A Mutable Earth Sign - Sixth Sign of the Zodiac - Ruled by the planet Mercury
AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23

2010 PROSPECTS FOR VIRGO

2010 SUMMARY
You will be concentrating on your own plans until June, but happy to collaborate with friends and partners after July.

THE YEAR AHEAD
There is so much potential in your life this year creatively, financially and socially, that you will need to pace yourself if you don’t want to wear yourself out. You may even be tempted to break with the past, split up with someone who’s important to you, or undertake a complete change of direction. If you fancy a spot of drama then that’s all fine, but, if you’re more keen on an easy life, you should be a bit more mellow and go for gentle transformation, allowing one phase of life to flow seamlessly into another.

LOVE AND ROMANCE
Social stars are well aspected for May, which could find you taking a romantic break, or even travelling for emotional reasons. There could be the odd legal hassle to sort out, so make sure you’re clear about your rights before the boundaries blur. It’s also a fine month for financial ventures – perhaps expensive outings and extravagant liaisons. When you’re stepping out, choose the smartest clothes, the flashiest restaurant and the priciest item on the menu, especially if you’re not paying. June and July may be rather stressful all round, mainly because partners just don’t seem to understand how wonderful you are. They should realise the error of their ways by the end of the year, to your great satisfaction!

KEY DATE: Jupiter’s relationship with Saturn in August enables you to work hard without losing sight of your vision of the future.

CAREER AND MONEY
Your professional aspirations could be secretive, dream-like and coloured by the quest for mystical revelation. So where does that leave you? With some very realistic possibilities, that’s where!

For example, you may be drawn to film, fashion or the stage, or just bring more colour and inspiration to your existing line of work. Around the lunar eclipse of June 26, you may be propelled straight from the gentle world of your private musings into a major public challenge, linking up with a friend, a partner, or even a passing stranger who happens to arouse your interest! In fact, even if you do not have a job, you will be feeling the stirring of desire to do well, to achieve great things and be respected in the community.

HOME AND FAMILY
There is no escape from the blunt fact that the beginning of the year will be busier than usual and that you will be pre-occupied with extra tasks as well as routine chores. Try to see such a period as a necessary phase of constructive security. The burden will be lifting by early March and when, on June 26, the Moon meets the Sun, you will be poised to spring into action with renewed vigour. If you have been caged by obligations and emotional ties you may break free with one magnificent bound. People you live with will just have to put up with you!

BE CAUTIOUS
A partner might make a promise in July, but fail to fulfil it.

TIP FOR THE YEAR
Dream away!