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The Moon in Scorpio square Venus in Leo at 12:10 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Scorpio opposing Jupiter in Taurus at 12:48 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Sun moves into Virgo at 5:01 AM EDT until September 23, 2023 at 2:50 AM EDT.

The Moon in Scorpio sextile Mercury in Virgo at 1:03 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus at 3:19 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

Mercury in Virgo turns Retrograde at 3:59 PM EDT until September 15, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT.

The Moon in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces at 10:33 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

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My Goodness! Were you cranky much last night? Notice above the lunar square-opposition that was occurring in the early AM hours that may have had more of an impact last night than it does upon waking this morning. All of that as the Sun was moving out of Leo and into 'The Specialist' Virgo, 'The Doctor' Virgo, 'The Accountant' Virgo, 'The Engineer' Virgo, 'The Prepper' Virgo. That's right, Virgo is the 'Just in Case' sign of the zodiac.

The other BIG NEWS today is Mercury in Virgo turns Retrograde (Rx). Whenever you see the Rx, that is the abbreviation for retrograde motion. If you see this on your chart wheel, then that means the planet was retrograde when you were born.

Virgo is the last sign that you will see bouncing a check. Virgo is so nit-picky and meticulous that a flaw in their checkbook would have to be the banks fault because it couldn't be theirs. Virgo has a lot of common sense and practicality when it comes to handling money, which is why Virgo makes the best accounts and CFO's of any Company. This sign is a perfectionist and will stay late or arrive early in order to get the job done.

For this reason, Virgo needs a job with responsibility, structure and discipline because they will follow the rules crossing all of t's and dotting all of their i's. When Virgo interviews for a job, it is more like they are interviewing the Company rather than it is the Company interviewing them. Virgo works well with a Company better than on their own because it is stable. They would also prefer to be paid once a week than bi-weekly because they would rather have the money to invest and turn in to bigger, better and more than leaving it in the hands of others.

Having said that, Virgo is an excellent manager of money. They are the analytical sign with the motto, "I analyze therefore I am." Everything has to be in order and if it isn't, the Virgo will certainly put it in order. They may even order others around which could easily hurt them in their chosen profession if they do not adopt some necessary communication skills. That's because order (organize) and order (commanding) are two (2) different things.

Wed. August 23, 2023 The Sun move into Virgo at 5:01 AM EDT until September 23, 2023

Wed. August 23, 2023 Mercury turns Retrograde at 3:59 PM EDT until September 15, 2023

Virgo innately knows how to stretch a dollar and will make it go as far as possible, whether they have a little bit of money or a load of money. Being that they analzye, they are into measuring and this is merely fun and games for them. If you have a Virgo child, give them something to organize or put into practical order. Virgo's are helpers and want to help do their part, so making something clean and orderly is right up their alley.

It would be hard-pressed to find a Virgo that was not prepared for their future in the form of having at least six (6) months of living expenses tucked away somewhere. When they save for a rainy day, they mean it! So when it rains, they will be just fine. The last thing that Virgo will do is ask others for financial assistance. If they do ask for financial assistance, it would probably come from a banker. It has to be an absolute last resort for a Virgo to ask family for money. The Virgo may see this as not being able to take care of their own needs.

It's almost as if Virgo has a little 'Virgo Elf' hidden somewhere because they can really create some 'elfin magic' when it comes to matters that involve money. Virgo has the ability to roll money over in order to create more and even if they are living on a shoe string, no one would ever know it because Virgo does not and will not go without. Virgo enjoys a Good deal and will often times get excited about saving money and getting a 'free ride'. In fact, they Love entertainment and activities that are FREE! That's even more money in their pocket. It's all a game.

And speaking of fun and games, while it is Leo who ruled pleasurable activities, it is Virgo who likes to organize those activitites, which makes Virgo THE BEST party planner, wedding planner, travel agent and booking agent of the zodiac.

When it comes to a value system, it is truly friendships, Life experience and knowledge that Virgo enjoys and appreciates more than money. As a North Node Virgo (myself) I can tell you this is absolutely True.

It takes me a super-long time to trust a friendship because I believe it is best to see people at their worst or see how they will treat you under pressure, or when they are upset/angry. Before you trust that friendship, you better know it and trust it well before you share any 'real' personal information. Virgo wants to know that relationship/friendship will be there no matter what.

See the Sun in Virgo Transiting Degrees Calendar here!

Next, at 3:59 PM EDT this afternoon Mercury in Virgo will turn Retrograde (Rx). You should have been 'prepared' for this date and not shocked at all, as this information has been on this website since before the start of 2023 with the Astro Memes on the bottom of the home page, as well as on the Monthly Astro Memes pages for all of 2023.

Going into Mercury Retrograde getting ahead of the game and taking care of mechanical maintenance so that you did not have to worry or endure the expense during Mercury Retrograde. Still, consider Mercury Retrograde a maintenance period and not a time to buy NEW mechanical stuff, as this is the time when mechanical stuff typically breaks down, especially if you had not been maintaining your stuff very well. If you were not prepared, then cleaning and maintenance is on the agenda.

Also, update your passwords, address and payment information. Update the tags on your luggage. Make certain the numbers on your house or apartment are visible. You want opportunity to reach you when it is looking for you. In fact, you don't want opportunity to 'have to' look for you. You want to be easily accessible to opportunity.

Clear out your phone of old phone numbers or at least clarify who the numbers in your phone belong to.

Wash your front door and clear the way of any debris.

Get rid of dead plants and weed your lawn, garden, space.

Clean out your closet and take that load to a thrift store, church, retreat center or halfway house.

Clear out drawers and cabinets of old items you simply are not using. Create space!

Power wash your house. Clean it up! Shine it up!

Clean out the refrigerator. Get more shelf stable food in your pantry than in the refrigerator in case of a grid down situation.

Get busy repackaging, canning or dehyrating food to prepare! Oh that's so Virgo of you!

If you are single, make room for that special someone and clean out your closet and bedroom of excess. I have always believed your bedroom should look more luxurious and be more comfortable than any hotel room you have ever stayed in. In fact, there is no reason why your bedroom could not look as simply fresh and clean as a room at the Four Seasons.

I have shared this little astrological fact, items on the floor represents depression. Pick up your books and put them on a shelf and put your clothes on hangers or in a drawer. For a quick pick me-up, pick up your stuff! Respect what you spent hard-earned money on.

There is plenty of maintenance to do during Mercury Retrograde rather than dramatize what is happening to you during Mercury Retrograde. Besides, it's not happening to you, it's happening for you, for your own Good.

You can read more about the Sun in Virgo and Mercury in Virgo by clicking the Astro Memes shown above. Here is the link for the Sun in Virgo Transiting Degrees Calendar here!

On a side note - I have not had the link open for Natal Charts or Solar Returns for right at about four (4) weeks. I am opening the links for a handful of days and then I will close them again for another long while. I am slowly phasing out writing charts. Use the links below.

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