Mars enters virgo

During this 7 week transit, spend energy tending to detail that may have been glossed over during the sparkle parade of Mars in Leo.

Bring the shiny things you have learned with you and figure out practical ways to translate and implement your creations.  Virgo is ruled by Mercury, a planet of wit, curiosity, and intelligence. It’s an earth sign that represents the unity of body and mind, it’s a good time to evaluate the ways you expend energy.

Mars in Virgo can be the recipe that brings thoughts and actions together, ready for manifestation in the world. Tune into everyday generosity through acts of service and find something purposeful that is worth fighting for. Mars gets the nitty gritty seen to in Virgo, but it can sometimes bring a bit too much pressure to the mind.

This could be experienced as anxiety or pensiveness, especially in people with planets in mutable signs (Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius and Gemini). Mars adds fire and speed to the processing power. Knowing this ahead of time means if you are inclined to get a bit hot-headed or to worry, start implementing a plan to ensure your mind and nervous system can return to a calm state. This could mean taking regular baths with lavender (a herb of Mercury, which calms the nerves), or revisiting your daily meditation practice.

Diet and nutrition are important ways to support well-being, especially with Mars through Virgo (a sign that connects to the intestines and brain).  If you are prone to conditions like IBS, insomnia, or anxiety, experiment with cutting out gluten or dairy products across the next couple of months.

Mars in Virgo has plenty of energy for learning and trying new things, but choose a few things to focus on, as mutable energy can find itself distracted or overwhelmed with too many options. Mars in Virgo is a recipe for diligence and clever fixes to everyday problems, so if you are renovating or writing a book, it could be a good time to laser in on the fine details and start solving things one at a time.