Virgo Season Horoscopes: Easing Into Change
Virgo Season begins on the 23rd as Sun enters the night house of Mercury — the perfect time to bid Summer farewell and to gather the gifts of the season’s past — ones that will fuel and nourish us as we go through another shift. Mercury starts their journey to the underworld as they go retrograde later in the day, signaling a wobbly beginning of the end. On August 25, the Moon in Sagittarius greets us with a square to Mercury Retrograde, either dampening your mood, slowing you down, or blurring modes of communication and plans, but this tense aspect between two mutable planets can be productive albeit erratic if channeled well.
On the 26th, as the Moon in Capricorn collects more light and forms a pleasant earth trine with the Sun, he goes head-to-head with Saturn in Pisces. This whole configuration may coax you to objectively listen and observe where that voice of self-sabotage is pulling you from gifts that, if you allowed, would make their way to you. Give yourself a moment to meditate on all this weight. Mars enters his sign of detriment Libra on the 27th which may entail shorter fuses, impatience, or stifled motivation. Despite all that, Mars in Libra opens the window to practice mindfulness and decisiveness. This ingress is followed by Uranus going retrograde the next day at 23°, shaking things up subtly and internally, while they make aspects with the rest of the celestial bodies until January 2024 when it stations direct. As Uranus takes a step back, what stories are changing within you? What values are being shaken up?
Ushering the end of August is another conjunction between the Moon and Saturn, followed by the Moon reaching fullness in Pisces at 7°. This may be a Jupiter-ruled Moon, but Saturn’s trip through Pisces for the next three years gives these waters some heaviness, this Full Moon feeling like a cold shower, lighting up where we need to ground and be more realistic.
September meets us with the Moon in Aries, her ruler newly exiled, and will oppose Mars a bit after her ingress to the Martian sign. You may feel a little out of place or unsupported, this may come up as irritability, aggression, or defensiveness. Heed the call to be soft and gentle regardless of what comes up. On September 3, Venus speeds up and ends her retrogradation, while Mercury connects with Jupiter through a trine at 15°, with Jupiter’s ruler Venus finally picking up speed. This may be a good time to put your creative ideas on paper — share them with a collaborator and friend, and see how you and your pursuits are ready to shift and expand even with Jupiter slowing down. On the 4th, Jupiter stations retrograde, signaling an opportunity to reflect on your self-confidence, or where you could add in more faith. September 5 brings in hectic mutable energy. Expect the mood to be a little serious and guarded with the Gemini Moon-Pisces Saturn square, but with the addition of Mercury Rx conjoining the Sun, you may find ways to leverage this energy by being objective and analytical in your dealings.
Halfway through the season, the Moon in Virgo sheds her light and is new again on September 14, opening space for new experiences and setting fresh goals leading to the conclusion of this current chapter. On Sept 15, Mercury retrograde period comes to a close, beckoning a shift in gears and carrying on goals that we had to review and even rewrite previously. September 16 offers us a union between the Moon and Mars in Libra and the last spat between Venus and Jupiter before Venus journeys through Leo without delay. Make use of these configurations to pursue creative passions despite the intensity. If anything, having an outlet for irritability and tension may bring out the best in you.
As the vibrant hues of Summer slowly change making way for the colors of Autumn, the Moon treads steadily, decreasing in light as she steps into Capricorn on September 22, our luminaries beginning their cardinal procession as the Sun enters Libra the next day. The transits of the past three months brought us warmth, inspiration, and connections, and as we move into a new season, may you use these gifts for more exploration.
Aries & Aries Rising
As Mercury backtracks through your house of physical health and menial tasks, you may find yourself correcting and rethinking the systems and habits that sustain you. Omit unnecessary steps to your daily routines and find ways to introduce healthier habits, especially when issues you’ve put aside flare back up. Get a blood test done.
Taurus & Taurus Rising
If you’ve been foregoing pleasure and creativity lately, perhaps picking up an old hobby, a favorite show, or listening to old favorites could be healing for you. Venus, your planetary ruler, goes direct halfway through the season. Lessons from any setbacks and delays it caused in the past few weeks come to light, and you’re ready to move forward again.
Gemini & Gemini Rising
As the Sun enters Virgo today, your home and family life are this season’s main themes. If you’ve been occupied trying to reach a finish line — be it at work or a personal goal — your ruler going retrograde may be asking you to slow down for now. The Sun in Virgo opposing Saturn in Pisces reminds you of your limits as a human being. Find support from family–chosen or otherwise.
Cancer & Cancer Rising
A lot is going on in your trivial world and the immediate circles you find yourself in. When it comes to communication, be sincere and concise, but also considerate. Mercury retrograde may create challenges that will shorten your fuse, but take this as an opportunity to exercise patience. Be mindful of the words and statements you put out there right now.
Leo & Leo Rising
Your income and possessions are front and center this Virgo season. If budgeting has always been elusive to you, trying out different methods to find the right one would be productive for you. Budgeting is just another way to discern what you truly value. Pay close attention to your whims and wants, making sure that you only spend on what truly supports you.
Virgo & Virgo Rising
You are this season’s Main Character, Virgo. The Sun in your sign makes you more aware of your surroundings and how you move in the world. With your ruler being retrograde, reflection and impartiality will be your friends in navigating this season. Mars in his last legs in Virgo keeps you energized and compelled to act on every impulse. Learn a martial art.
Libra & Libra Rising
This season will be busy, but a lot of activity takes place where it’s subtle. This is an opportunity to review your tendency to self-sabotage. What feels comfortable to fall back on when things aren’t working your way or when you’re running on empty? Mercury retrograde calls you to reconsider what aligns with you now. Mars moving to your sign could show up as self-assertion or aggression. Either way, act with grace.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
The rewards of what you’ve been working on, your hopes and your dreams are in the limelight this season. Mercury retrograde may bring back people and experiences that could spark inspiration, or show obstacles. Your desires are always worth the sacrifice if they fulfill you. Take a chance, but reconsider your moves, reconsider what fulfillment is to you.
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
The Sun illuminates your career and standing, Sagittarius. Make the most of this time to assess your plans and actions regarding the work you do. If you’re still second-guessing your capabilities, this season can show you how great you are but also the things you can improve. Great work speaks for itself, and you know it.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
Capricorn, you’re fit and ready to embark on a journey while the Sun sits in your house of higher learning and distant travel. If you’ve been drawn to explore something new or brush up on a study you haven’t touched in a while, this is a great time to do so. Mercury retrograde in Virgo may bring old teachers and lessons, perhaps in the form of delays and challenges caused by logistics. Pace yourself.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
For the next four weeks, you’re reminded of how limited your resources are — not necessarily just money, but your time and attention. Limitations aren’t always a bad thing though, and with Mercury retrograde in Virgo, you learn to value your resources more, you place your time and attention where it matters. Pick your battles wisely.
Pisces & Pisces Rising
Relationships and partnerships are at the forefront for you this season. There’s a call to be serious about your commitments and to honor your word. And if something you’ve committed to previously wasn’t an absolute Yes, Mercury retrograde will prompt you back to reassessing what your Yeses and Noes are. You’re allowed to choose.
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