Cue the Beyonce: its time to put a ring on itor maybe some ink on it. This Monday the 18th, the sun kicks off a monthlong tour of Pisces and your seventh house of committed relationships. You naturally crave security and certainty, and this week, the urge to merge intensifies considerably. Be gracious and calm: this week could bring a happy conversation about making a union officially official. Perhaps youll sign a contract with a great new client, or a lease for an office space with a fellow independent contractor. Maybe youll change your relationship status from Its Complicated to Engaged. You want agreements spelled out to the letter now! Remember that this also means that YOU are accountable for the long haul. Dont just partner up because youre worried about being alone. Screen candidates with your exacting eye and your Virgoan values in tow. You dont need a doppelganger now, but rather someone whose talents and skills complement your own. Have you already met your other half? On Saturday the 23rd, your ruling planet Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces, bringing some blast from the past figures back onto the mainstage of your life. Reconnecting with an old collaborator could be the recipe for a dynamic duo once again. Get ready for a few exes to pop up too. You never thought youd hear from HIM again, and suddenly hes blowing up your phone with texts about you being the one that got away. Should you fall for it, or hit the delete button as fast as you can? Consider this carefully, Virgo. If it was merely a matter of bad timing or a silly, overblown misunderstanding (a Virgo specialty, eek!) that broke you apart, it wouldnt hurt to have a conversation. Explore slowly, reserving final judgment for after Mercury turns direct on March 17. But if this person wreaked toxic havoc on your life once before, keep the door firmly shut. You dont need to relapse during Mercurys backspinnot after youve worked so hard to regain your strength! Coupled Virgos will weather some communication breakdowns during Mercury retrograde, but use them to your advantage. The floor is wide open to discuss those problems youve been sweeping under the rug. A couples therapist or workshop could be the very lifeline your relationship needs. A great relationship is not one that is conflict free. Its how you deal with the hard times that will tell the real storyand couldnt we all use a little guidance in this arena? Theres another retrograde on the decks this week, too. On Monday, Saturn does a 180 in Scorpio and your third house of communication. Your words have power, Virgo, and this retrograde will shine a light on that very fact. Do you have a book or screenplay in you; or maybe a revelatory piece that blows the lid off an industry? Get thee to a writers retreat! You could wind up with a lauded work on your hands by the time Saturn turns direct on July 7. So maybe youd rather leave the tell-all writing to Virgo journalists like Cat Marnell or Lisa Ling. You could use this Saturn retrograde to brush up your presentation skills. Although many a Virgo has rocked a stadium arena (Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and the aforementioned Beyonce to name a few), when it comes to standing in front of a crowd and speaking from the heart, you can be quite shy. Work with an acting coach, take a Toastmasters workshop, do some media training. Even if this leads you no farther than the ability to be more assertive in a room full of friends, finding your voice will be so empowering! Youre the zodiacs critic and Saturns backspin may actually help you gain greater insight into how your words are landing. Finding new ways to express discontent or gracefully disagree could be the saving grace for your friendships and relationships. You dont MEAN to come across as a righteous know-it-all, but sometimes, you slip down that slope without realizing how. If Saturn brings some backlash to your helpful critiques, harness the opportunity to grow and become a more loving communicator. Little changes can make an epic difference.

General Characteristics of Virgo

Detail-oriented Virgo is ruled by Mercury, planet of the mind and communication. Virgos are always analyzing everything, forming opinions and judgments. On the outside, you seem sweet and innocent, but your quick mind never misses a detail. Virgo is also the sign of service, and you're always there when help is needed. You're an amazing, careful listener, and as a result, you give the best advice. You love to analyze everything! In fact, you can drive yourself crazy, because you never stop thinking. Virgo is a perfectionist who sees every flaw, and at times, you're a little too critical. Relax your mind by channeling it into a project, like solving a crossword puzzle, writing a story, or organizing your desk. As an earth sign, you love the outdoors, so chill out in nature, or try a sport like karate. Remember, it's easy for helpful Virgo to give, but harder for you to receive. Let your friends pitch in and support you, too! Try opening up a little more. You don't have to be perfect to be loveable. Just be yourself.

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