August Horoscopes: A No-Cook Summer Recipe for Every Sign
It’s too hot to think about turning on your oven, but it’s cool, we’ve got you. Your August horoscope comes with your sign’s ideal no-cooking-required recipe.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Kat Boytsova1/12Aries: Roadie Hoagie
The whole world is on hold, but for you, vivacious Aries, it almost feels personal. It’s time for you to get creative. Haven’t rollerbladed in 10 years? Why not give it another go? You’ll shine when you take small risks this month. Fill that craving for action with a hike and a hunky Roadie Hoagie, a vegetarian sandwich with layers of mozzarella and provolone atop mashed cannellini beans soaked in an Italian vinaigrette. It’s the reminder you needed that some things get better when you let them marinate for a while.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou2/12Taurus: Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich
While your finances may have been up in the air over the past few months, things seem to be smoothing out again. *Whew.* You’ve been resourceful and (surprisingly) flexible during this weird time, innovative Taurus. Those brainy negotiating skills will come in handy again this month, like when you discover a new way to enjoy a favorite dressing and a favorite sandwich at the same time. Meet the Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich. Good thinking!
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk3/12Gemini: Honeydew Salad with Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
Through trial and error, you’ve discovered unique ways to finding romance during this strange time. Your irresistible charm is a virtue, but you might discover that transparency, and communicating how you really feel, is important early this month (hint, hint). For someone who needs their food to be as interesting as their love life, this one’s right up your alley: Honeydew Salad with Ginger Dressing and Peanuts. This Thai-inspired melon salad has a gingery-serrano-chile kick and a touch of fish sauce for good measure. It’s spicy yet cooling at the same time. Can you relate?
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones4/12Cancer: Fancy and Beautiful Tomato Salad
Shy Cancer, you’ve been soaking up your solitude because hey, you may never get this kind of personal space afforded to you again. But when you start to miss your friends and feel ready to emerge from your shell this month, stay six feet apart and show off your finest summer outfit/DIY haircut. You’ll be able to identify with this Fancy and Beautiful Tomato Salad, starring peak tomatoes, refreshing mint, and savory za’atar. Sooo beautiful!
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson5/12Leo: Tomato Toast
Your season is here, so obviously you’re feeling hot as hell (might be the broken AC). But weirdly, you’re conflicted between your desire to be seen and the pull to stay cozy at home. If you can’t have the kind of birthday celebration you want, dazzling Leo, you’d rather do nothing at all. Overcompensate by eating celebratory foods, like this extra-in-a-good-way Tomato Toast with Chives and Sesame Seeds. So many sprinkles! Use the best tomatoes you can find, the thickest bread, and be generous with the mayo.
Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Sue Li6/12Virgo: Tiger Fruit Salad
Back-to-school season is your favorite time of year, organized and driven Virgo, whether you’re going back to virtual school or just cleaning all the sand out of the car. Freshen up. Get yourself some new clothes (or some colorful office decor), and enjoy the influence of your friend Leo by going bold around August 10th—interpret that as needed. Have you tried Tiger Fruit Salad yet? Quick-pickled, underripe stone fruit and crunchy celery soak up a vinegary dressing with toasted sesame oil, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Every detail comes together harmoniously, which your meticulous eye will love.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Pearl Jones7/12Libra: For the Love of Cottage Cheese Salad
While life may feel especially confusing lately, some of its up-in-the-air pieces should begin to land this month. Looks like there may be a significant development in your career sector. A promotion? Better hours? Whatever change is called for, trust your intuition and take a chance on yourself. There’s also a lot up in the air in this kitchen sink summer lunch: For the Love of Cottage-Cheese Salad. Open the fridge, trust your instincts, and surprise yourself a little, Libra.
Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Yekaterina Boystova8/12Scorpio: Italian Chopped Salad
As someone of fewer words, you typically keep your thoughts to yourself. But this month when someone challenges your beliefs, you’ll need to let them out. The theme for your month is making a bold statement, so we’ve paired you with this equally bold Italian Chopped Salad packed with half-moons of fennel salami, garlicky chickpeas, sharp provolone, and a spicy Dijon dressing. It’ll fire you up in all the right ways, passionate Scorpio.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson9/12Sagittarius: BLT Wraps
Schedules? Budgets? Who needs em?! You, actually. Despite your breezy attitude toward life, this month you’ll feel some pressure to tighten up your time and money management. It might be a little painful, but you’ll get through it. Bacon helps. These BLT Wraps with Horseradish Mayonnaise aren’t exactly a no-cook meal but they’re a barely-cook one. Here’s a to-do list you can manage: juicy tomatoes, salty bacon, and crunchy breadcrumbs. Wrap them in big lettuce leaves and call it a day.
Alex Lau10/12Capricorn: Stone Fruit Salad
You’re as patient as they come, contained Capricorn, but this month will test your limits. A little red tape here, some pettiness there. But lucky for you, your love life is very exciting this month. Don’t question whatever comes your way, Cap. Make space for the sweetness, which is what this Radicchio Stone Fruit Salad does. Pile seasonal peaches, chèvre, and citrus atop bitter radicchio and dive in. What’s not to love?
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson11/12Aquarius: Smoked Salmon with Fennel
You’re usually direct, but this month, you’re even more of a sharp-shooter with your words, Aquarius. Those skills will come in handy as you navigate some issues at work. You always try to find solutions that make everyone happy, but remember that it’s not always possible to win everyone over. Keep an eye out for the full moon in your sign on August 3rd, which invites you to see some healthy reflections of yourself. You’re pretty awesome! So is this Hot-Smoked Salmon with Salted Yogurt and Fennel. And like you, it’s both exciting and low maintenance.
Photographs by Laura Murray, food styling by Rose Daniels and Yia Vang12/12Pisces: Potluck Chopped Salad
Sweet, otherworldly Pisces, when you find people who understand you, hold on to them for dear life. Remember that at the beginning and end of this month when you experience a twinge of rejection or feel slightly out of place. Take comfort in your social bubble (Zoom hangouts count). While you can’t have an IRL potluck, you can make this Potluck Chopped Salad—a party of vibrant seasonal herbs and crisp rainbow radishes rounded out with a creamy umami dressing—and drop it off to your pals. That’ll have to do…for now!
Catherine Urban is an astrologer in Cleveland, Ohio, where she teaches, consults and writes about all things astrology. She is the author of Your Astrological Cookbook: The Perfect Recipe for Every Sign. Connect on IG @astrocatherine or visit www.CatherineUrban.com
