In the Flow: New Moon in Virgo 2023

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New Moon @ 21 degrees Virgo 58'

September 14, 2023

6:40 PM PDT

9:40 PM EDT

This month's New Moon in tropical Virgo occurs alongside Mercury's direct station and the end of Mercury's retrograde cycle. However, Mercury stations often correlate with the amplification of Mercurial themes such as the inundation of information flow, communications, and high stimulation, all of which could lead to overlooking critical details or technological glitches with so much going on.

Yet, the Virgo archetype, expounded via its ruler Mercury in its home sign Virgo, emphasizes those more essential points. Still, it might be wise to be more redundant and critical under this lunation to avoid any revisions later on. After several weeks of revision, we are beginning to regain our regular momentum under this lunation. We are now planting the seeds of greater efficiency, competence, and high-level service, so don't feel the need to avoid what needs to get done.

In fact, aside from Neptune's opposition to this New Moon, there is a positive flow of Earth sign energy via a grand trine between the Sun, Moon, Uranus, and Pluto. Neptune's opposition can signify the challenge of pragmatically integrating our ideals and visions in the real world, and it can be a potent conduit for bringing loftier aspirations more firmly into our grasp.

This is a powerful lunation moment where new outlets for greater service, competence enhancement, and self-improvement may emerge. The challenge is not getting too stuck on the ideals, and knowing when good enough is better than striving for perfection. Additionally, maintain a realistic grasp of what you can or can't take on. The urge to escape and deny looming deadlines is also possible with Neptune. However, so, too, is a healthier balance between hard work and downtime, and beginning new attempts with that can go a long way here.

A Fresh Route: Mars in Aquarius+Venus in Scorpio

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We are still in the dark of the Moon, the cyclic restart of the lunar cycle. New beginnings abound pointing us in fresh directions. The Moon's new cycle is underway at the start of the week, so be prepared to rise and forge ahead. Mars re-enters Aquarius today, following Venus' entrance into Scorpio yesterday. Mars direct in Aquarius will make its third and final square with Uranus next week (Sept. 18), but we will feel it the next two weeks. 

Mars in Aquarius square Uranus is innovative and cutting edge in its approach, but also volatile, even erratic. The rebel genius is the Aquarian/Uranian ideal, and Mars' square can inspire sudden breaks with the past and anything suffocating autonomy. So, the next two weeks offers up another wave of rebellion, freedom fighting, and groundbreaking moves. However, unlike Mars/Uranus squares earlier this year, Venus joins the conversation. 

Yes, Venus will turn retrograde next month. We may already notice strange turnarounds in our relationships, serendipitous meetups, or even blast from the past reemergences. Those will get louder Oct. through Nov., and Uranus flavors each of these changing dynamics in our partnerships. Anticipate allowing yourself and others more space to reinvent themselves.

Experimentation with new arrangements and interactions is a likely scenario. However, Venus in Scorpio gets deep into the core of relational issues, uncovering all hidden dimensions. Be sensitive to that, and avoid pushing others too hard too fast. Venus retrograde is a cycle of revaluing what we love and want, so give your heart some time to reflect. Some profound work lies ahead. 

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