AW XXVIX (Virgo Season)

The Sun is going to be in the Mutable Earth sign of Virgo from 23 Aug until 22 Sep.

Virgo is the ruler of the 6th House - anything to do with routines, diets, the environment, precision, attention to detail. They are governed by the notorious Mercury.

Virgos are known for being hard-workers (think of Beyonce) and highly focused. We are likely to be affected by Virgo season in our work by making sure all the Ts are crossed and the Is are dotted, and in our general life by being very practical, dealing with down-to-earth, day to day stuff.

It will be a beneficial time to get organised, take care of unfinished business, work on improving our communication, whether with clients or with our nearest and dearest.

We will also be interested in improving our health - through what we consume, working out perhaps, getting better sleep, even booking a checkup.

This sign is associated with the goddess Ceres or Demeter, hence the connection to food, agriculture and harvest - and by extension, any form of traditional medicine or herbal treatments.

We will be called to pay close attention as well to our gut - our digestive system, since Virgo rules over that part of the body.

It wouldn’t be surprising if some of us will feel like spending time alone - Virgo in the Tarot is symbolised by the Hermit, which talks about introspection and elevation of the mind. Virgos being ruled by Mercury, which also deals with curiosity and acquiring knowledge, we might well find ourselves delving deep into a book - or several.