Virgo season is underway. Today favors clean starts and workable routines. Think trail-tested plans that hold up in the high desert.

Sky note (PDT)

  • New Moon aftermath: Last night’s New Moon at 0°23′ Virgo (11:06 p.m. PT) sets a practical reset, still close to a square with Uranus 1° Gemini—expect tweaks and early course corrections.
  • Sun in Virgo: The Sun entered Virgo yesterday at ~1:33 p.m. PT, shifting the tone from show to substance.
  • Moon: In Virgo all day (it entered at 10:24 p.m. PT Fri after a long void). No VOC today; traction is back.
  • Mercury: Direct in Leo; post-shadow ends Aug 25 at ~1:37 a.m. PT. Proofread and keep messages simple.
  • Planet check (tropical, ~Aug 22–23): Mercury ~11° Leo, Venus ~25° Cancer, Mars ~9° Libra, Jupiter ~16° Cancer, Saturn 0° Aries ℞, Uranus ~1° Gemini, Neptune ~1° Aries ℞, Pluto ~1–2° Aquarius ℞. These are the placements steering today’s themes.

Horoscopes

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)
Put systems before speed. Map a routine you’ll keep when the Washoe Zephyr kicks up in the afternoon. Small fixes at the desk beat big declarations.

Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)
Create something you can finish. Sketch the plan over coffee, then test it on a short Tahoe loop or a backyard session. Keep it simple and repeatable.

Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)
Tackle home projects: Label the bins, fix the hinge, sort the inbox. A tidy base makes tomorrow’s fun at the Carson River or grocery shop easier.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)
Errands and writing flow. Draft, edit, and schedule. Keep drives local: Reno to Sparks, not a full basin circuit. Your words land when they’re plain.

Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)
Money and priorities take the wheel. Audit subscriptions and set a clean budget that still allows a pastry stop in Genoa. Practical beats flashy.

Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22)
Your season, your reset. Set one rule you’ll hold through Labor Day. Think trail mileage, sleep, or screen time. Quiet confidence plays better than fuss.

Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22)
Rest is useful, not lazy. Shut a few tabs and let your nervous system match the quiet of a dawn walk by the Truckee. Decide tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)
Plan with your people, then narrow the roster. A smaller crew gets more done, so start planning now for an Apple Hill day or a fall project sprint.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21)
Career housekeeping: yesterday was about prep, today is about action. Send one pitch you believe in, confirm two meetings, and block real work time for next week. The Comstock Lode wasn’t mined in a day.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
Set a learning track without drama. One class, one book, one practice time. Consistency over scope. Remember what happens when you phone it in (Donner Party anyone?)

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18)
Shared resources want clarity: who pays what, when. Keep it factual and put numbers in writing.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20)
Partnerships benefit from clean asks. Say what you need, then listen. A simple routine like a weekly check-in, shared budget, or chores beats vague good intentions.

Bottom line for all signs: It’s a make-it-work Saturday. Set a modest plan you can stick with when the wind picks up and the dust starts moving.