VIRGO WEEK 2 – AUGUST
VIRGO – Week 2, 13th August
Sun in Leo until 24th August, then Virgo
General Outlook
Your imagination is likely to be working overtime producing lots of new ideas and insights. Some of them may be a little too far out to be workable but others could just need a bit of finesse to be workable. You are not likely to be sharing your thoughts widely, preferring to keep your own counsel.
Love and Romance
You are likely to be quite happy with your own company and not really be that interested in romance. You could have duties and responsibilities that take precedence over this area of your life. You may well elect to stay home and read a good book or watch an old film and recharge your batteries rather than go out and about.
Prosperity & Opportunity
If you are frustrated where your work or career are concerned because you have had additional duties put onto you without any recognition or recompense, then could you have reached a point where you are prepared to throw it all out of the window. It may come without warning as you reach the point of no return and take everyone by surprise.
Phases of the Moon
Waxing Moon: 5th August in Scorpio, Time to set your intentions…
Full moon: 12th August in Aquarius, Make a wish today…
Waning Moon: 19th August in Taurus, Reflect on your progress…
New Moon: 27th August in Leo, Make a new start today…
Planets
Venus in Cancer until the 12th and then Leo.
Mars In Taurus until 21st August and then Gemini.
Jupiter in Aries all month. Yippee! Go Go Go….
Gemstone for August – Peridot
The ancient Romans wore peridot rings in battles as it symbolized strength and provided protection against the enemies.
Conversely, the ancient Egyptian priests ground the stone into a powder before mixing it with potent drinks to be used in ceremonies as they believed that drinking this concoction would bring them closer to nature. Peridot is regarded as a powerful detoxifying agent. The stone is also thought to improve blood circulation, enhance metabolism, strengthen the immune system and boost digestion. It also has the ability to eliminate stress and dispel apathy and exhaustion.
In modern times, wearing peridot jewelry can help increase financial solidity and contentment in your life. The stone is widely associated with prosperity, loyalty, love, honesty, faithfulness, and optimism. The notion that it reduces stress and eliminates negative thinking, can help enhance harmony, particularly in marriages and other human relationships. Essentially, experts in gemstone significance suggest that the stone can prevent jealousy and anger in relationships.
Furthermore, peridot can also help improve mental health and boost spiritual wellness. It is associated with the heart chakra, also green, and wearing it close to the heart is said to cleanse it of negative emotions, leaving the wearer feeling light, blissful and ready to love.