the september moon

This September Moon will begin its cycle in Virgo and reach culmination in Pisces. Each month the Moon spends a couple of days in each Zodiac sign and as it passes over the different parts of your chart, you may find yourself transitioning through changing emotional responses and reactions, varying in intensity and usually dependent on the phase of the moon at the time. It’s something that is interesting to track and take note of. A good understanding of your Natal Chart is essential to do so.

This month’s moon cycle will activate the Virgo-Pisces axis. These two opposing signs highlight the relationship between earth and water, intellect and intuition, reality and imagination, work and respite.

The seeds we plant, the intentions we make will be supported by the earthy Virgo energy of the new moon. Take your time to really think about what it is that you may wish to focus on and work through this month. Whilst the moon is waxing for the next two weeks, use this period productively to lay down some practical plans and strategies towards achieving a desired result.

Mercury (ruler of this New Moon) is in Leo, adding a little ray of sunshine to infuse your intention with some optimistic confidence. Saturn’s opposition to this new moon will provide a need to pause before going ahead with any plans for the month to ensure that your goal is realistic and what you’re really wanting to work towards and hope to achieve. It will provide a steady influence to ensure that you’re able to sustain through fluctuating emotions and motivations.

Some Virgo themes you may wish to initiate:

·        Health – create a meal plan; set aside some time to meal prep, start an exercise routine

·        Create a new habit or get rid of an old outdated one

·        Reflect on the expectations you place upon yourself, make sure they’re realistic and manageable without being limiting.

·        Organize spaces that may have been neglected, make them more orderly and user friendly

·        Have a general neaten and tidy up – not a bad time to think about some Spring cleaning

·        Diarise time in your day or week for some self-care

·        Evaluate your everyday tasks, establish a roster, delegate if you can.

The Virgo new moon is an excellent time to allow yourself to be a bit more insular than usual. Spend some alone time away from any potential distractions or interruptions to formulate your plan for this Virgo/Pisces moon cycle.

Just past the midway point of the month the moon will be full in Pisces, which coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. The Full Moon in Pisces can heighten our emotions when in the dream state. We may awaken with an emotional hangover wondering what it all means. These dreamy images may drift from reality as we try to bring them into our conscious awakened state. This watery Full Moon in Pisces can stimulate our imagination where we may feel that anything is possible. Our intuitions feel strong, and we can become more attuned and trusting of our inner voice. 

With the intentions set at the new moon having a very practical and methodical Virgo approach, this Piscean influence may feel a little out there. But these signs are in opposition so there will be an uneasy tension between how they interact. It may feel a little unnerving handing over your carefully constructed intention for Pisces to facilitate the rest, but it can work.

Just as water nourishes earth in just the right amount, the Virgo seeds of intention will potentially grow and expand with just the right amount of Piscean water. Pisces can ease the Virgo tendency to hold on too tight and try to control an outcome. It can also remind us to trust that the work we’ve put to purpose this month is enough. Our Piscean dreams work best when they have Virgo roots.

This full moon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. A partial lunar eclipse is when the Moon enters the Earth’s umbra without being totally immersed in it. As a result, the light of this full moon may seem a little hazy and not quite as clear as it could be. Proceed with caution. There is a tendency to become more sensitive to the outside world and the influences of others.

So it’s important to trust your gut (ruled by Virgo) if you begin to feel a little confused and directionless during this phase of the cycle. The Full Moon also finds itself at the midpoint of Saturn and Neptune, both in retrograde which can add extra emotional weight and a heaviness that could interfere with your confidence. Keep the connection to Virgo (where this cycle began) in clear site to avoid any negative feelings that may creep in and threaten to jeopardize the path of your intention.

Once the full moon phase has passed and the waning period begins, spend some time in reflection and take note of any insights, musings or information that arises. There is a message hidden in there somewhere.

New Moon in Virgo – 3rd September @ 11:56am Melbourne, 2:56am London, 2nd September @ 6:56pm San Francisco

Full Moon in Pisces – 18th September @12:34pm Melbourne, 3:34 am London, 17th September @ 7:34pm San Francisco