Get ready to get detailed and organized. The Sun moving into Virgo really lets us all become aware of our faults. Don’t buy it, as we are all the same as we were a month ago, and maybe even better. Virgo is an earth sign that puts us in touch with life’s discrepancies. It is ruled by the planet Mercury but a much more practical Mercury, than found in Gemini.

In Virgo, the mental ability is more focused and analytical. The symbol for Virgo is the Virgin surrounded by shafts of wheat. Not the prim and perfect virgin but the earthy and sensual virgin that leads us into the purity and beauty of self love. The wheat symbolizes the harvest leading into fall and in preparation for the winter months.

Virgo wants to attain perfection as told by their standards of efficient functioning. Their main goal in life is to be in perfect harmony with all, and as such, it is one of the perfectionist signs, the other being Libra. These special souls believe that if they didn’t concern themselves with the details of life, then no one would, and everything would fall apart. This is why others see the critical a part of Virgo’s personality. It is often hard to live with a Virgo if you can’t take criticism without getting hurt, as they are known for their critical nature.

These souls have a need to be in service, and are really not happy campers unless they attend to this task. They sometimes get so caught up in the details of life they don’t see the forest for the trees. If Virgo doesn’t serve others in some way or another they will inevitably turn on themselves. Let me tell you that this is not a pretty sight. They really become difficult.

Mercury ruling Virgo gives the native the extreme earthy grounded approach to life. These natives are so practical it is rather disarming to the rest of us. They cut to the chase quickly and even sometimes heartlessly. Their love for order is paramount. Their patience and foresight is quite extraordinary also. These seem to love routine and dislike any time of chaos or disorder of any kind. They can be extremely humble and accomplish many difficult deeds that others find too difficult as they do one step at a time.

Some famous people born in Virgo are:

Sophia Loren, Greta Garbo, Lauren Becall, Ingrid Bergman, Shelly Long, Steve Guttenberg, Billy Ray Cyrus, Claudia Schiffer, Mother Teresa, Richard Gere, Itzhak Perleman, Valerine Perrine, Liz Green, Bob Newhart, Raquel Welch, Amy Irving, Peter Falk, Caas Elliot, Bill Murray, Stephen King, Jason Priestly, Warren Buffet, Keanu Reeves, Harry Connick, Jr., Rob Morrow, Pee Wee Herman, Scott Hamilton, Elliot Gould, Rebecca De Mornay, Marcia Clark, Hugh Grant, Faith Ford, Sean Connery, John McCaine, Jean Smart, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tricia Yearwood, Gloria Estefan, Charlie Sheen, Barbara Eden, Rick Springfield, B.B. King, Nell Carter, David Copperfield and our own Erin Greiner.

Some famous places ruled by Virgo are:

What the Planets are Doing...

The Sun entering Virgo is a time for examining our past performances and seeing how we could have made them better. It can get a bit picky but don’t let that stop you from benefiting from your past mistakes and learning from them.

The New Moon on August 23rd brings us a powerful energy to begin thinking about what we would like to begin in our lives. Don’t forget to write your goals. Putting thought into form allows manifestation to happen.

There is a Venus/Saturn conjunction on August 26th. Tough day emotionally. Expressing our love nature can be difficult.

Mercury, the ruling planet of Virgo enters its sign on August 27th, giving even more power to this already powerful sign. Our thoughts can really go the distance during this time.

Pluto stations and enters its direct cycle on September 4th, Labor Day. We can realize how much resistance we put up to make changes that have become necessary. Now is the time for those changes to begin to happen.

September 5th has Venus entering Virgo. We all could get really picky with our money as well as how we express our feelings toward loved ones.

The Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon on September 7th in Virgo/Pisces allows for all of us to really get in touch with how we can best serve those we love without thinking we need to have the favor returned. The need to let go of our fears and doubts.

Mars enters Libra on September 7th just after the eclipse. Mars going into Venus’ sign can only bring confusion about expressing its natural masculine energy and being assertive when necessary. Not the happiest of places for Mars.

Mercury goes into Libra on September 12th. Diplomacy can reassert itself again. Our thoughts will become more fair minded and express the need for equality.

Our normal rate is $3.23 per minute.