The next new moon arrives in the detail-oriented and dutiful sign of Virgo, which is hopeful and energizing to improve our dedication and focus, personally, professionally and collectively now. The mood is attentive, hard-working and earnest. It is a time for applying ourselves toward our healthiest work and service goals.
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
George Lorimer
Virgo energy is all about accomplishment and achievement, especially related to meaningful work, service and obligation. Whether volunteer or paid, the act of following through on our responsibilities is key to having a fulfilling life. This is an ideal time of year to get serious about what we want to have in our lives now, make a detailed plan, and start doing what is needed.
The VIRGO new moon brings us a boost of fresh energy, which can stimulate clarity about our goals and refinement of our purpose. Energetically and emotionally, it is the time of the month when most of us have our thoughts and feelings in sync . . and this month is about focusing on HEALTH, SERVICE and WORK, and achieving PRACTICAL RESULTS. (Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find out where this new moon will most likely affect YOU). Remember life becomes easier when we are living in alignment with these themes, which also allows us to more fully connect with both our deepest desires AND our highest thoughts.
The new moon is our best opportunity each month to plant new seeds for whatever we want to cultivate in our lives. Our intention making energy is powerfully increased and enhanced in this period. Whatever your heart desires can come into being most easily now!
VIRGO questions to ask:
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How can I better serve others?
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What can I do to improve any tendency toward worrying or blaming?
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Where can I demonstrate more practical helpfulness and conscientiousness?
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What can I do to be more efficient and organized?
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How can I best use critical thinking and discernment?
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How can I release perfectionism and finish strong?
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
Thomas Edison
Think about what you want most and start working on it.
The moon in Virgo brings renewed energy for getting down to the details and getting things done. This new energy is focused, determined and flexible when needed. Prioritize working toward whatever brings you fulfillment, especially goals that might benefit others, too.
Virgo reminds us to be humble, dutiful and dedicated to our obligations. Symbolized by the priestess who is so committed to her sacred duties that she has complete autonomy from the calling of familial life and who finds that her strength and conviction come naturally from within herself, not through a partner. Remember as you tend to your responsibilities, you will be increasing your awareness of your self worth, which also makes you stronger.
“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.”
David Bly
This NEW MOON comes with support from Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn
The planetary details you need to know:
The intuitive Moon joins the consciously aware Sun in Virgo to set the collective agenda on responsibility, work and service. But first, the Moon has some great encounters with lucky Jupiter, and transformational Pluto, as well as a bit of a power struggle with dreamy Neptune, who may prefer to get lost in fantasy instead of getting to the practical work at hand. The bottom line: Harness the energetic boost to focus on what you want to accomplish and make a practical plan to stop daydreaming and actually get to it!
Whatever we are working hard to achieve can come to fruition over the next few weeks when we maintain focus and determination. So stay dedicated while avoiding self-sabotaging perfectionism. Transformation and opportunities continue to arrive as a result of our efforts expended during this time frame, especially when we are sincere in our dedication.
Meanwhile, intellectual Mercury in diplomatic Libra provokes expansive Jupiter in a challenging square formation. The result can be irritability or missteps in communication to contend with. Make the best of this energy by writing down your hopes and dreams so that you can clarify and commit to them more thoroughly, and remember that clear planning is really the secret to success in most matters.
Adding to the equation, disciplinarian Saturn brings positive energy with the almighty Sun now. This trine between the Sun and Saturn favors hard work and boosts the likelihood of rewards and fulfillment. There is no better time to put in your best effort!
And finally, a small hiccup here, when the Moon forms an awkward angle to Mars recently in retrograde motion. Consider this a reminder to stay mindful and centered in executing your plans, not being impulsive or scattered. It is also okay to go back to the proverbial drawing board and revise what isn’t working instead of forcing things . . . watch the details.
“Attention to detail is not about perfection. It’s about excellence, about constant improvement.”
Chris Denny
The Best Activities to do for a VIRGO NEW MOON
Start a project. Light some white, yellow or brown candles. Plant some seeds, maybe herbs like parsley, rosemary, or dill. Organize a closet. DO A GOOD DEED. Can or preserve fruits or vegetables.Tend to home chores. Clean out your junk drawer. Organize your spice rack. Dry some herbs or flowers. START A NEW TO DO LIST. DONATE TO CHARITY. Do some fixing and fussing. Recyle. REPAIR SOMETHING. Wear something comfortable to work in. Declutter your email inbox. Be practical. Support or help someone else. HONE A NEW SKILL. Take care of elders, pets and plants. Plan future accomplishments. Make some soup or salad. TRY A RECIPE WITH ROOT VEGETABLES LIKE POTATOES, TURNIPS, YAMS, BEETS, CARROTS. Practice healthy habits. Read something educational. Watch a documentary movie or instructional video. Begin a new course of study. Tackle some yard work. Save seeds for next year. Clean up your living space. Simplify things. Purge outdated items. UPDATE YOUR VITAMINS. Shop for health and cleaning supplies. Buy some new essential oils, like fennel, peppermint, cypress, cedarwood, lavender, or frankincense. Listen to classical music. Make a new VISION BOARD. Begin a new ritual or routine. Be more attentive and helpful. CAST A LUCKY SPELL FOR WELLNESS AND LONGEVITY. WISH FOR HAPPINESS AND PEACE. Be more service-minded and interested in handling responsibility. Make intentions for all the good things you can now.
“It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.”
Francis Atterbury
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Virgo wants to tend to hygiene and health matters. In 2020 this may be more important than ever. So use this time to clean up your home and personal habits for the betterment of all.
What to Wish for during the VIRGO NEW MOON
Anything related to these VIRGO THEMES is considered favorable now:
PHYSICAL HEALTH, exercise, DIET, nutrition, good health habits, healing, DOCTORS, chiropractors, healing practitioners, NURSES, co-workers, work projects, WORK, tasks and errands, job assignments, structured routine, DAILY SCHEDULE, organization, planning and efficiency, ORDERLY ENVIRONMENTS, handling details, CLEANLINESS, purity, desire for perfection, PUNCTUALITY, paperwork, hygiene, neatness, CONSCIENTIOUSNESS, PROCESSING, bringing order out of chaos, willingness to adapt, practical helpfulness, IMPROVEMENTS, being of service, SYNTHESIS, analysis, editing, DISCERNMENT, focus, critical thinking, discrimination, efficiency, EFFECTIVENESS, adaptability, and in the body: intestines, digestion, assimilation and elimination.
“Good order is the foundation of all things.”
Edmund Burke
**VIRGO ENERGY WARNING**
Beware of misapplied or overused VIRGO energy, which can become harmful or undermining. Virgo is of the heavy EARTH element, which needs to be mindfully processed in order to benefit, not overwhelm, exhaust, or depress us.
While it is important to be sensitive to everyone’s feelings, make sure you also stay grounded in your current practical reality, which may not be exactly the same as what your heart wants or your mind fears. Also be sure to avoid the shadow side of Virgo, which may show up as excessive perfectionism, criticism, and judgement. Instead, cultivate mindfulness about maintaining balance in your work efforts, not obsessiveness or unrealistic expectations that only bring stress and worry.
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”
A. A. Milne
DUTIFUL VIRGO REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS ABOUT TAKING CARE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Virgo Moon provides the motivation to follow through on our goals. Whether you want to learn a new skill, organize your life, start a new business, or teach your gifts to the world, there is no better time to begin. Start taking action today and follow your heart’s desires right now!
If you are unsure about what direction to take, or you need a boost to your confidence and courage, this is also an exceptional time for personal reflection and development. Think about taking a new course or workshop to enhance your self awareness and self confidence. This is also a great time to reach out by clicking any of the links here and begin exploring custom coaching options, having a personal consultation about your unique gifts, talents and strengths, or finding out about your life purpose and direction now!
“Dedication is belief transitioned into action which is transformed into change.”
Byron Pulsifer
New Moon Intentions and Vision Boards for VIRGO
The new moon is your best opportunity to plant new seeds for what you want to cultivate and attract in your life. Use the energy boost of the new moon within the first few days of the new moon cycle for maximum effectiveness. In honor of the sign of VIRGO, do something new that you personally create, like your first vision board! Focus on your highest intentions, and make sure to use words and even images to illustrate what you most want to come into being in your life . .
The new moon is the ideal time to focus and set your purposeful intentions. Whether you write them in words or draw images of your ideas, using your own hand to put something down on paper can be quite powerful. #Vision boards are another proven method for establishing what you want to come to fruition–just cut out images and assemble them in your personal collage–used by many famous and highly successful people, like #Oprah Winfrey, #Jim Carrey, #Beyonce, #Tiffany Haddish and many more . . .How about YOU!!
NEW MOON ALERT:
Whatever method you use, try to craft your intentions as soon as you can right AFTER the new moon is exact. Ideally, you want to finish writing them within the first day or two. In the USA, this year’s VIRGO NEW MOON is exact Thursday, September 17th at 4:00am Pacific, 7:00am Eastern Time.
“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
How the VIRGO New Moon Affects Each Sign
Each new moon has a different affect on each of us. Depending on your sun sign and rising sign, specific areas of your life can be activated. Look below for what to focus on during this time:
ARIES: daily schedule, work, service, health and pets
TAURUS: creativity, romance, pleasure & leisure
GEMINI: home, family, security and property matters
CANCER: communications, siblings and local travel
LEO: wealth, values, assets and self-worth
VIRGO: body appearance, attitude & outlook
LIBRA: subconscious, dreams, karma and secrets
SCORPIO: friends, allies, groups, networks and BIG wishes
SAGITTARIUS: career, public image, honor and social status
CAPRICORN: wisdom, education, belief, travel, sport & luck
AQUARIUS: shared power and assets, credit or debt, sexuality
PISCES: partners, business and legal matters
MOON CYCLE:
It takes two weeks for the moon to grow from new to full, then another 14 days to decrease back to the next new moon. So, the lunar cycle is a perfect 28 days. Waxing & waning cycles affect all water, including tides, and emotions.
“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”
Jack Dorsey
Retrograde (Rx) Report
Lots of retrogrades continue through September and beyond that are worth exploring. Retrogrades encourage us to revisit, reflect, revise and repair matters in those areas that the planet rules. Whatever has happened recently is coming up for review and clarification in our lives, so if it went by too fast the first-time, don’t worry, you can watch the planetary replay soon, so-to-speak!
Certain activities are ill-advised, depending on the nature of the retrograde. Your own individual chart will also play an important role (and this is a great time to find out about any retrograde challenges and advantages within your own natal chart!) Here is the overview, so you can consider how these retrogrades may be affecting you now and in the upcoming weeks and months:
- Saturn Rx (continues through September) affects discipline, work ethic and karma
- Pluto Rx (continues through the beginning of October) is tied to life and death concerns, rebirth and transformation
- Mars Rx (now through mid-November) affects initiative, drive, action and passion
- Ceres Rx (continues through mid-October), Chiron Rx,(continues through mid-December) and Neptune Rx (continues through late November) began recently and influence health and nutrition, healing modalities, imagination and creativity, as well as spiritual matters
- Uranus Rx (continues into 2021) bringing our attention to all the shake ups and surprises we have endured especially from the end of April thru August (and more may come in 2021, but for now there is a kind of reprieve of sorts). Uranus is a slow moving planet that affects whole generations. It also affects your personal mind-body-spirit well-being and how you integrate change in your life. The Uranus retrograde is considered an exceptional time to look at spiritual development.
Welcome to new and regular readers! The planetary positions offer insight and knowledge. You do not need to study astrology to benefit from the wisdom.
Great astrologers are interpreters and guides for you. Please use the information contained in this writing to affirm your inner knowing, simplify your best choices, clarify your thoughts & feelings, and enrich your life experience. To schedule your in-depth astrological consultation and personal coaching, please contact me at: http://www.JoyStrongWisdom.com/services/
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I really enjoyed this Joy. Great reminder and direction of what to focus on for the next cycle. I think its exactly what I need to do to fulfil my vision. Thank you 😀
Perfect! Glad to hear Sebastian.
Happy new moon to you.
Hi Joy,
My sign is Libra, I just have no idea what my rising is. I don’t even know what “Rising Sign” means. Can you help? Thank you!
Hi Deb,
Have you ever noticed how people born within the same sign might come across very differently? Mostly that is because even though the sun may have been in the same sign, depending on the exact time of day, the rising sign can be completely different. The rising sign also known as the Ascendant refers to the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the time of birth.
Simply put, while your SUN sign shows who you are at your core, your rising sign is the side of yourself you are most comfortable showing to others. It affects your basic personality and even your outer appearance. And more likely than not, it is not the same as your sun sign!
I can tell you your rising sign and any other planetary aspect or position in your chart when you provide your birth date, time (ideally hour and minute), and place of birth (city or town and country). When you know your rising sign, you can also begin to read horoscopes that are geared toward that sign and in some cases, you may find they resonate even more than your sun sign forecast.
Please send me a private email (joy@joystrongwisdom.com) with your birth details and I will reply with your rising sign.