Venus, the planet of romance and relationships, continues to inch its way through fussy Virgo and to place a focus on love as service to one and all. This is not exactly the most romantic position of Venus, but if love is about helping those in practical ways, lifting up those who are in need of inspiration, loving your body as yourself, then Venus is the love that comes with the love of details. The planet of love leaves Virgo and enters one of it’s best signs, Libra, on October 4th.
Mercury entering Virgo helps out Venus, starting on the 22nd, and adds some wit and humor to all kinds of frustrating or trying circumstances. Communications are favored; sales, writing projects, chances for travel, interesting connections,
new contracts, should get something of a boost. If all else fails, or projects stall, the energies of life will encourage you to read the manual, study the tutorial, or get expert help – and forestal the financial wolf at the proverbial door. One extra step may be all you need to open the door to a new life and a magical realm of possibilities. Mercury remains exalted in Virgo through October 9th. Both Mercury and Venus together are also favorable for the arts and handling awkward situations where diplomatic words can help keep an uncomfortable situation from going bad to worse.
Mars, the planet of action and assertion, continues its journey through sidereal Cancer until October 30th – not it’s most favorite position, because Mars is oriented toward outward achievement and can get watered down with the emotionalism and self-protective qualities of Cancer. Consequently, past 
conditioning or the emotions could inhibit decisive action, action becomes confused, or motivation gets lost. The desire for domestic security can be a great motivator to see major projects through to completion.
Until the first week in October, the emphasis on Virgo characteristics (Sun, Venus, Mercury, Saturn) makes this an excellent time for education, job training, or the return to healthful activities such as walking, yoga and balanced exercise, and to use thought for productive purposes while knowing that at a deeper level we are more than the summation of our thoughts. Planets travelling through Virgo sometimes remind me of the fresh scent of a soft towel being pulled from the dryer, one of life’s many earthy delights.
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