This is a year to focus on the big picture and to pay some dues, Virgo because you have an incredibly powerful set of astrological events up ahead in your life and times.

When astrologers look at the timing in our lives, we look at transits and how the planets in the sky now either help or hinder the planets in your chart.

Up ahead, Lucky Jupiter opens the door to new opportunities in your chart in 2018. Responsible Saturn trines your Sun in 2019. Powerful Pluto will also trine your Sun at about the same time.

Translation: you are entering the most powerful and positive set of astrological events to your birth chart in the years ahead, never to be repeated.

What can you do now and in 2017 to be in place to profit and progress when these up-tempo years roll around, Virgo? That’s your homework. Get focused.

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Work, work, work is what’s important in the year ahead, Virgo.

Saturn squares your Sun in your new Solar Return demanding you stay on the job and deeply involved.

However, you need to know there is a potential payoff, a big one, for the work you do this year as powerful Pluto moves into a trine to your Sun when we start 2018.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime surge of healing energy and opportunity that often gives individuals their “fifteen minutes of fame.” Yes, yes, yes.

The Future is calling you, Virgo. And the spotlight shines on your face soon—place your order and get prepared for doors to open in your life.

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Two big planets are talking to you strongly in your new Solar Return, Virgo.

Pluto is in a favorable trine to your Sun in this chart of your new year. This event is extremely rare and typically brings positive circumstances in the world to give one “fifteen minutes of fame.” Pluto amps up your willpower and ability to grow and prosper, Virgo.

The challenge comes from Neptune sitting opposite your Sun in this SR. Neptune makes dreams come true but also leads people into the swamp of unrealistic plans and thinking. It’s not like you to be unrealistic, but that could happen and set you off on a wild goose chase.

Lucky Jupiter is in partnership sign Libra in this new SR. That means consultants of all kinds can really help you get clear on your plans and intentions—ask for help when you need it, and you’ll get good advice, Virgo. The formation of all kinds of partnerships are favored by Jupiter in the months ahead—work and play. Keep your eyes on the big picture, and you can make this a banner year.

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your future looks bright, Virgo.

You are coming out of a difficult and confusing cycle as spacey Neptune has been sitting opposite your Sun for the last three years.  Now he moves on and leaves you in peace and with new strength to make this a banner year.

In a lovely twist of fate, both lucky Jupiter and dependable Saturn are both going to make positive connections to your Sun in the months ahead.  This is rare and a complete reversal of the unfocused time you have been living.

Accept all opportunities to travel, increase your education or experience in any way possible.  And keep your eyes on your future, Virgo.  What’s past is past.  Green lights are up in your astrological future.

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The recent new Moon and Solar Eclipse near your birthday provides you with your homework for the year ahead, late Leo and early Virgo birth signs.

Plant seeds, take the initiative and things can work out much better than you thought possible.

Tireless Mars sits next to your Sun in your new Solar Return – he is the “new event” specialist and gives you extra strength and courage to open new doors of experience and action.

A Venus-Uranus square in your new SR puts pressure on your love life and finances in the months ahead – an unexpected complication is likely, especially if you have painted over the truth.

Do your homework and analyze matters carefully with Mercury Retrograde in this chart of your new year and you’ll make good decisions.

Ask for new responsibilities and opportunities.  And know that the seeds you plant this year can bear lots of fruit in the future – that’s the promise of a Solar Eclipse.

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All this talk about Venus should interest you, Leo, as these two Venus markers are in your new Solar Return, which is the chart of your new year.

Venus opposite Pluto will typically put you into a position where you must compromise in relationships.  And you’ll need to budget carefully this year as unexpected expenses are likely.

That said, you have a splendid trine from dependable Saturn to your Sun, Leo.  Saturn rules bosses and authority figures who will support you and help you in the months ahead when you do the work.  Mercury is Retrograde in your new SR.

But this is not a big problem as long as you study all important purchases and decisions carefully – always do your homework before you take action and you’ll make sound judgments.

Lucky Jupiter is in Libra in your new SR opening the door to positive new encounters and relationships in both work and play – get off the beaten path and check out new activities and classes, Leo.  You’ll be warmly accepted.

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