THE DAILY PLANET ~ WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD: Today the Sun bids farewell to Leo for the year and rides his golden chariot into pristine Virgo at 5:01 AM EDT. The Sun will be shining his life giving light on the late blooms of summer and the ripening fields that Virgo, the sign of wheat, corn and agricultural goddesses rules. The Sun will also be illuminating our diagnostic intelligence, analytical skills, and all that requires organizing, healing and refining for the next four weeks.
Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury stations retrograde in Virgo, inspiring weeks of review, revision, reflection and reversal regarding ideas, patterns of thought and the logistics of our lives. Mercury retrograde operates very effectively in Virgo, inspiring us to use our analytical and diagnostic thinking to full advantage. It’s a great time to analyze and organize whatever requires refining, repairing and rethinking. It’s also a great time to review health and fitness practices. Mercury will station direct on September 15th.
Today the Scorpio Moon will oppose Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus, inspiring us to review big constructive plans and mergers as Mercury stations retrograde. It’s time to think big and get clear about the details of our biggest ideas.
ARIES: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your sector of work and health, for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to hone your skills, attend to maintenance of body, mind possessions and the little things as you get organized for the coming fall season. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review, and revision of ideas and practical matters. It’s a great time to get organized and make needed repairs.
TAURUS: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your creative sector of art, romance and children for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to focus on the logistics that support your creative, romantic and recreational bliss. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding beloved creative projects, your romantic life and your approach to child rearing.
GEMINI: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your home and family sector for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to organize family plans and activities, as you set your house in order on all levels. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury, your ruling planet, will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding your domestic life and family relationships. It’s a great time for home renovations or to reconnect with home and family.
CANCER: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your sector of mind for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to organize and refine ideas and the logistics required to advance ideas. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and reorganizing ideas. It’s also a great time to review patterns of thought and release those that are self defeating. Commit to those that empower you.
LEO: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your fiscal/material sector for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to organize your finances and develop a fiscal plan that supports your dreams and visions. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and reconsideration of financial and material plans. It’s also a great time for repairing possessions and seeing to maintenance.
VIRGO: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo, initiating your birthday season, and will be illuminating your sector of self for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to focus on yourself, your skills and talents. Celebrate the beauty of your life by taking impeccable care of yourself. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury, your ruling planet, will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection regarding your sense of self and how you think about and talk to yourself. It’s a beautiful time to reconnect with yourself and the ideas, plans, details and projects you love most.
LIBRA: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your spiritual sector of dreams and visions for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to reconnect with your spiritual practice and clarify the logistics of the vision that has come to you. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding your dreams and visions. It’s a perfect month to reconnect with Divine Guidance to help you with every little thing.
SCORPIO: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your social sector for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to connect with friends, colleagues and allies to enjoy collaboration and recreation. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding your social life and collaborations. This is also a great time to reconnect and reconcile with friends and allies.
SAGITTARIUS: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your career sector and your path to success for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to focus on the skills, services and administrative details that lead to success. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and reorganizing the logistics of your business and long term goals for success and well being.
CAPRICORN: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your publishing sector of philosophy, travel and higher learning for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to organize ideas, curriculum, travel plans and presentations. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision in these same areas. It is also a great time to release false beliefs that disempower you. Seek Higher Truth.
AQUARIUS: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your sector of emotional depths, mergers and joint fiscal holdings for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to analyze and organize your investments and reflect on how to deepen your connection to those you love. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding your emotional needs and fiscal reality.
PISCES: Today at 5:01 AM EDT the Sun glides into pristine Virgo and will be illuminating your partnership sector for the next 4 weeks. It’s a great time to put the practical, luminous and intelligent focus on your relationships and shared goals or desires within them. Later today at 3:59 PM EDT, Mercury will station retrograde in Virgo, initiating weeks of reflection, review and revision regarding partnerships and your approach to them.