Jenny MilamThe energy from today’s new moon in Virgo is pervasive—we’re taking stock, making plans, and dwelling on the details to ensure those plans succeed.
The Moon is Trine Pluto at 2:59 AM
Overnight, the moon in Virgo formed a trine aspect with Pluto in Capricorn. You’re likely feeling things very powerfully and are easily moved by people – perhaps one person in particular, who you likely share karmic ties with. You also find yourself delving deep into other people’s emotions, and you’re drawn to darker, unspoken, or taboo subjects.
Pluto is a planet of transformation; when it backtracks (i.e. retrogrades) it creates space for reflection. This is a great time to slow down and take stock at the personal transformations these past couple of months have brought. Take a hard look at things that need to be released from your life, like unhealthy habits or motivations.
The New Moon in Virgo Occurs at 7:01 AM
Today’s new moon is in the sign of Virgo, the ruler of all things practical. There’s a big focus on organizing and analyzing your future plans, with the possibility of your productivity level moving into hyperdrive. This would be a great time to really delve into your calendar and look at what types of things you could add into your daily life that would be of service to both yourself and others.
That Virgo energy can easily sway into nit-picky, overly-critical perfectionism territory though, so just be sure you’re not being too hard on yourself or your loved ones when you start doling out those to-do lists.
Since Virgo often concerns itself with the practical and pragmatic—and let’s be honest, maybe that’s not the sexiest sounding energy out there—take a look at some ways that you can make today’s mundane tasks into rituals that can bring magic into your life. Like starting off the day with a gratitude list, stirring some positive energy into your coffee, or visualizing the water in your shower as a glowing light washing all negativity off of you and down the drain.
The Moon is Trine Saturn at 7:39 AM
This morning, the moon in Virgo forms a trine with Saturn in Capricorn. This placement brings about the patience and emotional strength (or perhaps detachment) to allow you to handle sensitive or difficult relationship issues. It also brings on strong instincts of common sense, allowing you to make important decisions about home, family, and relationships.
This is an incredibly stabilizing transit, and generally puts us into a very reserved and conservative state of mind. It happened while we were asleep, however, so its influence on us today is fleeting. Gemini’s here to declare all of that stuff pretty boring.
Mercury is Square Jupiter at 7:58 AM
That Virgo energy comes in handy just a bit later when Mercury in Libra forms a square with Jupiter in Capricorn. This is a great transit to buckle down and make plans for what you’re wanting to bring into your life. But pay special attention not to lose sight of the details that will actually make those things happen. It might be challenging to focus right now, and that lack of concentration could lead to crucial and critical mistakes.
You’ll likely be oblivious to this, though, and could be prone to arrogance. You think you’ve got everything handled, and could come off as a bit cocky to those around you. Try and stay aware of this so as not to alienate anyone.
The Moon Enters Libra at 2:57 PM
This afternoon, the moon moves into peace-loving, open-minded Libra—the absolute queen of deliberation and the pros/cons list. Libra loves beauty and balance, and absolutely hates confrontation and chaos.
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, so focusing on those two things is quite natural during this transit. Pamper yourself or a loved one. Experiment with your personal style. Spend some time revamping your home decor.
You’ll feel a bit more social than you have lately, and you’re open to new connections and acquaintances. However, it’s likely that you won’t want to spend time around a crowd of people. It’s a good time to spend some uninterrupted moments with a friend, peer, or partner.
Libra is an air sign, and as such, words can flow quite easily right now. It’s a good time to express yourself in writing, or to give a presentation on a cause you’re passionate about. You’re drawn to intellectual topics, arts, and culture.
The Sun is Trine Saturn at 4:45 PM
Later on this afternoon, the sun in Virgo forms a favorable trine with Saturn in Capricorn. This transit can usher in some long-desired recognition for the hard work you’ve been putting in. You won’t want to just sit back and soak in the accolades, though; you know your work isn’t finished. This transit does help you strike a balance though, so your loved ones aren’t likely to feel neglected.
This might signal a promotion at work. And right now, you’ll be able to take on the extra responsibility without the added stress.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.
Shea Lee
