Virgo season kicks off August 22nd, marking the end of summer with the promise of a crisp fall, and the stars are aligning to help you achieve your hopes, dreams, goals, and every meticulous task in between.
During Leo season, we playfully explore and enjoy freedoms of summer. But as we shift into a season that requires more focus and structure, Virgo energy takes over. Students are going back to school, businesses small and large are preparing for Q4, and life gets a little more structured. All of these transitions require diligence, practicality, and a focus that Virgo provides. While Leo season helps us find our passions, Virgo season puts them to the test and helps us execute them.
This particular Virgo season kicks off with a powerful New Moon in Virgo at 0 degrees, which means we will have two New Moons in in this sign. The maiden is here in full force, so let's get grounded and grow with her.
The Essence of Virgo Season
Virgo, a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, is here to set transformation into motion. This energy thrives on movement and is the structured "doer" of the zodiac, helping us choose what to carry forward and what to release. As the Sun illuminates the earthly maiden, our energy becomes more focused and careful, and we come more intentional about how we show up for ourselves and others.
Known for being detail-oriented and practical, Virgo's true essence lies in its role as a healer, offering a path toward meaningful work that prioritizes our health. These practices can help shape our personal identity and our place in the world.
Regardless of your personal zodiac sign, you can tap into this practical state of mind. Look to where you have Virgo in your birth chart. Virgo rules the 6th house of health, daily routines, service, and work. Even without major planetary placements in Virgo, you can still make the most of this energy by focusing on themes of your 6th house.
The Maiden Inspires Purpose
Virgo is represented by the maiden, an archetype of the sovereign Goddess that is empowered by her own self-sufficiency and inner wisdom. She embodies virtue, wisdom, devotion, and discernment.
Despite connotations of youth and virginity, the term maiden can also refer to an unmarried woman of any age; that is, one possessing the fruits of womanhood who is in charge of oneself. In astrology, the maiden also embodies a transition from summer to fall, mirroring Virgo's mutable quality and its role in facilitating change. Maidens don't understand selfishness, because all of their actions are meant to improve the world.
Releasing Perfectionism
The disempowered side of Virgo is the harsh inner critic, the one that sees only flaws in the mirror. Yet, one of the most important lessons Virgo has to offer is humility. To truly learn from this energy, we must release the need to shame or punish ourselves for our imperfections. This is an opportunity to challenge perfectionistic tendencies, recognizing that flaws can contribute to our unique beauty and growth.
Virgo is about finding beauty in the details-- the smile lines etched into a face, a birthmark that makes us unique. By practicing this, we can shift our focus from our outer appearance to our inner world, nurturing our personal and spiritual growth. This is an opportunity to ask: "What needs tending in my mind and body so I can refine my path?" "What habits are contributing to my lack of motivation and depleted energy?" Virgo season is here to help you tidy up routines that will ultimately feed you physically, mentally, and spiritually. True self-care isn't about doing something that makes us look good on the outside; it's about making ourselves feel good on the inside. When we approach our self-care and daily routines from this standpoint, we can create a life that is not only efficient and organized but also deeply nourishing and meaningful.
About the Writer
Kendra is the creator of Luna Lifted, an eclectic witch with a passion for sharing her craft and knowledge of magick with the world. When she's not designing and creating new things for Luna Lifted, you can find her reading a fantasy novel, gardening, gaming, or indulging in a long bath. Kendra resides in Minnesota with her three cats: Tunechi, Rumi, and Marceline.
