Virgo [August 22nd to September 21st]

#MeTime: You like to be bad ass at things.  Okay, so at the start of a new year why don’t you get real bad ass at dreaming up inspiring and fun things up?  If this sounds too impractical, that’s good. Now you have no choice but to get really good so this makes sense. Or you can ignore this horoscope all together.  And just be practical…and not bad ass..

#Heartstrings:  However “downtime” comes to you, take it as time to get with the people who matter in your life. And just for this month, do not try to be efficient or all too helpful. This doesn’t have to be a completely “go with the flow” kind of adventure that you might not like; but let it be a series of moments to share yourself without thinking about what’s  next.

#MoneyMoves:  The reason why I’m talking about downtime is because I think you’re gonna have some. With Mars and Saturn at loggerheads in the sky now, it might feel a major project, intention or effort is like trying to pass a kidney stone through your ear. So refocus and be patient for another opportunity to surface, probably more at the end of the month.

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