Astro: New Moon in Virgo
27 August 2022 @ 9:17 UTC
All Hail & Welcome to Astro: New Moon in Virgo. Time seems to pass too quickly & now as we approach this darker time of year, we are being ushered into our true callings, into a space of belonging, into finding the golden inner thread of happiness & holding space for those who are traversing difficulties . Although there are beautiful energies calling out to us, there are also planetary influences which we need to be aware of in the cosmic arena. Let us embark on our journey through this cosmic energy by beginning with what New Moon symbolises. We will then proceed to the beautifully fierce protector, Virgo, before discussing all things planetary. As our moon is the conduit through which we receive cosmic energy we will begin our journey with our beautiful celestial being.
New Moon is a time of new beginnings, projects, ideas, fertilisation, initiative & intuitive blasts. We first prepare a bed for our seeds & make it so that our seeds germinate & begin the growing process. We nurture these growing plants by watering them & paying great attention to this process, learning from it & encouraging them to grow more. In much the same way, a New Moon is a time of new beginnings, restarts & planting seeds of hope, which we as universal beings enter into a contract with the universe to manifest. Manifestation is a reciprocal relationship we have with the universal flow of energy. As long as we work toward what we have put out there energetically & keep in mind the end result, we will be in receipt of that goodness. New moon is a time of setting boundaries, intentions & plans for the future.
This new Moon is in the sign of Virgo & is represented by the Virgin Goddess & lets get this right, she is no mean feat! This badass Goddess is all about independence & self sufficiency. She takes care of herself & needs no other to maintain a healthy relationship with her own sacredness, self care, self love, loving relationships & relationships with finances, home & work. We have reached the organisation station of our journeying this year. For some of us this New Moon also marks a move toward the end of the year, October to December is a time full of endings & retraction to inner caves for our shadow workings. Unfortunately, we do not exist this way in our regular society, so there is no support for those of us who do or need to, other than from the Mother Earth herself & those who fervently protect her.
Virgo is an Earth sign, so there is a lot of ‘get yourself grounded’ energy to be immersing into. We need to go barefoot somewhere & feel the Earth energies vibrating through our feet, the Grandmother drum thumping out heart signature vibrations, sink into it, so we can feel our part in this world as we remember ourselves & flow in harmony with whichever season of life we are in. Honour the self & the Mother with purity & an open heart & begin to weave the thread of joy within. Allowing ourselves to be fully aware that we are exactly where we are supposed to be at this time will help us in the process of harmonising. The Virgin Goddess represents wholeness & so we advance on this journey to remember ourselves within this great complex of connecting threads. By honouring our sacredness, we are opening ourselves to the energy of the Virgin Goddess which we all have inside of us. Listen to our bodies, listen to the wisdom we hold within. Only we know ourselves this well.
In addition, Virgo New Moon ushers in self dependability, organisation & a welcome recharge. Virgo is all about health, well-being & systematic rearranging. Far from being stuck in a rut, we are being encouraged to get out into nature to ground & find balance for our own health & well-being. We are being kicked up the bottom to get a grip of our daily lives. Virgo wants us to have a good old clear out, physically, mentally & practically. A good home or workspace cleanse to remove all unwanted energies is called for to create space for efficiency & productivity. This process applies to our minds & bodies also. So once you have that space cleared, its time to reschedule yourself into your routine! Look for the things which do not work for you. The type of food which makes you sluggish, get rid! The lack of motivation around exercise or beginning that new workout? Schedule something new in, even if only for 5 minutes per day, as this will give you the impetus to do more & you will feel the benefit of that positive change in your life almost immediately. Warning here is to not allow Virgo’s obsessiveness to over-compensate in areas of neglect. For example, try not to allow cleaning & clearing the home or workspace to prevent you from allowing that, self love & care, routine you had in mind to timetable into your more productive days. It pays to pay attention to every area, but not at the risk of obsession. Virgo wants us to have words with ourselves about setting healthy boundaries & realistic targets. This is our Autumnal wake up call to get organised & efficient.
This is a call for a reset. Our inner selves’ growth & wellbeing is of the utmost importance at this point.
Ask :-
What is no longer serving my highest growth?
What can I do to practice bringing myself to a place of belonging?
How can I practice bringing myself into a space of interconnectedness?
How can I practice sacred self care, honouring the wisdom I carry within?
We must learn to talk with our mind & body, asking what it requires & what nourishes & what makes for hard processing. This can be food, exercise, self care, clarity. Right now, learn to accept what is & that whatever is unravelling for us is for our highest wellbeing, a soul purpose.
Planetary influences
We have a lot to consider here & if you have read the last article on Full Moon you’ll be aware of the themes of the year especially around the Saturn / Uranus foxtrot we have been experiencing, which has been making life a little more about unexpected changes, global movements & political activities. I won’t go into that in depth again, but we will be looking at some more of the personal elements for this months New Moon.
Mars is creating havoc by squaring up to New Moon in Virgo. A Square is a hard aspect, making difficulties surrounding these two components. We must learn, in our processing toward a more efficient life that pushing too hard has its consequences. The key is to recognise over obsession & act on it before we cause ourselves to burn out. Mars represents the warrior, sexual being, entrepreneur & pioneering spirit. As Mars is in Gemini we can expect that communication, learning & teaching are all also within the parameters of this square. Mars will help to amplify these energies, playing out in real life!
Furthermore, Mars can have us play out in aggressive, impulsive, angry & impatient mannerisms. Be aware of these traits if they arise & attempt to avoid all unnecessary conflict. Be especially aware of toxic masculinity playing out in life or globally. Sexual frustration will almost definitely be playing a part of this square.
Avoid confrontation, over-assertiveness. Exercise in one way or another to relieve frustrations or anger. Seek compromise to protect yourself & others, or if necessary take courage from within to fight for your beliefs. Put up your protection!
New Moon Square Saturn - Again another hard aspect potentially making this New Moon particularly difficult. Saturn square can encourage cultural & political change. Saturn will highlight any areas of neglect & those that need to change. all that needs your attention will need to be adjusted or released to make space. If you are on the right path, Saturn will support with a mature approach to discipline , management & planning phases.
Venus, planet of love, peace & finance, is opposite Saturn so this will play out in polarities. Hard work indeed! There could be pressure or restraints concerning sex life, finances , sadness & isolation due to hindrances. Partnerships in focus could be affected. Attempt to help practically during these difficulties, showing you care can sometimes be all that was needed to help someone out of a pit of despair.
in addition, It is a good time to get working toward completing payments or perhaps looking into where finances need to be monitored & scheduled to clear debt.
Venus Square Uranus will test close personal relationships. Unexpected situations may arise, which may include a push for more freedom, attraction to others & excitement. These could backfire on the relationship & those concerned could become hurt in the process. Be aware of others if this square plays out for you.
Saturn Square Uranus is the theme of the year, still playing out in global ways of illness, natural disasters, restrictions, unexpected changes & political instability, changes you may not want to see & rising tensions.
Remember that some things are sent to test us & other things will be there for us to learn. Overall, remain as patient & open as you possibly can to what unravels over the next few weeks. This may prove to be a difficult time for some people, with 5 planets in retrograde, things may seem a little slower in some areas & a bit too overwhelming in others. Change is happening & the key is to remain calm & methodical in our approach.
A Blessed New Moon to you all. Thank you for joining me on another cosmic expedition. Please join me for Astro: Full Moon in Pisces on or around 10 September 2022 for another delve into our wonderfully informative cosmos.
I wish you the very best of times for the next couple of weeks. Enjoy all that life has to offer you in perfect trust that everything happens for our highest wellbeing.
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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