A new lunation cycle started early this morning at 3:37 am PDT in the sign Virgo. At the time of this New Moon all the personal planets (including the luminaries Sun and Moon) plus the asteroid Juno were in Virgo. Juno, a significator of our relationship principle, is also conjunct Mercury, the ruler of the sign Virgo and of this new cycle. This means that this is not only an excellent time to set intentions toward self-improvement, perfecting skills, techniques and methodologies and learning new ones, as well as toward efficiency, functionality, proficiency and precision, but also to use our connections in order to be helpful and of service, to interact effortlessly and efficiently with others via media and other means of communication, to busily and consciously mingle and meet and to analyze and rectify our role in dealings with others.
With this amount of Virgo energy around, there is major focus on details, the small print, minimalization, particularization, discernment, modesty, temperance, humbleness, usefulness, work, diligence, conscientiousness, resolutions, correction and even damage control. The tense semi-square between Ceres in Sagittarius and retrograde Pluto in Capricorn that’s been building up for the last few days could have increased our stress level, stretched us to the limit or filled our plate with more than we can possibly chew on. Therefore, it’s important that we commit us to recovery and taking care of ourselves or others, who are in need of our support.
The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon at 6:46 Virgo states:
“A harem. Keynote: A fateful (even if thought after) subservience to the vagaries or desires of the emotional nature – (learn how to put to use the) EMPTINESS OF WAITING.”
(Dane Rudhyar, “An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformations and its 360 Symbolical Phases”, Pages 154-155)
Tarot card of the day is the “6 of Cups”, suggesting that past efforts are being rewarded and pleasant or nostalgic memories are resurfacing. We could take a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about the good old days. Home and family provide protection, harmony and contentment. We need to be aware of the blessings or charity in our lives and take some time out to enjoy the good moments, for they are special.
SHIFTING REALITIES 