This week, the planets are on a bit of a summer hiatus, with only a few major and minor aspects. The Sun enters earthy Virgo, tries to compromise with Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, and squares off with unpredictable Uranus - and it all plays a role in the first of two consecutive Virgo New Moons. And a listener question about how to choose the best time to launch a business, astrologically speaking. Plus: Making lists, shaking things up, and a gentle shove toward reinvention!
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[1:19] The Sun enters Virgo on Fri. Aug. 22 (1:34 pm PDT), and is in this sign through Sep. 22. The Sun in Virgo, ruled by Mercury, represents giving the self in service. The Sun in this sign unites creativity and craft, and Virgo's perfectionism can overwhelm creativity if we're not careful. Focus less on doing things perfectly and more on how being helpful and useful.
[3:17] Moon Report! Beginning with the first of two consecutive Virgo New Moons on Fri. Aug. 22 (11:07 PM PDT, 00º23’ Virgo. Let go of criticism and excessive perfectionism. And eclipses are coming: on Sep. 7, a Lunar Eclipse at 15°31’ Pisces, and the Sep. 21 New Moon/Solar Eclipse at 29°05’ Virgo. Information on a Live Q&A and a 2025 Eclipses replay are on the way!
[5:17] Virgo is associated with health, work, animals, craft. Set New Moon intentions related to service, good health, organization, learning new skills, and cultivating work that suits your talents.
[5:49] The New Moon point is quincunx Saturn (Sat. Aug. 23, 4:04 AM PDT) and Neptune in Aries (Sun. Aug. 24, 3:58 AM PDT), and Pluto in Aquarius (Sun. Aug. 24, 1:06 PM PDT). The 150º quincunx aspect separates planets are in signs of very different signs and modalities, and compromises must be reached - in this case, between Virgo’s practicality and attention to detail and Aries’ urge to just get moving; and between Aquarius’ interest in the future and Virgo’s focus on the here and now.
[7:15] The Sun squares Uranus (Sun. Aug. 24, 12:15 am PDT, 1°23’ Virgo-Gemini). What happens when quirky, unpredictable, and nonconformist Uranus meets the Sun in Virgo's affection for order, lists, and knowing what comes next? This is a great opportunity, though, to appreciate the qualities that make you unique.
[9:20] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC is on May 23, 2026 at 2º20’ Virgo. The Full Moon (awareness point) is on Feb. 20, 2027, at 2º05’ Virgo, and the Last Quarter Moon (last action point) is on Nov. 20, 2027, at 28º27’ Leo.
[11:25] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Mon. Aug. 18 (4:53 AM PDT), the Moon in Gemini sextiles the Sun. It's VOC for 7 hours, 12 minutes before it moves into Cancer (12:05 PM PDT). Promote what’s near and dear to your heart.
[13:12] On Wed. Aug. 20 (5:27 AM PDT), the Moon in Cancer conjoins Venus. It's VOC for 10 hours, 50 minutes, then enters Leo (4:17 PM PDT). The Moon and Venus in cozy Cancer lobby for comfort and security. Show appreciation to those you value.
[14:36] On Thu. Aug. 21 (11:13 AM PDT), the Moon in Leeeeooo conjoins Mercury. The Moon is VOC for 1 day, 11 hours, and 11 minutes before the entering Virgo on Fri. Aug. 22 (10:24 PM PDT). Communication with healing, joy, and Leo sunshine.
[16:14] Listener Yvonne asks about how to choose the best time to launch a business, astrologically speaking. A helpful resource: Rex Bills’ The Rulership Book.
[22:13] What are some good personal transits for business?
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