The sun officially cuts the ribbon on back-to-it month on Friday. Venus and Mars, both freshly into Virgo, team up on Saturday to begin a new two-year make-it-better cycle. Mercury, the last of the summertime holdouts in Leo, will enter Virgo next Thursday. Next Friday, a super new moon in Virgo hits the on switch. If this boost from the get-down-to-task sign doesn’t talk you into rolling up your sleeves, watch for the stars to twist your arm.

Spanning the past four years, there have been two preceding Venus/Mars cycles. Third time the payout? This next apprenticeship run is set to refine your/our skill set by making what or who isn’t cutting the mustard too obvious to ignore. Mercury, still in Leo as this new cycle starts, keeps our best interest at heart and at the top of the search engine. As we move through the next two years, we’ll have another opportunity to make the necessary improvement, to heal, mend what has been broken, and fill in what has been missing or eluded us so far.

Venus trines Uranus on Monday, Mars trines Uranus on Wednesday, and the sun does so next Thursday. All three “open for business” transits put good timing to work. See activities and communication hit a good stride.

Aries
March 20 - April 20

Ready to get back to it? All efforts to clean up and fix up are well supported by the stars. At the start of a new two-year cycle on Saturday, Venus and Mars set you on a next (karmic) chapter regarding relationships, personal and work-related. Monday and Wednesday are best for a fresh start and/or to explore fresh options.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21

It’s time to get your act together! Virgo month is one of your best for doing just that. Mars provides motivation, Venus lends you a better appreciation for what’s involved, and the sun in Virgo revitalizes you. Forming a good run in the week ahead (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), all three planets sync up with Uranus. Good timing/better timing supports you now.

Gemini
May 21 - June 21

Whether it’s a coat of paint or a change of wardrobe or of attitude, a spruce-up does you good. A new two-year fill-in/find-what’s-missing and better-your-best cycle begins. Next week is ideal for scooping bargains and making the most of what you have to work with. Uranus puts opportunity and good timing on your side.

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Is there another way to get the job done or to get what you need? You bet. As of Saturday, Venus and Mars place you at the start of a two-year fix-it/improve-it track. Monday, Wednesday, and next Thursday, the stars enlist Uranus. Launch yourself and watch the stars show up for you. Better help, advice, options, or solutions are on the horizon.

Leo
July 22 - August 23

The sun makes an exodus out of your sign on Friday, but you’ll have one more week to make the most of it with Mercury in Leo. As of Saturday, Venus and Mars begin a new two-year stint aimed at helping you uncover more of your as-yet-untapped wealth. Wednesday marks the action and opportunity peak of the week.

Virgo
August 23 - September 23

On Saturday, Mars and Venus, freshly into Virgo, join forces to set a two-year initiative into play. This is the third cycle in a row that has set you up for significant personal/karmic growth. Monday through next Friday, you’re off to an excellent start. Serendipity is on your side.

Libra
September 23 - October 23

Mercury in Leo will hold out in your social and pleasure sector through next Thursday, but Mars, Venus, and the sun, freshly into Virgo, get you in the mood to work. Even so, there’s no need to force it or sweat it for the week ahead. All three, well aligned with Uranus, keep synchronicity in good flow for the week ahead.

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

Friday/Saturday could see you take on a significant commitment or sign a contract. At the very least, the stars are likely to help you get better focused regarding what’s in your best interest and/or how to play it next. The week ahead should prove to be a natural progression. On Wednesday, Mars and Uranus deliver an energy boost.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Mars and Venus hit refresh on Saturday. Together they place you at a threshold of significance. Whether it is a feeling or a fact, there is no denying that the past is over and that your new reality is already well in the works. Monday through Thursday, Uranus keeps you on the upswing. Wednesday is your best day to rev it up or get going.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Friday brings a noticeable energy or attention shift. Saturday, Venus and Mars set you onto a two-year set-the-play-in-motion and/or move-beyond-it growth cycle. Over the week ahead, you should find yourself quick on the ball, especially in spotting a good deal, scoring an advantage, or reading between the lines.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

It’s time to get to work! Venus and Mars begin a new cycle on Saturday. The sun (Friday) and Mercury (next Thursday) hit it fresh in Virgo, helping you make improvements where your want it the most—i.e., finances and one-on-one relationships. Monday through Friday, Uranus keeps good timing on your side.

Pisces
February 18 - March 20

You’re about to get a lot busier, especially if you are self-employed or work with the public. Use the week ahead to clear clutter and to get a jump-start on the fresh agenda. Monday and Wednesday are good for exploring options, meet-ups, and/or working it out.