Sept 14, 2023 at 6:40 pm PT is a new Moon in Virgo. Earth sign Virgo rules the sixth house of health, work, and service to others. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury are all in Virgo for increased awareness and to generate new ideas about the world and your place in it.
Fortunately, the new Moon and Sun make a big Earth trine with Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus, and Pluto in Capricorn. Jupiter brings luck, Uranus brings innovation, and Pluto brings transformation.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are all retrograde so take your time and allow events to unfold. Contact me to schedule your tarot or astrology reading this lunar month, especially if you have decisions to make or plans that need to finalize.
This new Moon begins the lunar month of the Phoenix (Rooster) which correlates to Virgo. Phoenix symbolizes rebirth, and takes pride in a job well done. Of the five Taoist elements Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood, this is the month of the Metal Phoenix. Metal is strong and precise, qualities that suit the Phoenix temperament. This lunar month is ideal to clean up, clear out, and make way for new opportunities.
This Virgo new Moon and Sun are opposite Neptune in Pisces, so not the best time for artistry and dreams. It’s better to focus on practical, down to Earth matters during a Metal Phoenix month. The element Metal rules the lungs in Chinese medicine so take care of your lungs, eat warm foods, and start making adjustments for the autumn season. Autumn Equinox is Sept 22.
Mercury goes direct on Sept 15, although there will be a Mercury retrograde shadow influence for one week until Sept 21.
Clear focus and healing are available for everyone this lunar month, and are strongest for Earth signs Virgo, Capricorn, and Taurus and those born in Phoenix, Ox, Dragon, and Snake years.
Happy new Moon,
Susan
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