I have returned! I haven’t been back here in what feels like ages! I apologize to my readers, life can get so hectic sometimes you just don’t know what to do. Leave it to the Moon in Virgo transiting my Jupiter and Saturn to make me get up off my butt and get back into the swing of things.

The Moon in Virgo is an interesting placement for the Moon, by the way. if you recall from that previous post where I gave a basic rundown of how to put this astro-babble together, I stated that the Moon represents basic needs, instincts, and habits. The Moon when transiting (present placement in the cosmos) influences our general mood that day, depending on its relation to your natal chart. This is why Sun sign Virgos can get quite emotional or self-focused on days like these, and why a person with Mercury and Mars in Virgo may feel the need to tell you what they really think.

Virgo is arguably the most complex sign in the zodiac (calm down, Scorpios, I said ‘arguably’). Represented by the virginal maiden, this sign embodies themes of health, duty, and service to others. Those with significant Virgo placements are often known for their perfectionism, modesty (bordering on shyness), helpfulness, attention to detail, and their sharp analytical talents. They possess a clear and simple intellect that often appears far less complex than one would imagine.

On days when the Moon is tiptoeing through Virgo, the collective is tempered with a mild sense of duty and a need to dissect and criticize their actions for what they really are. If you’re like me, you may fret over small details you may have missed, or may consciously reconsider that second helping at dinner. If you were born with the Moon in Virgo, you’ll probably be having a relatively good day, as the energies of the universe are working in your favor, making you feel “in your element” so to speak. By converse affect, if you were born with the Moon in Pisces, Sagittarius, or Gemini, you may be feeling a bit more scatterbrained and disorganized than usual.

Either way, this is a good day to take those bills out of the drawer and recount last month’s credit transactions. It’s also a good day to take a walk and burn off the extra cheese from this morning’s breakfast sandwich. Check where Virgo falls in your chart at http://www.astro.com to get an idea of where a little extra detail will do you some good!