Summer’s coming to a close, the pool party’s ending, and now it’s time to tidy up and start crossing things off your to-do list. The Sun flies out of Leo on August 22 and enters the mutable earth sign, Virgo. Virgo season is here, and for the next month, you’re not seeking thrills, partying all night, or finding lots of love—instead, the stars are saying it’s time to be practical and get back to work. Earth signs Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn are thriving right now, while mutable signs Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces may have some extra work to tackle.
Virgo season isn’t the most exciting time of year, but it’s a necessary one! Even if you’re not a Virgo or even an earth sign, you’re feeling the hardworking, practical vibes. This is the time to get your shit together. Sounds a bit boring, sure, but if you’re going back to work after a summer vacay or starting up class again, this energy can be v helpful. The astrology is great for studying, learning, and figuring out your routine.
Virgo is the sign of service and tasks, ruled by brainy Mercury. No matter your own zodiac sign, you’re taking on a pragmatic state of mind right now. This clearheadedness allows you to identify problems in your life, figure out exactly what’s wrong, analyze the situation, and work toward a solution. Virgo is an earth sign, so these problems mainly exist in the material world—you’re not too keen on focusing on your emotions, your love life, or your creativity. Instead, you’re tidying up your space, putting in extra effort at work, and learning to manage your money better. Virgo also rules health and wellness, so symptoms of poor self-care are becoming stronger. But at the same time, you’re feeling more motivated to eat healthfully, be active, get enough sleep, and heal.
It’s not all smooth sailing, however. Virgo is known to be a perfectionist, so if can’t find a way to take care of a problem, you might start to panic. Your biggest challenge is to recognize when to back down. There’s not always a “right” way to work through something, and that’s okay! Perfection is the enemy of “good enough,” so you must know when to take a step back. Even if you’re only making 50 percent of the progress you want to make, as long as you’re putting in 100 percent of your effort, you’re doing amazing, sweetie!
Although Virgo season has moments of “all work, no play,” this time of year has the potential to set you up for the next 12 months. The bad habits you eliminate now will stay gone, and the healthy habits you set are likely to become permanent. Put in the work, and you’ll be rewarded, but remember that it’s okay to take breaks too. You can make lots happen this month, so channel your inner Virgo, get your ass off the couch, and get to work!
Read your Sun/Rising sign horoscopes for Virgo season 2024:
Aries
You have dishes stacked a mile high in your sink, there are 2,000 unread texts on your phone, your inbox has been unchecked for weeks…baby, you gotta get it together. This time of year is amplifying symptoms of unproductive, unhealthy life choices, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Instead of bitching and moaning or trying to ignore the issues, hold yourself accountable. You’ll find yourself much, much happier once you get to work and these problems disappear.
Taurus
Take some time this to get in touch with yourself. Analyze yourself. Who are you? How do you act? What makes you feel joy? How can you be the person you want to be? It’s easy: Be genuine! By saying what you want to say, expressing your feelings, and opening up, you can make a ton of magic happen this Virgo season. People would love to hear what you have to say! They want you to show them love, and they really want to show you love too! This month, you’re becoming popular, you’re finding love, and you’re having a blast.
Gemini
Life at home is becoming way busier! Whether you’re redecorating, moving into a new place, or dealing with your parents, this Virgo season is tuning all of your focus toward your home and family. There are a lot of little tweaks you could do to make these areas of life run more smoothly. Hate the way your room looks? Take some time to redecorate. Are things difficult with your roommates? Figure out a plan to communicate better or work together to find a compromise. It’s not that these problems are all of a sudden popping up—they’ve existed for a while, the symptoms are just becoming more noticeable now. Tidy it up!
Cancer
This Virgo season, I want you to learn something new every day. Become a student of life. Be curious, ask questions, go to new places, and try new things. Leaving your comfort zone isn’t easy for you, I know, but it’s easier than usual right now. Through the people you meet and the conversations you have right now, you’re learning a ton about the world around you. Plus, you’re spending plenty of time with new and old friends, and you’re having lots of fun making memories. Aww!
Leo
Money’s tight right now, but Virgo season is here to make things a little less tight. Peep your bank account, specifically the withdrawals—which of these many expenses aren’t necessary? Did you subscribe to a particular streaming service to watch that one new show, but you haven’t watched anything in months? It’s time to cancel your subscription. Do you really need to spend $100 on drinks at the club every weekend? Maybe not. Virgo season is telling you “Hey, you’re spending too much,” but it’s also offering advice and telling you, “Here’s how you can save a little more.” You just need to be responsible!
Virgo
Happy birthday, babe! The world is yours right now, and you’re standing in the spotlight. The Sun’s journey through your sign signifies the end of one chapter in your life and the beginning of a new one. Who do you want to be? What sorts of relationships do you want to have? How do you want to leave your mark on the world? Work hard this month, Virgo. The goals you set, accomplishments you earn, and decisions you make right now will have long-lasting significance!
Libra
There’s a lot you want to do, but you can’t take on anything else right now. It’s not that you have a full plate, it’s that you have a messy plate covered in leftovers. You gotta clean that plate, Libra! Exes, old jobs, and former friends are making themselves relevant again, and it’s your job to determine what can stay and who needs to go. You’re tying off loose ends and moving on from the past. This way, you can enter Libra season with zero baggage!
Scorpio
Virgo season is one of the most social times of year for your sign, so expect to spend plenty of time with your crew this month. You’re also making some new friends along the way! You’re very picky when it comes to the people you choose to surround yourself with, but there are a couple of new faces coming that fit the bill perfectly. Flying solo is not supported by this astro. You’ll make tons of progress and have way more fun by teaming up with others.
Sagittarius
All eyes on you! Virgo season is a crucial month for your career. You’re reaching the peak of a cycle around work, status, and reputation. Put the finishing touches on your big projects, work as hard as possible, and do your absolute best to deliver a perfect product. The better you do, the more you’ll be rewarded. But your shortcomings are being analyzed now too—so the consequences for failing will be dished out quickly.
Capricorn
Take the scenic route this Virgo season. Try something new. Go to a faraway place. This month is all about expanding your worldview and broadening your mind. If you have the opportunity to take a trip, take it. Or you might have the chance to sign up for a class—go for it! Every day has the opportunity to be a memorable experience right now, and you can end this Virgo season as a more well-rounded, intelligent, worldly person.
Aquarius
Virgo season is always complex for you. It’s a time of year where there’s a lot of “fine print” you need to keep an eye on. This could be literal fine print in a contract, so it’s important that you read everything to the letter if you’re signing a lease or taking out a loan. But you’re also picking up on subtext more easily and your intuition is stronger. You can take advantage of this by diving into something you love, learning as much as you can about it, and becoming an expert. Or you could focus on a relationship, making it more intimate and close. You run the risk of overthinking things though, so try to pull back when you’re overanalyzing to avoid unnecessary anxiety.
Pisces
The Sun is spending the next month in your chart’s zone of relationships, so Virgo season is cuffing season for you! You’re turning buddies into besties, DTRing with your situationship, and strengthening your relationship with your partner right now. Whether it’s romantic or platonic, this is a great time to team up with others. You do run the risk of running into an ex or someone you’re beefing with, but Virgo season doesn’t want drama—instead, you’re figuring out ways to squash the beef and move on for good.
