Virgo, the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac, spans the time period from August 22 through September 22. With the New Moon in Virgo on September 9, we’ll all be feeling the impact of this sign’s powerful energy.
When we think of a time for new beginnings or resolutions, we often think of the New Year. But we may overlook the importance of September and the beginning of fall in the yearly cycle. Think of the functions of the four seasons: spring is a time for planting the seeds, the warmth and light of summer helps them grow, and autumn is the time to reap the harvest. Virgo is all about practicality, maturity, and being down to earth-in essence, it represents September’s place in every year of our lives.
The recent New Moon reminds us that we all need to try to connect with our inner Virgo this September. Here’s a little advice for this fall:
- Think realistically about the choices you’ve made so far this year.
All those “seeds” you planted back in the spring-have you made progress? How are you feeling about goals you set earlier this year? Virgo is all about taking tried and true steps to success when it comes to accomplishing their goals, so if you’re frustrated with a lack of progress, try methods that have always worked for you in the past.
- Do a deep clean-and be ruthless about it!
We hear about spring cleaning, but it might be time to make fall cleaning a thing. Virgos prides themselves on being organized, and it’s time to take some inspiration from this sign as autumn approaches. Grab a few trash bags and get rid of anything unnecessary, whether it’s clothing, furniture, or just random clutter that has accumulated over the course of the year so far. Then, go a little crazy with the broom and vacuum-its time to get the dirt and grime out of every nook and cranny. You’ll be glad you’re starting autumn with a clean slate-literally!
- Think long and hard about what you want to accomplish before the end of this year.
Virgo is a planner-when they want to reach a goal, they know exactly what they need to do at every step of the journey. No matter how long or difficult the process is, Virgo knows exactly what needs to get done and how they’re going to tackle it. Why not sit down and think seriously about where you want to be by the end of 2016? How do you want to begin 2017? There’s no better time to start thinking about it. You may be further away from reaching your goals than you wanted, or you may be closer than you think-but no matter what, it’s not too late to make a positive change before January rolls around. Take advantage of autumn as a season of fresh starts and begin working on a real plan to get where you really want to be.
