The antidote to difficult times is the astrological sign of Virgo. This calm sign will carry us through the storms that our society is facing. Leonard Cohen wrote: “Sail on O Mighty Ship of State. To the shores of need, past the reefs of greed, thought the squalls of hate.”

Serene Virgo provides the rudder for the ship of state during the thunder and lightning overhead. Keeping calm and carrying on, in style, is the hallmark of this member of the starry community. Observe your situation rationally and then act logically, with compassion.

Aries- As the first sign of the zodiac you lead all of the others. At present, Virgo proclaims that logic will allow all of us to navigate during the current challenging times. Develop a strategy for charting your future and then prepare to be able to sail to the location that you have chosen.

Taurus- The grounded sign of Virgo is now in the center of the stars, providing an anchor for the planet. You appreciate your fellow earth sign now more than ever. This is the time for you to assess where you have been and where you want to go and then calmly sail forward.

Gemini- The light hearted sign of the breezes of summer totally is in sync with Virgo this time around. Serene energy flowing from the goddess of the end of summer is just what you are looking for as you search for a safe harbor. Navigate carefully and you will sail forward.

Cancer- The Moon Children cherish the serene energy flowing from the centered sign of Virgo. The calm goddess who rules the end of summer allows you to determine what you need to do in order to allow you to remain on course and also to keep all parts of your life shipshape.

Leo- The mystical Sphinx, designed with the body of a lion, the sign of Leo, and the head of a woman, Virgo, serves as your transitional symbol as you end your birthday cycle. The sign of the Lady brings jurisprudence to your lively leonine self, directing your visions for the future.

Virgo- Summarizing your summer is your theme as you enter the time of your birth. You are the ideal sign for accomplishing any task perfectly. Your calm energy is exactly what the planet needs now as you guide us into a clearer future. Determine your actions and remain on course.

Libra- The glorious start to your astrological year, the golden aspen fall of the mountains, occurs in just one month. Now is the time for you to summarize not only the summer but your entire past astrological year as you prepare for the time of your birth and chart the future you want.

Scorpio- Now you can see for miles and miles as you climb the mast on your sailboat and chart a course through the waves into your future. Serene Virgo, now in the center of the stars, will allow you to envision the future that you choose, for yourself, and for everyone around you.

Sagittarius- As you steer the wheel on your ship, you know that you can choose the exact direction in which you choose to sail. The storms that society is now weathering will soon be in the past. Apply Sagittarian wisdom as you direct the current course for you and your shipmates.

Capricorn- The industrious earth signs of the zodiac – Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn – know the importance of keeping calm and carrying on, in all situations, no matter how unusual. You have backup during the month ahead, with the current sign, prepared Virgo, working with you.

Aquarius- The brainiac sign of Aquarius is able to steer the ship of state in a visionary direction during the month ahead, with the steady support from your first mate, industrious Virgo. You examine your past and gather the sailing charts that allow you to steer in the best direction.

Pisces- The current sign in the center of the stars, Virgo, is your opposite sign; therefore, partnerships of all sorts are now important for you. Our ship of state needs to sail forward with compassion for all of our shipmates. Your annual psychic full moon is on September first.

Karen Lee Anderson is available for readings at 303-258-258.