Time for a Masterclass with the Stars
- circlesoundshealin
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Two New Moons in the same sign within a month is rare, but when they bookend Virgo from the first degree to the last and the second is a Solar Eclipse, the message is clear. This is a fast-track journey from fresh start to full mastery, yes in just four weeks, you will be asked to plant a seed, tend it, and see whether it can stand in the real world on its own merit. August opens the door with inspiration and possibility and September closes it with a test, the efforts you made to manifest this inspiration will either end as embodiment or simply fall away. This short but intense journey is more like a personal challenge, remember the moon represents our emotions and so you could feel emotionally entangled here, be aware of this and keep a cool and slightly detached manner as you work this through, keep it real.
the efforts you made to manifest this inspiration will either end as embodiment or simply fall away
The first New Moon on 23 August opens the way to fresh starts in Virgo’s realms of health, daily rhythms, work, service and self-improvement. Virgo’s gift is to bring order where there is clutter, so that life flows with greater ease, allowing mental clarity to return. This Moon belongs to Mercury and is alive with curiosity and possibilities, it is a time to explore thoroughly before committing. Being at zero degrees, this lunation holds pure potential and while it is the quieter of the two, it offers a valuable moment to prepare the ground and shape the intentions that feel genuine and alive, rather than another item on the to do list.
By the time we reach 21 September, the second New Moon appears at 29 degrees Virgo, this is the anaretic or completion degree, a point where opportunities should start to crystallise and there will be a push for decisions to be made. This Moon belongs to Saturn and asks for discipline and responsibility along with courage and the knowledge of self-determination, Saturn also brings in the realisation of the time and timing of how to take this forward. It must be noted though that on top of such a rare event this is also a Solar Eclipse, which can bring endings, revelations or turning points that can completely change your course. If the first lunation was about setting intentions, this one is about proving them, and this is when the vision seeded in August will be well tested to see if it can hold steady in the real world and stand under pressure.
We are now in Eclipse season which will end in September and generally eclipses are periods of intense transformation and often bring hidden aspects of ourselves into the light. They can stir challenges or revelations that make us confront our shadow side, the parts we often keep hidden, but this time the invitation is to integrate them, it is good to know that the energy of this eclipse can bring in forgiveness and acceptance of past actions, allowing for real healing and the possibility of moving forward with a renewed sense of self. Its closeness to the South Node points to old habits, especially overthinking, self-criticism and work-life imbalance, but while surrounded by the Harvest Moon’s symbolism, the call is clear: gather what has ripened, complete what is unfinished and tend to your body, mind and spirit.
This double Virgo influence speaks to deep introspection and self-improvement. The August lunation is quieter and preparatory, working behind the scenes, while the September eclipse lands with greater personal intensity, pressing on identity, relationships and creative self-expression. Together, these lunations form a passage from inspiration to embodiment, from idea to reality, it begins with Mercury’s quicksilver spark, open to possibility, and ends with Saturn’s steady hand, building a foundation that can endure.
Do be aware that there is always the possibility that the idea or vision, however wonderful, still needs more time or strength than you can provide to stand without support and you may have to move it on, if so, this whole experience will still offer valuable lessons and experiences which will serve you well in the future, so nothing is ever wasted.
For your information Virgo’s sacred path is the journey of aligning the material world with spiritual purpose to provide service. It is the recognition that the small, often unseen acts we do every day, the care of our bodies, the organisation of our space, the way we prepare our work are all part of creating and maintaining a vessel that can hold and channel higher energy. Virgo understands that spirit needs form, and that form must be cared for if the soul is to work through it effectively. At its essence, Virgo is the archetype of the devoted servant, not in a subservient sense, but in the way a healer, craftsperson or priestess tends to their tools and rituals. This short and concentrated path is about refinement, stripping away what is unnecessary so that what remains is pure, useful and aligned with the greater good, this is why Virgo can be so exacting, the work is to raise the quality of life so that it reflects integrity, skill and care.
This double Virgo moment is a reminder that real change is built in layers
This double Virgo moment is a reminder that real change is built in layers, inspiration may light the spark, but it is the steady work of refining, adjusting and showing up every day that turns an idea into something real. These two lunations ask you to care for what you value as you would a living thing, giving it the right conditions to grow, pruning what no longer helps, and trusting that whether it flourishes or fades, the process will leave you wiser, clearer and more aligned with the life you want to create.
Good Luck & Transformations
This is a moment to slow down, refine your rituals, and tend to body, mind & spirit. Whether your seeds grow strong or gently fade, the process itself is sacred — a reminder that healing and self-discovery happen in layers.
If your heart feels called to journey deeper, I invite you to join our monthly sound meditations, yoga practice, and women’s circles — spaces of self-care, reflection, and gentle renewal.
Comments