New Moon in Scorpio

The sign of Scorpio typically has a bad reputation. However, sex, death and going to the toilet have to belong to some sign and that sign would be Scorpio. As was mentioned earlier, in the zodiacal cycle there really is no beginning to a circle. To a certain extent things don’t really die but rather are recycled to be used in a different process later on. If you have ever visited a recycling plant, then you will begin to understand the function of Scorpio: it not pleasant but it is necessary. It might not be fun unless one understands its purpose and from then on it can be rather obsessive. Traditional astrology has Scorpio ruled by Mars but in modern astrology, it is ruled by Pluto, the god of the Underworld. Both planets can learn much through Scorpio’s opposite sign of Venus: it may be an unpleasant job but one doesn’t have to be unpleasant or look unpleasant to do it. There is also the lesson in the enjoyment of doing something so profound yet so needed.

During the new moon in Scorpio, you may be faced with people or tasks that seem very unpleasant but all the same, need your attention and acceptance.

New Moon in Libra

The sign of Libra is the only sign represented by an inanimate symbol: the scales. Scales, of course, are used to measure and weigh to determine how much of something we have. We when are determining the value of whatever we are weighing up, we say we have found its ‘balance’. This is precisely what this new moon invites us to invoke: the balance of our own worth against someone else’s. Therefore relationships of all sorts are called into question: are we doing enough, is the other person doing enough? In the process we are questioning our own worth as we search for that magic point, the point of perfect balance. Libra is ruled by the goddess of relationships, Venus. In Libra, Venus will go the extra mile to ensure she is giving everyone the opportunity to meet together and socialise in one way or another. And, she also wants to ensure she looks especially attractive. The lessons of Libra can be learned by looking to its opposite sign of Aries: the need to work independently, to be in a hurry and to get what one wants as quickly as possible.

During the new moon in Libra, it is good to examine your relationships, to think about what could use a touch of prettying up and to spend some time thinking about how valuable you are to other people.

Next Full Moon in Taurus on 27 October

New Moon in Virgo

The sign of Virgo is the zodiacal sign of the Virgin Mother: pure and unpolluted, the holy vessel of a very special Being. If she were not so self-efficient, it would be in everyone’s best interests to look after her and take care of her. But she really does not need looking after because she knows best. Ruled by Mercury, a person with a strong planetary placement in Virgo does their research and would rather have their carefully laid plans left alone. There is a strong need to keep things efficient and in excellent running order. Organisation is a strong feature. In Gemini, Mercury needs to get to as many places as possible but in Virgo, the key is perfection. The new moon in Virgo invokes a time for us to tidy up, to look after our bodies and to search for way to improve productivity. It involved being quite brutally critical and ruthless in ridding the environment of things that no longer work. The lessons of Virgo can be learned by looking to its opposite sign of Pisces: working with sympathy and compassion giving oneself time to dream rather than constantly pushing to get more done.

During the new moon in Virgo, it is a good time to examine the roles of colleagues and one’s own work routine to ensure it is running smoothly and efficiently, to re-boot a health care regime and to help others attain a state of organised perfection as well.

Next Full moon in Aries on 28 September

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Astrological Journal Jul/Aug 2015

New Moon in Leo

Unless you were brought up underground or have never been outdoors before, you will be aware of the Sun: big, bright, cheerful (on a good day) and an inducer of good will and intentions. We all want to play in the sun, not in a cold rain storm. And yet, in spite of the many benefits of the Sun, there are quite serious drawbacks: sunburn, heatstroke and the harm to human eyes if it is looked at directly for prolonged periods. It is lucky for us we get a break from the Sun during the night (unless we live in polar regions). To understand the sun is to understand the sign of Leo. Many cultures have versions of solar gods whose strength intensifies or weakens as myths for summer and winter or sunrise and sunset. Harnessing the sun’s power is amongst our greatest challenges and achievements for agriculture and, with any luck, as a sustainable source of energy. The Sun therefore represents our ability to shine, to expose (or be exposed) and to sustain life. It’s also giving and generosity whilst understanding limitations. The lessons of a month beginning with the new moon in Leo can be understood by understanding the opposite sign of Aquarius: working as a team, dealing with technology, being ‘cool’ and detached and avoiding the spotlight.

The new moon in Leo therefore invokes a time of exploring how you want to be seen by others, your search for glory and recognition and your need to sustain and even create life.

Next new moon in Pisces on 29 August 2015

New Moon in Cancer

Astronomically, the constellation of Cancer is the most difficult to find. And to a certain extent, this describes the astrological nature of the Crab: elusive, crafty and shy. Being a sea creature, the crab is governed by the Moon and as such is subjects to phases and changes simply because the Moon, from our point of view, is the nearest, fastest and most changeable of the celestial objects. Many cultures equate the Moon to mother figures, perhaps because it appears to regulate the menstrual cycle and the tides on which food from the sea is dependent. The Moon represents home, the mother and the past we come from. The lessons of a month beginning with the new moon in Cancer can be understood by understanding the opposite sign of Capricorn: the external reputation, the harshness of reality and the unchanging and unbending.

The new moon in Cancer therefore invokes a time of exploring inner emotions, our histories, the way we care for things other than ourselves and our need to hide away from the world every now and again.

Next Full Moon in Aquarius on 31 August.