An Invigorating New Moon in Virgo that Takes its Lead from Mars in Gemini

The major event of this week is the New Moon in 4 degrees of Virgo on August 27.  Traditionally, New Moons are all about setting new intentions and one in Virgo ramps ups our ability to be more precise in analyzing what we want.  It also helps us to rid ourselves of negative habits and be of service to others because that is Virgo's trademark. 

The New Moon in Virgo is also getting quite a boost from Mars in Gemini.  Mars entered Gemini on August 20 for an extended stay and on that day, I tweeted:

The major astrological event of today is Mars entering Gemini until March 2023. Prepare to be motivated and impassioned by brilliant ideas and confronted with multiple options. We might be having some do-overs. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) August 20, 2022

Both the Sun and Moon in Virgo are in an exact square to Mars in 4 degrees of Gemini on August 27, so this New Moon should have a rather competitive edge which can trigger some frustration, anger and irritability.  Conflict is highly likely. We might need to guard against acting too impulsively, which is always easier said than done.  But Mars in Gemini is also trining Mercury in Libra on the New Moon, so I anticipate high levels of mental activity and lots of information coming forth.  It should be quite energizing.

Venus in 19 degrees of Leo is also squaring Uranus in 18 degrees of Taurus on the New Moon.  Uranus just stationed retrograde on August 24 until January 22, 2023.  This is bound to create some tension in relationships and finances as we are inclined to seek freedom from restrictions. And we can't forget Saturn in 20 degrees of Aquarius, which is putting its own stamp on the theme of  limitations and restrictions as the square between Uranus in Taurus and Saturn in Aquarius moves closer to being exact again in early October.  The Saturn-Uranus square predominated the year 2021, just like the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn ruled 2020.

Venus in Leo is exactly opposing Saturn in 20 degrees of Aquarius on August 28.  It will be difficult to feel any warmth towards others on this day, as we are more likely to feel underappreciated.  Mark my words, it will be a major reality check in love and finances.

On August 30, the Sun in Virgo will be forming an inconjunct or quincunx to Jupiter in 7 degrees of Aries.  We might be feeling overconfident or foolishly optimistic under the auspices of this aspect.  Just be mindful of the fact that the inconjunct always required some kind of adjustment so that the two planets can coexist and don't go off half-cocked or you will undoubtedly live to regret it.  We need to remember that there a lot of planets retrograde now: Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron and Mars, so essentially, we are in a period of reassessing.  And I hate to be a spoilsport, but Mercury  already entered its retrograde shadow period on August 20.  Mercury officially stations retrograde on September 9 the day before the Full Moon in Pisces, but its effects are being felt already.  I know that I have been experiencing it this week with missed messages, technical glitches and general communication snafus.

But the retrograde party starts breaking up in October when two of the heaviest hitters, Pluto and Saturn, station direct respectively on October 8 and October 22.  And the upcoming Mercury retrograde will end on October 2.  So the month of October should feel a lot freer and less restrictive in terms of being able to move forward.  Stay tuned...

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health-related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget.  As a direct result of the Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces on March 13, I introduced a new one-question tarot reading. These can be done by phone or video.

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Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022