Virgo Monthly Horoscope

Earth to Virgo! Ever since rambunctious Mars turned retrograde in Leo and your somnolent twelfth house last December 6, you’ve been like a phone whose signal couldn’t get past a few bars. Hopefully you took advantage of the opportunity to chill out and get in a long winter’s nap.

The pace of life picks up again starting January 6, as Mars retrograde moves back one space on the gameboard, retreating into Cancer and your eleventh house of community and technology until February 23 (then direct until April 18). Where you're feeling maxed out, consider adopting a team approach—and fast-tracking it into the future by using new devices, software and apps to make your workflow smoother. 

Mars retrograde until February 23 could bring reunions with a team or organization that you were once a part of. Your civic spirit will also be revved so don't be surprised if the winter brings a round of activism, community volunteering or even some deeper engagement in local politics. 

Mars can be a spitfire and this swirl through Cancer could also rile up tension in a group. You might opt out, or step back until the retrograde ends. If you've outgrown this crew, don't hang on out of habit or misplaced loyalty. You need to be around your peers, Virgo, so create some space in your schedule to find your updated, 2025 squad. 

Romantically, this Mars cycle could make it a little harder to commit to just one person. You'll certainly need a longer leash, or a more vibrant social life that you share together. Too much "just the two of us" time will quickly grow tiring. So when in doubt, adopt this mantra: The couple that plays together, slays together.