The Tarot Horoscope For Monday, August 17 Has A Reading For Each Zodiac Sign
Design: YourTango, Photo: pixelshot via CanvaYour zodiac sign's one-card tarot horoscope is here for August 17, 2026. The Sun is in Leo, and the Moon is in Libra, entering Scorpio. Today's collective tarot card for everyone is the Page of Cups.
For everyone, Monday brings an unexpected but fortunate opportunity you can use to advance your life in a big way. Of course, no one reading can be exact for each individual zodiac sign, so there is an expectation that you should create your luck. Once the Moon is in Scorpio, it's considered weakened. In your daily reading, even when things feel complicated, success follows effort. Let's find out what else is in store for each sign below.
Daily tarot horoscope for Monday, August 17, 2026:
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
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Monday's tarot card for Aries: Six of Swords
Things are looking up, Aries. The Six of Swords highlights a significant improvement in your life. If you have a change you need to make and really feel like now is the time, the cards (and stars) are in your favor!
The Moon in Scorpio gives you a chance to look within and connect with your higher power. If you have been struggling with an inner battle, that's OK. Scorpio Moon energy helps you to understand why, so you can overcome it quickly.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
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Monday's tarot card for Taurus: Nine of Pentacles, reversed
You've got to watch your back a little more than usual lately. Taurus, the Nine of Pentacles, reversed talks about someone taking advantage of your influence in their life.
On August 17, look for how genuine people are toward you, especially in business partnerships. You want to protect yourself and hold back when it makes sense.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
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Monday's tarot card for Gemini: Knight of Cups
If you're a hopeless romantic, you'll love your tarotscope for today. Love is in the air, and it starts with someone who is taking the lead.
The Knight of Cups represents someone who leads in love. That could be you, Gemini, where you are the one who plans and schedules a fun little date night out with a person you love on August 17.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
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Monday's tarot card for Cancer: Nine of Swords
Today's tarot card foretells worrying about things that you can and cannot control. The Nine of Swords is about troubling thoughts, but you control your mind, Cancer.
You don't have to become a victim of a certain mindset on Monday. You can choose to take a different path. The Moon in Scorpio encourages creativity and doing things that you enjoy. Use this time to focus on the positives as much as you can.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
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Monday's tarot card for Leo: Knight of Swords, reversed
Some people will not be happy until you're unhappy, too. On August 17, try to avoid the people that the Knight of Swords, reversed represents: the miserable individuals who always seem to be angry or upset for nothing.
Today calls for setting clear personal boundaries, specifically with family and friends who know you well. You know who is for you and who isn't. Don't let anything get under your skin today.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
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Monday's tarot card for Virgo: The Hermit, reversed
The Hermit, reversed, brings feelings of isolation and sadness, but when you or someone you love is going through hardships, remember that no one has to endure it alone.
It's hard to tell a friend you're not feeling like yourself, but on Monday, it's important to open up and be transparent. You'll feel so much better with someone listening, affirming your feelings and helping you find clarity.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
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Monday's tarot card for Libra: Four of Swords, reversed
Not every battle is meant to be fought, Libra. On Monday, your tarot card, the Four of Swords reversed, is a reminder of various financial battles that you try to overcome but struggle to do so.
Right now, consider what you pay for but really don't need; it's more of a status symbol. It's time to get back to the basics and focus on the necessities until things feel much better. Lean times require a leaner mindset, and frugality can be just as desirable as things that signal wealth but create struggle.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
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Monday's tarot card for Scorpio: Queen of Cups
This day is about giving back to yourself. The Queen of Cups is a person who is so generous and giving, and that is you when you care for your own needs.
On Monday, be sure to make time for the things that you know help you to live the life you want to live. You want peace and security; work on it. If you want growth, spend time on the hobbies and skills you want to cultivate. What you set your mind to do, work toward it.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
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Monday's tarot card for Sagittarius: Ten of Pentacles
A change in circumstances helps you to overcome your obstacles, especially those that you have struggled with financially. On Monday, your tarot card, theTen of Pentacles, highlights big advancements in your economic situation.
You might come up with a brilliant idea or discover something that you know will work out better than what you had originally. This is a hopeful card, and opportunities are coming your way.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
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Monday's tarot card for Capricorn: Page of Pentacles
You're open for business, Capricorn. The Page of Pentacles is about starting a new job or getting a proposal from a coworker or boss about a project that is going to be part of your future responsibilities.
On Monday, be open to new ideas and adventures. See changes as something to embrace and try. As you head down a new chapter in your career, you'll discover more things that help you to advance and grow professionally.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
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Monday's tarot card for Aquarius: The Moon
The Moon tarot card is about deception. Yes, someone could be telling lies, and you'll also need to be careful not to speak before knowing the facts of what you say. Yet, on August 17, this reading can actually be a really fun thing for you to take advantage of on Monday.
If you love to read fiction or watch a fantasy movie, tonight is perfect for binging on shows you've meant to catch up on. If you love Halloween, this is a great time to plan your spooky costume and start thinking about what you, your partner or your family will do for a theme.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
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Monday's tarot card for Pisces: The Lovers
You are in a wonderful place in your relationship right now. On August 17, the Lovers tarot card promises a really sweet partnership with a person you are already involved with.
If you're single, you could meet someone soon and say goodbye to your single life. Today is a great day to take time to learn your partner's wishes and dreams so you can build your life together and create a strong foundation.
Aria Gmitter is YourTango's Senior Editor of Horoscopes & Zodiac Signs and author of Horror Tarot Deck & Guidebook. Aria earned her Diploma of Astrological Excellence from the Midwest School of Astrology and has written daily horoscopes and tarot readings for the last 10 years.
