Good Morning!

The Moon is in the sign of Virgo today. Mercury ruled Virgo is an Earth sign; operating in the realm of the material world. Virgo relates to the harvest time of the year; separating the wheat from the chaff therefore symbolically sorting the valuable from the worthless. Moon in Virgo energy is expressed through a focus on health, mental discrimination and attention to detail through organization.

Because Mercury continues its retrograde motion, the Moon moving through this Mercury ruled sign may continue to bring insight around old issues which need to be addressed as we can employ discernment in understanding more clearly; specifically related to that which is true in our heart (Mercury in Leo). Virgo’s mutability allows us to adjust and expresses its energy in a clear yet humble way.

The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Scorpio all day until 10:09pm (MST). Moon/Jupiter times allow us to feel the optimistic and expansive energy of Jupiter; the largest planet in the solar system. We generally will feel upbeat and can respond positively to the world. Both Virgo and Scorpio (Earth and Water signs) compliment each others ability to see clearly while Jupiter in Scorpio brings powerful feelings guiding us in the direction of our deep desires and transformation.

The Moon opposes Neptune in Pisces until 11:26pm (MST). For this brief time Neptune may bring up feelings of confusion as Virgo Moon attempts to figure out what’s true. Find the balance between what we know and what we feel.

Mars moves retrograde into Capricorn today, the sign Mars rules, at 8:13pm.  With Mars retrograde in Capricorn we will continue to review how we assert ourselves through expressing drive, passion and anger; especially related to work, business and just what needs to get done. Are we staying in control and accomplishing our goals without being cruel, cold or pessimistic? Impulsive Mars slows in the sign of Capricorn which in turn can slow progress. But this also gives us time to re-evaluate our goals so that when Mars goes direct on August 27th, we can have clearer objectives on which to focus our energy. This time may challenge our ability to remain patient, as we search for new ways to forge ahead.

Make it a great day!

~ Lindsay