Sunday, August 28, 2011

New Moon in Virgo: Grounded Alchemy

Sunday, August 28, 2011 11:04pm EDT

Virgo is the sign of organization, precision, and effectiveness. Criticized as fussy, Virgo is also humble and willing to be of service, patiently absorbing criticism and taking it to heart. Virgo combines service and practicality into a focus on wellness and healing that begins with the body but doesn't end there, embracing the heart and soul as well.

This New Moon in Virgo is the most grounded, practical gift we could ask for. Creative, bountiful Venus is joining the Sun and Moon, adding her grace to this time of planting seeds and making wishes.

And all three––Sun, Moon and Venus––anchor a grand trine in Earth that includes generous, expansive Jupiter in sensual Taurus, and alchemical Pluto in never-give-up Capricorn.

Neptune in Aquarius and Chiron in Pisces are opposite the New Moon, illuminating Virgo's attention to each minute detail with the light of our most cherished dreams.

In addition, Mercury in Leo and Saturn in Libra, both creative powerhouses in those signs, are trining and sextiling the Nodes of the Moon.

This is the New Moon to set intentions for taking realistic, responsible steps toward our biggest vision. Anything from balancing the checkbook to securing venture capital for a bold new enterprise, from getting losing a few pounds to overcoming a serious health challenge, from taking a class to embracing a new life path––this New Moon can handle it all.

There are challenges in the sky, and yet, this time, they're not as closely connected to the New Moon energy. The Uranus-Pluto square is still in force, and remains a force to be reckoned with for some time to come. The Mars-Saturn square still seems to be stirring up trouble, sparking emotional outbursts and reflexive action, making mediation difficult. Here, too, we can look to the New Moon to offer workable, real-world solutions, if we're prepared to ask.

It's time to check the birth chart, see where this New Moon will fall, and think about where we need grounded, determined, generous, creative energy in our lives. Where don't we need this? Late tonight, or within the next few days (after the New Moon arrives), set your intentions, plant your seeds, and watch out for the beanstalk!
  

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