The Sun enters Virgo at 21:34 UTC+1 on 22 August 2025, signalling the close of summer in the northern hemisphere. Hedgerows are ripe with berries, and the heat and intensity of Leo season begin to soften.

Virgo is a skilful, discerning sign, known for gentleness, kindness, and helpfulness. It values clarity, seeking to manage and create order. As a Mutable Earth sign, Virgo is practical, adaptable, and attuned to finding workable solutions. It responds thoughtfully to situations, working out how to make the best of them.

Yet Virgo’s quest for perfection can become its challenge. A strong critical and self-critical streak often drives it to try to manage everything, but life resists total control. This tension can bring stress or health issues, particularly digestive, since Virgo rules the stomach. Calm is often found in books, nature, and routines that focus on balanced eating, regular exercise and time out.

Across the zodiac, Pisces opposes Virgo, embodying fluidity, imagination, and spiritual service. Together they form the axis of service – Virgo offering practical support and Pisces offering soulful nourishment. We need both: the wholesome meal and the hyacinths for the soul. For those with strong Virgo placements, the challenge is to balance order with acceptance, allowing space for flow.

This year, Virgo season begins under the rulership of Mercury in Leo, adding a creative and expressive spark. It is a time to seek practical solutions, adapt where needed, and set routines that support both productivity and self-expression. Writing, teaching, health, wellbeing, and management all benefit from this energy.

Whether in daily routines, creative work, or care of body and mind, Virgo season invites us to ground ourselves in practices that sustain, maintain and uplift.

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