25 Ways To Celebrate Virgo Season

by | Aug 22, 2020 | Lists, Magic | 4 comments

We’ve officially moved out of Leo Season and into Virgo Season. You might be scared that this means the death of fun, but I promise it’s not! We had a great time in Leo Season, and you don’t have to let the fun stop, but this is a great time to get more grounded and get to work on things you’re passionate about. Keep that balance, babe!

Remember: even if you’re shy to astrology, I think this monthly checklist series, a bucket list of sorts, can be helpful to get you to focus on different areas of your life and maintain that balance year-round. And hey– if magical cosmos are in your favor and helping you along the way, who are you to complain?

Virgo is an Earth sign, ruled by Mercury (communication!). Virgos tend to have great work ethics, find a lot of ease and calm in keeping things organized/orderly, and are pretty great at taking care of their health. They’re also at making money, expressing who they are, and nurturing other people/being selfless. They’re going to show up for you when they say they will, tell you what they mean, and hold you accountable. They can also be fussy, harsh, judgmental, and leaning towards the conservative side in a way that isn’t necessarily open-minded. They will take great care of their health, make great routines, be the first to help you when you need it, give great advice, and are incredibly smart.

Some famous Virgos are Beyoncé and Billy Murray. Enough said? I actually have a Virgo Moon, which I sometimes have a really have a hard time identifying with. Moons rule our emotions, and Virgo can be really strict and focused on organizing, and I spent so much time and effort in therapy working against my OCD brain to not be a perfectionist and feel okay with things being in chaos, so sometimes it feels counterproductive. But there are traits of Virgo Moon I identify with, like wanting to help my friends and playing therapist with them. I’m also likely to be easily overwhelmed by stress (check!). I also have my Lilith in Virgo which means sometimes I go through painful lengths to prove I’m not ordinary (attacked), even though I have perfectionist tendencies. And finally, my Fifth House is in Virgo, which means I’m likely to be practice with business and my home life. Maybe one day!

Keeping that in mind, this is a pretty great season to get your life in order and set yourself up for being an even bigger bad ass than you already are for the rest of the year. It’s just beginning! (Wonder why back to school shopping feels so good right about now? Because Virgo energy loves a clean new notebook to write goals, plans, and thoughts down in.) There are a ton of things you can do to celebrate Virgo Season, but let’s take a look at the 25 ways I came up with for you to start with!

I’ll be teaching a Virgo Season Workshop, like I do every month. We’ll be talking about rituals, perfectionism, nurturing, needing to “fix”, and dedication. You can expect a live EFT/Tapping training, Belly Love, affirmations, journaling, group discussion, a custom meditation, and more!

Virgo Season Workshop

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25 Ways To Celebrate Virgo Season

1. Start a new healthy activity – Try yoga, walking, fresh smoothie every morning, taking vitamins, etc.
2. Get a new notebook – This is a great time to go back to school shopping! And start to list anything and everything you can think of from what you ate that day to what you’re grateful for to your goals for this month to how you made money this month to ways you can use a pencil to all the emotions you felt that day to what you want to buy at the store to what you need to purge in your apartment.
3. Re-organize your office and/or living space – Declutter! Go to town with rearranging furniture, trinkets, decorations, and don’t skip the cleaning! Dust, vacuum, use air purifiers, the works.
4. Be less judgmental – Try to acknowledge when you’re feeling judgmental and/or critical and take a step back from the situation and assess why you’re feeling this way and if it’s going to actually make you feel better or do any good to get you where you want to be.
5. Purge your wardrobe – Maybe have a bunch of friends over to give things away, have a yard sale, or even sell them online!
6. Get a hair cut – Even if it’s just a trim.
7. Eliminate waste – Try to use less physically, but also stop spending time on things and people that don’t make you feel good after – this is an Earth sign, so it’s good to connect with the physical environment.
8. Find beauty in imperfections – Draw on your stretch marks with glitter glue, turn a chip in the sidewalk into a chalk drawing, make a list of the reasons why someone’s personality trait you find annoying is actually really endearing.
9. Listen to your gut instincts – Virgo rules the gut, digestive system, and tummy. Treat your guts extra well, too This is a great time for digestive health, specifically, and belly love!
10. Jam out to people who inspire you – Listen to my Uncustomary Bad Ass Women playlist

11. Manifest – When you get something you want, instead of crossing it off your to do list, re-write it separately as a present-tense affirmation.
12. Eat Healthier/Raw – Try a more raw/plant-based diet for 24 hours or more and see how you feel.
13. Get Your Technology Organized – Set up spam filters, separate inboxes, and generally clean out your inbox
14. Get Inspired By Bad Ass Bosses – Be inspired by GirlBosses (Watch “GirlBoss” on Netflix, or read books like #Girlboss, Boss Bitch, You Are A Bad Ass At Making Money, and Leave Your Mark)
15. Make A Ritual – Create a Magical Morning Ritual.
16. Pull The Hermit Card – Put this Tarot card up on your altar and be inspired by lessons from this card (maybe it’s time to retreat a little from social engagements and focus more on your self and your goals?).
17. Drink More Water – Mix flowers (like Hibiscus) into your drinking water (and drink a lot of it!)
18. Raise Your Standards – What is your bottom line for what is acceptable in your life? Hold the people you keep in your life accountable to that new standard.
19. Help The Environment – Take a test online to see what your current Carbon Footprint is and make steps to decrease it.
20. Increase Your Vocabulary – Get Word Of The Day toilet paper (or just try to learn a new definition every day).
21. Take Responsibility For Your Health – Make a doctor’s appointment for something you haven’t dealt with in a while (dentist, optometrist, general primary care, etc.)
22. Create – Dive into creating something (arts and crafts in some scenario is ideal).
23. Connect With The Earth – Spend time in nature, connecting to the Earth (Earth sign!), whether it’s in water, the forest, the sand, the mountains, or wherever. (Bonus points if you’re barefoot for Earthing!)
24. Make Money – Do something that will later allow you to earn money from it as a side hustle (Etsy shop? Blog? YouTube? Check out this list of ways to make extra money) and/or pitch yourself for that promotion at work.
25. Budget/Take A Look At Your Finances – Take account of your finances and actually start budgeting (are you somehow actually spending $30 a month on gum? It’s possible…)

PS – I made a Virgo Season inspired Pinterest Board (100+ pins), a Virgo Season meditation, and Virgo Season affirmations, but they’re secret and only available to my membership group, the Uncustomary Babes. If you want access, join the group!

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How will you celebrate Virgo season?

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In Columbia, Maryland, there’s a former grocery store that has been transformed into a department store for mythical creatures, time travelers, and intergalactic tourists.

It’s called DoodleHATCH.

You can groom a unicorn, visit an intergalactic space station, climb onto a giant’s bed, meet guinea pigs, explore an artist’s studio, and discover approximately a million other things that somebody actually sat down and made.

It’s a nonprofit interactive art museum, a community project, an educational resource, and one of my favorite places I’ve ever discovered.

And it could be demolished as part of a proposed redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center.

But there’s still an opportunity to help.

You don’t need to donate money. You don’t need to live in Maryland. And you don’t need to know anything about zoning laws.

You can start by writing an email.

🚨 Here's what's happening

Developer Columbia Concepts has proposed redeveloping the Long Reach Village Center in Columbia, Maryland.

The proposal would replace existing buildings with new housing, recreational facilities, and other development.

Unfortunately, that puts a whole collection of existing community resources at risk of being demolished, including:

  • DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum
  • Maryland Fashion Institute
  • A makerspace used for community education
  • Local restaurants, shops, and service businesses
  • Early childhood education and community programs
  • A 140-foot-long mural created by approximately 100 community members

This isn’t just about losing a fabulous museum. It’s about losing an entire collection of places that people have built, supported, and relied on.

And there’s another possibility!

🌈 Meet The REALM

Lee Andersen, the founder of DoodleHATCH, and her nonprofit ManneqART want to preserve the existing community resources and transform the village center into an arts and culture destination called The REALM.

Imagine a place where artists have studios, children have room to explore, students can learn creative skills, people can attend performances, and local businesses continue serving their neighbors.

There are plans for a performing arts space, more opportunities for artists, and a Witches Kitchen that might serve you a horrible-disgusting breakfast.

Which, personally, I think sounds promising.

The people behind DoodleHATCH are gathering support to oppose the developer’s zoning proposal and advocate for The REALM.

And they’d love your help.

💌 How to help in about two minutes

If you live in Howard County, Maryland

If you’re 18 or older, DoodleHATCH is asking eligible county residents to visit the museum and sign their petition in person.

📍DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum

8775 Cloudleap Court, Unit 101
Columbia, MD 21045

⏱️ Museum hours: Friday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM.

And while you’re there, I highly recommend exploring the museum. Bring someone who needs a reminder that being an adult doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying ridiculous things.

If you don't live in Howard County

You can still help!

DoodleHATCH is collecting emails from people who oppose the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and support preserving the existing arts and community resources through The REALM.

Send your email to: Lilou@DoodleHATCH.com

Suggested subject: Support The REALM | Oppose Columbia Concepts Zoning Proposal ZB 1132M

You can write your own message or use one of the templates below.

You don’t need to write an essay. A short, genuine message explaining what you support and why is enough to participate in this email campaign.

✍️ What should your email say?

To make your position clear, include these three things:

1. Say what you’re opposing.

State that you oppose the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center, case ZB 1132M.

2. Say what you’re supporting.

Express your support for preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, existing community resources, and the proposed arts and culture center called The REALM.

3. Explain why you care.

This is the part that makes your email yours.

Maybe you’ve visited DoodleHATCH. Maybe you’re a parent who wants more creative places for children. Maybe you’re an artist, an educator, or someone who thinks it’s important to protect the few spaces where people can explore and make things without needing to buy something.

Maybe you live across the country and just learned that there’s a department store for mythical creatures in Maryland, and you think the world would be a little less interesting without it.

That’s a perfectly good reason to care.

Automatically Build Your Email!

💌 Email templates you can copy

Option 1: Short, simple, and effective

Subject: Support The REALM | Oppose ZB 1132M

Hello,

I’m writing to express my opposition to the proposed Columbia Concepts zoning amendment and redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M).

I support preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, and the existing community services and small businesses, as well as the proposal to create The REALM arts and culture center.

Creative and educational spaces like these provide valuable opportunities for families, artists, students, and the wider community. I believe they deserve to be protected.

Please include my email with the messages of support being collected for DoodleHATCH and The REALM.

Thank you,

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

Option 2: For artists, creatives, and fellow merriment makers

Subject: Please Protect DoodleHATCH and Support The REALM

Hello,

I’m writing in opposition to Columbia Concepts’ proposed redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M), and in support of The REALM.

I believe communities need places where creativity, imagination, and play are actively encouraged.

DoodleHATCH is an extraordinary example of what can happen when artists and community members are given room to create something that doesn’t fit into an ordinary commercial space.

Places like this are rare. They encourage people of all ages to experiment, learn, explore, and connect with one another.

I support preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, the existing community resources, and the vision for The REALM.

Thank you for collecting these messages and advocating for the creative community.

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

Option 3: For people who've visited DoodleHATCH

Subject: Please Save DoodleHATCH | Oppose ZB 1132M

Hello,

I’m writing to express my opposition to the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M), and my support for The REALM.

I’ve personally visited DoodleHATCH, and I want to share why I believe it’s worth preserving.

[Write two or three sentences about your experience. What did you see? Who did you bring? What surprised you? What made you want to return?]

DoodleHATCH is more than a collection of exhibits. It’s a place where creativity is something people can actively participate in, and I believe losing it would be a tremendous loss to the community.

I support preserving the museum, the Maryland Fashion Institute, and the other existing community resources through the proposed arts and culture center, The REALM.

Please include my email with the messages of support you’re collecting.

Thank you,

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

A few tips before you hit send

Automatically Build Your Email!

DO:

  • Use your real name.

  • Include your city and state so organizers can understand where support is coming from.

  • Clearly identify the redevelopment proposal you’re opposing.

  • Specifically mention your support for The REALM.

  • Add a personal sentence or two if you can.

  • Be respectful, even if you’re frustrated.

  • Share this page with other people who might want to help.

DON’T:

  • Pretend to be a Howard County resident if you’re not.

  • Claim to have visited DoodleHATCH if you haven’t.

  • Make up experiences or information.

  • Send threatening, insulting, or harassing messages.

  • Assume your email is the same thing as signing the official petition.

  • Worry about making your message sound impressive. Clear and genuine is better than elaborate.

💌 The Save DoodleHATCH Email Machine

A few clicks, a little personality, and an email that helps support DoodleHATCH and The REALM. No account or signup required.

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🐹 Wait. What exactly is DoodleHATCH?

			

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
I’m so glad you asked.


DoodleHATCH is an interactive art museum in Columbia, Maryland, created by artist, designer, and professional generator of wildly ambitious ideas, Lee Andersen.


The museum is designed as a pretend department store for mythological creatures, time travelers, and galactic tourists.


There are dozens of installations, and unlike most museums, you’re encouraged to touch things, explore, and participate.


There’s also an artist’s studio full of fabric and handmade garments, workshops, special events, birthday parties, free books, and opportunities for local artists to share their work.


The museum welcomes families and children, but adults are absolutely allowed to enjoy themselves, too.


And the woman behind it has spent decades bringing creativity into the community through fashion, festivals, education, and public art.


I discovered DoodleHATCH in 2020 and loved it so much that I started volunteering.


I’ve been back multiple times, and there are still things I haven’t seen.


That’s part of what makes it special. You can keep discovering things because people keep creating them.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
You don't have to live near DoodleHATCH to care about it.

			

				
				
				
				
				
There are Merriment Makers everywhere.


People turning empty buildings into art spaces. People organizing parades. People teaching kids how to sew, paint, dance, or build things. People putting enormous amounts of time into projects that make their communities more interesting.


Sometimes they’re running nonprofits. Sometimes they’re working out of their garages. Sometimes they’re making something weird in a strip mall that you might drive past a hundred times without realizing what’s inside.


I hope you’ll help protect DoodleHATCH.


And I hope you’ll look around your own community, too. Visit the strange little museum. Go to the local art show. Find the person who makes giant puppets or organizes an absurd annual festival. Spend your money at the independent shop with the handmade things.


There are people everywhere creating reasons for us to be curious about being alive.


I’d like them to be able to keep doing that.

			

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
Help save DoodleHATCH. Help protect The REALM. Help keep the world interesting.

			

				
				
				
				
				
💌 Email: Lilou@DoodleHATCH.com


🌈 Visit: DoodleHATCH.com


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