Wed Aug 23rd 2023

Virgo season started today Wednesday 23rd August 2023. This is the last season of Summer for Western astrology. Western astrology follows the season, the equinoxes and the solstices.

Also today we entered Mercury retrograde, which we have at least 3 (sometimes 4) times a year. Retrograde indicates a slowing done, a revising, a reviewing , a revisiting of all thing Mercury: communication, travel, local neighbourhood, siblings, cousins, books. Often old friends or lovers make contact , or you feel inclined to get in touch with them.

Often astrologers cast a chart for the time Mercury goes retrograde, to give an idea wha to look out for in these 3 weeks of reflection and review.

Today the chart has some important points:

Because mercury is in Virgo, this would be a good time to do any cleaning out of your home, of your health, of your friendship circles. Virgo likes health and routine.

Virgo can be anxious time of the year, so magnesium or epsom salt baths are good for this, or eating more bananas!

There is a lack of Air in the chart for this day, so maybe there maybe less rationality and logic in the days ahead, beware not to get irritated with people if communication is disrupted, try and walk away and vent if you have to , then come back and try again to communicate what it is you want to say.

Neptune is opposite Mercury, oppositions can mean we don’t see something and with Neptune this may be linked to deception or viruses, or drugs, alcohol or something more spiritual and all encompassing.

Because Mars and Mercury and conjunct, Mars is also opposite Neptune. Neptune dissolves the pioneering energy of Mars. Mars in virgo can be critical and Neptune can be an agent go guilt. Beware of criticising others, and if you get criticised, try not to react. Neptune is good for visioning and aspirations. It would be wise to use this energy to allow yourself to know what you would really like. Why? Do you really want this? Really think what would be best for your ‘higher’ self. Remember when you do this it is about yourself and not trying to control others.

Venus retrograde in Leo is square to Jupiter in Taurus. This could look like an extravagant way to enjoy yourself. Taurus is stuff we like and Jupiter expands this, and Leo is being seen and Venus in Leo is lovely things being seen.

Mars is trine Pluto, which is a strong will and intense determination to achieve. Use this power wisely to help you make changes for your betterment.

The Sun is opposite Saturn from 25th to 29th August. Tests and trials might make you frustrated OR determined to succeed. Hard work, patience and persistence can lead achievement , recognition and respect.

Mars will be moving from Virgo to Libra on 27th August. The collaboration, consensus and co-operation energy of libra likes social cohesion. Mars is not good at this, it needs a job to do, a problem to solve. Mars is in Venus’ domain (Venus rules Libra), Mars may feel a bit frustrated or lazy . A good solution would be to work with someone else at this time. Libra loves to work with others. Even if you usually work alone well, consider that it might help to reach out to others over the next couple of months.