SUN IN VIRGO AUGUST 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the Sun moves from Leo, a fixed, fire sign, to Virgo, a mutable, earth sign.

 

Virgo is known for its attention to detail and its wish to find perfection in all it does and in all that surrounds it. Those with strong Virgo tendencies such as their Sun in Virgo, Moon in Virgo or Ascendant sign in Virgo tend to be curious, conservative, and often quite critical especially of themselves. They see all the little flaws in life, and many tend to worry and be too concerned about trivial matters. This is not to say that their concern is not warranted at times, but they can make mountains out of mole hills.

 

Virgoans can tackle tedious tasks and make excellent organizers. They need things to be in their proper place and when life is not structured to their liking, they will work tirelessly to improve conditions. Virgoans are very service oriented and truly wish to help in any manner they deem appropriate. They can be meticulous in their work ethics and truly want to do the best job possible, which makes them great assistants, but also great leaders. They can take and give orders.

 

Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury and Virgoans are considered deep thinkers, analyzing everything in great detail. Cleanliness and hygiene are important factors in their lives and if these have fallen to the wayside, you know something is wrong. Ideally, there isn’t a hair out of place, their clothes are clean, matching and perfect and their home is well organized and very clean.

 

We will look at the transits influencing Virgoans in our post on August 23, 2023.

 

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IGNORANCE RELEASED

In our somewhat fragmented life, we skirt from sleeping to awakening to adhering to acknowledging to ignoring, to growing and so forth. We experience these and more in varying degrees throughout our lives. We jump pathways from time to time and can remain ignorant of what occurs around us while we are engulfed in our personal life’s circumstances. We lose sight that we are stumbling and remain captive by what is reflected in our focal point.

 

We live our lives imprisoned by our focus. In many cases we are not even aware that our focus keeps us stagnate or pushes us deeper into the issues that hold us captive and they become all encompassing.

 

Until we recognize that we are caught up in a web spun by our long term focus we are not free to live in the moment.

 

By stopping and recognizing this very moment, we can alter the course of our daily life. We cannot escape what must be done day to day or run from our responsibilities, but we can allow ourselves to climb out of “the rut”. We do not have to be imprisoned by our negative outlook. We can shift with a mere attitude change. Refocusing sets things in motion and removes us from unwanted feelings, but this can take time and repeated reminders to refocus.

 

Take time to reevaluate life and its circumstances. Know that all things are temporary. The more we focus on negativity, the more negativity we see. We can move in different mental states and/or attitudes simply by recognizing our lessons, building on them, releasing them and refocusing. We are not our life circumstances. We cannot get caught up in events. They are simply lessons to learn from and then move on. We can rearrange our thoughts and belief systems so that expectations are not interfering with our emotional health. Believe that you can learn and move beyond or adjust to any adversity. Have faith in the process and work on making that needed change beginning from within.

 

We know the concept but without following what we know, how can we expect change?

 

Knowing and adhering are two different things. Changes come when focus changes. Don’t ignore your abilities. You are the craftsman of your world. Ensure quality workmanship with your focus. You are a masterpiece! Know and believe then focus.

 

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NEW MOON AUGUST 16, 2023

Today, August 16, 2023, we will be experiencing a New Moon in the sign of Leo at 23°.

 

With the New Moon in Leo it is all about assertion, moving ahead with new set plans and building achievements that have the potential for growth and attainment. In Leo, a part of you knows what is best for the situation and if letting go is part of the process, do not hang on to anything that no longer serves you or that no longer stimulates growth. Building positive ego is good at this time and will bring forth more confidence.

 

This is a time for revitalization, manifestation and pushing ahead with plans that can initiate change that will build into something as time passes. Don’t get stuck on past ventures unless they are helping you achieve something viable. As one cycle begins another often ends. Pushing forward in ways that also help others get out of ruts is recommended although make sure they want your help. You may know what is best and your intentions may be good but others may not want your assistance and prefer to take on the challenge themselves.

 

This energy can have something to do with personal endeavors, the desire for more fun in your life (letting the child come out to play), beginning a new romantic relationship, and/or helping others as mentioned.

 

Check which house (area of life) is being activated in your natal chart and if you have planets in conjunction, opposition and to a lessor degree square, trine and sextile to this placement. The aspects should be within 3° of one another.

 

The Sun and Moon are in conjunction when we experience a New Moon and, in this case, we also have T Uranus square to this position. Uranus pushes us towards change (also indicated with a New Moon). However Uranus acts on impulse and is erratic. It can force change on us to wake us up and move us in the direction we need to take. This can affect us emotionally and push us into action because of the intensity or challenge being presented.

 

Often, we get little hints that something needs changing and if we do not act, this is when Uranus’ energies take hold, forcing change and opening our eyes. Even though erratic and unexpected, the energies of Uranus push us to the place where we are now meant to be. Change can be challenging but holding on to something that no longer suits us can cause disruption that is not necessary and is not productive.

 

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A GENTLE REMINDER

Let’s just stop for a second and reflect on who we are and who we think we are.

 

Should you adjust your concept of who you think you are and why you are here?

 

Do you feel worthy of what you want in life?

 

Do you live up to your expectations?

 

Do other’s expectations influence your definition of self?

 

The minute you are dictated by other’s expectations you will lose yourself. You begin to change to satisfy others and to fit in.

 

You are not here to satisfy others or their expectations. Be happy with the original masterpiece that you are. Be comfortable within your own skin and set your own goals and dream your own dreams. Do not live to satisfy others.

 

Be happy (it’s a personal decision). Accept and feel good about yourself. Make changes where changes are due because you believe that the changes would suit YOUR evolution. If necessary, build the character that you believe suits your soul’s needs.

 

Looks are fleeting and skin deep.

 

It is important to be healthy, so we need to do what is necessary to look after our earthy vessel for health’s sake but not for look’s sake.

 

Clutter around us can make us feel stressed so for our mental health ensure that you feel good about your surroundings. Our surroundings do not have to be new and fashionable, just clean and organized to make us feel relaxed and comfortable.

 

Remind yourself that you are ok just the way you are for now, then if deemed necessary build on what you would like to do FOR YOU and your growth. This is not to say that you should be wrapped up in you and only you but you must come first. You cannot “feed” a family from an empty cupboard. Fill your cup and then share your bounty. We need to look after ourselves first and then build from there.

 

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE SEXTILE NATAL MOON

There is a big difference between Neptune in Pisces and Neptune in Aries. This post is written during Neptune’s time transiting Pisces.

 

Neptune is at home in the sign of Pisces and works well in this position, enhancing the mystical outlets and offering spiritual enlightenment for those that are leaning in that direction.

 

Your Natal Moon would need to be in the later degrees of Capricorn or the later degrees of Taurus for your chart to be affected. Those with their Moon in early Aquarius and early Gemini will also be impacted by this placement. The sextile indicates easy flow and opportunities, but it gains momentum when you push yourself. Sometimes things fall in your lap but in most cases, you will have to work for the outcome. Harmonious outcomes are quite possible.

 

The sextile between T Neptune and your Moon will most definitely make you highly sensitive and emotionally interactive with others. You want to share the magic of the moment and are highly attuned to the sensitivities of others. Although this is considered a positive aspect it is still suggested that you have a reality check every now and again to ensure you are seeing things as they are. You may be inclined to put others on a pedestal under this aspect and then be saddened once things clear when you see things as they truly are.

 

Any negative energy coming from outside sources will be felt and can influence you strongly. Make sure you do not take on other people’s issues and make them your own. Emotions can run deep at this time, and you must learn to separate yourself from other people’s challenges.

 

Your psychic inclinations are stronger, and your intuitive abilities are enhanced. Meditation would help immensely, and you may encounter psychic revelations, mystical encounters and vivid dreams. You will want to share these with others.

 

This is a positive time in general and you should use your intuition to guide you but also rely on others when you are swayed by life’s events.

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NEW DIRECTIONS

Where has your life taken you?

 

Even at a young age, we are taken to many places that we never thought we would go. Life’s experience is the teacher, and we can be sure that life is not finished taking us to new places just yet.

 

Sometimes we have curve balls thrown at us when we least expect them and are given hard life lessons, and then sometimes, we are taken to wonderful places where we experience sheer joy from our attitude towards what we experienced. There can be times, we seem to stagnant and nothing of significance happens.

 

One thing is for sure, even if life has been uneventful recently, it will begin its new course as we rest. These quiet periods are the perfect time to reflect, to enjoy the quiet and solitude while available.

 

If you begin to see changes to your outside world, this is an indicator that changes are also taking hold within. Inner changes are often reflected in outer circumstances.

 

Change is inevitable. Some of us are well at adapting, while others resist. Some seek security and, although variety is refreshing, would rather stay in familiar situations then take chances to move into different circumstances.

 

Our attitudes go through major changes, and this is often reflected in our external experience as well. Sometimes nothing really changes yet our attitude towards life does, so, life seems different. New directions are always at hand and learning from life’s experiences is unavoidable.

 

Life is the teacher; we are the students, ever learning, ever experiencing, ever expanding.

 

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TRANSITING PLUTO TRINE NATAL SUN

When writing this post (Aug/23) transiting Pluto is in the final stages of Capricorn. It moves into Aquarius in early 2024, but moves into retrograde and returns back into Capricorn. After this final pass into Capricorn, Pluto remains in Aquarius as of November, 2024.

 

The information in this post will affect those with their Sun in Gemini and Libra and those with their Sun in the late degrees of Taurus and Virgo. For some 20 years, Pluto will move slowly through Aquarius. Check your ephemeris to note if/when your Sun sign will be affected.

 

For those experiencing this transit, it may be letting go of the familiar and knowing that change is inevitable. These changes, often total and complete, suggest times of personal growth and expansion. Your sense of self can go through many significant changes as you move in a new direction. You may feel as though you have more individual control over your destiny, with a personal sense of power and a new sense of direction.

 

Your self-confidence is subject to great growth and many transformations are at hand, but they will take time and often require that you, as mentioned, let go of what was in place prior to this expansive and transformative time.

 

Pluto is about endings, completely new beginnings and moving forward through major transformation and regeneration because this new road is much more in line with where you need to be. In most cases this is a very positive time although often quite tumultuous, as there will be power struggles at times, but renewed self-confidence is often a by-product of moving in this new direction.

 

Evolutionary changes are at hand, and this can be very personal. Your path in life may change and you may find that what you thought was the way forward no longer applies. Much will depend on the houses involved in your chart as these will be the areas of life affected.

 

It will likely take some 2-3 years for the whole process to unfold and there may be glitches along the way but in general the changes are progressive and evolutionary. You will be wise to go with the flow when Pluto is involved.

 

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