Reality Check as
New Moon in Virgo Collides with the Mars Saturn Conjunction in Scorpio
The
times and the signs are changing. Specifically, the Sun is moving out of fiery,
fun-loving Leo and into practical Virgo on August 23rd, where it joins Mercury.
And we all know that summer is winding down. Here in Boston it is already
beginning to feel like fall. But on August 25th we have a new moon in 2 degrees
of Virgo conjunct the Sun in Virgo. We also have another major, very heavy
aspect- Mars and Saturn are conjunct in 17 degrees of Scorpio. With both of
these aspects occurring on the same day, the universe is forcing us to face
reality.
Stirrings
of this new reality have already begun to be felt this week. The moon entered
Cancer on August 20th, inspiring me to tweet:
"Cancer
moon trines dreamy Neptune in Pisces tonight. Should really benefit my
meditation group with lots of inspiration."
That
was one of the most prescient tweets that I ever posted! I attend a weekly
meditation group on Wednesday evenings that always includes music. I love the
energy of the group as it seems to intensify my state of peace and bliss while
making me more receptive to whatever inspired messages come through. I was in a
very relaxed state receiving messages that a part of my journey was ending but
that I should not fear it because something more positive was on the horizon.
At that moment, the music abruptly changed from soothing background to a
boisterous vocal arrangement. The minister who leads the meditation deftly
explained his mistake after the meditation ended. He pushed the wrong button on
his phone which stored the music, but covered by saying it was a sign that
sudden changes can occur in life when we think we are on a certain path but we
must remain open to those changes. It really resonated with my meditation
experience that night.
I
also found myself very inspired by fellow astrologer Molly Hall's
interpretation of this new moon in her weekly about.com newsletter. She said
that this is the "ideal New Moon to earth your dreams with plans that unfold along
a realistic path." She also urged us to purge what is making us
sick and detox during this new moon.
After all, Virgo is a practical, detail-oriented earth sign that relates
to health. Think about what isn't working for you and use that practical genius
to make the necessary changes. This new moon falls in my 11th house of goals
and group associations, so I need to devise some new strategies to achieve
those goals.
Mars
and Saturn in Scorpio are currently transiting my 2nd house, so my values and
finances are definitely coming under scrutiny these days. Mars conjunct Saturn
in Scorpio contains themes of disappointments and restrictions, as well as the
end of the line. Instead of feeling defeated by this aspect, which is quite
natural when both of these planets are conjuncting my natal Sun and Black Moon Lilith,
I am beginning to realize that if one approach isn't working for me, it's high
time to try something new. I have been
doing a lot of research and making inquiries online to generate more business
and income, but this week I began getting away from my computer, going outside
and talking to more people. Thinking outside of the box is becoming my new
mantra in an effort to change my life even more and set in motion the practical
realities of new beginnings.
Acceptance
of this natural process of one cycle ending doesn't come easy, but this week's
planetary aspects are giving us the proverbial kick in the pants that we need,
thanks to Mars in Scorpio. On August 23rd it reminds us that emotional
adjustments are indeed necessary when it inconjuncts Uranus in Aries. The trick
is not to do anything too impulsive because Uranus, especially in the impulsive
fire sign of Aries, tends to operate in that manner. Our attitudes may need an
overhaul, to say the least! The Sun also enters Virgo and Mars trines Chiron in
Pisces on the 23rd, urging us to let go of the need to control the
details. That one is particularly tough for me with my compulsion for being so
detail oriented. And let's not forget that Saturn in Scorpio is all about new
approaches to old problems.
So
let Mars and Saturn in Scorpio assist you in transforming your life and
creating new structures that work for you. This new moon in Virgo supports the
theme of creating a new reality by following a more realistic path.
If you are
feeling confused during these challenging times and curious as to how Saturn, Uranus
or the Black Moon Lilith are affecting you, please consider getting an
astrological reading to obtain more insight and assistance in the healing
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