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New Moon in Virgo, 3/4 September 2005
September 2, 2005
Soul Astrology
New Moon in Virgo, 3/4 September 2005
Using the New Moon moment as a birth chart for the
following month, my comments are meant to provide an
attitude that maximises our ease and growth during that
time.
The run up to this New Moon in Virgo has seen awkward
circumstances around relationships. Arrangements of a
romantic, artistic or spiritual nature may have been
problematic, or fallen through completely. Any difficulty
probably arose through putting trust in appearances and
hoped-for outcomes, rather than in ‘gut feelings,’ which
are intuitive responses in the solar plexus (Mars in Taurus
square Neptune, late August). The consequent let-downs
could have been very hurtful, but are not likely to be
permanently damaging (Jupiter’s present Libran alliance
with Venus, who trined Neptune at the end of August). On
the practical level, difficulties have more obvious
results, which have to be dealt with.
At the time of the New Moon on Saturday, it could become
clear just what those ‘let-down messages’ were about. If
you have had such an experience, look for the benefit it
may have brought you – in what way you may be better off
now, than you would have been had the intended outcome
happened. Help others with any understanding you have
gained, and the whole experience will prove to be very
growthful (Mars approaching a quincunx to Jupiter).
If we have been learning from hard emotional experience
recently, we will now be able to understand the principles
of relationship a whole lot better. This has the benefit
of strengthening the relationships that made it through the
let-downs; and in the relationships that do not match those
principles, we may find ourselves stating our case clearly,
and making a break if our needs are not met (Venus sextile
Pluto). Having our needs met has to do with respecting
ourselves as much as we would respect someone else, but
without controlling another’s behaviour. Rather than
bending to suit another’s shape, we need to maintain our
own shape and see if the other person’s character fits it.
We need to appreciate our own truth, and if our top
priorities are not met, it’s not just that the other person
is being obtuse, there really is incompatibility. Our
truth is not always clear, though. Sometimes our lack of
flexibility on a particular principle can indicate that we
are holding on through habit, or pride.
During this coming month, circumstances will be helping us
to understand where pride is less than useful (Saturn in
Leo whose ruler, the Sun, is in Virgo). We have a tendency
to identify certain behaviour as morally correct, and then
we experience judgement of our behaviour, or anyone else’s,
when it falls short. It is ourselves that do the judging –
other people’s criticism of us only upsets us if we
ourselves are already criticising. Any self-criticism
shows that you expected yourself to behave differently from
how you actually did, refusing to accept what happened,
learn from it, and let go of the situation. Those
expectations we have are part of a complex structure
like a strong metal ‘net’ that holds our shape fixed, and
we look at the world from inside it. This is how Saturn in
Leo can look when the light of the heart is dimmed.
Although we feel safe in that container, within its
cage-like structure, we have no freedom in life.
During the three weeks following this New Moon, the lesson
of freedom will be available (Saturn approaching a quincunx
to Uranus). We will find new freedom through realising
exactly which bits of this ‘identity net’ are ready to be
released at the moment. We are always ready for the next
bit of development and, however small it may be, we need to
appreciate that we are growing. This next step could be
the discovery of some prideful part of our self-made
structure, that needs to be let go in order for us to
fulfil a valuable role in our group of friends or family.
It is when we are authentic that our behaviour sets others
free as well as ourselves. Everybody benefits when the
truth is served. When we are authentic, we have the
sensitivity to recognise when a change of plan is needed,
or a different response to someone we have always treated a
certain way. And we are also flexible enough to make that
change.
11 to 13 September could be a key time for giving the gift,
fulfilling the role, benefiting the people in your circle
(Sun trines Mars, and Mars sextiles Pluto, both pointing an
exact quincunx at Jupiter). Learning to give appropriately
is the message of this Virgo New Moon, Virgo being the most
altruistic of the signs. Virgo is the quality of using
one’s energy and expertise in the most
efficient way to improve life for everyone. This goes for
Sun-sign Virgo people, and anyone else with a personal
planet or direction in Virgo. Focussed on the most
important thing, Virgo gives what they can spare to make a
difference, aiming to improve the lot of as many people as
possible.
One of the reasons that Virgo’s caring nature is not
understood is the cool appraisal of a situation, and
typically giving no more than can be managed comfortably.
The wisdom in this is something we all need to learn,
because giving what is appropriate in the moment leaves us
healthy and happy enough to give to the next moment as
well; rather than leaving us drained and exhausted, having
given beyond our boundaries. Part of what needs to be
learned, in order to be authentic, is where our boundaries
are, and where they need to be for us to be mentally and
emotionally independent (Virgo). To locate our boundaries,
we are very likely to step out across them; and to bring
them to a state of health, we need to step back again
inside them.
By 15 September, we will be understanding how giving to
others works both ways, because it invokes the principle of
abundance in our lives for ourselves as well as everybody
else (Mercury trining Mars in Taurus). The second half of
this month we will have a blend of sensitivity, with
practical understanding and effective
motivation (the emotional Full Moon in Pisces coincides
with Sun and Mercury in Virgo trining the Taurus Mars).
One of the important things that could be going on is the
next phase in dealing with damage following extreme earth
conditions - the competent organisation of re-building
programmes, and their sensitive application. By giving, we
open the channel to receive, and all life benefits.
Meditation for this Virgo New Moon:
Appreciate the small, and the simple, gifts in your life,
and give back to life and people in simple ways.
With love,
Margaret Koolman
As requested, the following is a glossary of the aspects I
refer to between planets.
Aspects in Brief
Conjunction: Two or more planets in the same place in the
Zodiac. They cannot work independently, so the combination
tends to be intense.
Sextile-60 degrees apart: Two planetary principles working
constructively together.
Square-90 degrees apart: Here two planets challenge each
other with conflicting methods, or styles, potentially
showing factions in conflict. When working for the same
purpose deliberately, the combination shows a more
effective result than either could achieve by themselves.
Trine-120 degrees apart: There is an easy flow between
these planets indicating a smoothly functioning principle
at work. The principle is a blend of both planetary
energies and the Signs they occupy.
Quincunx-150 degrees apart: Two planets that tend to
undermine and weaken each other, but work well together
when used in service. Negative background propaganda can
act like an energy drain, sabotaging action, but when
people answer the call to assist each other, the planetary
principles combine wonderfully.
Opposition- 180 degrees apart: Two planets that create
tension by holding opposing viewpoints simultaneously. The
consequent inner argument can bring valuable awareness.
Conjunctions, Squares, Quincunxes or Oppositions are said
to be challenging or conflicting aspects, while Sextiles or
Trines are said to be supporting or flowing aspects. It is
important to remember, however, that the particular planets
involved together with the Signs they occupy may alter
these generalisations.
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