Virgo Monthly Horoscope May 2009 | Astrology Zodiac Sign: Virgo

(Aug 22 - Sep 22)

One of the most significant events this month is your ruling planet Mercury going retro. The retrograde effect will seem to last longer than usual, due to Mercury's 'storm' period. So even though the official timing for Mercury's retro phase is May 7th – 30th, the aftershocks will continue until June 9th. This affects career choices, management decisions, your standing in the community and status among your peers. Anyone who shortchanged you or brushed you off as a has-been will soon be eating his or her moldy, poisonous words. During this retro/storm phase, you'll power down some aspects of your life that aren't working and power up those that are. You'll specialize in particular crafts, cases, rulings and materials. Doing so will make you even better at your job and more in demand. You get serious about key elements, clients, causes and upcoming events, and roll up your sleeves in preparation for what could be your tour de force. You've proven naysayers wrong so many times, but this time feels very special. You're about to rediscover how unbeatable and spectacular you are. When you were little, some of your relatives described you as special and wonderful. You're going to prove them to be exactly right – and then some. You make a couple important decisions about timing on the May 9th. You're tougher and more resilient than you've ever been. You adhere to the mantra 'what doesn't kill me makes me stronger,' with passionate conviction and find more inner strength than you've ever witnessed in the past. As you move through this month, you attract the best of the best in your field. People are fascinated by what you do and are naturally drawn to you. Others believe in you and are willing to do whatever is necessary to assist you.

On the 13th, you get some very perceptive, useful, hopeful, strength-building advice. This is just what you needed to hear. The momentum picks up. Hope takes root again.

On the 16th, Saturn finally stops fooling around and goes direct. This opens the door to real answers, timetables and solid facts that help you and your cause or position. This is good news, Virgo. Options you hadn't even thought about are presented. A number of them are perfect for you and extremely beneficial. Go with the ones that make the most sense to you.

Between the 17th and 20th, you vacillate about whether or not to do something. You're confused about timing an event. What seemed likely several months ago now sounds like a pipe dream. Keep in mind that as long as your ruling planet is retro, intervals of uncertainty are likely to occur. This retro phase is ideal for planning, discussion, negotiation and gathering information. You don't have to commit to anything just yet. Just do your homework until June 9th. By then, you'll feel well prepared.

Between the 21st and 27th, you feel like leaving town, taking a break, hitting the beach or just hanging out without a phone. Your thoughts are a goldmine during this phase – very creative and profound.

On May 29th, Neptune goes retro in your health sector until November 4th. This suggests that you may discover a new allergy or sensitivity to food or medication. It also suggests that some of you may try a new diet, exercise regimen, gym or medical protocol just to see if it works. This is an excellent phase for experimenting and trying options previously not considered. During this phase, most of you will feel less tension and pressure, and feel more at peace.

On the 31st, Mars moves into your legal, educational, media and travel sector, suggesting more activity in all or any of these areas until mid-July.

Monthly touchstone: Aventurine