Virgo season marks a time of change and harvest. This grounded yet flexible sign helps us connect with Earth's rhythms and discover life's natural cadence.

The Maiden, with her keen eye and practical sensibilities, acts as a constant gardener—nurturing and pruning what's necessary for growth and prosperity.

For all of us, the lesson is to distinguish progress and ambition from perfection. As the sun moves through Virgo, we might become overly focused or anxious about details in our pursuit of success. Instead, let's embrace this as an opportunity for kindness—remember, improvement and development flourish in generous conditions.

During Virgo season, optimize your daily life by embracing the systems, organization, and routines that ground and support your success. Focus on the structures that help you thrive, rather than chasing boundless productivity. Prioritize work that brings joy, accomplishment, and values quality over quantity. This month, find pleasure in purpose.

These horoscopes aim to inspire you to embrace each season with curiosity and adaptability. They are written for your rising sign, but feel free to read for both your rising and Sun signs. You'll know which one resonates with you the most. As always, take what works for you and disregard the rest.

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Aries & Aries Rising

Virgo is here to ask: Where in your daily pursuits are you neglecting your needs? Where can you add a little more kindness for your body and being? Ambition doesn't have to be a dirty word, but unchecked, it can drain your resources and willpower. Choose kindness and take moments to catch your breath. Your accomplishments won’t feel the same if you’re too burnt out to enjoy them.

Taurus & Taurus Rising

There might be a tendency to nitpick your creative passions and judge the things that bring you joy and pleasure. Remember, you don't have to "earn" the fun, sweet bull. You deserve play, art, rest, and luxury. Use this month to challenge the belief that you must achieve to enjoy the good stuff. Instead, embrace as much beauty and comfort as you can.

Gemini & Gemini Rising

Borrow some of Virgo’s focus and edit your home. The next few weeks are perfect for going through a closet, deep cleaning your living spaces, and tackling those DIY projects you have bookmarked. Serve your dwelling and enjoy the return on investment with cozy nights in, a Sunday brunch with loved ones, or a painting party. Investing a little effort at home will feel extra satisfying for the next few weeks.

Cancer & Cancer Rising

Practice pickiness this season. Be critical of what you consume, where your time goes, and whether your daily efforts serve your bigger goals. Your daily life and communications deserve some editing from time to time. By doing this, you'll keep the critic off your work and give it a role that supports you and how you spend your days.

Leo & Leo Rising

While Virgo might prompt a critical look at your finances and skills, take it with a grain of salt. You can teach Virgo about authenticity over perfection, and it's a great skill to develop. Practice affirmations around your talents and goals, and invest in tools to achieve them—like paint supplies, a website refresh, or even new pens and a fresh notebook. Virgo is just encouraging you to apply yourself, so see the criticism as a loving pep talk and focus on improving the quality of your work and exploring new income streams.

Virgo & Virgo Rising

Let your hair down. There's room for passion in productivity, joy in achievement, and pleasure in practicality. We know you have big plans and even bigger to-do lists, but for now, enjoy being here. Practice gratitude for everything that brought you here, and tackle your tasks only after considering them with kindness. You can set lofty goals without harsh expectations. Add a cushier timeline, schedule long lunches, and make every vacation completely screen-free. Set yourself up for a year you can enjoy more than strive for.

Libra & Libra Rising

It's time to decompress. Your inner critic might be louder than usual, hyper-aware of the mistakes you've made so far this year. Create some distance with serious self-care. Your self-care will sustain you through the internal audit Virgo is prompting—be as serious about it as you are about beauty. If you're forced to reflect and review, do it in your best clothes, with your favorite notebooks, or in a salon chair.

Scorpio & Scorpio Rising

You might feel uneasy about the flaws in a group project, have critical observations about your community, or make negative comparisons on social media. Highlighting shortcomings won't make you popular. The way to challenge this is by being of service, not a spokesperson. Help out, lend a hand, and use your skills to solve problems. By intentionally channeling your analytical energy into action, you'll build strong, reliable, and mutually beneficial bonds.

Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising

Your career, calling, and professional pursuits are receiving special attention this month. Embrace roles that allow you to generously share your expertise and guidance, and challenge any thoughts that make you feel like an imposter. You don't have to be perfect for your professional roles to be meaningful to others. Leverage your attention to detail to produce quality work and keep refining it, but remember that unless it's shared, it serves no one. Make it a habit to complete projects to receive feedback, and continue to iterate after gathering data, not before.

Capricorn & Capricorn Rising

Stop comparing yourself and fixating on flaws this month. Holding yourself and your plans to the highest standards can lead to frustration. While you want things done your way, take a moment to ask, "What do I need?" whenever negative thoughts arise. You might be surprised to find it’s as simple as a snack, a "good job," a break, or maybe some fancy new post-its. Spend time with a mentor who inspires you, work somewhere new, or add affirmations to your commute. Exploration and self-improvement could benefit from some kind and playful guidelines.

Aquarius & Aquarius Rising

Collaborations and co-creations are worth exploring, no matter the outcome. All you can do is engage in the give-and-take with your network. The right things will come to you through practical action and by finding joy in the messy, innovative process. Whatever contracts or projects you're contributing to, let go of the need to chase specific expectations or dwell on the gaps. Get clarifications, list the details, and define your roles and responsibilities. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish when you set a practical foundation.

Pisces & Pisces Rising

Release the feeling of being "not good enough" in your close relationships. The pressure to be the perfect friend or partner can prevent a deeper connection and block the love and companionship your relationships want to offer. Reconnect with your loved ones by practicing acts of kindness. Serving your romantic or platonic relationships will give you a sense of accomplishment and challenge negative self-talk. Discover a new depth in your connections by showing up with tender loving care.