ready to call out a boss or maybe you're ready to put in your two weeks notice on a whim.

Stephanie Campos:

Aquarius conversations are tense when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries. You are not backing down from your thoughts and your opinions, and this is really going to bring up debating energy. This can be a moment that helps you speak your truth, especially in situations where you have been kind of towing the line and trying not to step on anyone else's toes or feelings or emotions. So this energy can bring conflict and discord, but it can also be productive, because you're expressing feelings and you're learning information and news that helps you make informed decisions about the future of these relationships or important situations that are ongoing in your life. It's also possible you hear a no or you receive some sort of disappointing news that maybe you were hoping for a yes, and this isn't a sign to give up, but it is a sign to slow down, reflect and consider alternatives.

Stephanie Campos:

Pisces when Mars and Libra forms an opposition with Saturn and Aries, this is going to kick up some financial stress or insecurities, so this can stir up a scarcity mindset, or maybe it's very rooted in the truth. Maybe a contract or job comes to an end. Maybe there is some sort of unhealthy power dynamic at work and you need to call out a toxic boss or coworker. Maybe you're dealing with feelings of envy or jealousy or something that lives in your shadow side that you try to repress or ignore. Ultimately, spending time with these uncomfortable feelings can help set you free. It is also very possible on a practical level, that you are focusing on paying down debt. Maybe you need to come up with a stricter monthly budget and stick with it, or maybe you need to make an important purchase that could lead to accruing some sort of temporary debt. Just know that this energy is temporary and it can help you ultimately, in time, make small, aligned actions that help you get back on track with your finances.

Stephanie Campos:

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