As the Virgo New Moon rises, we stand at the crossroads of profound transformation, with Pluto’s return to the final degree of Capricorn signaling the culmination of a cycle that has been unraveling the structures of control in our world since 2008. Pluto, now retrograde at the final degree of Capricorn, puts the final touches on the project of deconstruction, which began in 2008. This powerful transit has been dismantling top-down structures of power—big corporations like record labels, banking institutions, big corporations, 3 letter agencies, and the various industrial complexes (hospitals, prisons, schools) that serve the agenda of control over the masses.
The Impact of Retrogrades on the Virgo New Moon:
The current planetary retrogrades amplify the introspective energy of this New Moon, encouraging us to slow down and reconsider our paths. Pluto’s presence at the critical 29th degree of Capricorn suggests that we are revisiting the final lessons of a significant cycle, particularly related to structures in our lives that need to be redefined, composted, or released. Uranus retrograde challenges us to break free from outdated patterns, while Saturn retrograde asks us to reassess our responsibilities and commitments. Neptune retrograde dissolves illusions, helping us see things more clearly, and Chiron retrograde brings healing opportunities to old wounds.
Despite this reflective energy, the inner planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter—are direct, providing us with the forward momentum needed to implement the insights gained during this time of reflection. With the Sun and Moon at 11 degrees Virgo, the energy is ripe for refining the area of your life where this degree falls in your chart.
11 Degrees Virgo: Where Is This in Your Chart?
The Sun and Moon at 11 degrees Virgo illuminate a specific house in your birth chart, focusing your attention on that area of life for the next moon cycle. Whether it’s your 6th house of daily routines and health, your 9th house of higher learning, or your 12th house of spirituality, this New Moon calls you to bring precision, order, and healing into this part of your life. Virgo new Moon carries themes of service, sacred work, health rituals, and detailed organization of mundane life.
Journal Prompts for Virgo New Moon Intentions:
- What aspects of my sacred work or daily routines need refinement to better align with my long-term goals?
Virgo’s energy is about perfecting and improving. Reflect on how your current routines and work habits support or hinder your larger vision. Where can you make adjustments to create more efficiency and harmony? - How can I enhance my health and well-being by integrating the lessons from these retrogrades into my daily life?
With so many planets in retrograde, this is an ideal time to revisit and revise your health practices. Consider what you’ve learned about yourself and your needs, and how you can create a routine that supports your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. - What structures in my life are ready to be composted as Pluto retrograde revisits the final degree of Capricorn?
Pluto’s journey to the last degree of Capricorn is a call to let go of old, outworn structures that no longer serve your growth. Reflect on ways of making space for new, more aligned ways of being to emerge.
Charting the Progress: From Virgo New Moon to Eclipse Season
The Virgo New Moon sets the stage for the upcoming eclipse season, offering an opportunity to prepare for the powerful changes that eclipses bring. The next two eclipses in 2024 are:
- Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 17, 2024, 7:34 pm, PDT: This eclipse occurs at 25 degrees of Pisces near the north node, heightening the themes of mystical experiences, dreams, and our timeless connection with water which makes us inseparable from all of existence.
- New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 2, 2024, 11:44 am, PDT: This eclipse is 10 degrees of Libra on the south node, bringing a focus on regeneration through power outages and flushing of toxic or outdated relationship patterns.
How the Virgo New Moon Prepares Us for Eclipse Season:
This New Moon provides a moment of calm and clarity before the intensity of eclipse season. By focusing on the details and refining your approach now, you can create a strong foundation that will help you navigate the changes ahead with resilience and grace. Let’s do this!
Preparing for the Eclipses:
- Sacred Work: Use the Virgo New Moon to focus-in on what truly matters to your soul. Sacred work is communication with all of life through rituals, ceremony, hands on crafting, etc. Clarify: “What is my soul purpose at this time? What am I doing that is aligned with my purpose?”
- Health and Routine: Establish routines that support your well-being. The steadiness of these practices will be your anchor as the eclipses bring shifts and transformations. Clarify: “Does my health allow me to participate in sacred work? What can I do to improve my health?”
- Precision and Organization: Virgo’s influence encourages us to bring order to our lives. Use this time to organize your space, schedule, and mind, so that you can move through the eclipse season with clarity and purpose. Clarify: “What needs to be organized so that my daily mundane workflows with precision?”
As we approach the eclipse season, let this Virgo New Moon guide you in setting intentions that are both practical and profound, preparing you to embrace the transformations that lie ahead. Want specific guidance and clarity on how Eclipse season is working in your life? Book an Eclipse Reading.
