23 August – 22 September 2026
We now step out of Leo Season and all is socialising, optimism and heart felt energy and into Virgo Season – the Season of organisation, management and attention to detail.
It is interesting how each of the signs of the zodiac flow into one another – the excitement and extroverted energy of Leo Season now morph into a time of grounding and foundational work. Under the influence of a Virgo Sun we can find it a lot easier to get our acts together and head down bum up activities should come to us with ease.
As Virgo is an Earth sign it likes things to be in their place; to be organised, efficient and practical on every level. Therefore we can use this Solar Month to get ourselves, our homes, our work places, our everything organised so as we can flow through the rest of the year with foundations in place. Without solid foundations things can’t grow or be sustainable for us and so whenever its Earth Season (Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn Season) it’s our chance to do the all important ground work so we can then create, intuit and take action from this sold base.
Virgo energy rules perfection and so this can influence us over the next weeks to aim higher than usual and to pay more attention to detail than usual. This energy will push us to do our best which is always a good thing, but it can also push us into a lot of self-judgement as well as judgement of others. It is too easy under this influence to focus on what is wrong rather than on what is right and so do check yourself. If you find that your thoughts are constantly going towards what is wrong in your life, you need to take charge of them and get them to focus more on what is good in your life. The more focus we give to the negative the more we suffer and there is more than enough suffering out there in the world right now, so we do not need to add to this.
On the 7th of August Venus, the planet of love, beauty and money, moved out of Virgo and into Libra. This brought in a reminder of our personal values and how we can develop and share these with others. While Venus was in Virgo, we were reassessing our values and making sure that they were in alignment with what we really felt and believed and now that we have that in place it is time for us to share our new found values and perspectives with others. Libran energy is very social and easy-going so when Venus arrives here, she feels very much in her element as she is at home.
On the 12th of August Mars, the planet of drive, determination and motivation moved into Cancer and he will be here until 28 September 2026. When Mars moves into Cancer our focus often shifts from our own needs to the needs of others. Under this influence it can feel and be a lot easier for you to stick up for the needs or rights of others rather than your own. It is easy for you to see what is not fair and where people are suffering and you will have lots of drive and determination to do something about this. However, we must remember to give ourselves all the self-love, motivation and drive we also need to be happy and healed. So, it’s always a good idea when Mars is in Cancer to remind yourself that you need compassion, empathy and understanding too and it is your responsibility to make sure that you give this to yourself FIRST and FOREMOST.
Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into Virgo from 26 August until 10 September 2026. When Mercury is in Virgo, we can find it a lot easier to pay attention to the details, to apply ourselves to tedious but necessary tasks, and we can communicate in a much more articulate and defined way. We find we have the focus and motivation to get our ducks in a row and anything that requires us to be head down bum up will be done with ease and grace.
However, Virgo does demand perfection and so if you are looking to produce something, write something or put something out there publicly in some way, it would be advisable to get someone else to edit it or look over it for you, as your drive for perfection at this time could cause you to over-edit something that is actually perfect just as it is.
On 11 September 2026 and until 8 February 2027 Uranus will be Retrograde in Gemini. Uranus is the planet of change and even when he is in Retrograde motion, he is still bringing lots of change and innovation into our lives.
Gemini rules our thinking and our communication and so when Uranus moves Retrograde here, we are being asked to reassess and relook at our thinking process, beliefs and what we say to ourselves in our own heads. Every thought you have and every word you speak carries an energy and too often we allow ourselves to think and say very negative and even abusive things to ourselves. We create stories and narratives in our own heads of what we think the truth is when we don’t have all the facts and 9 times out of 10 those stories and narratives will be about you being the bad guy, you being the victim or you being unjustly treated.
Uranus Retrograde in Gemini is your opportunity to change those stories and beliefs into ones that are positive, productive, inspirational and uplifting. You are what you think you are – so doesn’t it make sense to think good things about yourself rather than bad? This will also be a good time to look once again at your inner alignment. Are you putting out there what you really think and feel? Or, are you lying to yourself?
Following on from the Solar Eclipse in Leo on 12 August 2026 we have the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on 28 August 2026. Eclipses always come in pairs and a Solar Eclipse occurs on a New Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on a Full Moon.
This upcoming Lunar Eclipse is a North Node Eclipse which means that it will be associated with new beginnings as well as endings. Usually Lunar Eclispes tend to be more about things ending in our lives rather than beginning; they close doors so as new doors can open. Eclipses of any kind are kind of like the Universe taking its power back to activate something new in your life.
At the time of an Eclipse (and remembering that Eclipse energy can last up to 6 months from the actual Eclipse event) we will be propelled forward in our lives in some way – whether we like it or not. And whatever is presented to us or whatever happens to us, it will be for our highest good even if it may not feel 100% comfortable to start with.
And it is also really important to remember that decisions made at the time of an Eclipse tend to be carved in concrete – so be very aware of your thoughts, words and actions at this time as there can be no going back to the way things were before. Eclipses are times for change.
And here is a short video I have made on the Partial North Node Lunar Eclipse in Pisces:-
I will be teaching a MasterClass on the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces & You on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12pm NZT. This will be an opportunity for you to find out how and where this Lunar Eclipse will be affecting you over the next 6 months and what you can expect to come out of it. If you would like to join the MasterClass, just email me at deidre@star-wise.com and I will send you the details. Or, keep an eye out on my Star-Wise Facebook Page and Instagram Page for the details and link to join.
From 17 September 2026 until 6 January 2027 Chiron, the wounded healer will Retrograde all the way back into Aries and then move Direct in Aries for a few months before he finally moves into Taurus for the next 6+ years.
This retracing of steps that Chiron is doing is giving us another chance to clear out any baggage we are carrying that makes us think and believe that we are not good enough in some way. We have spent the last 7+ years already working on this and we have all been tested on our sense of self-worth and self-belief and now this is our final chance to clear those fears and doubts so we can step forward knowing what we are capable of and with no fear of stepping up for ourselves and for others.
The wound of Chiron in Taurus is the wound of security. To be able to feel truly secure and safe in life you need to be able to believe in yourself; who you are and what you do. So, this brief relapse of Chiron into Aries is to help us to determine our own worth and to know that whatever goes on around us we are ALWAYS GOOD ENOUGH!
There are 2 things I would really like to remind you all about at this time, and these are 2 thigs that you can and should do for yourself every day to ensure that you are looking after, respecting and honouring your inner world.
- Practise gratitude. Spend some time EVERY DAY writing down 10 things that you are grateful for. The frequency of gratitude is one of the most powerful energies we have at our disposal and the more we use it the more we create positive energy within that will naturally then go out to those around us and the planet we live in. Gratitude allows you to soften and to be more sensitive to and aware of all that is in your life and how you can best make use of it.
- Find your inner sanctuary. Every single one of us needs to create within our own minds and hearts a place where we feel peaceful, happy, content and safe. And this “place” is where you can always retreat too when the going gets tough out there. It can be a memory, a person, a place, a belief or a dream – it really doesn’t matter – just so long as when you focus on it, it makes you feel good. No-one can take this space away from you – what you create within you is for you and will uplift and support you in every way.
Virgo Season and all its earthy energy is a great time to get organised in some way. Sort out that drawer (you know the one we ALL have that we shove anything and everything that doesn’t have a home into), clean out your closet, organise the pantry and fridge. Do those things that make your life easier and more efficient in some way and you will benefit from this for months to come.
If you are a Virgo and would like to know what your Solar Year has in store for you, please just click on the following link to book your Solar Return Reading with me. A one-hour Solar Return Reading with me gives you invaluable insight into your personal year ahead and what is coming up for you, and it is accompanied by a fully written 15+ page Solar Return Report full of guidance and insight for your year ahead. Remember always that forewarned is forearmed:-
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Wishing all you super-organised, high-achieving and down to earth Virgos out there a very happy new Solar Year ahead. Blessings xox
