The New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, and Mercury turning Direct, will be trine (that’s a very favourable aspect) the planet Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn, all in the Earth Signs – this should help us to focus on constructive and practical priorities in the next 7 days, also some very productive developments will help us on the way with our problems, hopes and goals.
A proverbial ‘fly in the ointment’ is the Sun opposition Neptune which denotes a tendency to over-complicate things.
When the Moon joins Mars in Libra, it may spark flashes of impatience, some feisty debates but also a sudden surge of action with your plans and pressing issues.
ARIES. With the New Moon, Sun and Mercury in Virgo, you’ll be strongly engaged in your work, planning carefully, getting a new idea/project off the ground and sorting out problems, with fruitful results for your labours; alternatively, or as well as, a domestic or family undertaking will gather momentum. Don’t give old insecurities or uncertainties with a colleague or work situation too much energy; they could simply fizzle out over time. A special commitment or request from someone dear may have some stressful elements, alternatively a challenging issue with someone close may test your patience - step lightly to ease the way.
TAURUS. Here is the New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo: you’ll be keen to organise special plans with loved ones, to share a special moment or experience and to build connections with someone who shares a common interest; it will take practical follow through but your efforts will come from the heart. Trying to figure out someone you care about could take you round in circles at times; avoid a tendency to read too much into their words or actions, time will answer all your questions. A physical task could stretch your resources or a health, diet or fitness pursuit will ask more of you; alternatively there’ll be an urgent task on the job to take in your stride.
GEMINI. The New Moon in Virgo with the Sun and Mercury indicates you’ll be very engaged in family activities and domestic undertakings; you’ll need to make some thoughtful decisions to organise these effectively but it will be full steam ahead! Clashing priorities between your personal, career and family endeavours may be confusing emotionally; seeing the big picture will help you to get the balance right. Social engagements, a fun pursuit or sport, and sudden extra plans and commitments with your children and grandchildren will keep you on the go.
CANCER. New Moon energy with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo will focus your thoughts on getting an exciting personal project off the ground; it will take a lot of planning and co-ordination. A short trip or reconnecting with a relative you see too rarely could be on the agenda too. Confusing information or opinions may cloud an issue or question you’re wrestling with; listen to your intuition, it will lead you through this new personal or professional landscape. A burst of action on the home front will bring pleasing progress with a domestic or family enterprise, but visitors and/or hectic family involvement but there may be a few prickly vibes to defuse.
LEO. The New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo will call for clear practical priorities and decisions with your financial affairs; there’ll be a lot of financial business to attend to, big plans to cost, special purchases, and opportunities to earn extra; there’ll also be exciting action with a financial endeavour - this is your time to get ahead! Confusing aspects to a financial arrangement or some uncertainties with a large outlay will test your practicality – clarifying the facts and your options will be the key to handling this well. Travelling extra distances will set a fast pace; a vigorous debate will be most informative, if you listen and learn.
VIRGO. The New Moon with the Sun and Mercury is in your Zodiac Sign, and Mercury is turning Direct in your Zodiac Sign: this signals a turning point for you and the start of a major upward swing – new possibilities and opportunities will start to emerge and plans that have been on the drawing board for a long time will gather fresh momentum; clear purpose and strong follow through will help you make the most of these positive trends. An unsettled or changing relationship, or awkward situation with someone important to you, where you need to feel your way, may be challenging emotionally; allowing it to unfold will answer most of your questions. A spending spree or string of financial outlays could take funds out in chunks.
LIBRA. Here are the New Moon, Sun and Mercury in Virgo: working towards a long-term goal will require a clear practical trajectory – you’ll need to plan carefully and be disciplined to make it happen. Dealing with an old or nagging problem will call for a defining decision, but you’ll be ready to turn a new corner. Over-sensitive emotions may influence your inner wellbeing; a calm clear perspective will help you deal with your feelings positively. A work situation that’s up in the air will soon resolve if you let it unfold. Revving up your exercise or leading a more active lifestyle will be motivating. A sudden opportunity to stand up for something you believe in will put you on the spot!
SCORPIO. Here is the New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo: to do special fun things you really want to do, or to connect with a friend or relative you really want to see, you will need to do the organising; there’ll be all kinds of considerations to factor into your plans. A friendship or important new association will strengthen. Questioning where you stand with a loved one, or a sensitive issue with a loved one to handle tactfully will test your insight and understanding. An old difference or frustration with another may simmer in the background but keep your cool to avoid a clash. Take a little extra care health-wise too.
SAGITTARIUS. With the New Moon, Sun and Mercury in Virgo here: a new door could open on the job – an exciting new professional project will be a challenge or you’ll have the chance to show vision and leadership with an ambitious undertaking; strong practical foundations and resourceful solutions to problems will set this up for success. A touchy family issue or unsettled family situation will need gentle understanding. A fun outing or activity will require an energetic commitment, you’ll throw yourself into a fun occasion or get-together as well.
CAPRICORN. With the New Moon, Sun and Mercury in Virgo, travel or holiday plans will require some defining decisions and a commitment to move forward, special plans with a distant relative or colleague will need practical follow through to become a reality, and clarifying your objectives and priorities with a bold personal or professional undertaking will guide you with this. A conversation that raises niggling unspoken issues will enable you to clear the air. An urgent task on the job will require a super effort.
AQUARIUS. The New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo here will put a strong focus on your financial affairs: there’ll be special practical expenses you need to factor into the budget, a financial venture or plan will require well-informed decisions and financial paperwork will call for diligent attention to details; a financial issue that’s been stuck or slow-moving will turn around and take exhilarating steps forward! You may need to take the emotion out of a financial outlay or matter though to avoid over-complicating it. Travelling extra distances or organising travel plans will keep you busy.
PISCES. The New Moon with the Sun and Mercury in Virgo are here: you’ll have special commitments with loved ones to see though, an occasion or situation where it’s important to be there for them, and tasks that call for a dependable contribution from you; your presence and practical support will speak loving and helpful volumes. A confusing issue with someone close, or for someone close, may be on your mind; you’ll need to step back, a little emotional space will help you see how best to handle this or advise them. Keep your cool with financial matters – there may be an inconvenient expense to squeeze into the budget or a pressing matter or paperwork to attend to.