A New Moon of Earth Wellness
New Moon in Virgo on August 30, 2019
By Dikki-Jo Mullen, Astrologer
This last New Moon of the summer season reflects the extremely interesting times in the world around us! This earliest of time keepers, the Moon, offers a cosmic snapshot of what can be expected during the weeks to come, until the next New Moon. That will be on September 28 and it marks another different cycle against the greater backdrop of time.
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 6:37 am EDT is the event chart for the New Moon. It has Mercury, the Sun and Moon, Mars, Venus and in the East Coast USA the ascendant all clustered from 0 to 11 degrees of Virgo. A swift and mercurial energy is here. The tight Virgo stellium accents study and information exchange, health care, edible garden plants, harvesting of crops, and animal welfare; especially small companion animals. Satisfaction with daily work, problem solving and trouble shooting are the themes. Try written affirmations (make your wish lists on Friday morning) to find the perfect vocation or avocation. Watch it manifest as the Moon’s phases grow in light. Virgo’s symbol is a lovely maiden holding a sheaf of wheat or other grains. Bread is the staff of life. This incredibly potent and focused New Moon lunation promises wholesome outlooks on food, taking care of obligations to the Planet and each other and (diplomatically please) constructive criticism. Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus complete a Grand Trine in Earth Signs pattern. Economic survival, the meaning of money, and meeting practical needs are the theme. Artistry, since Venus is involved, can be significant. Mars is within a degree of the Sun and Moon. This warns against expressing anger or giving way to anxiety and impatience.
The August’s New Moon is at 6 degrees Virgo 46’. The keyword for the sabian symbol is “restraint”. Be courageous, don’t betray the self. The fixed star Zosma shines nearby. This triple pale yellow and blue-violet star twinkles a message warning against melancholy and overall selfishness of egomania. Take the high road in case of a conflict. Service shared can enhance a personal relationship. There can be genuine accomplishments and breakthroughs for many. Neptune in Pisces opposes the Virgo grouping. Jupiter in Sagittarius forms a T-Square in the mutable signs, with Gemini as the open corner. Check the facts, keep a focus on sincerity. Directing stress into the more positive eustress is the key to working with this pattern. New ways of managing assets and financial mores can develop. Be progressive, avoid a rut.
A Data Table – Astrological Placements for the New Moon
Sun and Moon at 6 degrees Virgo 46
Mercury 2 Virgo 12
Venus 11 Virgo 13
Mars 7 Virgo 46
Jupiter 15 Sagittarius 02
Saturn 14 Capricorn 02
Uranus 6 Taurus 28 retrograde
Neptune 17 Pisces 36 retrograde
Pluto 20 Capricorn 54 retrograde
Chiron 4 Aries 50 retrograde
N. Moon Node 16 Cancer 31
In the Orlando, Florida area and most of the Eastern USA, the lunation chart’s ascendant of 0 Virgo 23’ places the 5 planet Virgo stellium in the 1st house. Many will be thinking of image, status and appearance. Overall there is an urge to be proactive on an individual level. Key 9, The Hermit in the Tarot, relates to Virgo. He becomes the rugged individualist met at this New Moon. Meditate on The Tarot’s Hermit, join this wise and worldly figure in order to discover the perfect personal direction. Carnelian agates (for health) and sapphires (for peace and safety) are good crystals to work with. Lime and grey with navy blue are the colors. Try lavender for either tea or aroma-therapy.
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