SEPTEMBER 18-20: EXCELLENT VIRGO NEW MOON

MOON ENTERS VIRGO at 0:52am EDT on Monday, September 18 and remains here until Wednesday, September 20 at 1:30am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Sun in Virgo at 1:30am, when the NEW MOON IS EXACT. This is an exciting Virgo time when this Mutable Earth archetype is strong. Ruled by Mercury, our perceptions will tend to be grounded and clear, naturally driven to get things in order and successfully accomplish the desired end. We are analytical and discerning now, able to pay attention to the details, trying hard to keep looking up at the bigger picture. This is a great time for cleaning, organizing and readying our homes for winter. I can smell the apples and grapes in the late summer sunny breeze right now! Virgo's Archetype reflects the sacred vestal virgins, priestesses and keepers of ritual and the hearth fire; so this aspect of The Feminine, as well as the nurturing Medicine Woman is activated now. Honor Her. (See link to previous Virgo post for more details.) Actions initiated during this Moon period will tend to have Excellent resolutions. Be careful to avoid Virgo's need for perfection and do try to let the small stuff go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7rZsWVUAFI

NEW MOON IN VIRGO SCENE OF THE DAY: In America, 2002; Director: Jim Sheridan. New Moons are about new beginnings. In America is about an Irish family coming to America for a fresh start - by healing and creating a new sense of order after their young son dies. Paddy Considine, as Johnny, and Samantha Morton, as Sarah, offer two of the most moving and memorable performances from Sundance 2003... not to mention Sarah and Christy Bolger, the two precious daughters who befriend neighbor and AIDS victim Mateo (Djimon Hounsou). In this scene we witness the necessity of saying goodbye before we can truly begin again. This film was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay by Jim, Naomi and Kirsten Sheridan (a family affair); Samantha Morton for Best Actress and Djimon Hounsou for Best Supporting Actor. One of my all-time favorites!