New Moon in Virgo - Reset and Review

 On Thursday September 10 we have a New Moon at 18 degrees of Virgo. This is the first lunation since the eclipses of last month, so officially ends "eclipse season". Eclipses bring dramatic events and changes, so a return to the normal lunar cycle is a welcome change. New Moons are a great time to set intentions as both the Sun and Moon are in the same sign, in this case Virgo. Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, so is both practical and intelligent. With the New Moon in this sign, it is a good time to make goals around day-to-day issues and learning. Virgo is also associated with health, so goals around fitness, nutrition, healthy routines and mental health are all favoured now. This is also a good time for setting goals around education or searching for employment. The New Moon in Virgo is great for back-to-school energy and setting up new routines to support you throughout the rest of the year.

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This New Moon does not have any close aspects to the other planets, but that does not mean that nothing else is happening. On this day we have two planets changing signs - Mercury into Libra and Venus into Scorpio. Mercury is the planet of communication and transportation and in Libra this favours diplomacy and cooperation. The next few weeks are great for harmonious communication, resolving disputes and for one-on-one connection. This is also a good time to work with others on intellectual or writing projects, and for a romantic getaway or a trip to experience culture and art.

The other planet changing signs is Venus, the planet of love and beauty, moves into mysterious and transformative Scorpio. Venus in Scorpio has a love of all things spooky and dark. Think goth or vampy looks and Halloween decor. That is the fun side of Venus in Scorpio, but this transit can also be intense, bringing up power issues, obsession and jealousy. Venus in Scorpio wants to dig down deep into underlying issues and can bring up troubling things from the past or issues we may not want to confront. With Venus going retrograde later this fall, any issues brought up now may return to be reviewed again later this autumn. 

If that wasn't enough, we also have Uranus stationing retrograde at 5 degrees of Gemini on the same day! The outer planets' retrograde periods are not felt as much as the personal planets, but we feel it more at the stations, especially in the outer world. Uranus us about chaos, inspiration and technology. In Gemini, Uranus often highlights communication and transportation technology. Think computers, drones, self-driving cars, social media, AI etc. I expect to see these as themes in the news, especially themes around regulations of these technologies. During the next few months, we will be collectively reviewing these new technologies and thinking about how we want to use or not use them. 

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is "A Swimming Race". This symbol speaks to competition and how we can see ourselves as competing against others, or even better competing against ourselves and striving to do better. When we focus on improving ourselves, we are the ones in control, and we will benefit every time. If we make it about comparing ourselves to others, then we are at the mercy of others and will always find someone who we think is better and end up feeling like a failure. This is an excellent metaphor for this New Moon where we are asked to set goals for day-to-day routines and around wellness. When we focus on setting our own individual goals and not comparing ourselves to others we will always win. 

 

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The Nodes in Leo & Aquarius - Creativity in Community

 This August is Eclipse Season with both the New Moon and the Full Moon this month being a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse respectively. Eclipses come in pairs, two weeks apart, with one being a Solar and one a Lunar eclipse. From the two weeks before the first eclipse until two weeks after the last eclipse is what is considered "Eclipse Season" as the changes and upsets the eclipses bring can occur anywhere within that time frame, with the peak being the two weeks between the first and last eclipses. Eclipse Season is a time of sudden changes, new beginnings and abrupt endings. It is also a time when hidden information comes to light and secrets are revealed.

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Every year we have two Eclipse Seasons, about 6 months apart and in the opposite zodiac signs. The eclipses happen in the same opposite signs for about two years, with a brief overlap into the next two signs. For example, this year we are transitioning from the Virgo/Pisces axis to the Leo/Aquarius axis. Earlier this year we had a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius and a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. The Solar Eclipse in Aquarius was the first in the Leo/Aquarius axis that will run until February 2028. This month we will have a Solar Eclipse in Leo and a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. The Pisces eclipse will be the last in the Virgo/Pisces axis as after this the eclipses will be fully switched to the Leo/Aquarius one. 

Connected to the eclipses are the North and South Nodes. These are not celestial bodies in the sky, but rather are calculation points of where the paths of the Sun and the Moon cross each other. They are used to calculate where eclipses will occur and are important points in an astrological chart. The Nodes are always directly opposite each other and move backwards around the zodiac. That is why the eclipses are moving from Virgo/Pisces to Leo/Aquarius. This past week on July 27, the North Node moved into Aquarius and the South Node into Leo. The Nodes will remain in these signs until March 2028.

The North Node represents the future and pushes us out of our comfort zone. It wants us to expand and grow, to move into new areas and explore new things. The more we resist this, the more dramatic the changes the eclipse associated with the North Node will bring. With the move into Aquarius, we are being pushed to consider the wider community and the greater good of the collective. This is because Aquarius is associated with community and humanitarianism. It also has a revolutionary aspect that encourages us to rise up against tyranny and question rules that are not beneficial to humanity. Aquarius also has an association with technology, so it asks us to find ways to use technology for the greater good. With Pluto also being here in Aquarius, it will be interesting to see in the coming years how the transformative power of Pluto and the North Node will bring about collective growth.

The South Node represents the past, and what needs to be let go of or healed and integrated. Again, when we resist this, the eclipses in this sign will be more dramatic and disruptive. With the move into Leo, we are asked to use our creative gifts and leadership skills not in service of our own ego, but rather for the greater good. We are asked to let go of pride and self-centredness now, and to avoid worshiping others or placing them on a pedestal. There is nothing wrong with the self-expression or creativity of Leo, but if we are attached to our ego or stubborn pride, this will not serve us now.

In the coming weeks, I'll post more about the upcoming eclipses. In the meantime, take a look at your birth chart and see where your Leo and Aquarius houses are. This will tell you in what area of your life you are being asked to grow and expand, and what area you are being asked to let go or to integrate the lessons of the past.

 

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Top 5 Themes of Jupiter in Leo

 On June 29 Jupiter, the planet of luck, expansion, optimism and wealth moves from intuitive and protective Cancer to fiery and creative Leo, where he will be until July 26 2027. Jupiter brings luck to the part of our chart ruled by the sign he is in, and especially to those with planets in that sign. On a collective scale it brings ease and optimism to the topics the sign he is in rules. For example, the last 13 months while in the sign of Cancer, we have seen an emphasis on protecting our neighbourhoods, acting locally, and advocating for the safety of children. Juptier also represents the law and justice, so we have seen people work together to protect their communities from everything from ICE to data centres, and to push for the release of the Epstien files. We have also seen an emphasis on comfort, quiet hobbies like bird watching, baking and crafting, and a desire to make our homes a comfortable place to retreat from the world. Now with Jupiter moving into Leo, we are asked to come out of our shells and roar loudly. Below are 5 themes I see emerging for the 13 months ahead of Jupiter in Leo.

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1. Charismatic Leaders Emerge. Leo is the sign of the king or queen, and Jupiter in Leo years often see leaders that inspire others rise to the fore. Watch for leaders with an optimistic vision for the future to gain momentum now. Those with a vision for the future will inspire others and create movements. Leo is a sign with charisma and a sense of generosity, so I expect that we will see younger leaders with a positive vision emerge. People want someone to get behind and spearhead changes now. These leaders are not always politicians, but may be artists, activists or scientists. Expect to see more people speaking up and speaking out about issues important to them.

2. Creative Expression. Leo is not the sign of the wallflower but lives to roar for attention. I expect to see more art, movies and music that is expressive, opinionated and flamboyant. Leo loves glamour and attention, so expect to see more bling and colour in fashion and aesthetics. People are looking to express their individuality now, rather than tone down to fit in. Leos are known for their manes so I expect big or dramatic hair to make a comeback. I also think we will see more big block buster movies, and big productions in music and theater.  There will also be more unique creative works emerging that give the established media companies and artists a run for their money.
   
   
3. Optimism and Generosity. Leo is a sign linked to hope and youthful optimism. While there is a lot to be troubled by in the world right now, the move from Jupiter into Leo brings a sense of possibility and a desire to make the world a better place. When Juptier moves into Leo, it will make a sextile with Uranus, the planet of sudden change and technology, who just moved into Gemini. There may be hope around new technologies and scientific breakthroughs. Jupiter will also make a trine with Neptune, the planet of ideals, dreams and fantasy, who just moved into Aries earlier this year. The dreams and ideals we have for the future will feel more possible now that Jupiter is in Leo. This aspect of Jupiter sextile Uranus, trine Neptune and opposite Pluto forms a basket shape in July this year, which holds the opportunity for positive developments in the future for everyone.
    
4. Fascists and Loyalists. Jupiter in Leo brings out charismatic leaders for the good, but also emboldens those who believe they are better than others. We may see leaders with authoritarian tendencies become more dogmatic or try to impose their will upon others without restraint. We could see more extravagant public works commissioned to glorify and feed the egos of leaders like Trump, Putin and their ilk. Followers of them may become more emboldened or seek to gain attention as they believe they will be rewarded for their efforts. Corruption becomes more evident now as authoritarians reward loyalty over competency.
     
5. The People vs Authoritarians. In July we will have Pluto in Aquarius opposing Jupiter in Leo. Pluto in Aquarius represents the power of the common people which will be in opposition to those who want to fashion themselves as dictators. Rebellions and protests are more likely to emerge now. Centralized power will be challenged and questioned as people feel the gap between the ultra rich and everyone else grows. The other conflict is between technology like AI, represented by Pluto in Aquarius, and individual creative expression, represented by Jupiter in Leo. As the technocrats try to push AI on the public, many are resisting and finding greater value in authentic creative expression.   
    
    
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