The zodiacal month ahead Let go of doubt
What we can all expect from the forecast of our planetary skies, from August 23 to September 23.
Making the Most of Our Cycle in Virgo
Our summer of 2015 was certainly shaped by the relaxing tones called for by the egalitarian reflection that Venus Retrograde in Leo required. Now is the time to get back to routines and realign what we can perfect as purity reigns supreme in the richest harvest of the year.
Virgos may be inclined to take their purification needs to the extreme, as free will chooses to be fussy, doubt, and worry about anything. Especially today, Virgo energy is accused of having “OCD” more than any other sign. Virgo must remember that his scrutiny skills are always necessary to correct the natural mistakes that human beings make, but living from the space of doubt makes them an unhappy soul. As we can spell the truth from DOUBT, the best thing to do is -and politely as Virgos always prefer- to say please DO BUT OUTSIDE BUD.
The planet in charge of Virgo is Mercury, who is the Messenger of all our communications, movements and changes within the Zodiac as it travels through its “mercury” cycles. Like any sign for about two weeks (with the exception of its retrograde cycles), this planet also determines how our thinking and mindset will flow, why we will tend to enjoy or resist change, and ultimately how we will allow our mind play. they deceive us if we are not in charge of them. Known as a bondage sign of the zodiac, Virgo energy is so wonderful to experience as long as the hygiene he practices evolves into a soul that serves in wisdom, away from doubt and ego based energy.
Where does your Sun sign want you to separate from doubt?
ARIES: Habits/Routines/Health where I serve
TAURUS: Creativity/Childhood/Amorous adventures where I believe
GEMINI: Home/Family/Environments where I nurture myself
CANCER: Thought/Mindsets where I communicate
LION: Gain Power/Values with what I have
VIRGO: Approaches/First Impressions with who I am
POUND: Inner Work/Subconscious Study where Process
SCORPION: Hopes/Dreams/Wishes where I socialize
SAGITTARIUS: Career/Public Life where I am structured
CAPRICORN: Higher Education/Travel/Growing Where I Believe
AQUARIUM: Regeneration/Change where I transform
PISCES: Alliances where I relate
Remember that your weekly #Empowerscopes on Empower Radio walks you through each week of our Sun’s time in Virgo. Tune in to hear where to plant a personal focus for success and better results, as well as logging in with valuable time are all tips astrology always advises.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 23.
Shine the light by detaching yourself from doubt
After our thoughtful hearts were asked to help heal the earth during Leo, there is precise work to be done to take us further into Virgo. The glory of this sign is always in perfection when he is of service to others, equally extending to a personal “check and balance” when it comes to oneself. Infamous for being the most flawless flaw detector, this innate ability is not to be used against the soul in these detailed quests for perfection. A Virgo soul should be continually reminded that perfection is simply a journey and never a destination, which is a wonderful mantra to allow anyone to break away from the negative cycle of doubt.
As we all collectively experience the time of our Sun within the innocence of The Virgin, asking “why” about the new that flows through this area of life is wise, but it must be accompanied by a surrender that only wants to be of service. Acknowledging what we must cleanse within our soul both inside and outside where The Virgin lives in our zodiac circles allows us to cultivate the breadth of vision, imagination, and optimism we need to never let doubt control our free will.
Mercury enters Libra on August 27, approach begins on August 28; Retrogrades September 17
Where communications become fair and consider reviewing
Our Messenger planet reaches the middle of the alignment of peace of mind in Libra under its Approach to the last Mercury Retrograde (MRx) from September 17 to October 09, 2015. Continuing its review and realignment tour on the theme of the sign of intellectual air that has retrograde throughout the year: Aquarius in January and February; Gemini in May and June- now calls for a cycle of reflection within the Scale. Comparative, precision-seeking, and persuasive mindsets and methods of expression will be alive and well as our Mercury “Cheater” phase progresses. Until Retrograde begins on September 17, it’s preparation time and a preview of the next retrograde attractions for what the royal cycle will ask us all to review and redo. Our life and energy within Libra needs this timeout to reconnect with whatever is out of sync so it can balance properly. Close-ups to MRx are sometimes just as disruptive as the actual retrograde passage itself, depending on our mindfulness. The key to navigation here is to avoid unbalanced and superficial mindsets, and be very aware of the call to slow down in order to honor reflection, always yielding to the changes that emerge.
Libra’s natural communication energy lacks timing, decision and application, so being patient with this area of our lives is excellent practice during your Mercury recharge and rejuvenation session. After going Direct on October 9, Mercury moves back into The Scales and will not enter Scorpio until November 2.
Venus Goes Direct in Leo 06 September
Where harmony and understanding return to purity and pleasure
At least before Mercury calls for our reflection, Venus will have returned to the Direct movement in Leo. While her Shadow will prevail throughout the entire MRx run until Oct 08, her rebalancing of what needed to be adjusted within Leo will once again flow properly. Affections that may not have been available to feel wholeheartedly, faithfully, or inspiring will feel the heart have ownership once more over what the head might logically have overlooked.
Whatever the retrograde passage that began on July 25 was asking us to reconsider where The Lion reigns from in our personal lives, now it finds happier tones to feel the generosity and nobility to function properly. With Mars still in Leo until September 24, motivation is an undeniable force of this part of life under the time of our Sun in Virgo. We have a nicer conversation happening between Venus and Uranus retrograde in Aries around September 23. This will put in place the last pieces of the puzzle that began to come together in late June and early July, which creatively called us all to create our now and own our truth where both Aries and Leo bring spirit and encouragement to our lives. .
Saturn enters Sagittarius on September 13.
Where your patience and responsibility are required
While the average astrologer may choose to throw up all hands to utter restrictions and hardships every time Saturn enters a new sign, it’s wise for us to first understand the real gifts this planet can bestow on us. Saturn was already in Sagittarius from December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015 before plunging back into Scorpio in retrograde. Now moving forward from August 2, archers around the world are about to be visited by the planet of ambition, work, discipline, responsibility, and rewards earned through December 19, 2017.
No matter what sign you are, you have the current transit of Saturn in Sagittarius calling out to an area of your life. The request here is to look carefully and closely examine where The Archer points to the truth in his life during this time. Likewise, determination seeks to cultivate hope and charity wherever Sagittarius energy is abundant in our personal lives. Possessing patience is a virtue that you will need to learn from all the experiences that lie ahead in the Sagittarius forecast to allow for greater stability to develop. Life seemingly slows down in this segment of life so that you can find the time to grow, enjoy, and recognize the rewards you will receive through previous and diligent effort. Resist honoring Saturn’s need to be more gentle, mindful, and collected within Sagittarius, and that reputation you have as the “Karmic Adjuster” will sound like a disciplining parent saying, “I told you so.”
Collectively, there is an effort to develop inspiration, philosophical interests, as well as any type of religious or higher education to expand our sense of spirituality as Saturn transits within The Archer. While the drive for independence will be strong, the challenge will be honoring the restraint that comes from practicing a more mindful, unhurried pace, allowing these learning processes to shape us and become our teachers. It will be interesting to watch what unfolds within the religious and spiritual communities of the world during this passage. Saturn in Sagittarius is motivated by the fear of restriction, which must be combated by making intellectual, truth-seeking, and divine achievements under his cycle, so distinction is the end result. With patience, Sagittarius’ energy will flourish when he is accompanied by honor and truth for the next two years.
As we recognize that doubt is the only thing standing in our way of creating our now, as Virgo calls for cleansing our soul of the roots of fear, that we separate from it and discover that we are purified and already perfect. as we need to be our trip.