Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, August 22

The energy shifts today as we step into new territory. The Moon slips into emotional Scorpio at 3:53 am EDT, amplifying our intuition and intensifying our feelings. It’s also the first day of a new astrological month as the Sun enters the harvest sign Virgo. Although summer isn’t over yet, we grow more practical now as we look ahead toward autumn activities. However, a mentally expansive Mercury-Jupiter sextile offsets our focused approach.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

The Sun’s entrance into meticulous Virgo makes you slightly uncomfortable because you find it challenging to focus on the details. You want to get up and do something right away. However, the Virgo Sun reminds you some things are worth waiting for now. Thankfully, your patience is rewarded later in the day when optimism replaces negativity. Don’t let your impatience get the best of you; concentrate on your long-term goals rather than immediate gratification.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

The earthy Virgo Sun feels easy because it naturally reinforces your pragmatic approach to life. The month ahead can bring you several significant realizations about your relationships. Fortunately, you don’t need to be concerned about success versus failure. All you have to think about is doing what’s right. Keep your feet on the ground and listen to your heart.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You are probably more stressed by the information in your life now than by the company you keep. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to set priorities and decide which data is the most useful. The situation grows more complex as the Sun moves into thoughtful Mercury’s other sign, Virgo. A family member may demand a solution, but answers are elusive. Don’t respond if it means compromising your intellectual integrity.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

It’s a communication-oriented day, and the Sun’s presence in rational Virgo motivates you to sift through your ideas and eliminate the ones that don’t stand up to your high standards. The problem is that the speed of events in your immediate surroundings might accelerate to an unsustainable pace. Fortunately, your analytical skills help you juggle the various parts of your life. But trying to manage everything now only makes you more anxious. It’s admirable to set your goals high, but give yourself plenty of time to reach them.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may have mixed emotions today as the Sun leaves your sign to begin its month-long stay in cautious Virgo. The lights were shining brightly on you the past few weeks and it felt good. However, now it’s someone else’s turn to take center stage. Although you might feel relieved, it’s likely that you also feel a bit let down. Step out of the spotlight; once you are behind the scenes you can take the momentum you’ve gained and turn it into something that is real and lasting.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

This is your special time of year to be reinvigorated by the radiant Sun’s life force. Although you may start off in a bad mood, your attitude improves throughout the day. Look back over your previous year to take stock in what you’ve accomplished, re-evaluate your present path, and visualize the year ahead. Blow out the candles in your imagination and make your wishes come true.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

It’s time to get down to business so you can finish what you already started. But if you catch yourself daydreaming today, gently pull your thoughts back to the present moment. Maintain a high level of objectivity so you can respond to specific situations in your immediate surroundings without being emotional. This isn’t the best time to fantasize about the future; instead, be pragmatic now and concentrate on the work at hand.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The precision of the exacting Virgo Sun stirs the deep passions that motivate you Scorpios, both for better and for worse. You can erupt from the heat of the center of the volcano into the blue sky of hopes and dreams. But this is not about the appearance of random fantasies of better times and different places. Your current vision is about the very real goals you are creating now to drive yourself right into your co-created future.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your big Sagittarius energy may be at odds with the attention to minute details that is required by the narrowing Virgo Sun this month. But there are rewards for you Archers who shoot your arrows of intention high into the night sky while also concentrating on your work and career. Set aside some of your grandiose plans today so you can put one foot carefully in front of the other. Great journeys begin with a single small step. There will be time for giant leaps later on once you’re already on the move.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You Mountain Goats like to dig your hooves into solid ground, and you get your chance now that the Sun is entering earthy Virgo. It seems like there are specific things you must do today and you’re eager to perform to the best of your abilities. Applying careful analysis to the situation and letting others know what you think is the best course of action.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It’s challenging to settle down today, even if you skipped your morning coffee. You feel like a mosquito nervously buzzing around waiting for a summer storm that never arrives. You may find it difficult to solve a problem; just as you figure out what needs to be done, the circumstances change and a totally different solution is required. Stay light on your feet and be ready to respond to the situation as it evolves.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Relationship issues are on your mind now that the Sun’s visit to your 7th House of Partners emphasizes your interactions with others. But you might not understand a co-worker as much as you would like, possibly creating an insurmountable gulf between you and someone else. Nevertheless, it may be wise to temporarily bury your feelings and downplay your intuition. Keep in mind that this isn’t a life-altering change; it’s simply what the day’s energy requires.

New Moon Report for August 22 – Sun in Virgo

New Moon Report

By Jeff Jawer

 

Sun in Virgo

Wednesday, August 22, 10:07 am PDT, 1:07 pm EDT

The solar ingress into pragmatic Virgo takes the expressive drive and amorous qualities of the previous sign Leo and brings them down to earth. It’s a time to sharpen skills and refine our systems to become more competent and efficient. Self-analysis is constructive when we learn from these observations and take corrective action rather than simply dwelling on our imperfections. We don’t have to fix every fault to make progress with this transit; small changes in key areas can have profoundly positive effects.

Cosmic Calendar for Wednesday, August 22

This year’s solar shift from Leo to Virgo (10:08AM PDT) could be a real humdinger. First of all, a short void lunar cycle clocks in at 12:14AM PDT and lasts until 12:55AM PDT when the Moon enters the passionate energy-field of Scorpio. Then, before you know it, the Sun makes a contra-parallel to Mars (2:53AM PDT) while after the Sun enters Virgo (10:08AM PDT), the other shoe falls and the Sun makes a contra-parallel to Neptune (1:59PM PDT).  Just yesterday, Mars and Neptune were parallel and co-creating all kinds of earthly mayhem. The Moon added its two cents on Tuesday as well as it formed parallels to Mars and Neptune. With the Sun making its presence known today by lambasting Mars and Neptune by the equivalent of a polarity, we now have a whole lot more murkiness, anxiety, confusion and unsettled conditions to handle with hoped-for expertise.  Fortunately, just one minute before the Sun-Neptune contra-parallel at 1:58PM PDT, logic and rational thinking may enter the picture — thanks to an inspirational, 72-degree encounter between Mercury and pragmatist Saturn (1:58PM PDT). An added benefit is Mercury making a supportive, 60-degree tie to mind-expanding Jupiter (3:57PM PDT). Any time that Mercury and Jupiter work together in harmony, the realms of communication and transportation look promising.  Express heartfelt sentiments to the object of your affection this evening as the Moon approaches a flowing trine in water signs to Venus (forming exactly at 2:35AM PDT tomorrow).