The Summary

Summary







You need a rest, dear Virgo. If you don't stop now, you may be sorry, for you will soon enter a frenetic period beginning mid-November, almost unprecedented in the coming level of activity. This all means you won't stop until mid-2012. While you can, take a rest now, and if possible, allow yourself some moments of pampering this month.





The new moon that occurred July 30 will help you clear the decks in early August - once you do, you will be able to slack off a little. Virgo gets the most satisfaction from being productive and hard working, so this is a new concept for you. Pulling back is often hard for you to do, and once you go on a vacation, it could take five or six days just to get into the rhythm of it. Trust that everyone needs a little down time, including you!






Mercury, your ruling planet, will be retrograde from August 2 to 26, ensuring that you CAN take time off, for you can be assured that nothing of major importance will take place now.






The quiet spell will be broken for a few days when a work project will be due at the full moon, August 13, plus or minus four days. With Saturn so beautifully angled, you are likely to impress a VIP and gain praise for work well done.






This same point in the month, near August 12, may also be a time you are thinking a lot about your health. You may want to make a time for a routine medical and dental checkup. If you have been going through physical therapy or rehab, or undergoing a series of medical procedures, it may now be coming to an end. Again, Saturn's position points to a positive outcome.






A series of cosmic storms will pass through mid-month, from August 9 to August 17. Mars and Uranus will have a shouting match on August 9, and Mars and Pluto will trade angry insults on August 11. On August 17, the moon will be unstable, linking to Uranus and opposing Saturn. Mars will reach the precise degree of the July 1 eclipse, August 16-17, adding a great deal of tension. Mars will be an instigator, and because Mars rules your eighth house of credit, your money may suddenly go through several gyrations. Be very cautious about monetary decisions you make in mid-month. Fortunately, this phase will pass fairly quickly.






The most brilliant moment of the month will come at your annual new moon in Virgo, August 28, and will be special in every respect. With a golden triangle that will link the Sun, new moon, and Venus in Virgo, Jupiter in Taurus, and Pluto in Capricorn - all earth signs - you will be in your element and experience a rare, benefic time to see your deepest dreams come true, dear Virgo. This represents out-of-this world support, a perfect time to materialize a desire dearly important to you.






Romance and distant travel will go together like cup and saucer in the last week of August, so if you can get a chance to go away, do. You'll enjoy kicking back and enjoying yourself! Alternatively, if you are due to start a college or grad school semester, you are likely to findÿall the courses you want available and the subject matter absorbing and important for your future.






Venus will be in Virgo from August 21 to September 14, so during this phase, your charm will be quite hypnotic and you'll be unstoppable. This would be an ideal time to book a salon visit and to investigate the newest fashion items and makeup. You'd get many compliments, especially if you shop after Mercury goes direct, from August 26 on.






What a perfect setting the cosmos has arranged to celebrate your birthday, dear Virgo!









Virgo Dates to Note






You need rest during the first ten days of August, so if you can take a relaxing vacation at that time, it would do you a world of good. If you cannot get away, don't overload your schedule.






Your most romantic dates will be August 1, 2, 4, 5, 15, 18-20, and 28-29.






Saturn's lovely beam to the Sun, August 4, should stabilize your home life.






Mars in Cancer will send Jupiter in Taurus a lovely beam, making travel outstanding on August 18.





You will be finishing a major project mid-month at the full moon, August 13.






Protect your health - you may feel under strain, especially near August 13 plus or minus four days.





Mars will enliven your social life nicely from August 3 to September 18, especially if you go with friends or go to see friends.






Watch for a possible change in a friendship on August 16-17. Tread carefully.






Travel and study will be absolutely heavenly at the new moon August 28 plus two weeks. Start out this month.





Romance will be enhanced with any journeys that you take in the last week.






If you are starting or continuing college or grad school this month, this year's study will be special to you now and in the future.






Mercury will be retrograde August 2 to 26.