Leslie Benson – The New Moon in Virgo comes to its exact position on August 27th at 1:17am Pacific Time, ushering in a new thirty-day lunation cycle. This New Moon invites us into our discernment and an examination of the beliefs and inner motivations that underpin our behavior as we make our present choices.

There is a very loud Mars influence as well, and we may therefore find greater focus, yet also potentially encounter inflamed or volatile emotions. The mutable earth sign of Virgo fosters an attention to details, and a practical sensibility. This allows us to hone in on the micro-decisions that make up our moments, and our days, and that ultimately make up our lives. Let’s take a look at the details of this New Moon and the thirty days that will follow. Continue reading →