8/23/23 ✨ Virgo Season Begins!
✨ Happy Mercury Day!
SUN IN VIRGO | MOON IN SCORPIO
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: I am devoted to my highest self.
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
☀️ SUN ➡️ VIRGO ♍️ (2:02 AM PT)
As the late-summer sun enters the sign of the virgin, we enter a season of devotion. We can hone in on our daily routine over the next month. This is a time to assess how small habits are serving our overall health and wellness. Our communication and actions are backed by considerable intention now, but Virgo is also known for perfectionist tendencies. With the highest expectations in the zodiac, it’s important not to project our standards onto others- we tend to be more critical during Virgo transits. Instead of assessing how others can serve us or analyzing the past, focus on how to be of service to others moving forward. This is Virgo's strong suit.
♍️ MERCURY STATIONS RETROGRADE (21º) 12:59 PM PT
Virgo Season is consumed by a retrograde of its own home planet- Mercury. The most notorious transit in astrology brings missed turns and crossed wires. Communication breakdowns and tech glitches are to be expected. Retrogrades are invitations to rewind and review old stories, patterns and habits. With the sun in the same time, we have an opportunity to meticulously re-create our routines and rewrite new timelines. Intention is key, but losing sight of our mission is easy to do with Mercury's backslide scrambling our mental state. Beware of the tendency to be overly harsh or critical of others. Remember- nobody's perfect.
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THE MOON:
🌒 WAXING CRESCENT MOON IN SCORPIO ♏️
The waxing crescent moon dives into Scorpio, taking us deeper into our own emotional depths. We crave intimacy and intense connection with others over the coming days. As the moon gains light each night, we can tap into our deepest emotions and motivations to push ahead in our full power.
♏️ MOON SEXTILE ♍️ MERCURY (21º) 9:00 AM PT
The moon connects with Mercury as the planet of communication stands still, preparing to station retrograde. This can be a moment of clarity or analysis before three weeks of crossed wires. Ideas coming now will likely be reviewed during Mercury Retrograde.
♏️ MOON OPPOSITE ♉️ URANUS (23º) 1:00 PM PT
Is it any surprise the moon opposes Uranus, causing disruptions and glitches at the exact moment Mercury stations retrograde? This transit might feel surprising regardless. Expect the unexpected and watch out for upsets or accidents!
♏️ MOON SQUARE ♌️ LILITH (25º) 4:00 PM PT
Our bitchy side could come out when the intense Scorpio moon squares Lilith. Watch how you’re expressing emotions- it could come across as harsh or hostile. This transit can make us feel the need to control or dominate.
♏️ MOON TRINE ♓️ NEPTUNE RX (26º) 6:00 PM PT
Our intuition is amplified tonight as the deeply feeling Scorpio moon harmonizes with Neptune. We can feel into what we can’t fully make sense of. This is an invitation to trust our extra senses while our rational mind is a bit scrambled during Mercury Retrograde.
♏️ MOON SEXTILE ♍️ MARS (27º) 8:00 PM PT
We could experience a surge of energy late Wednesday night as the moon gets support from motivating Mars. We’re connected to our deeper desires. This transit could also spice things up between the sheets!
♏️ MOON SEXTILE ♑️ PLUTO RX (28º) 10:00 PM PT
We can lean into discomfort as the moon connects with Pluto. Today’s transits aren’t exactly warm and fuzzy, but they could be transformative. Intense emotions could surface tonight- reflect on how much you’ve already evolved.
✨TRANSITING IN THE BACKGROUND (within a degree)
♌️ VENUS SQUARE ♉️ JUPITER, ♍️ MARS OPPOSITE ♓️ NEPTUNE, ♍️ MARS TRINE ♑️ PLUTO, ♈️ NORTH NODE SQUARE ♑️ PLUTO
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
Welcome to Virgo Season! The late-summer sun moves into the sign of the virgin, ushering us into a season of intention and productivity. But just hours later, Mercury begins a three-week retrograde, scrambling our mental state and crossing wires. Tech glitches and communication breakdowns are to be expected. The Scorpio moon makes us crave control- beware of trying to manipulate others to avoid your own discomfort. Remaining rooted in our own bodies can help us navigate any unexpected twists and turns. In this season of high standards and morals, stay devoted to your highest self. But remember- perfection is an illusion.
