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As the Sun moves through Virgo from August 22nd to September 22nd, it’s you and your herbal tinctures against the world. This is your yearly wake-up call to get your life together. It doesn’t have to be polished or perfect — just orderly enough that you’re not spiraling over all the things you could’ve prepped for. Over the coming weeks, focus on the small shifts and adjustments you can make to fend off the chaos.
This Virgo season is also the beginning of eclipse season, so it’s especially important to give yourself grace if your progress hasn’t been straightforward. If your laundry hamper is overflowing, your sleep hygiene has been murky, or your boundaries seem to be made of tissue paper lately, tackle one little thing at a time, bit by bit. No need for a full life makeover. Just start with one cluttered drawer, one unproductive habit, or one overdue conversation — you know the one.
But it’s not all fresh school supplies and gold star stickers when Sol travels through Virgo. This mutable earth sign has a judgmental streak, so notice if you start nitpicking for no reason. Suddenly, you might be criticizing everyone — including yourself — for not meeting some impossible standard. Perfectionism can feel like the safest strategy, but it can also become a coping mechanism for avoiding discomfort.
Remember: You don’t have to wait for the “right” moment to soft-launch a new routine. A slightly sloppy trial run is better than not trying at all. You’ll learn much more about yourself when you leave space for mistakes. Let the messes teach you something. Let the plans change. Let yourself hit the snooze button, even if you haven’t “earned” an extra few minutes of sleep. The point isn’t doing it all; it’s doing what actually matters — and doing a good-enough job.
New Moons are always opportunities to begin again, but some are more urgent calls to action than others. Case in point: the New Moon in Virgo on August 22nd, which is squaring Uranus, the planet of shock and rebellion. This moment offers a green light for your most forward-thinking goals, especially for the systems, schedules, and practical tasks that organize your life. If you’ve been itching to explore an unfamiliar path outside of your comfort zone, trust that your restlessness is guiding you toward greater freedom. Change is rarely easy, but it tends to happen right on time. So feel the fear and make the bold move anyway, before the shake-ups of eclipse season.
If you’ve been gearing up for a self-care revolution, the lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7th is your cue to slow down and rest. This is the second act of a fateful story that began unfolding on September 17th, 2024, so think back to that time and consider any themes or situations that are resurfacing now. Unhelpful delusions and fantasies could be surging around this date, so this isn’t the moment to make any dramatic moves. Instead, give yourself the space you need to grieve what’s flowing out of your life and process the emotions that are bubbling up. Your system may be especially sensitive during this eclipse season, so do whatever helps you feel grounded. Stretch, hydrate, or call that friend who can give you a shoulder to cry on. Hold on to what anchors you whenever life feels like a lucid dream.
As if this Virgo season weren’t already eventful enough, it closes with a grand finale. On September 21st, a solar eclipse in Virgo invites you to evaluate the regimens and rituals that structure your days. Are they supporting your peace, or are you just micromanaging your own life? Because this eclipse occurs near the South Node, you might feel a heightened desire to release what’s not working. Ideally, this shedding will make room for practices that nourish you on a deeper level — not just quick fixes or viral trends. Just make sure you don’t throw away what actually is working in your cleaning spree. This eclipse is also opposing Saturn, which teaches us that intentional pivots are much wiser than an abrupt overhaul. Self-improvement is a long game, so take your sweet time.
After a memorable (to put it lightly) Aries season, full of major initiations and pivots, the Sun’s arrival in Taurus softens the sharp edges of the past few weeks.
From April 19th to May 20th, Sol will be in the sign of the bull, offering us a balm that will help us digest and integrate everything we’ve just lived through. So ask yourself what you can do to stabilize your system and unwind more fully. Whether you eat a spoonful of honey from the jar, enjoy an offline afternoon, or actually stop to smell the flowers, soak up the pleasures that bring you peace of mind.
Taurus season teaches us that our bright ideas and initial sparks of excitement aren’t enough to make the changes we wish to see in the world. We must be willing to build, day in and day out, the foundational structures that will sustain lasting transformations. If we want to be awake to what’s happening, if we want our collective actions to make an impact, we need to be anchored in tangible reality. Manifesting our boldest visions requires tuning in to the creative potential that we can access in the here and now.
The New Moon in Taurus on April 27th is a bit of a pressure cooker. While New Moons are often generative times to plant seeds and set intentions, this one may be more agitating than most. This lunation could leave us feeling restless and unsettled, so tend to your needs accordingly. And if you’re craving a cathartic outlet for pent-up emotions, this is a great opportunity to get more involved in the grassroots movements that inspire you. Yet if you start to get caught up in power struggles that drain your precious energy, permit yourself to disengage. Remember that less can be more.
Not to be outdone, the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12th is a potent one. Full Moons can stir up commotion and turbulence, and this one amps up the hubbub in the air as well as our big, broody moods. So buckle up and lie low. On the plus side, this lunation also offers some much-needed support for defusing any drama that’s been percolating. At its best, this Full Moon illuminates the people, places, and choices that help us regroup and stay grounded, no matter the plot twists.
It’s time to grab life by the horns — the season of the ram is upon us. When the Sun enters Aries on March 20th, courage, conviction, and impatience are all on the rise. If you’re vying for a promotion, planning an escape room date with your friends, or trying out swing dance lessons, seize this opportunity to bust out of your comfort zone.
Sol’s entrance into Aries also heralds the March equinox — a powerful turning point in the year. If you’ve been feeling like a passive spectator of your own life, this is your moment to get back in the director’s seat. Doing one small thing every day to reaffirm how brave you are, even if it seems daunting, is potent medicine over the coming weeks.
But first, a caveat: Though Aries season tends to spark a newfound lust for life, there’s no need to crush every goal all at once. It’s especially wise to take it easy around March 29th, when a solar eclipse in Aries occurs — the grand finale of a story that began 18 months ago. Just as an athlete understands that warm-ups, cool-downs, and rest days are crucial for playing the long game, eclipse season invites us to commit to our recovery time. Channel the cardinal fire sign’s independence by protecting your energy, flexing your boundaries, and refusing to take the bait of the ambient drama in the air. Reflect on the determination, resilience, and fighting spirit that brought you to this fateful threshold in your life — and grieve everything that can’t follow you through the door. If you’re still pushing for a victory that’s eluded you in the past, ask yourself where this hunger comes from and what it means to “win.” The battles we opt out of are often the ones that define our inner strength.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th is an opportunity to restore equilibrium as the eclipse dust settles. Seek out soothing rituals, harmonious color palettes, and the softest lighting as you continue to integrate the plot twists of the recent eclipse season. And circle back on the conversations that fell to the wayside during the eclipse’s wild ride.
Though a little intentional pampering — and maybe some strategic flirting — could be just what the doctor ordered, keep in mind that this Full Moon is opposing Chiron, the wounded healer. If you keep brushing up against old scar tissue in your encounters with friends, lovers, mentors, or colleagues, get curious about these emotional flare-ups. What are they trying to teach you about your own neglected needs? What qualities are you being urged to reclaim within yourself that you envy in someone else? Our healing may require practicing the sacred arts of compromise and acceptance. Agreeing to disagree is sometimes the most loving thing you can do.
As a reminder, this is the first Full Moon in Libra since 2023 that isn’t an eclipse, so this particular lunation shines a brighter light on this corner of your chart. Our advice? Follow Luna’s lead and honor everything that’s culminating in your connections — even if it’s bittersweet.
Welcome to Pisces season. From February 18th to March 20th, the Sun floats through the sign of the twin fish. Meanwhile, Mars stations direct, Venus stations retrograde, eclipse season starts, and then Mercury stations retrograde — all within one unusually eventful month.
Luckily, this mutable water sign knows a thing or two about being flexible and responding creatively to unexpected challenges. Over the next few weeks, make intentional time for yourself to process whatever emotions get churned up. Affirm and honor your intuition whenever you can. Burst your own bubble if you’ve been deluding yourself or neglecting your needs to please others. And shore up your boundaries if they’ve been feeling porous.
The New Moon in Pisces on February 27th is an encouraging one, though maybe a tad overoptimistic. Dream big about what you want to create, but be honest about your limits and growth edges. There’s no need to spread yourself too thin right now. And if you’re having trouble focusing on just one or two goals, that’s okay. For now, cast a wide net, and pay attention to what feels truly energizing as this month unfolds.
Then, for the first time in 17 years, a lunar eclipse in Virgo takes place on March 13th. Because this is the first of three Virgo eclipses to occur since the nodes of the Moon entered Pisces and Virgo, you can think of it as the opening chapter of a story that will continue to develop over the next year and a half.
Remind yourself, as often as you need, that you are well-prepared to meet this moment. Wield the emotional tools that you sharpened during Mars’ retrograde. And know that whatever you’re releasing around this lunation is ultimately clearing a healing space for what’s to come. As always, follow eclipse protocol: Underschedule yourself as much as possible, and give yourself nourishing, supportive outlets to decompress as you let the eclipse waves roll over you. Trust yourself to navigate this turbulence, and innovative solutions will rise to the surface once you’re in smoother waters.
Want to know how the Sun’s movements are impacting this week’s astrology? Listen to the Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas.
