New Moon In Virgo: What does it all mean...

This New Moon in Virgo has been quite wonderful, very welcomed energy after that INTENSE Full Moon. The Supermoon earlier this month seemed to either free people from the chains that bound them or turn others into rebellious wild teens all over again. I experienced the latter.  

The New Moon is a highly magical and intuitive time of beginnings and setting new goals. The New Moon phase is a wonderful time to get organized, get moving and take care of anything (big or small) that you've been putting off. Do you have something major ( a talk, a move, new website, business plan etc) that needs to be done now? This really is the perfect time. Even more so because this New Moon (which officially occurred on Monday, August 25th, 2014 at 10:13 AM EDT) is in realistic, practical and grounded Virgo. 

All the signs have amazing things to offer, of course, but Virgo is ideal for getting things done. With Virgo on the throne we can all access more analytical, grounded, practical and goal oriented energies. Yes, the low vibes are being too reserved and overly critical...but if you feel yourself going there just chilllll out. 

The best way to use this New Moon? Tap into the Virgo vibe, get real and get moving. Roll up your sleeves, commit to your goals and wishes and do the work. Remember we can be our own worst critic with this energy as well, so reward yourself and take pride in even the littlest

accomplishments. 

Anything work, health and nutrition related also have more success now. Make plans, set intentions, get off the couch, pay attentions to details, and manage your life in a constructive and mindful way. 

I do not own or know the source of this picture. 

Curious about how this New Moon effects you specifically? Take a look at your chart.What house has Virgo on the cusp?

Get serious, organized and earthy with...

1. Yourself, your well being, your physical self
2. Your finances, possessions and values
3. Your communication, siblings and thinking patterns
4. Your home, your family, your domestic life
5. Your self expression (creative, sexual)
6. Your health, routines and work situation (Virgo's house!)
7. Your relationships (partners, lovers, marriage etc)
8. Your life force, sex, death (transformation) and change
9. Issues related to travel, higher education and faith or lack thereof
10. Your career and ambitions
11. You in relation to groups, social life,
12. Your subconscious and your fears. Where do you tend to hide? Where and why do you escape?

The Power Trio: Sun, Moon & Ascendant

Let’s jump back into learning about the birth chart. To start I would love to introduce the power trio. To me, a great first step is to get familiar with your own power trio. This threesome (um trio…) consists of the SUN, the MOON and the Ascendant (also known as the Rising Sign).

Breakdown:

Core or “Default” self = SUN sign

Emotional self = MOON sign

Outward self or “the Costume you wear” = ASCENDANT/ RISING sign

The Sun Sign in Astrology

The Sun represents the self, it’s the main expression we choose. Further information can be found according to the sign you are born into, further more the placement of the Sun in the chart. In the chart the Sun represents: Will, core personality, drive, male relationships in the female chart, how the personality operates, inner strength.

The Moon Sign in Astrology

The Moon represents the “true” inner self. Further information can be found according the individual’s Moon sign (based on birth data) and Moon placement in the chart. In the birth chart the moon represents: Subconscious self, feelings, femininity, memory, security, receptivity, habits and patterns, where emotion conquers reason.

For Moon Sign descriptions see my post on Moon Sign Astrology

The Ascendant/Rising Sign in Astrology

Located on the cusp of the 1st house in the chart the Ascendant/ Rising sign is based on our birth data. Depending on what time we are born a specific sign is on the the horizon (this is sun sign aside). Without a birth time we do not know what the ascendant is. The Ascendant clearly differentiates the differences in temperament, style, physical looks and personality of those born on the same day.

Because the ASC is located only on the 1st house cusp we will break this down by sign. ASC = Ascendant

Ps… good time to practice drawing those symbols!!!

Aries ASC: Outgoing, quick, impulsive. combative, headstrong

Taurus ASC: Strong, stable, quiet, possessive, resourceful

Gemini ASC: Dualistic, communicative, witty, clever, nervous

Cancer ASC: Sympathetic, devoted, emotional, protective, receptive

Leo ASC: Self confident, romantic, extroverted, risk taking, sentimental

Virgo ASC: Active, alert mind, restless, methodical, practical

Libra ASC: Sociable, indecisive, diplomatic, beauty seeking, friendly

Scorpio ASC: passionate, instinctual, investigative, intuitive, can be too fixed

Sagittarius ASC: Outgoing, adventure seeking, social, talkative, restless

Capricorn ASC: Determined, ambitious, reserved, can be too serious, hard working

Aquarius ASC: Inventive, unique, intellectual, can be calculating, creative

Pisces ASC: Easy going, intuitive, sympathetic, can be impressionable, dreamer

For more info go to my posts on Rising Signs

Now have some fun! What is your power trio? Do you play well with each other or clash? How do you feel their influence?

The Planets in Astrology

The planets are of great importance, as they dance around the Sun in our solar system. Now imagine yourself as the Sun, this is how the planets work in regards to us and in our birth charts. The planets are: The Sun*, Moon*, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Uranus and Neptune. (Wondering where Pluto is? See below)**

* The Sun and Moon are actually not planets, they are Luminaries. However for purposes of simplicity in astrology they are counted as a planes.

**Pluto was discovered then demoted. Poor thing. But I still use it. Depending on the astrologer (and how true they want to stay to scientific trends) there are 7 true planets (excluding the Sun and Moon) or 8 counting Pluto.

The Planets with Keywords

Sun - Will, Spirit, Individuality

Moon - Feelings, emotions, “inner baby”

Mercury -mind, communication, thinking

Venus- Love, relationships, affections

Mars- Drive, passion, energy

Jupiter- Opportunity, growth, expansion

Saturn- Limitation, responsibility, maturity

Uranus- Independence, originality, awakening

Neptune- Mysticism, divine compassion, service

Pluto- power, regeneration, sexuality

PLUTO has two symbols

Modern symbol:

Original symbol:

Use whichever you are comfortable with. But do get familiar with both.

* Pluto, the poor thing was discovered then recently demoted from the planet club. Each astrologer is diffident, I still choose to use and include Pluto.

**The Sun and the Moon are not planets, they are Luminaries. But for simplicity they are called "Planets".


I don't know the original source of these charts used, and I do not claim them as my own.

Mini Lessons on the Symbols in Astrology

You may have already noticed all the little symbols and signs involved in astrology. I’ll say right now, you have to learn these! When you finally work with the birth chart you will see nothing is spelled out, you have to understand the symbols and know what they stand for. As I have been reviewing my posts I realized I have not included them in the past. Now, my first post in a very long time will be all about the symbols in astrology (known as the glyphs) and what they mean.

Tips to learn: Practice practice practice! Draw the symbol with the word until you are comfortable enough to just work with the symbol itself. After some time test yourself, see if you can tell what the symbols are without the words.

Lesson One: The 12 signs

You may have also seen these drawings of the 12 signs as well:

Lesson Two: The Planets

A post describing the planets is coming up next. Keep your eyes out for it! It’s long overdue. :)

PLUTO has two symbols

Modern symbol:

Original symbol:

Use whichever you are comfortable with. But do get familiar with both.

* Pluto, the poor thing was discovered then recently demoted from the planet club. Each astrologer is diffident, I still choose to use and include Pluto.

**The Sun and the Moon are not planets, they are Luminaries. But for simplicity they are called "Planets".

*I do not know the original sources of these charts, and do not claim them as my own.