September comes with a Virgo New Moon and the second Lunar Eclipse for the year, this time in Pisces. What can we expect? What is a New Moon?
A New Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New Moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
A Full Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full Moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy. It's a Lunar Eclipse when a Full Moon is within 18 1/2 degrees of the Lunar Nodes (the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic).
New Moon in Virgo: September 2nd 2024 (9:56PM ET/3:56PM PT)
The Virgo New Moon is a great time to get things done. Virgo rules work, small projects, tasks, chores, and the details, and we can focus on what we need to get done with extra productivity and efficiency. This can be a great time to pick up some projects that you can work through quickly, and dedicate yourself to smaller pursuits that can be accomplished fast.
The natural ruler of Virgo, Mercury, was just retrograde (appearing to move backward) before this New Moon, so productivity and efficiency likely suffered, and we had one little thing after another pile up. The Virgo New Moon provides an opportunity to make a list and go through everything that you didn't have the time or energy for in the month before, and get them out of the way now. This New Moon is also a good time to focus on our health and wellness, and to take care of ourselves. We can perform routine maintenance for cars, computers, and homes, and can get routine checkups for our physical bodies. The day before this New Moon, Pluto retrogrades back to Capricorn, so we may feel like we're back to working on some of the last-minute Capricorn issues we have to work on. Pluto is out of this sign in November, and that's it, so we've got 2 1/2 months to make final movements with our goals, direction, and responsibility. Uranus also turns retrograde the day before this New Moon, and we may feel like we don't have as many options to make the changes we want. We may feel more impatient and impulsive as a result. We have to keep control of that, and break changes down into small steps and go one step at a time. This way, we can create changes, but we're smart about it and take a steady approach. The New Moon occurs at 11 degrees 4 minutes Virgo. The aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Virgo Sextile: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Cancer or Scorpio Square: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Gemini or Sagittarius Trine: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Taurus or Capricorn Opposition: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Pisces Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: September 17th 2024 (10:35PM ET/7:35PM PT)
The second Lunar Eclipse for 2024 comes to us in mid September in water sign Pisces, and this is the start of a whole new eclipse set. Eclipses occur in sets of opposing signs, and we've been in Libra and Aries. That continues for a little while longer (the next Solar Eclipse is in Libra), but we're now also focusing on starting a whole new eclipse set, which means a whole new chapter, journey, or focus.
In Pisces, this might mean greater focus on our spirituality, our intuition, our subconscious, what's hidden, and the past. We can work to strengthen ourselves internally, quietly, and on our own. Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac, and Lunar Eclipses tie to endings, so this can be a big eclipse for finishing something. This eclipse can also be huge for releasing baggage, whether it's spiritual, subconscious,, or karmic. The eclipse has major spiritual and subconscious and karmic energy, and we're likely being faced with something from the past or within ourselves that is difficult, but we have to come to terms with it and try to be more understanding, introspective, and ultimately let it go so it's not weighing us down anymore. The Lunar Eclipse is sextile (beneficial aspect, 2 signs away) transit (moving) Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn, and conjunct (aligned with) ruler Neptune in Pisces. The sextiles to Uranus and Pluto brings some help with changes and transformations as Neptune amplifies the Pisces energy as its ruler. Saturn is also in Pisces but not conjunct this eclipse, but may still have some impact. We need to make sure we're being smart with whatever we're doing, and that we're releasing in healthy, positive ways. This can push us far into the future and our potential and fate with the eclipse touching all 3 outer planets, and we may see an important event in the world (or two or five or ten!) around this eclipse. We're likely going to be extra tired with this eclipse as well thanks to it being a Lunar Eclipse coupled with the Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn energy. We're more easily drained, and we need to make sure we're getting extra rest and taking the time to recharge after anything demanding. This exhaustion can not only be physical, but also mental, emotional, subconscious, and spiritual. Check out: Get Ready With This Pisces Lunar Eclipse Checklist The Lunar Eclipse occurs at 25 degrees 41 minutes Pisces. Aspects to the Lunar Eclipse are: Conjunction: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Pisces Semisextile: 23 degrees 41 minutes - 27 degrees 41 minutes Aries or Aquarius Sextile: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Taurus or Capricorn Square: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Gemini or Sagittarius Trine: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Cancer or Scorpio Quincunx: 23 degrees 41 minutes - 27 degrees 41 minutes Leo or Libra Opposition: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Virgo Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect 
In astrology, there is something called elements used as a way to categorize the Zodiac signs. Each Zodiac sign is assigned to one of the 4 elements in astrology, and each element has 3 Zodiac signs. They are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Astrology also has 10 planets, including the Sun and Moon and excluding the Earth. How we express our emotions, and what we need for emotional stability and security is shown via our natal Moon sign, which is the Zodiac sign the Moon was in at the moment we were born. The earth sign Moons - Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn Moons - are the Moon signs that are practical. Earth is the fixed element, rooted in the Earth, and this grounds their signs. Taurus Moons take things slow and steady; Virgo Moons create detailed plans; and Capricorn Moon are disciplined. But what does it mean when someone is an earth sign Moon, but they're not practical? They don't seem to be very grounded, or realistic, or focused. They may be fiery, emotional, or aloof. What astrology shows a person with an earth sign Moon doesn't act like an earth sign Moon? The 12th House of the Hidden
There are 12 houses in astrology, and each has different energy. The twelfth house is the house of the hidden, and it hides the energy of any planet or body that resides there. With the Moon, this means it hides the energy of the Moon sign, so if an earth sign Moon has their Moon in the 12th house, they may have difficulty expressing themselves emotionally.
An earth sign Moon in the12th house does have a lot of practical energy, however this only seems to come out when they're on their own and not bothered by anyone, or they're with someone but it's someone they know very well and trust, or when they're not operating from the conscious mind and instead are going based on subconscious instinct. An earth sign Moon in this house is usually an air sign Rising, so they may seem more intellectually-oriented. But they actually have great power in the physical world, and can create more than their lofty words might make it seem. They're not all talk, and want to make something tangible. Moon Conjunctions
If the person's earth sign Moon is conjunct, or aligned with, another planet, they may predominantly express their emotional Moon via that planet instead of the sign their Moon is in. The natural rulers of the earth signs are Venus (Taurus), Mercury (Virgo), and Saturn (Capricorn), so conjunct any of these three amplifies the earth sign Moon. But if it's another planet, it may tamp it down significantly.
This is especially true when the natal earth sign Moon is conjunct Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, or Chiron. Mars is the planet of energy and drive, so a conjunction to Mars ramps up the energy of the native and adds more impulsive, excitable energy to them. Uranus can make it more unpredictable, more unconventional, and that can really seem different from the sign. Neptune can dissolve some of the earthy energy, and make it more flowing. Pluto can bring out passionate intensity, and Chiron can add extra sensitivity. Ceres is argued to be the natural ruler of Taurus instead of Venus, so Ceres conjunct an earth sign Moon can increase the earthy energy. The Sun conjunction the earth sign Moon can make it a bit more active and fiery. Mercury is neutral energy, and the practical nature of the earth sign Moon might come out more in communication. Abundance of Other Elements
If someone with an earth sign Moon has an abundance of another element in their planets, so say 5 planets in one of the other elements, that element can be more dominant in their personality, and this can tamp down their earth sign Moon.
An abundance of fire planets brings more enthusiasm and activity to the practical energy and make them seem more energetic; an abundance of air sign planets makes them more intellectual, social, and engaging, and more open to activity; and an abundance of water planets amplifies emotions and creativity, and makes them more spiritual and empathetic. Suggested Reading: Earth Signs in Astrology & Love 
Astrology has something called elements, and each Zodiac sign is assigned to one of the elements. There are 4 elements in astrology, and each has 3 Zodiac signs. They are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Astrology also has 10 planets, including the Sun and Moon and excluding the Earth. The Moon is one of the most important of the planets because it governs emotions, and our natal Moon sign shows how we express our emotions, and what we need for emotional stability and security. The fire sign Moons - Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius Moons - are the Moon signs that take action. Fire is the active element, and is full of energy and enthusiasm. Aries Moons jump first and ask questions later; Leo Moons rush with glee and creativity; and Sagittarius Moons are the adventurers. But what does it mean when someone is a fire sign Moon, but they're not active? They don't seem to be very active, or positive, or enthusiastic. They may be quiet, or stoic, or practical. What astrology shows a person with a fire sign Moon doesn't act like a fire sign Moon? The 12th House of the Hidden
There are 12 houses in astrology, and each has different energy. The twelfth house is the house of the hidden, and it hides the energy of any planet or body that resides there. With the Moon, this means it hides the energy of the Moon sign, so if a fire sign Moon has their Moon in the 12th house, they may seem quiet, shy, and unexpressive with their emotions.
A fire sign Moon in the 12th house does have a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and takes action though - it's just that this only happens when they're alone, or when they're with someone they know well and trust, or when they're operating subconsciously. A fire sign Moon is excellent with gut instincts, and when they operate subconsciously, they take action fast. That seems like luck because they just know what will work. It's when they have to think about it that their energy is tamped down. Moon Conjunctions
If the person's fire sign Moon is conjunct, or aligned with, another planet, they may predominantly express their emotional Moon via that planet instead of the sign their Moon is in. The natural rulers of the fire signs are the Sun (Leo), Mars (Aries), and Jupiter (Sagittarius), so conjunct any of these three amplifies the fire sign Moon. But if it's another planet, it can tamp it down significantly.
This is especially true when the natal fire sign Moon is conjunct Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, or Chiron. Saturn is restrictive, so a conjunction to Saturn tamps down the energy of the fire element the most. Uranus can make it more erratic, and Neptune can bring more water to the mix, putting out some of the fire. Pluto can make it more intense and Scorpio-like, and Chiron can be too wounding, squashing the enthusiasm of the fire element. Venus or Ceres conjunct a fire element Moon can make it more practical and grounded, so it can still have enthusiasm and energy, but in a quieter way. Mercury is neutral energy, and the fiery nature of the fire sign Moon might come out more in communication. Abundance of Other Elements
If someone with a fire sign Moon has an abundance of another element in their planets, so say 5 planets in one of the other elements, that element can be more dominant in their personality, and this can tamp down their fire sign Moon.
An abundance of earth planets grounds the fiery energy and makes them seem more practical. an abundance of air planets focuses more mental and makes them more intellectual; and an abundance of water planets amplifies emotions and makes them more sensitive and intuitive. Suggested Reading: Fire Signs in Astrology & Love |
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