New Moon @ 25 Virgo 01’

September 17, 2020

4:00 AM PDT

7:00 AM EDT

New Moons are recharge and reset moments within the monthly lunar cycle, and yet that desire to lay low might be impeded by a productivity flow that can correlate with a deluge of things to do, fix, or attend to. A powerful trine from the New Moon to Saturn and Pluto can relate to the fact that for those for which this New Moon is significant (hitting planets or angles in your chart), there is likely no shortage of items on the to-do-list.

Neptune's opposition doesn't help if we have to make our way down that list, adding a powerful desire to retreat, escape, or check out from the world. While the dynamic earth sign energy wants tangible and pragmatic results, Neptune offers ambiguity and formless possibilities. The combination can be frustrating, especially when the warrior planet Mars is retrograde.

The solution, quite possibly, is to surrender, at least for the moment. That doesn't mean giving up or falling off the wagon while mindlessly indulging your every vice. It suggests a sort of enlightened acceptance of what is, which also requires being accountable for whatever is showing up right now. The Virgo energy might not be satisfied with anything less than perfect, but you can find some middle ground by showing up and simply doing your best.

Remember your humanness, don't lose sight of the process, and if you're hitting a wall, step back, meditate, or do whatever you know to do to clear your mind. There is the potential for both accomplishment and visionary/creative acquisition with this new lunar cycle. Over the next month, you might find more opportunities to improve yourself personally, professionally, or circumstantially, but only if you take the initiative and admit to what needs to change in the structure of your routines.

The transitional energy is intense with this New Moon. A mutable grand cross with the Sun/Moon, Neptune, and the lunar nodes (not to mention the encroaching equinox) can feel like moving from one dimension to the next. It's natural to feel awkward and edgy during transitions, so keep that in mind. We're all stepping into a better (not perfect) version of ourselves if we embrace some humility and a willingness to let go and trust the process.

Lastly, Neptune's opposition suggests some caution. Obfuscation in various circumstances over the next few days is high on the list, but equally poignant is an opportunity to reawaken yourself to the mystery. Collectively, we've all come to a micro-sized spiritual/existential crisis of some kind, and the question is whether we admit to what's going on or choose to ignore it. If you go with the first option, look carefully at the details in your daily routines for synchronistic signs pointing you to resolution.