Your August Horoscope Is a Tomato-Scope
We’re all in luck this August: The planets are enjoying themselves this month and so are we. That means you can relaaax, and hit up your tomato plants for a good time. Here’s your high-vibe August horoscope to get you amped for tomato season.
Linda Xiao1/12Aries
Your reflexes are sharp, which is why you’re a great decision maker (great, as in, fast). This month, waste no time signing up for a ninja warrior class or asking your coworker to cover your shift so you can go to Oaxaca for a taco weekend. Right now, you’re living for the experience, and such experiences will prove to be memorable as time goes on. Your tomato horoscope calls for this flavor-packed Roasted Tomato-Cashew Salsa. It’s smoky, nutty, and unforgettable (like you!). This is another experience you don’t want to miss. (Also, don’t forget chips.)
PHOTO BY ALEX LAU, FOOD STYLING BY ANDY BARAGHANI2/12Taurus
We know surprises aren’t your favorite, so we’ll let you in on a secret: this month brings a wave of excitement into your life in the area of home and family. Sudden changes can be liberating or challenging, but here’s a recipe that’ll be in your complete control: Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Pomegranate Molasses. It’s sweet and acidic, with delicious depth from pomegranate molasses that you’ll go nuts for (also, pine nuts). Remember that good things happen when you embrace the unexpected.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog3/12Gemini
Things have been too serious for your liking lately, but the atmosphere is lightening up this August. Make the most of the rest of the summer by having as much fun as possible, preferably with a friend (or you know…). Hit all of the free concerts and fruit-themed festivals. Your relationships will deepen this month, as will your pasta game. That’s why your horoscope predicts this Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta. It’s simple, straightforward, and impossible not to love (sound familiar?). Are the bursting tomatoes some kind of metaphor?? We’ll let you decide.
Peden & Munk4/12Cancer
Lately, it seems like you have to add five different tasks in order to accomplish what you set out to do. Lucky for you, those setbacks and frustrations taper off this month, freeing your schedule up for more of the things you enjoy. When time allows, indulge your instincts. You’ll need free time for these Falafel-Spiced Tomatoes and Chickpeas on Flatbread but it’ll be worth every step. This recipe has it all: creamy yogurt sauce complemented by addictive za'atar and juicy, peak-season tomatoes. Oh, and a chewy flatbread base you’ll make over and over.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk5/12Leo
Happy birthday Leo! Your usual steady demeanor gets an electric jolt this month. Embrace your restlessness and use it as leverage to get what you want. One antidote to boredom—invite more variety into your social life. Don’t wait for everyone else to text back about what’s up for Friday; be the shameless birthday alpha, and pull that birthday card all month. Your spontaneity might grab someone’s attention, in a good way. Another way to grab attention: this Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Turmeric Oil. It’s unique like you, this bright and refreshing, and certainly not the same ol’, same ol’.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk6/12Virgo
No worries if you feel like taking some time for yourself this month, Virgo. You’re always thinking of others, but sometimes it’s okay to lay low in your hammock and forget where you put your phone. You don’t do anything halfway, which is why your horoscope is a beautiful Tomato Galette. It’s garlicky, it’s buttery, and the perfect way to showcase gorgeous August tomatoes. This galette will disappear fast, like summer, so make the most of it while the tomatoes are still around. Let it be another reason to stay in this weekend.
7/12Libra
Your rebellious streak strikes again this month, and it’s likely to take the form of activism. Your mind churns over the possible ways you could be a better citizen of the world. Reading more books? Joining a beach clean-up? Lobbying congress? Just being a nicer person? August is an especially social month for you, Libra, so go meet some new people and hear some fresh perspectives. Oh! Here’s one: Chilled Tomato and Stone Fruit Soup. Peachy gazpacho!? This summery chilled soup has a spicy kick (like you this month), and yet, it’s just the thing for someone who knows when a little extra sweetness is called for.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Judy Mancini8/12Scorpio
You’re kicking ass this month and making a name for yourself. True, you prefer to do most of your hard work behind the scenes, but it’s time you’re recognized and applauded for it. Play your cards right and you could finally see that well-deserved raise (...or maybe your boss buys you lunch at Bennigan’s). If anything, we have a recipe to make you feel on top of the world: Buttered Tomatoes with Ginger. This saucy tomato condiment goes well on nearly anything, from toast to grilled chicken to leftover rice. Whether you decide to serve it as the star or in the background is up to you (hint, hint).
Gentyl & Hyers9/12Sagittarius
Summertime agrees with your easy-going nature. You believe life’s a ride, and appropriately, August is the perfect time for a wandering road trip. Close your eyes, drop a pin on a map, and hit the highway—be open to the unexpected and unfamiliar this month. Your kindred tomato recipe is this straightforward but stellar Grilled Cheese with Peak Tomatoes. You know how to elevate life’s simplest details, and that’s a gift worth sharing with others, if ya know what we mean.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk10/12Capricorn
This month, you’re checking your boundaries and expectations when it comes to relationships and major commitments. You tend to think long-term, so this isn’t easy, but now’s the time to find the balance between work and living in the moment. You’re gonna have to let go of some stuff. You’re serious about success, and so are these Tomatoes with Fig and Prosciutto—they’re fancy and fun, too.
Alex Lau11/12Aquarius
The projects that have been keeping you busy will come to a close this month (finally), leaving you extra room in your schedule for some much-needed face time with your friends and/or partner. You’re as social as they come, Aqua, so plan a party and gather your favorite people to show them you love and appreciate them. Serve this Grilled Halibut with Tomatoes, a citrusy, bright, and buttery fish, perfect for an August evening. This dish is right up your alley—it’s simple but stunning. You don’t like to overthink things, so don’t!
Alex Lau12/12Pisces
You’re a busy fish this month, but that’s a good thing. A wanderer at heart, you’ll find your bliss getting lost in an assignment that aligns with your core values, passions—and showcases your talents. You feel like you’re a part of a great team, and you can actualize some amazing things this month. Then actualize this: A Charred Caprese Sandwich, with expertly blistered cherry tomatoes and a tangy mayo sauce. It’s familiar, but reimagined—sound like someone we know?
Catherine Urban is an astrologer from Cleveland, Ohio (where the tomatoes are abundant) who is excited about making Eggs in Purgatory (solely because of its name). Connect with Catherine for more astrology here.