August 23-September 23

Savvy Virgo women are mutable earth sign perfectionists. They travel through life solving problems catastrophe by catastrophe, detail by detail. With discriminating powers to use time wisely, Virgo ladies perform with elegance and grace- even when hurricanes are brewing. This year is a year of change and correction. All past efforts that haven’t worked have to be deleted. Compassion for yourself and others is the key. Experiment some and retest. Keep notes. The rules of the game have changed. We have to follow new rules.

Superpower Uranus is retrograde in Aries right now through December. This volatile energy brings about new beginnings as the old system of doing things is burned away. It is time to take risks but they should be well thought out. Plans that will bring rewards in the future are best. Aries is all about action and conviction. When Uranus dances in this sign, it’s time to be the winner you are and let nothing stand in your way. Virgo Aunties have to use the jack-of-all-trades quality of Mercury to keep riding the 20-foot waves of 2011 into 2012. Good thing this earth sign is not afraid of the water and what lies underneath the waves.

The more positive your beliefs and thinking, the better the outcome. Jupiter retrograde asks us to revise and reflect on our thought processes. Reach for what you want and discard old programming that doesn’t serve you. Yes you can do better and yes you do deserve better in all aspects of your life.

Don’t forget to use your Auntie awesome play dates to laugh with the little ones. They are the rainbow that gets you through the rain.

Jeannine Mercurio is a Counseling Astrologer.

Published: September 6, 2011