When the Sun moves into Virgo on August 23rd, it is accompanied by a union with Venus, the planet representing our value systems, the arts, love and money. While the Sun and Venus travel in tandem (until August 29th), there's hope for reaching out and connecting with others whose values harmonize with your own. This is further echoed by the Virgo New Moon on August 28th (11:04 PM EDT).

However there's a change, with aggressive Mars blocked by Saturn from August 23rd -26th, suggesting yet another battle for power, with the Old Guard stubbornly holding its ground in the face of confrontation. It's also a frustrating time for the established order, since these qualities in friction with one another signify a time of potential destruction of longstanding traditions. During this period you can feel stuck, especially if situations you once counted on to provide a foundation seem to be folding under pressure. In some ways, this friction is intensified under the uncertainty provoked during the last days of Mercury's retrograde. (As you might assume, these are not the best days to try to travel. Take reading

August is a strong month for taking a break, dear Virgo, although travel may not be as straightforward as you'd hope. Other forms of retreat are just as welcome. As the month draws to a close, however, activity increases and so does your taste for it. You'll have at least two admirers. Money matters are strong, especially around the 29-30. Deceptions may come to light around the 13th, particularly surrounding work. Friendships can at times be strained this month, and it can be difficult to find sincere support for your plans.


The New Moon is on September 27th at 7:10 AM EDT. Venus (goddess of love) is the final dispositor of this moment showing that we are reaching a point of harmony and accord. Because we have five planets in Libra Sextiling Mars (as well as Square Pluto and Opposite Uranus) individual drive and personal effort are necessary in order to make thismovement to peace and justice a reality. Collectively we obtain a higher order of organization through embracing a new level of consciousness.
From the 1st to the 4th we feel forced by circumstances to act quickly in every area of our lives. Still, some doubts can stop us from being a hundred percent behind our own actions. Most projects are reaching positive results despite our worrying.
From the 5th to the 11th good news comes from every direction…we do best by racking up the obvious gains and then allowing time to dream and plan. People are pleasant and it is a wonderful week for giving and receiving help.
From the 12th to the 18th pressure gradually eases up and we are all given to experience a uniting of our higher ideals with our practical mind. Also, our emotions get quite a stir…we may develop a new love interest or just a new interest, period.
From the 19th to the 25th information is the driving force behind every action. We are all in a pattern of reevaluation. We can change our mind and our direction several times in a matter of a few days; the meaning of events now is that we are learning to free ourselves from our preconceptions and to have open minds.
From the 26th to the 31st we have the courage and insight to act. New ideas show us unique solutions to our difficulties. Be willing to let others know what you are doing. Overcome any fears that others are judging you. This is a forceful moment in history.