New Moon in Virgo: August 27th, 2022
How to Use This Blog
I create horoscopes because they can be used as a tool for introspection and reflection. When observing the outside world from a general perspective, I recognize that we receive very little encouragement from working on developing and understanding our inner world. Use the information provided in this blog for material to prompt guided introspection.
Background Information
When using Astrology as a tool for healing and introspection (within the realm of Natal Astrology), the planets can be viewed as energies representing different parts of our nature or frequencies that resonate with and influence different parts of our nature. They show us that we are comprised of many parts that make a whole. The zodiac signs can be viewed as the atmospheres through which the different parts of our nature (the planets) express themselves. Lastly, the astrological houses can be considered as the various life areas that make up our lives. From this viewpoint, interpreting horoscopes can be easier to digest and more practical for immediate implementation.
Reminder: The study of Astrology is from the perspective of the Earth looking out towards the cosmos. In other words, Astrology is an Earth-based natural science. Having this piece of context at the back of the mind can be a helpful best practice when discussing anything related to the study of Astrology.
Full Moon and New Moon 101
Full Moons are always in the opposite sign of the Sun. For example, on May 16th, 2022, there was a total lunar eclipse in the sign Scorpio, and the Sun was in the sign Taurus. Scorpio and Taurus are opposites signs. On the other hand, New Moons always occur within the same sign, the Sun. For example, the Sun is in the sign Leo, and this new Moon on July 28th was in the sign, Leo.
What you came for
On Saturday, August 27th, 2022, there will be a New Moon in the Earth sign Virgo, shifting our internal focus from the health of our self-confidence to developing the newly realized sides of our character. The past Full Moon in the sign Aquarius brought the awareness of how we lived inauthentically. Deep-rooted desires for fitting in surfaced for imperative introspection. The current objective is to examine our relationship with growth from the lens of the atmosphere of the sign Virgo.
Virgo 101
The atmosphere of the sign Virgo highlights the benefits small incremental changes made over time has on the big picture. The default goal here is to analyze and upgrade any areas of the whole operating outside of perfect alignment. The concept of “perfect alignment” can become a trap for perfectionism, which is not the same. The former relates to the whole, rooted in reality and subjective for each person, while the latter does not exist. The trap created in this atmosphere focuses on attaining something that does not exist, and an effective antidote is humility.
Horoscope
You are a masterpiece that will forever be forming itself. Understanding that growth does not make you inadequate but is a natural process for all living things can reconcile the paradox of us being expressions of divinity while simultaneously privy to constant transformation. The urge to want to stop and “take a break” occurs when we forget our essence and think we are either perfect and exempt from growth or believe we are imperfect and incapable of existing as we are. The time has come to take a deep breath and allow yourself to experience the upgrade you have been resisting. What you have been tightly gripping is what is weighing you down. Let. It. Go. The universe will surprise you. Please repeat after me, the universe bears no ill to me, and I bear no ill to it.
Journal Prompts
What have I been tightly gripping and afraid to release?
When and why do I feel inadequate?
What area within myself and my life is out of alignment and needs an upgrade?
Have I fallen into the Virgo trap?
Conclusion
The concept of absolute perfection is an illusion that, if followed, will get you nowhere fast. Maintaining your internal alignment is a better use of your effort and will yield fruitful results. Feeling inadequate because of your need to grow will stifle your inner child and make living more challenging. Whenever you feel low because you recognize how you would benefit from expanding, remember you will never be “finished” because you are an experience, not a thing.
