It’s Virgo season, so it’s time to get productive again. Virgo is an earth sign and is ruled by Mercury, like Gemini, but with a different elemental edge. Expect someone with this Sun and/or rising sign to be analytical, practical, and meticulous. Virgos are detail-oriented, which allows them to zoom in on the bigger picture and see what can be done more efficiently. This sign truly lives by the motto “work smarter, not harder”. However, their attention to detail can make them nitpicky — if not a bit fussy. Virgos can also become hypercritical if they get caught up in the details of a situation or strive too hard for perfection. This criticism can make them act harshly if they’re in a bad mood, but remember, Virgos are their own worst critic. They’re not the best at cutting themselves some slack. Sometimes they need to take a step back and ask whether their words and actions are genuinely supportive. They are, after all, here to help others. Acts of service are their love language. If a Virgo is going out of their way to help you out with something, you know that they truly consider you a friend. Like Aries, Virgo loves to problem solve in the moment. If you need someone to genuinely listen to your situation and give you constructive criticism from a grounded place, ask your Virgo friend for advice.

Help celebrate the Virgo in your life by getting them something practical that they’ve had their eye on. A planner, a watch, a new tote bag — anything that helps them stay organized is something they’ll appreciate. Especially if it’s both practical and stylish, as they do have that eye for detail. Virgo rules the digestive system, so don’t be surprised if your friend has dietary restrictions. A home-cooked meal or dinner at a restaurant that can accommodate this will really mean a lot to them. If they imbibe, they may be particular about what they drink. They may be really into wine or niche craft cocktails. Taking them to a bar that caters to their distinct taste never hurts. Like Cancers, Virgos are known to have a green thumb and have a pet or two. A plant or something for their fur baby can be a great gift. Because they are also Mercury-ruled, Virgos usually have a love of learning and tend to be avid readers. A book on a topic of interest is greatly appreciated by them. If they like to tinker, a tool set or anything related to one of their hobbies is something they’ll love. Still unsure of what to get them? A witty birthday card with a clever, handwritten message or an inside joke between the two of you is something they’ll cherish.

Virgo Season Horoscopes

Virgo season began on August 22, with Mercury joining the Sun a few days later on August 25. Mercury’s ingress sharpens our powers of observation, analytical capabilities, and ability to focus. On August 27, we had both a beneficial Mercury cazimi in the afternoon and the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces that night at 11:18 PM CST. The cazimi gave us a window of opportunity for clarity on something that had left us feeling stuck, while this Full Moon, closing out eclipse season, allowed us to finally end a spiritually healing chapter in our lives. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31, giving us a preview of what’s in store for themes around relationships, self-worth, and personal values. Pay attention to what pops up during this time, as it will give us a better idea of what we’ll be dealing with once it stations retrograde in October.

The Virgo new moon on September 10 is an eventful day astrologically — Mercury enters Libra, Venus enters Scorpio, and Uranus in Gemini stations retrograde. This new moon brings an opportunity for new beginnings with our habits and daily lives. Mercury in Libra brings our mental focus towards social justice, fairness, and the aesthetically pleasing. Any conversations that offer the opportunity to learn something new and see things from another's perspective are favored. Venus is in detriment in Scorpio, as Scorpio’s obsessive, possessive, and secretive nature clashes with this planet’s desire for harmony, grace, and gentleness. We’ll be examining who’s willing to go deep and be vulnerable with us and who is content to remain on the surface. Uranus, planet of surprises, rebellion, and insight, shifts its energy inward as it stations retrograde. The rapid chaos and disruption it can bring, as an internalized force, give us more time to rethink our relationship to communication and technology, and to reframing learning patterns. The Sun enters Libra on September 22, ending this year’s Virgo season. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get notified for your Libra season horoscope!

For a more personal impact, read below for both your sun and rising signs:

Virgo: Happy birthday, Virgo! The Mercury cazimi in your sign on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity around your identity and how to reframe the way you view the world around you. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that day closed a healing chapter regarding your partnerships and collaborations. Perhaps you were finally ready to release selfish behavior, unfair dynamics, and anyone who has not been matching your energy. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Paying attention to your spending habits benefits you greatly now. It’s also good to examine whether or not your partnerships are causing you to compromise your values, and how much you correlate your self-worth with money and possessions. This will also be coming up for review later. 

The new moon in your sign on September 10 gives you a fresh start regarding personal autonomy, self-image, and your outlook. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on your hidden desires, unconscious mind, and resting your mind. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your relationship with your local neighborhood, siblings, and communication styles. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining whether or not you can escape the monotony of small talk with people will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your legacy, reputation, and relationship with authority. If you have experienced any recent sudden changes at work, this will give you a chance to process them. 

Libra: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity around your subconscious patterns and how to take better care of your mental health. If you’ve been considering therapy or a new healing modality, this is time to explore that. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your workplace, habits, and daily routine. Perhaps you were finally ready to release unhealthy habits, anxiety, or the need to take on an excess workload. Venus in your sign entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31, so pay attention to your relationship to your identity, how much personal charm you project, and whether you derive your worth from yourself or a partner, as this will come up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start regarding rest, spiritual healing, and secrets. Mercury also enters your sign that same day, putting your mental focus on yourself and whether or not you feel understood by the world around you. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your relationship with your finances, talents, and self-worth. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining whether or not your skills are being used and valued to the best of your abilities will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your opinions and beliefs, along with the aftermath of sharing your wisdom with others. If you have recently experienced debates suddenly devolving into full-blown arguments and hurt feelings, this will give you a chance to process what happened.

Scorpio: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity around your community and whether people in your network genuinely support your goals. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your dating life, happiness, and creativity. Perhaps you were finally ready to release romantic patterns holding you back from opening up. Maybe you recognized creative blocks or something preventing you from experiencing joy. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31, so pay attention to subconscious relationship patterns, hidden longings, and memories of past partnerships, as these will come up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your community and network, with new opportunities to meet people who can help you with your goals. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on your subconscious mind. Pay attention to any messages you receive in your dreams. Venus enters your sign, switching your focus to your relationship with yourself, your perceived identity, and the world around you. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Try examining your self-image and whether the way you present yourself resonates with who you truly are. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of owed money, sharing resources and intimacy, and transformation. If you have recently experienced sudden debt or a psychological breakthrough, this will give you a chance to process everything. 

Sagittarius: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity around your legacy, reputation, and relationship to authority. Perhaps you had a change of heart around what you hope to achieve. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your home, family, and sentimentality towards the past. Perhaps you were finally ready to release unhealthy family dynamics, finally found your dream home, or took the time to process and release painful memories. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your community, friendships, and network, and to whether they genuinely support you. This will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your career, public persona, and achievements. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on your hopes and dreams for the future and who can help you get to where you want to go. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your relationship with your hidden desires, unrequited love, or how you self-sabotage in love. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining the ways in which you’ve accepted less than you deserve in relationships will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of partnerships, collaborations, or signed contracts. If you have suddenly started fighting with a close one-on-one relationship or had to review terms and conditions, this will give you a chance to process everything.

Capricorn: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity around your beliefs and opinions, having you change your mind about something. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding how you communicate, learn, and view your immediate environment. Perhaps you were finally ready to move neighborhoods for a change of scenery, or alter how you process information. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationships with authority figures, your public persona, and those who can help you with your career goals, as this will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your opinions, beliefs, and teaching. If you’ve been wanting a vacation after this eclipse season, this is a good lunation to do so. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on your career, reputation, and legacy. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your friend groups, networks, and future goals. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining whether or not your circle genuinely supports your dreams will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your daily routine, physical health, or workplace environment. If you have recently experienced a workplace shakeup or a health scare, this will give you a chance to process everything. 

Aquarius: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding intimacy, shared resources, or debt, giving you an idea of how to tackle all of this. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your personal finances, self-worth, and values. Perhaps you were finally ready to let go of unhelpful spending habits or start treating yourself more kindly. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationships with your beliefs, mentors and teachers, and to how you experience the world, as this will come up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with intimacy and sharing, along with expenses and breakthroughs. This is a good time to start budgeting your resources. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on broadening your horizons and expressing your opinions. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to authority figures, public relationships, and those helping you professionally. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining the structures you’re building for your future and testing their stability will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your romantic life, creative output, or happiness. If you have recently experienced sudden friction with someone you’re dating or a challenge with your hobbies, this will give you a chance to process everything. 

Pisces: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding partnerships, collaborations, or cooperation, giving you better insight into how you can do the latter better. The lunar eclipse in your sign later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your identity, role you play, and how you view the world. Perhaps you were finally ready to release negative thinking patterns about yourself or to stop sabotaging yourself in your personal evolution. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationship to debt, intimacy, and sharing, as this will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with partnerships and collaborations. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on tackling owed money and getting to know others on a deeper level. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to relationships with teachers and mentors, and whether or not your opinions are being respected. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde, so examining your core belief structures and how they affect your relationships will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your family, home, or emotional processing. If you have recently experienced a sudden event at home or with your family that required you to do some deep emotional processing, this will give you a chance to reflect on everything.

Aries: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding your routine, habits, or how you manage your physical health. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your subconscious mind, mental health, or your role in your own self-undoing. Perhaps you were finally ready to let go of self-sabotaging behaviors and to set better personal boundaries for yourself. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationships, partnership dynamics, and how well you play nicely with others, as this will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your workplace, daily life, or diet and exercise routines. If you’ve been wanting to get back in the gym, now is the time. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on effectively communicating in one-on-one situations. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to emotional intimacy, depth, and organizing shared resources. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Examining your budget and getting that organized for greater financial stability will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your communication, learning style, and your dynamics with your siblings or neighbors. If you have recently experienced sudden friction due to a misunderstanding, this will give you a chance to process everything.

Taurus: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding creativity, romance, or how you can experience greater joy from your hobbies. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your network, friendships, and community. Perhaps you were finally ready to release a community that doesn’t resonate with you, or embrace a new path with your hopes and dreams. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your workplace relationships and physical health, as this will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with romance, joy, and hobbies. This is a good time to start a creative hobby that you’ve been interested in pursuing. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on making your daily routines nourish and work for you. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your most important one-on-one partnerships and collaborations. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Examining whether or not your relationships are as loyal to you as you are to them will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your finances, values, or self-worth. If you have recently experienced sudden tension with your bank account or savings, this will give you a chance to process how to get organized again.

Gemini: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding your home, a family situation, or how to emotionally process something in a healthier way. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your legacy, reputation, and relationship to authority. Perhaps you were finally ready to let go of caring what others think about you, or release an old goal with a shaky foundation. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationship to romance, creativity, or your experience of pleasure, as this will come up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your home life or family. This is a good time to redecorate or change up your living space if it's been on your mind. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on creatively expressing yourself. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to your workplace relationships and daily routines. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Examining your boundaries with your coworkers and the health of your habits will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in your sign, causing you to internalize your chaotic behavior, your identity, and how you’re being perceived. If you have recently experienced sudden friction by being misunderstood or wanting to radically change who you are, this will give you a chance to process everything.

Cancer: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding communication, learning, and siblings. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding your opinions, beliefs, or how you share the wisdom you’ve cultivated. Perhaps you were finally ready to release an outlook that you had outgrown or a worldview that was limiting. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationship with your family, privacy, and past, as these will come up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with how you retain information, how you communicate, or your dynamic with your siblings and/or neighbors. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on your home, memories, and processing memories. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to dating, your creative process, and general happiness. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Examining and embracing your relationship to your inner child will also be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your subconscious mind, hidden fears, and self-undoing. If you have recently experienced a sudden moment of self-sabotage, this will give you a chance to process everything.

Leo: The Mercury cazimi in Virgo on August 27 may have brought a moment of clarity regarding personal finances, talents, and your self-worth. Be nice to yourself, start valuing your skills, and create a budget you can stick to going forward. The lunar eclipse in Pisces later that same day closed a healing chapter regarding emotional intimacy, shared resources, and owed money. Perhaps you were finally ready to make a budget to tackle debt, or finally let your guard down with someone. Venus in Libra entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase on August 31. Pay attention to your relationships with your neighbors and siblings, and to your communication style, as these will be coming up for review later. 

The Virgo new moon on September 10 gives you a fresh start with your monetary goals, values, and comfort level. If you have yet to implement whatever clarity you received in this area under the cazimi at the end of August, now is the time to do so. Mercury also enters Libra that same day, putting your mental focus on communicating fairly with others. Venus enters Scorpio, switching your focus to family relationships and your home. This, too, will thematically come up for review during Venus retrograde. Examining lingering conflict with certain family members or roommates will be on the table. Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, causing you to internalize the chaos of your community and network. If you have recently experienced sudden conflict within your friend groups, this will give you a chance to process everything.