The Virgo New Moon

September 6 brings the Virgo New Moon. This luminary forms an exact connection with the planet Uranus, which is retrograde in Taurus. Our emotions will heighten, as well as our moods. Therefore, we can expect erratic sentiments that seem out of our control to take hold of our hearts and minds. We all want to feel something new, but the fact of the matter is that we should apply it to our lives in a practical way that can benefit our future. 

The energy can prove to be refreshing when it comes to taking calculated risks, seeking mild adventures, and applying it to inventive creative outlets. Because our minds are seeing things from a different perspective, the artist within us is blooming and wanting to come out.

Neptune, who’s retrograde in Pisces, widely opposes this luminary and sprinkles a little uncertainty in the overall vibe. This will make us feel anxiety ridden and unable to trust our intuition fully, as well as adding lethargy or exhaustion to the day. We may even pick up on the energy of others, which will make us think that  we cannot attain our dreams. Don’t let doubt hold you back. Take a step back to consider where the fears and emotions we are feeling are ours, or if they are projections from people who are in our personal orb. 

The same day, Venus, who’s in Libra, connects with Jupiter, who’s retrograde in Aquarius. This will give our magic a lot of power. Mars, who’s in Virgo, aspects Pluto, who’s retrograde in Capricorn, giving us the strength to push through the ambiguity. Therefore, it’s a potent time for manifestation, as long as our minds are calm and collected when setting intentions. 

The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon is “A Fine Lace Handkerchief, Heirloom From Valorous Ancestors.” Honoring the past is important to do while embracing exciting new dreams. Keep in mind that your ancestors are helping you attain your goals. Give them love and respect when setting intentions and manifesting New Moon visions. The fixed star Dubhe offers us courage, perseverance, and certainty to embrace our passions — even though we may doubt how we can attain them. Words of advice: Get out of your head and believe in yourself. 

This lumnation is activating the energy from the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius which occurred on June 5, 2020 and the solar eclipse in Gemini that occurred on June 10, 2021. The universe is checking in to make sure we aren’t veering from the righteous path we started to walk down then and living our truths. 

*The Virgo New Moon occurs on September 6 at 5:52 PM PDT and 8:52 PM EDT.

New Moon Ritual:

The ritual is to allow us to to create  abundance and creativity, by giving us the motivation and inspiration to work through the Neptunian haze. 

Ingredients: 

1 Yellow Candle

1 Teaspoon of Honeysuckle Petals 

1 Quartz Crystal 

Rosemary Oil 

Directions:

Anoint the candle with a few drops of rosemary oil, then roll the candle in honeysuckle petals. 

Set your intention by writing it down on a piece of paper. Visualize your desires. Meditate on them. 

Place the paper with your intentions under a bowl with water in it. 

Put the candle in the bowl and light it. 

Set the Crystal next to the bowl as the candle burns. 

The incentive here is for the Crystal to be charged with the energy manifested, to use at a later date when you need clarity and confidence.  

The Blue Moon in Aquarius

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

August 22 brings the first and only Blue Moon of 2021, as well as the second Full Moon in Aquarius. This lunation is the second Full Moon in the month and falls exactly between the Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox, making it a seasonal Blue Moon. 

The Blue Moon connects with Jupiter, who is retrograde in Aquarius, which will give us a practical way of thinking and processing our emotions. Jupiter is going to form a conjunction to the Moon at the same degree it was at in mid-April. This means that we are dealing with the second part of the story that began then.

The Blue Moon falls at the anaretic degree of 29 Aquarius. There is a tendency of rushing through emotions, feelings, and dealings with planets that fall at a late degree of a sign. The lesson is to slow down, rather than forcefully moving through the motions. The 29th degree marks a time of transition and change. Our souls are evolving, but it’s not going to be easy to move into a new phase of being. 

The traditional planetary ruler of Aquarius is authoritarian Saturn, who is currently retrograde in Aquarius. The modern planetary ruler of Aquarius is revolutionary Uranus, who is currently retrograde in Taurus. Although these two planets are not near the degrees of the Blue Moon, it’s important to look at the dates of February 17 and June 14 (also, the upcoming date of December 24), when Saturn and Uranus squared off. This marked a time of resistance and rebellion. The tense energy from the connection of those two planets compounded with the past few weeks of Leo Season have been erratic and unpredictable. The Blue Moon is a big release of all the pent up frustrations and feelings we’ve had. Think of it as a detoxing and replenishing moment. Anxieties will still be high, which is why it’s important for us to be mindful of how we exert our energies and what we give light to. 

The transformative theme of the Blue Moon aligns properly with the Sabian Symbol which is “Deeply Rooted In The Past Of A Very Ancient Culture, A Spiritual Connection In Which Many Individual Minds Are Merged Into The Glowing Light Of A Unanimous Consciousness Is Revealed To One Who Has Emerged Successfully From Their Metamorphosis.” Embracing our own radical views and sentiments will help us to create the emotional and spiritual life we want, as well as mend our pasts or have a different perspective about it. 

Moments after the powerful lunation, the Sun enters Virgo and we begin a whole new journey around how we analyze matters. The Blue Moon gives us one last chance to wrap up the vibe of the past 30 days and heal. 

The Blue Moon occurs on August 22 at 5:02 AM PDT and 8:02 AM EDT. 

Blue Moon Ritual

• 1 cup of Epsom or pink Himalayan salt

• 2 drops of Eucalyptus Oil

• 3 sprigs of fresh Peppermint 

• 1 White Candle

Write a letter of intention about a matter that you wish to take on and fix during the Blue Moon. Also, what you want to bring into your life. Cleanse your bathroom, add ingredients together, and place in bath water or use in shower (pour over your shoulders), and light the candle. Soak in a tub or stay in the shower for 20 minutes and meditate on your intentions, then air dry your body. The energy will be cleared and rest for the new astrological season ahead. 

The Full Buck Moon In Aquarius

The Full Moon in Aquarius occurs on July 23rd. This is a time of radical introspection. It marks a turning point in our lives — which we may be ready for. Even if we do not make any moves, at least we are understanding things from an intellectual and analytical viewpoint. We are seeing things clearly now, all of which have been swept under the carpet and ignored for quite some time

The Buck Moon won’t make any major planetary aspects, it’ll find itself aligning with the asteroid Vesta (who’s currently in Libra). In astrology, the asteroid Vesta represents the fire within ourselves that makes us commit, give to others, and devote time to others.Therefore, this luminary will force us to level up the way we deal with those we care about. Accountability is a must. Acknowledging our part in a bad situation or relationship is essential to do during this Full Moon. Also, We will dedicate ourselves to the people in situations that have proven to be faithful to us throughout the past months. If we see that others have been shady, it’s time to sit back and think about their actions and decide if we can keep that energy in our lives. Odds are that we will opt to give everyone and everything a second chance, but with conditions and restrictions. The truth is that we do not want to end anything at the moment. We just want it to improve. 

The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon is “An Unexpected Thunderstorm.” This description is quite literal. Uranus is the modern planetary ruler of the Aquarius Moon, and is the Lord of the Sky. Uranus Controls thunder and rain, as well as progressive sentiments and change. Unexpected events and information will create temporary drama, all the words will be resolved. There will be minor “thunderstorms” brewing beneath the surface of the situation. They will come to you ahead during the Full Moon in a startling way like a sudden clash of thunder. The best way to temper our emotions is to step away from the drama and rationally think about matters. This will help us decide what to do in the future, as long as we're being honest about what we need and want. The fixed star Albireo links up with the Moon, creating a contemplative and idealistic vibe, which echoes that sentiment. 

The Full Buck Moon in Aquarius occurs on July 23rd at 7:37 PM PDT and 10:37 PM EDT.

Ritual for the Full Moon:

Light a blue candle to help you find peace of mind. Spend a few minutes once you light the candle meditating on the relationships and situations in your life which need changing. Let your mind flow with ease. You’ll come to see certain dynamics aren’t working for you and the way you wish they would. The deeper you go inwards with mindful breathing, the more insights you’ll download from the universe. After you are done with your meditation, take note of the information you have been enlightened with. Journal your thoughts and feelings. Doing this will bring clarity to your mind and your heart, allowing you to decide what Avenue and path to pursue. It will also help you Let go of unhealthy things that have been consuming your mind for some time.