Lady Oracle Tarot: New Moon in Virgo

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Monday, August 25, 2014

August 25, 2014, New Moon in Virgo – “A Fresh Start and Self-Determination”

This Monday morning, at 7:13 a.m., we birthed a New Moon

The Hermit represents Virgo, living
its truth. This card from "Steampunk
Tarot"© by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell

in Virgo. ( You may have felt that ol’ dark of the Moon last night - I did. See blog:

“I Feel a Dark Moon Rising” ) New Moons establish a new tempo for the lunar cycle ahead. They provide a fresh start and this one says clear the clutter. New Moon in Virgo gives us an opportunity to sort out what serves us in life, to cast off what doesn’t, and to put our remaining resources to work for us. Virgo Moons move us forward because they like practical application and routines becomes our happy place.

The Moon represents the emotional component in our lives and Virgo does a nice job of balancing that energy with analytical thinking because Virgo thinks through feelings. It analyses events and people, particularly now while Mars is conjunct (same place, same time) with Saturn in Scorpio. Conjunctions are about new planetary cycles and this one works well with New Moon in Virgo. Saturn in Scorpio analyses people, then runs a mental checklist to determine if they fit in the resource, or the recycle category. The decision is not arbitrary. Saturn in Scorpio is also insightful and where Mars in Scorpio is a goal-driven warrior style of energy, Saturn in Scorpio in more circumspect.

The High Priestess represents
Lady Moon - this is the US Games®
RWSC version

This New Moon in Virgo is an excellent time to start a new project, whether it’s work related, or simply something creative and fun. Neptune opposes our Virgo Moon and softens Virgo’s obsession with nit-picky details and perfection. Neptune’s dreamy influence also eases the Virgo Moon’s tendency towards fretting.

This New Moon directs us to set things in motion. It’s a great kickstart as we wrap up the summer and prepare to return to our more formal autumn schedules. Think about what serves you, what you wish to take with you on the next leg of this year’s journey, and what you would be wise to leave behind.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

September 5, 2013, New Moon in Virgo – Tidying Up

Tarot's #9, The Hermit is Virgo's card
Barbara Moore and Aly Fell's "Steampunk Tarot"©
Let's hear it for internal dialogue

The great thing about a New Moon is that it offers us a chance to retool our goals, take stock of our feelings towards others and consider our own relationship to the Universe as well. Heady stuff – and if you think that’s a lot of work for one little New Moon, you’re right. Cheer up, though. This month’s New Moon occurs in practical, detail oriented Virgo (thirteen degrees and 4 minutes) on September 5th, at 4:36 a.m. PDT.

In order for a new moon to occur, the Sun and the Moon must be conjunct (same place at the same time) in a particular sign. Conjunct planets (or bodies) share the strongest aspect in Astrology, which is why New Moons pack such a punch. Virgo’s attention to detail and love of order gives all of us the urge to organize our lives and our personal spaces a bit more than usual around the 5th. We will want to haul away the clutter in our lives – in the living spaces as much as in our minds – so that we can analyze what’s truly essential to us in terms of achieving our goals.

Virgo makes us want to take everything apart, examine it all,

The archetype Brigid, or Inspiration from
Amy Sophia Marashinsky and Hrana Janto's
"The Goddess Oracle"© Great deck!

then reassemble the components in a more efficient, stream-lined manner. Mercury, Virgo’s ruling planet, is home from the road right now, telling us to engage our mind so that we are both precise and methodical as we examine the pieces of our world. This isn’t merely about identifying problems. New Moon in Virgo wants to help you find your solutions. As always, Mercury is the master communicator. Look for meaningful internal dialogue during this New Moon.

The Autumn Equinox occurs on September 22nd. This month’s New Moon offers us a wonderful chance to clean house, mentally, spiritually, creatively and physically (Hmmmm, just of like a tarot deck, huh?) before the season changes. Make it fun. Gather up your old magazines (if you’re not totally digital yet), clear out the clutter, vacuum, dust and do your floors. The energetic influence of the New Moon runs for about three days. You’ve got time. Use sage and cedar smudges to lighten the energetic load in your personal space, then set your intentions and meditate on them while burning your favorite incense.

"The Sacred Circle Tarot"© by Anna Franklin and
Paul Mason, hold a decidedly more masculine energy -
helpful for Circle of Friends meditative readings

This is a great time to read you tarot cards to gain insight into the energy surrounding you. Try the Goddess Oracle deck (female archetypes), or Sacred Circle Tarot (more masculine) and my Circle of Friends spread (see: Circle of Friends) New Moons are also about balance. Set the stage and give yourself the opportunity to find yours.

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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Astrological Trends for September, 2013 - “The Flying Wedge”

We start the first 9 days of the month with the astrological version of a classic Chinese/American dish called, “Happy Family” – a blending of sensational tastes that holds something great for everyone at the table. Jupiter remains in Cancer, Mars is in Leo, the Sun is in Virgo, Mercury is in Virgo and Venus is in Libra. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which means it’s high-functioning (life-enriching, expansive energy, home and hearth). Mercury and Venus are both in their home signs and are also particularly powerful. Mercury in Virgo offers us better communication and clearer thinking, while Venus is all about social graces and romance. Mars in Leo, well, think of John Travolta’s strut at the end of “Saturday Night Fever.” This is a very pleasant energy combination that keeps us motivated in a positive way.

Our Virgo New Moon on the 5th asks us to analyze our emotions. Details, details. Mercury moves into Libra on September 9th and turns over-analysis into an art form. Every aspect of every situation is weighed and calibrated. The problem is that we can get bogged down in the details, particularly if you have Mercury in Libra in your birth chart. Venus enters Scorpio on the 11th where she will have us all seeking our fiery, passionate soulmate. The Pisces Full Moon on the 19th is a dreamer’s moon and I’ll have more on that later this month. The big story for the month, however, is the activation of the (now infamous) Uranus/Pluto square by the Cardinal T-square that’s been occurring since July. This square will continue through September.

In honor of the football season (college or NFL) let’s think of the T square as an astrological ‘flying wedge.’ At the base of the wedge Jupiter in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn which squares Uranus in Aires at the apex. Astrologer, Bill Herbst likens T-squares to a four-legged stool with one missing leg. If you draw a line from the apex to the opposite side of astrological wheel, you arrive at the missing leg, or other effected sign (in this case, Libra).

Square aspects hold a tense, challenging energy. A T-square with Cardinal signs (first sign of each season) pushes issues, brings them to a head so that they can be resolved. We’ve talked about the revolutionary energy for grand scale transformation that emanates from the Uranus Pluto Square. The T-square, or Flying Wedge, with Jupiter brings the need for change down to a personal level. What needs expansion and change in your life?

During the Moon’s visits with each Cardinal sign (Libra, Aries,

Cancer and Capricorn) this month, we will all feel prodded in one direction or another. That’s okay as long we use the energy released to productively change our lives. This is Rose Bowl energy, folks, and you’ve got to drive that ball straight down the field to make your goal and get the three point conversion. Let your creative drive flow, meditate, control your attitudes and respond rather than react. I’ll post more about the Moon’s journey this week and later discuss the Equinox on the 22nd. In the meantime, celebrate your opportunities and the seasonal change.

LADY ORACLE

Here's a link to Bill Herbst's paper on the 2013 astrlogical configurations. I think he goes a great job of explaining complex formations.

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