astrology- new moon in virgo conjunct saturn

as i write this we are in the hours of the dark moon, the three days prior to the new moon that is the end of the current moon cycle and is a time to withdraw, retreat and go within. introspection and meditation are very fruitful during the dark of the moon, and powerful insights on the current moon cycle ending as well as the new one approaching can be gleaned. right now the dark moon is in virgo, the sign of the new moon, which shows a direct link between the ending of the previous cycle and the beginning of the new one. where ever this new moon falls in your chart is is about both endings AND beginnings. some aspect of the house it is in needs to be released in order for the new to come in. this dark moon in virgo is a time to reflect on self-mastery, service and one’s connection to their body and health…all things virgo governs over. the new moon itself occurs on friday september 18th at 11:44am PDT. new moons are symbolic of new beginnings and initiations. they are the commencement of a whole new cycle and where they fall in one’s chart shows where the energy of starting up new endeavors is supported (see the weekly horoscopes for info on your sign). Read more