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.

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Process > perfection

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.

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New Moon in Virgo: A radical reset

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.

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Lunar eclipse in Pisces: Take two

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.

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Solar eclipse in Virgo: Time to simplify

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.

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