A progressive, forward-moving phase in store when friendships, new connections and group gatherings will be highlighted and you may be giving more thought to goals you have wished to achieve, for a very long time. The governing factor this month won't be what you know as much as who you know and how well you co-operate together. Overall, you are into a sociable and generally friendly vibration where business-type collaborations and social get-togethers of various kinds are emphasized especially after the 3rd. A time when the collective energy, the 'one mindedness' is amplified and there is likely to be more scope for unexpected or unconventional influences too.

Mars is in a public sector keeping you busy with image, presentation, bureaucracy or those in authority, and, if you are decisive and energetic, Mars will help you climb the ladder of success or make progress with the master-plan, but also with lesser goals and ambitions too. Some of you may have more robust interaction with a parent or guardian or be seen as an authority by others.

Also a great time for negotiations or socializing with people in a position to help you professionally or with your over-arching aims.

Friendships new or old and biz type contacts will be warm and sociable. Mutual support is likely. Mercury is in a more inward-looking, sensitive mood meaning intuition will be working well and your unconscious promptings will be nearer the surface but also you may be doing more mental work behind the scenes or pondering deeper issues.

THE SLOWER MOVING PLANETS:
Jupiter's new position will expand your world in positive ways over the next 12 months. You could be growing academically but also your mental horizons will broaden in other ways as you touch new areas of interest. You may be communicating across a wider stage. Through education, travel or hands-on personal experience, you are plunged into new ventures and activities which increase your understanding and give you the chance to share your knowledge and abilities with others from different backgrounds. Higher learning, teaching, unfamiliar environments, travel or long-distance contacts will be positively highlighted over this phase.

Saturn, in your area of material security until 2012 already has you looking to the future, planning ahead, taking stock of finances, possessions, physical space, comfort zone, or health. You'll have to be patient and work steadily and consistently to bring about an improved situation on these basic, physical levels. Feather your nest in advance as far as you can. Another aspect of this long transit is that you steadily develop your inborn assets, your gifts and talents which can become lucrative and generate more income as you apply them in in more effective and practical ways.

Uranus planet of sudden change has been shifting the balance in close relationships and evoking changes in your personal lifestyle over many years. Uranus is now in an area where more detachment regarding jointly held or controlled resources are concerned. There may be a sudden letting go of a previous relationship or lifestyle. Virgos born in the first week or with the first 7 degrees rising will be feeling the action of Uranus this month.

Neptune, in your opposite sign Pisces til August, will bring more empathy into your relationships and incline you to look for the best in people and make a real difference in their lives, but just make sure you don't fall into the trap of putting them on a pedestal and worshipping them.

Or over-play the martyr/saviour card......

This will affect the first 1-2 days of Virgo natives and two degrees of Virgo rising most over June.

For many years Pluto will be quietly but positively underpinning all your efforts to make the changes necessary to be more personally creative and live in a manner which is more self-empowering and true to yourself. Virgos born Aug 26th- Sept 2nd or with 3-8 degrees of Virgo rising will feel this vibration most over June.

From the 23rd there's a feeling of preparation and regeneration and you may be more inclined to get on with things behind the scenes, sort things out around you but also put your house in order on an inner level.

Astrology has always been an interesting topic. Whether you follow it religiously, or read your horoscope for fun, there is a definite entertaining aspect to it. Although, even reading your sign as entertainment, there are some attributes that seem more than coincidental.

The sixth sign is Virgo. It is signified by Virgo the Virgin. It is unclear where the origins of the name come from. Yet, the virgin is in relation to the Virgin Mary. Pure and refined, they share the Virgin Mary's maternal instinct. Observant, those born under Virgo are at the happiest looking out for people.

Like Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces, Virgo is a Mutable sign. A Mutable sign are seen as double-bodies. This is a result of the signs being in between seasons. In the case of Virgo, it bridges Summer and Autumn in the Northern hemisphere. Flipping between movable and fixed, they also retain an element of nature.

Traditionally, Virgo is ruled by Mercury. Mercury was known as the messenger of the gods to ancient Romans. Astrologically, the planet pertains to the mind, or mentality. Principles such as communication, rationality and reasoning are signified by the planet. Although, contemporary astrologers say Virgo is ruled by Ceres, a dwarf planet just further out than Pluto in the solar system. Its status is unknown in astrology at this time.

In the realm of jobs and careers, Virgo achieves well in any kind of care work. With traits such as the maternal instinct, a la Virgin Mary, along with a dependable nature and practicality. Of a modest nature, Virgo can take good care of others, without wanting to take overt credit.

As with anything else in life, Virgo does have a downside. Their modesty can make others question it as self-doubt. Modesty and shyness makes Virgo mistaken for introverts. Virgos can be too conservative for their own good. Getting tied up with every fine detail, they don't like the prospect of taking risks.

It is only in Western astrology that star signs are linked to the elements. In the case of Virgo, it is the element of Earth. Stability and grounding, such as with the Earth, also pertain to Virgo. Earth is a very "physical" element. With this, Earth signs, like Virgo, have desire and need for physical security. Earth signs share this desire for security with the Water signs.

Romantic compatibility runs deep throughout the Zodiac and astrology. How one star sign can relate to another is an intriguing area. Seeing that Virgo lends a dependable nature, they look for this in others. They can find this in the other Earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn. The Water signs of Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer work well with Virgo. Earth is seen to "guide" Water to its ultimate goal. In return Water signs mould or release emotions for Earth signs.

So, Virgo, it seems, may not be as introverted or conservative than they seem. Casual observers, they like to see if everyone is in check and happy. Though, they may not be the first one to take a risk.

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