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New Moon: November 26-29

Moon Cycle: November 26-December 24

Keywords: Release, ease, new beginning, start again, healing, reflection, honour, success, opportunities for abundance

The new moon in Sagittarius comes with a sweet sense of relief. If you felt that the past moon cycle which started in Scorpio on October 27th was a challenging time, full of inner conflict, tense emotions, unexpected changes, you can find comfort in this new moon cycle that falls in the wisdom-filled and healing vibrations of Sagittarius. With such a turbulent moon cycle (which included Mercury Retrograde to boot) behind us, it is a wonderful time in this new moon phase to rest in the dark and reflect upon the intentions you set, what manifested and what can be learned before you move into the final complete moon cycle of 2019.

Embrace Intuition, Breathe Through Change

While this new moon in Sagittarius brings a healing energy with it, we will be wise not to get too comfortable. Last moon cycle brought with it a feeling of disruption, a vibe of tension, fear of change and an array of challenges. Things were manifesting for us behind the scenes and many of us were confronted with the feeling of working so hard while waiting for results that never come. Understand that much of what happens to help direct our lives occurs behind the scenes and out of sight. So while we may be feeling as though nothing is coming to fruition, this new moon cycle may challenge that belief and bring swift change that could inspire feelings of fear or even a disbelief in our abilities to act as we must. Remember that we are all experiencing the same new moon and that others are feeling the same pressures and fears of rapid change. This can cause an atmosphere of irritability, anger and reaction.

If you find yourself in the midst of a tumultuous cycle, embrace the inherent wisdom of the centaur, the half-man, half-horse. Present in the human consciousness for centuries, the symbolic centaur can lend us a healing and wise energy while we decide where to aim our arrow next. Take time to find your breath. Moments of meditation and silence are when we are best able to tap into our intuition. Let your intuition comfort and guide you so that you can enjoy the ride.

Abundance On Tap

In spite of the tensions, there is opportunity to find the abundance you have been striving towards with this new moon. In fact, expect opportunities to present themselves to you and ensure you recognize them for what they truly are. Remain open and flexible and you will be in a better position to make the most of any situation that presents itself to you, finally generating the health, happiness and abundance you have been working towards. There is still plenty of time to ensure 2019 ends in your favour so manage any unexpected changes with grace and gratitude. They could be just the change you needed.

Moon Cycle: From September 9th – October 7th

Full Moon: September 24th 

Keywords: Harvest, Practicality, Health, Self-Care, Simplification, Integrity, Opportunity, Success, Flexibility

This Sunday, we are welcoming the new moon in Virgo. While this new cycle puts a final stamp on the summer, many of us may find ourselves looking toward the next phase in our journeys with a certain wisdom and newfound understanding of ourselves. This summer, it seemed as though the universe did everything in its cosmic powers to give us the tools we needed to go deep within ourselves, and to help us come out of the heat and confusion with a bit more clarity about who we are and what we want. It’s only natural that we are now passed on to the practical and meticulous hands of Virgo to help us sift through what was uncovered and go into the next phase with a bit more insight as to who we want to be.

Virgo invites us to find our deepest and purest emotions to help us set truthful intentions for this next phase. Essentially, we will uncover our own secrets, if they have not been revealed to us already this summer. Virgo helps us determine who we are and what we want to call in to our experience, as well as shows us everything we no longer need. This practical new moon, we are called to unapologetically cut out everything that is keeping us from being our best selves. This can mean old habits and negative thought-patterns or even people who are dragging you down.

Harvest for 2019

The new moon in Virgo is when we harvest opportunities and work to translate them in to future successes and triumphs. In fact, opportunities will be abundant during this time. The various angles of this new moon in relation to Jupiter and Pluto mean that we are open to good luck as well as opportunities for happiness and success. Good fortune is on its way, and it is up to us to sift through the noise and time-wasters that won’t serve you. Because opportunities will be coming at you in more abundance, it will be important to tap into the practical nature of Virgo to determine what is a real opportunity and what isn’t a good use of your valuable energy and resources.

Neptune’s a Bitch 

That said, beware of any feelings of insecurity or discouragement. This new moon is opposite Neptune which means we may face challenges dealing with feelings of competition or assertive people. These feelings may put our ego on overdrive and have us puffing out our chests to show who we are and what we can do. Don’t give in to the games of others. If you are focusing on them, you cannot focus on your own path. Remember, the universe is effecting everyone the same way. Expect other people to be hustling to achieve their own goals. Let them move in their own lives. Cheer on the success of your competitors. There is enough success and abundance for everyone and their success can’t effect yours.  .

And Finally, Self-Care 

Nourish your body, your sacred temple this moon cycle. Life will be picking up pace after a dozy summer, but that’s no reason to let your self-care rituals slide. Make time for yoga, for sleep, for washing your face and making a cup of herbal tea. Make time to meditate, to sit and do nothing and to rest. Your body is your earthly vehicle to create the experiences you want. The new moon in Virgo reminds us to honour our health and peace of mind.