From August 4 to 19 while communicator Mercury moves through your ninth house of higher learning and adventure, you’ll want to dive into new books or even an online course that feeds your wanderlust and need to broaden your horizons and always be learning. Having deep, philosophical conversations with friends and colleagues can also have you feeling more intellectually fulfilled right now. 

And from August 7 to September 6, romantic Venus moves through your eighth house of emotional bonds and sexual intimacy, fueling your urge to connect on a deep physical and feeling level with someone special. Pinpointing your desires, then putting them into words can help you turn your fantasies into reality. You’ll feel closer than ever before. Bonus: This is also a positive time for hashing out details related to joint finances.