New Moon in Virgo - Sept 16, 2020
On September 17, 2020 (4 am PDT & 7 am EDT) the moon begins a new cycle in the earthy and service oriented sign of Virgo. The sign that is finely attuned to details, prefers order, is all about precision, and is driven by her desire for growth. At her core she is wired for service, and it’s important that the work she does is also an extension of who she is. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ll recognize her for it, too. The key behind her work is that it must be meaningful to her and if it’s not, she’ll feel like a slave to it. When she’s functioning at her best, she’s clear about who she is, what she does, where she’s going, and knows with unwavering clarity where her place is in the world. Her shadow creeps in through worrying, nitpicking, and scrutinizing over every little thing and every little detail. To put it simply, she’s been known at times to become a little bit obsessive.
So what does this mean for this New Moon?
New Moon’s occur when the sun and moon cozy up close to one another making the moon invisible in the sky. This is why New Moons tend to represent new beginnings, fresh starts, and a time to plant new seeds. Something from the hidden realm is ready to come into visibility and Virgo energy wants us to be productive and tend to those details and projects. You might feel compelled to fix anything and everything, even if it’s not broken, but especially if it is, and you also might feel frozen, overwhelmed, exhausted, and confused and have no clue as to where to start.
The good news is that both Saturn, the planet associated with limits and restrictions, and Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, are making a helpful aspect to this New Moon. This alignment suggests it’s time for you to roll up your sleeves and devote yourself to some hard work so that you can find ways to perfect and hone your skills. Virgo wants you to master your craft, not so you can be known or seen, but for the sake of being of service to others. How are you extending yourself into the world? What is your gift? What would you like to devote yourself to completely without any reservations?
I’d also like to add that Neptune, the mystical planet that has no energetic edges, is making a difficult alignment to this lunation. With this strong pull to get to work, you might equally feel like tucking yourself away or hiding somewhere far far away from all the needs clawing for your attention.Yet the Virgo energy is asking you to get things done, to tackle that next project, and do everything with excellence. This tension is pulling us in two different directions and we might feel confused or frustrated as a result. Maybe the best use of this energy is to be present with what appears along your path, but instead of pushing it, try to relax into it. Release the reigns a little, surrender into the unknown, and move towards acceptance for what is possible. Maybe then you can lean into the project and not be too attached to the outcome.
Work without a vision is simply work, but if you can dream into a new beginning or imagine where it is that you want to go, and what you want to create, then tending to the details makes the work come alive. It gives it meaning. Take some time to see where you’ve been stuck just spinning your wheels and see if you can reimagine a new way of doing things. Where would you like to see more growth in your life? What areas in your life feel most meaningful? What are some steps you can take to make your vision real? How have you been avoiding your calling? Instead of getting lost in the details and trying to figure it all out, what’s one thing you can do to make an improvement? What might create some ease for you along your path?
Lastly, I’d like to point out that Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, is making a challenging aspect to Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance. So be careful of making any grand claims right now or passing extreme judgments on others. While it’s important to have faith, show conviction behind our words, and chase after big ideas, it’s also important to create the sacred in the day to day by devoting ourselves to what is most meaningful. While Virgo craves perfection, you might need to remind her that sometimes things feel messy and you don’t have all the answers for how things need to look and well, that’s perfectly okay, too. After all, it leaves room for growth, and that’s what Virgo craves the most.
While we all might feel pulled during this New Moon to get to work and tend to the details, we will each experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Virgo is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you’re interested in a more personalized reading, I’d love to set up a session with you.
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[*Note* The ABOVE contains a personification of the sign Virgo. The sign is not gendered and the SHE could just as easily be used as HE.]