New Moon in Virgo - Autumn Equinox- Love is the Answer

-->I just spent an hour on a swing in the local park, gazing at the night sky and marvelling at the wonder of it all. It’s so vast and so incomprehensible – I almost feel silly to be trying to explain any of this stuff .  What do I know? Yet, at the same time – although I admit it’s often beyond my comprehension – there is something about Astrology that rings true the more I study it. That fact both astounds and confounds me. Don't ask me how it works or why -  but I do know there is definitely some sort of crazy perfect synchronicity to all this. We can explore parts of it and leave the rest to wonder about.
There remains a danger in getting too caught up in looking for explanations for everything- a boyfriend used to joke that there is an astrological explanation for everything (there probably is). My goal here is to explore and describe the general forecast – but what each person does with each day is totally going to be unique and different. I can only suggest some possibilities. As  far as exact predictions go – wouldn't that take the fun and surprise out of it all?

In that light - just a reminder that this  blog is very general in nature and cannot possibly apply to everyone -  if you resonate with certain things - it is probably because they are being activated in your own chart. If not, they're not.
For an in depth and personal look at what your birth chart says about the gifts and challenges you came here with - as well as an exploration of your personal life purpose - I suggest a personal reading.

Otherwise- please take my offering here with a grain of salt and don't forget to feel your way through. And do stop and take a look up at the stars at night – they are totally awesome!



The Astrology Forecast:

The Autumn Equinox is just around the corner folks – (2 pm/Sept 22) – and we also have a New Moon in Virgo just before that - on Wednesday Sept. 20th. As we approach the new season – the New Moon gives the chance to press the reset button. A lot was stirred up by the August Solar Eclipse, and we are still integrating that energy.  Meanwhile, the days are getting shorter – and crisper – everyone is back to school or work or something – and it’s time to bring in the harvest – both metaphorically and literally.




At this time of year there’s a need to pull in our energy and focus on the task at hand, yet there are also such divergent energies swirling about that we will have to make an effort to stay focused. Luckily, despite distractions, the  predominance of Virgo energy will be able to ground and focus us – get us organized and help us hone in on details.  Sun in tension with Saturn is tricky - it can be negative in that we might doubt ourselves - even as it pushes us to  ‘get ‘er done’. 

The New Moon in Virgo is all about getting focused- with some challenges to that due to Neptune’s dreamy and definitely unfocused presence.A positive benefit of Neptune is how it amplifies our imagination and creativity. Add that to the Saturnian drive to do something concrete and I can envision some powerful artworks about to be born. 

 


We are being asked to try and stay on track and not drift too far into the nether realms of our dreams and fantasies. Jupiter and Uranus  bring a cornucopia of endless creative possibilities –  but there is work to be done to make those dreams a reality. Virgo helps us discern what we need to let go of and what we need to keep (hopefully). Neptune, although highly creative, may tend to obfuscate.  Try and stay focused while you create your masterpiece.






These multiple influences can bring feelings of overwhelm - as we are pulled in many directions at once. If the atmosphere gets tense because you are trying to do too much - beware of feelings of defeat (Saturn) or the urge to escape (Pisces). Make sure you take some time out to retreat, meditate,  and tune into your muse. Just remember this needs to be balanced with  a bit of discipline.  And watch out for the tendency to be too hard on yourself - the Saturn influence represents the 'Super Ego' Freud described- the internal authoritative voices based on our parents teachers etc  - in other words, the inner critics- that push us around. Kaypacha spoke of this in  a recent broadcast (which made me feel sort of smart because I had   already considered the same thing but couldn't remember what it was called) . Anyway the point is - beware of the inner taskmaster that never gives you a break!




When dreamy idealism (Neptune in Pisces) combines with the sense of boundless possibilities (Jupiter opp Uranus), we can get very excited about projects - then possibly stall out of  frustration  when we encounter obstacles. The feast or famine atmosphere can set us up for disappointments  and there's a tendency  to feel defeated when things don't work out as we imagined. You've got to be in there for the long haul- watch out for unrealistic expectations (Neptune) – or on the other hand – the  ‘cup half empty’ syndrome (Saturn).

This is where it gets tricky - Neptune's escapist tendencies might decide to quit and go get drunk or find some other way to escape those harsh voices. Luckily that more negative influence  is only for a few days.  And meanwhile the good thing about Virgo’s fastidiousness is how it can keep us on track, as long as we don't let it drive us crazy (picky, picky, picky).  Perseverance required.



 Another factor affecting our moods is the  Mars (aggression) /Mercury (communication) combo  in critical and perfectionist Virgo -  triggering irritable, defensive reactions . Watch out for the tendency to be overly picky and impatient with your own  or other people’s mistakes.

If you can be satisfied with small and steady gains – and go easy on yourself and others – you will feel more satisfaction than if you measure everything against impossible ideals.  Slow and steady wins the race.




I SAVED THE BEST TILL THE LAST! In the midst of all this pressure -   a lovely blessing of beauty and soothing energy flowing down  to us from Venus – planet of Love - Beauty, Music - Art –sitting on the North Node of the Moon (Collective Destiny point)  in a lovely Grand  Fire Trine with Uranus and Saturn. Venus at this spot in Leo wants to shine her light into the world.


This aspect symbolizes the re-awakening (Uranus) of the need for love (Venus) in our lives. Not necessarily romantic love- on the Destiny Point it speaks more to BIG LOVE and  the possibility of MAKING LOVE REAL (Saturn). This configuration  is asking us to take responsibility for inviting love into our lives and into the world. The Collective Destiny Point (North Node of Moon) now in Leo is still very close to where the recent solar eclipse occurred. This ties Venus (and todays Moon in Leo) into the new energy  surging forward. If we are going to save this planet and learn to work together- we will need to understand the transforming power of Love. 



One last thing: There was also a super charged solar flare last week- messing with our electro -magnetic fields -  (which includes our body).  Restlessness- loss of sleep- feeling high strung. 
Let Saturn and Virgo ground you 

 These are challenging times and the astrology is saying : 

Seek a New Vision 

Be true to what you believe in 

Your dreams may be tested. 
Use your imagination but - Dont get lost- 
Stay grounded - Make it real.
And most of all:




Tomorrow the Moon will cross over the solar eclipse point (in Leo), reigniting that energy field yet again. Remember what the key message was?



It was about shining our light into the world - enjoying our own life -  knowing our true worth. And most of all - about opening our heart.



Venus is showing us the way. LOVE with all your being. Start with yourself - then pass it on.



You know you want to.


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