The Sun enters Virgo on Aug. 22, shifting the energy from the fiery passion of Leo to the grounded earthiness of Virgo, a highly mental sign of the Zodiac that can bring an analytical perspective to our activities. It wants us to evaluate our actions and see if they have produced results. This is the last month of the summer season, and it is our last opportunity to accomplish any plans that we have set for ourselves for the summer. If you have not achieved what you intended, now is the time to get focused and put your intentions into action. There is an inherent gift of wisdom to be gleaned from what you do now.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Life can be quite stressful for you. It feels like you are being pulled in four directions at the same time. You need to be true to yourself, but there are conflicting pressures coming from love relationships, home and family, and career and profession. You feel the need to break free of these situations, but the correct path is to bring these areas of your life into balance.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is a very intense emotional time for you. There is a strong tendency to overreact and add to the drama. This is not the right response. You want to get centered and grounded and not let these things overwhelm you. Use your charm and be diplomatic.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) You can be somewhat confused and disoriented now, but this is just a superficial state of being. If you turn your attention within, you will encounter a depth and strength that is the real you. There is the opportunity for you to unfold a new, more authentic perspective of your sense of self. This experience can be very empowering.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Now is a good time for you to put your feelings into action. Your heart has a very loving, compassionate quality that can positively affect people’s lives. It is the embrace of the Divine Mother. It is a bumpy time for you right now, so you might feel the emotional dramas dominating your attention, but the nature of your love is such that you can make a difference.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) There is much that you want to achieve, but your ability to focus is compromised. Your energy is scattered and confused. You need to get organized and then have the self-discipline to systematically put yourself into action to accomplish your goals. There is an inner drive deep inside of you that you are intending to connect with. Have patience and all will be achieved.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This is your month to shine, so go for it. New opportunities are presenting themselves to you, and old goals don’t have that progressive feel to them anymore. A new vision of possibilities is ready to give you a new sense of direction. On a personal level there is a strong drive to grow and evolve and unfold more of your potential. On a worldly level you are maturing into your power and authority.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) There is a lot of interpersonal strife in your life right now. The significant people in your life are struggling, and to the degree that you get into their drama they will bring you down. You need to step back and disengage so that you can establish your independence from these conflicting forces. Become a center of balance and harmony within your world.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) You are feeling good right now and connecting with your power. It is time for you to step forward and make the next move for advancement in your career. The quality of your heart and soul has deepened, and a new level of love is available to you. You have an expanded capacity for insight and spirituality that will enhance your quality of life.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are feeling a wonderful quality of expansion and abundance. There is optimism about the future. You have your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds, which gives you an excellent outlook on things. There are still conflicted situations that you need to deal with that can be rather upsetting, but you will see the way to their resolution.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) These are challenging times, but you are resourceful and find answers to the enigmas of life. You should be taking on more responsibility because you are the one who knows what must be done and how. This will facilitate your growth into your power. Your visionary ability is available to you and will point you in the right direction for your success.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are feeling extremely unsettled. You feel blocked and want to move ahead, but you are stuck. Life is not going the way you had hoped, and there is a part of you that wants to get out of here. Patience is the key. You need to dive deeper into your soul to contact your inner resources that will help you to work through this temporary situation.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) There is an excellent state of well being that you can tap into now. Even though spiritual energy is of a more subtle nature, it is now becoming denser and more available to conscious knowing. This is your realm, and this reality is increasingly interpenetrating into the physical dimension. Sink deep within yourself and embrace it.
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Robert Ayres is a Truckee resident and internationally known astrologer with more than 40 years of experience. This month’s horoscope is cast specifically for the Tahoe/Truckee area. Contact him for personal consultations at astrologicalalchemy.com. Comment on this column below.
