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Today, Friday August 22, 2025 marks the shift from Leo to Virgo.

When the Sun moves into Virgo, the mood shifts from showy to practical. Think careful edits, routine maintenance, and clear schedules. This is a good time to check facts, fix small mistakes, and support your health. Small, specific changes stick best. Over the next few weeks, try one improvement at a time and keep what proves reliable.

Sky note (PDT)

  • Sun enters Virgo at 1:34 p.m.; New Moon at 0° Virgo at 11:06 p.m. Expect the vibe to flip from Leo sparkle to Virgo precision by mid-afternoon, with a late-night reset. 
  • Moon is void-of-course in Leo all day (it’s been VOC since Thu 11:13 a.m.) and enters Virgo at 10:24 p.m.Translation: low traction until the night.
  • Mercury is direct (retrograde ended Aug 11); post-shadow ends Aug 25 ~1:36 p.m. PDT—proofread, but you’re clear to communicate. 
  • Planet check (tropical): Mercury 10° Leo, Venus 25° Cancer, Mars 9° Libra, Jupiter 16° Cancer, Saturn 0° Aries ℞, Uranus 1° Gemini, Neptune 1° Aries ℞, Pluto 1° Aquarius ℞. Tonight’s New Moon at 0° Virgo closely squares Uranus (1° Gemini) and quincunxes Saturn/Neptune (0–1° Aries)—new plans + sudden tweaks. 

Horoscopes

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)
Workflows tighten as the Sun hits your routine zone. Spend the long VOC clearing your desk and tuning your schedule like a trail bike before a Washoe Valley climb. Set fresh habits after the Moon changes signs tonight.

Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)
Creativity and romance want a plan, not a gamble. Sketch the song, price the project, confirm tomorrow. Aim for some cozy, local fun like hitting the hot springs or a simple Tahoe picnic once the New Moon lands.

Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)
Home base needs order. Purge a closet, label bins, fix what squeaks while the Moon is drifting. Tonight’s Virgo reset favors a cleaner morning routine that actually survives the Zephyr winds.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)
Errands and comms run on low traction until late. Edit, schedule, and keep rides short—Carson River loop, not a full Tahoe circuit. After 10:24 p.m., set a reading or writing cadence you can keep.

Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)
Your focus shifts to money and priorities. Audit subscriptions, price your time, and resist impulse buys during the void. The New Moon helps you set a budget that still leaves room for a Genoa pastry run.

Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22)
Your season starts. Keep the day quiet; let the desert silence do its work. After the Moon enters your sign, write a simple 30-day plan—sleep, food, steps—nothing fancy, just reliable.

Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22)
Rest pays. Use the void to wrap loose ends and step off the stage. Tonight, pick one recovery habit that fits Reno life—earlier lights out, screens down, morning stretch by the Truckee.

Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)
Community plans are best drafted, not locked. Float dates for a Virginia City visit and confirm tomorrow. The New Moon wants a smaller, sturdier crew and clearer roles.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21)
Career housekeeping wins. Update bios, tighten the deck, then stop. After the sign change, make a concise pitch and define what a “win” looks like before Monday.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
Big-picture goals sharpen as Virgo season opens. Research routes and costs now; book after the Moon is in Virgo. A modest study or certification plan will travel well from Reno to Tahoe.

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18)
Shared resources and agreements: review, don’t finalize. Tonight’s New Moon is surgical—who pays what, when. Keep it cool and factual, like surveying a Great Basin map.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20)
Partnership talks benefit from calm pacing. Meet for a straightforward check-in and save decisions for tomorrow. Late night favors one simple mutual habit you’ll actually keep.

Bottom line for all signs: Treat today like a high-desert tune-up. Prep during the long void, then set clean intentions when Virgo clicks in and the evening air cools.