Greetings, Earthlings!
Fall is approaching and the final days of summer are winding down—but the season’s energy is far from finished. The momentum that began last month with the New Moon eclipse in Cancer has continued, and the New Moon in Leo sparked bold dreams and creative enthusiasm. Some ideas may have felt fanciful, but summer invites big dreaming, and Leo encourages living large.
If you want to revisit how those Leo themes influenced your love life, check your New Moon in Leo Love Horoscope to see where things stand. It’s still a good time to plant seeds for new beginnings in romance.
This week the emphasis shifts as the New Moon lands in Virgo, a mutable Earth sign. That grounding energy asks you to take those sparks from Leo and the emotional support from Cancer and begin putting them into practical form. Now is the moment to root your intentions, refine your plans, and prepare for a more organized, productive season.
Communicator Mercury also moves into Virgo, boosting clarity, analysis, and practical thinking. The days ahead will feel less lazy and hazy and more methodical and committed. Virgo’s influence brings a careful eye for detail, which can be extremely productive—but also prone to nitpicking. When you find yourself getting tangled in small imperfections, pause and use Virgo’s steady pace to reassess things realistically rather than rushing to judgment.
When you need guidance while the New Moon energy settles in, daily horoscopes can help you track shifting influences, and a short tarot spread can offer clarity for decisions you’re weighing. Logic tends to win out in Virgo season, but that doesn’t mean you must shut your heart out—bring both mind and feeling to the table.
Happy Virgo season, Earthlings!
Planetary Locations During August 26 – September 1, 2019:
• Sun: Virgo (August 23, 2019 – September 23, 2019)
• Mercury: Leo (August 11, 2019 – August 29, 2019); Virgo (August 29, 2019 – September 14, 2019)
• Venus: Virgo (August 21, 2019 – September 14, 2019)
• Mars: Virgo (August 18, 2019 – October 4, 2019)
• Jupiter: Sagittarius (until December 2, 2019)
• Saturn: Capricorn (until March 22, 2020). Retrograde: April 29, 2019 – September 17, 2019
• Uranus: Taurus (March 6, 2019 – August 19, 2021). Retrograde: August 19, 2019 – January 10, 2020
• Neptune: Pisces (until January 2026)
• Pluto: Capricorn (until October 12, 2024). Retrograde: April 24, 2019 – October 2, 2019
Daily Snapshots for August 26 to September 1:
Monday, August 26
Sun: Virgo – A precise attention to detail feels both productive and attractive.
Moon: Cancer – Caring for others also comforts your own soul.
Transits:
- Venus in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus: With both planets in Earth signs, expect pleasant surprises and a desire to break routine in meaningful ways. Small changes can feel liberating—today might inspire a bold personal tweak or an unexpected connection. New or renewed relationships could spark, or you might simply experience an uplifting jolt of excitement.
Tuesday, August 27
Sun: Leo – The Sun highlights confidence and creativity; take charge of fresh inspirations.
Moon: Leo – Nourish your inner child and let playful impulses surface.
Wednesday, August 28
Sun: Leo
Moon: Leo
Thursday, August 29
Sun: Leo
Moon: Virgo – Practical lists and careful attention to detail help you succeed today.
Friday, August 30
Sun: Virgo
Moon: New Moon in Virgo – A prime moment to begin new projects, establish routines, and set intentions for growth grounded in realism.
Saturday, August 31
Sun: Virgo
Moon: Libra – Seek balance and harmony; beginnings now may benefit from diplomacy and fairness.
Sunday, September 1
Sun: Virgo
Moon: Libra
Transits:
- Mercury in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus: Your mind is active and inventive. Fresh ideas and unusual insights appear, and you may feel compelled to express something important that’s been simmering beneath the surface. This transit supports productive bursts of activity—cleaning, decluttering, or exercising can channel restless energy constructively. Emphasize clear, rational communication to keep emotional outbursts from derailing progress; calm reasoning makes you the one who wins the day.