VIRGO HOROSCOPE

Benevolent Jupiter, passing through that part of your solar horoscope that pertains to friends in high places, shows that there are people who can help you out of your current dilemma, but it’s up to you to contact them. And that might be a deal breaker as far as you're concerned. Perhaps your reluctance stems from not wanting to impose or maybe it comes from the fact that you would have to swallow your pride. In any case it’s time for you to get over yourself and to reach across the aisle. Given the magnanimity of Jupiter, they'll be only too happy to reach back.

Ruling Planet Mercury entering the zodiac sign of Scorpio on October 6th means that you're holding the trump card that everyone is looking for. As a Virgo, you'll naturally want to wait to play it, but you may not be able to because the Mercury/Pluto square on the following day could force your hand. This could be because you possess the telltale fact that could clear someone of any wrongdoing or you're privy to information that could expose a bully. It's important to remember that in a situation like this it's better to act in a timely manner than to wait until it's too late.

Are you familiar with the adage: give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves? It's something to keep in mind when Mercury in Libra forms a square to Jupiter in Cancer on October 1st. It's clear that an opponent is on the verge of overplaying their hand which is why you want to let them continue with their boasts and claims. People will turn to you and even press you to call this person out, but don't. Like any good strategist, you want to let the tension mount so that when trap springs and this person incriminates themselves your fingerprints will be nowhere near it.

You are cleverer than most. Situations that others find baffling often present creative opportunities for you. This is something you'll experience on September 22d when a supervisor or competitive co-worker throws up their hands and asks you to take over an assignment that they've been struggling with. Make sure that they're truly signing off on this before you accept. Only if you get that agreement in writing (an email or text will do) should you say yes. The Stars show that you'll succeed where this person failed – which is good – but you don't want them circling back and accusing you of stealing their idea later.

The Solar Eclipse on September 21st is the perfect time to target what you want. The unique blending of Solar and Lunar energies combines the power of your will with the force of your nature so that you move inexorably towards realizing the goals you set for yourself. The only thing that could trip you up is your tendency to overthink things. It's what Virgos do when they're overly invested in a particular outcome or result. Don't let your lack of knowledge about the whys and wherefores lead you to hesitate and perhaps even back away when you're on the verge of accomplishing so much.

Lunar Eclipses often bring leave-takings and as a Virgo that makes you nervous. Thankfully Jupiter in Cancer rules the Eclipse and it's natural sextile to your sign shows that you will soon be meeting people who want to take you to the next stage of your development. Maybe they see you as the “next best thing”, a raw talent waiting to be developed or someone worthy of their patronage. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity but it comes with a catch: you will need to leave where you are now to be with them. It's something you'll have to think about in the weeks ahead.

Virgos pride themselves on having all their ducks lined up in a row and with Mercury entering your sign on September 2d, you can be sure that those ducks are color-coded and organized by tail feathers. It's always great to be prepared, except that Mercury squares Uranus, planet of revolution and change, on September 3d. This is bound to ruffle a lot of feathers, however no sooner does Mercury square Uranus then Uranus turns retrograde on September 6th. Does this mean that a decision that's been made will be unmade? Possibly, but you'll have to wait and see what the next few weeks will bring.

There's an old saying that no one steps in the same river twice. Rushing water is in constant motion and even though things may look and feel familiar, the river isn't. It's something to keep in mind on August 31st when there's a First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius. You may have agreed to return to a situation you left, but you'll soon discover it's different. Not only have you grown, but the other person has too. It's something to celebrate as you're both free to bring something new to the table. Don't mislead yourself into believing that you're picking up from where you left off.

This is the first time in two years that the Sun will enter your zodiac sign without Saturn opposite it. Translation? This will be the first time in two years that your Virgo energy won't be dampened or compromised. It's like going from a one bar signal on your phone to a five bar one. You may not have a lot to show for yourself right now – you've been through the wringer since 2023 – but you will eventually as long as you keep your eyes on the prize and choose to live the life you like rather than settling for having to like the life you live.

Mercury out of retrograde on August 11th followed by a sextile to Mars on the 14th makes this an excellent time to negotiate because you'll be able to organize facts and prioritize them to make a compelling case. Not only will you have an intuitive sense of what the other party wants, you'll be able to invoke the playful energies of Mercury and Mars so that you enter into a volley of sorts where you bat ideas and numbers back and forth until you come up with something mutually beneficial. Any negotiation that ends with both sides smiling is the best negotiation of all.