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As Mercury moves through Virgo from September 2nd to September 18th, prepare to get your geek on. The planet of analysis and communication is right at home in Virgo’s queendom. Mercury is also exalted in this mutable earth sign, meaning it has all the resources it needs to thrive here. Think: a fresh supply of the sharpest pencils and smoothest pens. Take this opportunity to explore your nerdiest interests to your heart’s content, and fall down some research rabbit holes while you’re at it. This attentive sign loves the fine print, the footnotes, and all the little details in between. So renew your library card, annotate your recipes, and polish your spreadsheets until they sparkle.
Virgo can get a bad rap for nitpicking, but there’s a reason for this sign’s tendency to focus on flaws. With every spelling correction and spontaneous fact-checking session, the perfectionist of the zodiac inches closer and closer to approaching its ideals. But if you don’t read the room before expressing your critiques, you might just come across as needlessly judgmental. So give others extra grace when they make mistakes, since the best way to learn and grow is often through trial and error. And notice any situations where you’re overly harsh with yourself. You don’t need to fret about every awkward pause or clunky sentence. Achieving excellence is a never-ending process, so keep it moving. Mercury in Virgo understands that even the smallest efforts can help us reach the finish line.
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You don’t need to live by anyone else’s “lifestyle goals.”
While Mercury is in Virgo, notice the ways that you criticize yourself for falling short of some made-up standards. Here’s the truth: You’re never going to nail your morning routine or meal prep perfectly, because life happens. Over the coming weeks, give yourself grace when you feel like a bit of a mess.
Flawlessness may be impossible, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make real improvements to your wellness regimens or health habits. Just be realistic and give yourself props for small adjustments. Progress is easier to sustain when you work with — not against — yourself.
When you’re overly critical of yourself, you shut yourself off from feeling good. That may sound obvious, but it’s easy to convince ourselves that our harsher judgments are the whole truth.
While Mercury is in Virgo, notice how your fears of falling short hold you back from enjoying creativity, romance, or play. If you think you’re not good enough at an art form or a fun hobby, investigate that thought. What if getting started before you’re 100% ready is the only way to improve? What if the point isn’t perfection but pleasure?
Sure, it’s important to practice, do your homework, and build your skills. But life is short. Don’t wait to become an expert before you begin your next passion project.
Sweep away the dust bunnies — and the mental clutter.
While Mercury is in Virgo, tidy up your closets and organize your thoughts. Identify what’s not working in your chores, household responsibilities, or family ties. Get strategic and map out practical solutions that you can act on ASAP. When your home base is in order, you have more energy to tackle projects out in the world.
Also notice if you’re carrying any self-judgment you absorbed from your lineage or your upbringing. If any “can’ts” or “shoulds” are holding you back, challenge them. Don’t get hung up on guilt. Simply questioning your own assumptions can lighten your load.
Raise your standards for the info you consume. While Mercury is in Virgo, cut the junk. Ditch whatever makes you feel overly self-critical or unmotivated to do what you love. Sift through your social media feeds, reading lists, and everyday conversations, and filter out any needless distractions.
This isn’t about achieving perfect focus, which is impossible. It’s about getting practical. If too many memes or gossipy chats are clouding your judgment or slowing down your work, set some limits — but leave some room for those silly cat videos if they actually help you regulate your nervous system. Over the coming weeks, clarity is your BFF.
Your money mindset can help you thrive — or it can hold you back. While Mercury is in Virgo, figure out what’s not working in your beliefs about abundance.
Be honest about the stories you tell yourself about your resources, your talents, and your worth. Remember: There’s more than enough wealth to go around, so don’t let your inner critic block you from negotiating your salary, selling your creations, or advocating for economic justice.
Raise your standards for what’s possible, both in your personal life and for the collective, and take practical actions to realize your ideals. Seek support when you need it, and be willing to ask clarifying questions, even if they seem silly. No one succeeds alone.
Your drive for self-improvement is inspiring, but no one benefits when you judge yourself for falling short of your own standards.
While Mercury is in Virgo, pinpoint your personal development goals, and prepare to make mistakes. Shifting unhelpful self-talk, committing to a movement or breathwork practice, or upleveling your style requires some trial and error — and you can learn more when you’re fumbling than when you’re flying.
Keep stretching your sense of what’s possible for yourself. And when the going gets tough, don’t get stuck trying to realize your potential on your own. Seek out the books, teachers, and workshops that will support your ongoing transformation.
Hello, inner critic, your old friend. Holding yourself to high standards isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the way you judge yourself when you’re alone can be harsh. While Mercury is in Virgo, think more strategically about your self-talk. Question the stories you tell yourself about what you need to achieve or how you should behave.
Making mistakes is a part of life, so accept that you’re human and cut yourself some slack. And practice channeling your analytical side outward. Notice which problems you wish to fix in the world around you — then figure out how you want to address them. The more you tap into a bigger goal, the less time you have to sweat the small stuff.
It takes a village to become the person you’re meant to be.
While Mercury is in Virgo, connect with your community, whether online or IRL. Sharing your hopes and dreams with friends, allies, and co-conspirators will help you clarify your goals. No one succeeds entirely alone, and it’s harder to strategize an action plan when you’re stuck in your own head.
If overthinking or self-criticism is blocking you, here’s an antidote: Find a cause you care about and figure out how you can contribute. It’s easier to let go of self-doubt when you’re being of service to something bigger.
It’s okay to be picky about what you offer the world — as long as you don’t talk yourself out of offering anything at all.
While Mercury is in Virgo, raise your standards for the work you share with an audience, whether in your career or your other public projects. Don’t shy away from the so-called “flaws.” You can’t do better if you don’t know where you can improve.
And good news: You don’t have to problem-solve on your own. Research is your friend right now, so find the teachers, mentors, or books that can help you level up your efforts and sort out the details. Forget perfection. Surround yourself with the allies and supporters who will encourage you to hit “send” when it’s good enough.
Your biggest dreams come true through small, strategic decisions — not just through fantasizing and vision-boarding.
While Mercury is in Virgo, clarify how you can achieve your long-term goals through specific micro-moves. Get into the details. Nerd out. Research, seek advice from teachers or mentors, and read all the books. Make a list of everything you need to do, and check it twice.
But remember to leave room for uncertainty in your plotting and spreadsheeting. You can’t control all the outcomes, and you probably don’t want to. You can’t make magic happen without a little mystery.
Worried that you’re overthinking your collaborations? Don’t be. If you’ve been fixating on the fine print of your contracts or overanalyzing how you share finances, keep it up. Mercury in Virgo is nudging you to ask as many questions as possible before signing on the dotted line.
Whether you’re dealing with loans, scholarships, taxes, or split bills, it’s all about the details — the more info, the merrier. And if your inner critic or perfectionist is preventing you from advocating for what you want, be kind to yourself. The person most likely to thwart your success is you. Luckily, you can choose to get out of your own way.
Relationships are never “perfect” — but that doesn’t mean they can’t improve.
Mercury in Virgo wants you to go back to school and study the ins and outs of partnership. Geek out with books, workshops, or chats on personality types, conflict resolution, and attachment styles. But don’t just read the TL;DR. Right now, the key is to gather detailed, practical intel.
This is also an opportunity to notice when and where you can get judgmental in your one-on-ones. Learn the difference between genuinely helpful comments and sneaky critiques. If your message doesn’t help anyone grow, keep it to yourself. The point isn’t to aim for some unattainable ideal. It’s to keep working through the mess together.
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