New Moon in Virgo - Healthy Habits

On Thursday September 14, 2023 we have a New Moon at 21 degrees of Virgo. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign, so the solar energies of the conscious mind are working together with the lunar energies of the subconscious. This is why it’s a great time to set a goal as the two energies are in sync with each other. Also this is the start of the lunar cycle, so ideas planted now will grow as the Moon waxes in the sky. 

Virgo is a sign that is analytical, detail oriented and practical. It tends to rule topics like health, routines and how we are of service to the world. The Virgo New Moon is a great time to set goals in any of these areas. Are you looking to revamp your daily routine? Do you have a specific health goal? Or want to start a new job? This is a great New Moon to set intentions or do spell work for this. 

The day after on Friday September 15, Mercury retrograde in Virgo ends. Mercury stations and will start moving forward again. Mercury rules travel and communication, so if we have been feeling frustrated, or stuck things will start to become more smooth and momentum will increase. 

The New Moon has a couple of positive aspects to it, in the form of a trine to Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. Jupiter helps bring positive energy, optimism and growth to your goals. Uranus supports the New Moon with inspiration and lets us see options we maybe overlooked before. 

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is “A Royal Coat of Arms”. This symbol tells us that we are being asked to set goals with integrity and to make sure that we are setting a good example to others. It also asks us to make sure our goals our in alignment with our spiritual values. 

All these aspects make for a great New Moon for setting new healthy goals and routines that will carry us forward in a life more in alignment with our Higher Selves.

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