The Best of Acts of Service: Venus in Virgo

September 19 - October 13

If acts of service is your love language, this Venus season is for you. Venus is in her fall in Virgo—so she struggles; less play and more work. While this doesn't sound sexy, if duty and purpose turn you on, just wait until someone folds the laundry, pumps your bike tires, and makes dinner. It may not be a hot date night out topped off with dancing, but by golly it certainly will be nutritious. Swoon. She's the perfect combination of sensual and practical.

Virgo is all about the details, so Venus in this sign shuns luxury and excess, and calls in reason and reliability. Similar to how Virgo season gets us organized. While Venus in Leo was bold and audacious, Venus in Virgo will feel more mundane, but perhaps more consistent. Sans sunglasses, beauty routines get a makeover for au natural vibes. She's neat and tidy, and walks with a purpose. Think: warm, cozy glow and being taken care of.  She might be a little worrisome, but committed to fulfilling her role to her beloveds, she is. Be sure to give people their flowers when they show care in this way, it may be easy to overlook without the lingerie and high heels.

However, with Mercury and the sun in Libra, a sign ruled by Venus, and the benefic in Virgo, you'll still get those Venusian vibes in the style of the Sun and the planet of information.

When Venus is in Virgo, beware judgment. Soften the inner critic. When practicing your acts of kindness, don't get caught up in the perfectionism. Accept the gifts as they are given.