SOPHISTICATED STARS
Written by Joy Yascone Elms MA
Happy Birthday, Virgo and Libra! The New Moon in Virgo on September 10 will be an amazing one, bringing excitement and new developments not only for Virgos, but for every sign in a different area of life. This beautiful New Moon offers an opportunity to initiate something new, plant seeds for the future, and create positive change in the area of your chart that Virgo rules. October, however, is a bit of a different story. With Venus retrograde beginning October 3 and Mercury retrograde later in the month, there will be plenty of cosmic dust to sort through. October is a good time to slow down, become more meditative, listen to your spirit, and trust your inner guidance. Focus on unfinished business from the past that still needs your attention and be intentional about maintaining a high frequency in your thoughts and attitudes. What you focus on matters, especially when the cosmic weather gets a little intense. For more on how this energy will affect you, see your September and October Sophisticated Stars below. Aries (March 21 – April 19) Aries, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 is a perfect time to establish new daily routines and begin a fitness, health, or wellness regimen that will set you up for success. If you have been wanting to get healthier, this is the time to initiate a new lifestyle. Good routines and healthy habits can spill over into every area of your life, helping you become more successful overall. This New Moon may also bring a new work opportunity. With Venus going retrograde October 3 and Mercury following later in the month, there will be plenty of cosmic dust. Scorpio rules your eighth house of shared money, finances, investments, and resources, so much of this may be rewritten and revised during this period. You may reconsider how you approach your finances, financial partnerships, sales, and business. October is a time to review and revise rather than rush.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Dear Gemini, September brings a lovely New Moon in Virgo on September 10. You may find yourself making an offer on a property you love and that could bring you many years of joy. You may also receive wonderful news involving your parents or family. This is an excellent time for positive developments involving family, real estate, and home. In October, there is plenty of cosmic dust to sort through as Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, governing your sixth house of health, work, wellness, and daily routines. You may revisit a field of work you had previously given up on, and opportunities connected to it may return. You may also reassess your health, wellness, and daily routines. Consider which work opportunities you want to keep in your life and which ones you want to edit. For now, assess and review.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Dear Taurus, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 will ignite a sense of fun and encourage you to romance your life. You may welcome a new romance, hear wonderful news from your children, or, if you are trying to get pregnant, discover that you are expecting. The fifth house, where this New Moon occurs, also rules creativity, so this lunar energy can help move a creative project forward. With Venus going retrograde October 3 and Mercury following later in the month, both in Scorpio and your seventh house of marriage and partnerships, you may begin reconsidering what you need in a business partnership or marriage—and what will truly make you happy. This is a time to review your relationships, your values, and what you need from the people with whom you choose to partner.
Cancer - June 21–July 22 Cancer, September begins with a lovely New Moon in Virgo on September 10. This can initiate potential contracts you have been waiting for and may even bring interesting or fun news from your siblings. If you have been wanting to buy a new vehicle, you may do so at this time. And if you are a writer, this is a wonderful period in which you might receive a contract for a book or another writing project. October is filled with cosmic dust as Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and your fifth house of love, romance, children, and creativity. You may find yourself reviewing matters involving a romantic relationship, your children, or a creative project. This is the time to review, reflect, and gather information so you can make a wise decision once the cosmic energy begins moving forward again.
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Leo - July 23–August 22 Leo, you have been very fortunate recently as Jupiter, the planet of blessings and benevolence, has moved into your sign. Consider this an extra layer of cosmic protection as we move through the next few months, particularly October, which may feel slightly off the rails. The good news is that September brings a wonderful New Moon in Virgo on September 10, lighting up your second house of earned income. You may be offered a new income-producing opportunity, or another goal may come to fruition that improves your financial well-being. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio beginning October 3 and Mercury following later in the month, you may reconsider where you want to live. If you are under contract on a property, you may rethink certain aspects of it. If you are not, you may reconsider a property or location you previously passed up. Let the information come in without making quick decisions. There will be plenty of cosmic dust in October, so watch, review, and once again, be the Buddha in the eye of the storm. Virgo - August 23–September 22 Happy birthday, Virgo! With the New Moon in your sign on September 10 lighting up the sky, you will have a wonderful birthday season that gives you the magic to create the life you want. Use this New Moon to initiate your plans and focus on what you need most to feel secure and fulfilled. It is possible that you may merge with another in love or business. If your birthday falls within approximately five days of September 10, you may feel even more flow and luck coming your way. In October, Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, ruling your house of communication and siblings. You may see your siblings more frequently, while communication itself could go off the rails. Observe carefully and soften your approach so you are not misunderstood. This is a better month to listen and learn.
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Libra - September 23–October 22 Libra, the Virgo New Moon on September 10 will occur in your twelfth house of healing, spirituality, solitude, and secret angels and VIPs working behind the scenes. It is the perfect time to begin a new wellness or spiritual practice. Start the initiatives you have been putting off; they could be the secret sauce for creating an even better birthday season. In October, Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio, affecting your second house of earned income. You may return to a past employer, renegotiate an incomeproducing opportunity, or revisit a previous career endeavor and find fulfillment there. You may also begin questioning what you truly value and which aspects of your life you want to keep. With Mercury retrograde later in October, this month brings plenty of cosmic dust. Get centered in your spiritual focus, reconnect with your goals, and go inward. The trine of Saturn in Aries and Jupiter in Leo has been helping you over the past month. The world being topsyturvy can certainly be seen in the stars but remember to be the Buddha—peaceful in the eye of the storm—and mindful that we create our own reality. Scorpio - October 23–November 21 Scorpio, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, start a humanitarian cause, expand your community, or even see a social media post go viral. Venus retrograding in Scorpio will make you rethink your values, wants, and needs. This could affect how you view yourself and others, and you may decide you want to change several aspects of your life. With Mercury going retrograde later in October, this is a good time to rewrite, review, and assess what you need. With both Venus and Mercury influencing your sign, this can become a deeply personal period of reflection. Meditation will be especially important this month. Get quiet and listen to your spirit speak.
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Sagittarius - November 22–December 21 Sagittarius, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 signals a wonderful promotion, career victory, or professional development worthy of celebration. This is an excellent time to see progress toward a career goal or watch a dream come true. Plant seeds on September 10 and watch them grow. Let the universe know what you would like to see happen in your career. In October, Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and your twelfth house of health, healing, spirituality, and solitude. You may naturally find yourself retreating from some of the noise around you. This is a time to pause and reassess, to heal and allow. With both Venus and Mercury retrograding through the same Scorpio house, October can become a prelude to things to come. Assess, reset, and go within. Let the world go crazy while you decide what you would like your future to look like from the inside out. Capricaorn - December 22–January 19 Capricorn, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 signals a time of travel and emphasizes higher education, publishing, media, and opportunities that expand your world. You may see a deal come through or an opportunity return that you thought was no longer in play. Something you believed had passed may suddenly come back around, giving you another chance to consider it. In October, with Venus retrograde in Scorpio in your house of friends and Mercury following later in the month, you may hear from people from your past. Because this house also rules humanitarian causes, groups, communities, and social media, you may decide to change your social media strategy. Review your ideas and strategy during this period. Once Venus and Mercury move forward again, you will have greater clarity about which ideas you want to present to the world.
Aquarius - January 20–February 18 Aquarius, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 lights up your eighth house of funding, shared resources, investments, and big financial dreams. You may take on a new partnership, and with Jupiter, the planet of benevolence, in Leo and your house of partnerships and marriage, you may see some sort of financial windfall around this New Moon. If you are seeking funding for your business or looking to increase sales, you may make a notable sale or receive an important financial opportunity. In October, Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and your career house. You may find yourself reconsidering your professional direction, revisiting an opportunity you once passed on, hearing from people connected to your professional past, or even returning to a previous employer or role. This is a good time to meditate. Let information flow in and give yourself time before making major decisions. Pisces - February 19–March 20 Pisces, the New Moon in Virgo on September 10 will give you a new start in a committed relationship. You may decide to make a partnership more formal through an engagement, marriage, or deeper commitment. The September 10 New Moon emphasizes partnerships and marriage, but you may instead decide to formalize a business partnership. Both are favored. With Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio during October, you may reconsider a long-distance trip or a relationship with someone who lives far away. You may also rethink plans to travel overseas, pursue higher education or publishing, or relocate. This retrograde period will be helpful for reevaluating your plans and ultimately making a decision that supports your well-being. Listen to your inner guidance, allow information to come to you, and give yourself the space to see what feels right before moving forward.
Sophisticated Stars Astrologist Joy Yascone Elms MA is the author and founder of The Power of Divine Timing; an annual sign by sign guide based on astrological timing helping readers to find and nurture their blessings and starve their challenges!
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