First Quarter Moon in Virgo
First Quarter Moon With Pink Dahlias
Today we reach the opening square of the current lunar cycle. Communication, both how you speak to yourself and how you speak to others, is a major theme at this time.
The First Quarter Moon in Virgo is ruled by Mercury, which enters into a Cazimi (or an exact conjunction) with the Sun in Gemini just a few hours later. Mercury’s Cazimi to the Sun is akin to a flower in full bloom, similar to a Full Moon moment except for the planet Mercury. There is something that is reaching peak expression at this time, and it is informing the Virgo First Quarter Moon in a very direct way.
The Seed Moment of the Sun-Mercury cycle took place when Mercury was retrograde and entered into an exact conjunction with the Sun on April 11, 2024. Due to Mercury’s retrograde motion at that time, the seed that was planted during their union may have been a more internalized, quiet and subtle expression of something deep within, something that was unrealized at first.
As the weeks have passed since then, the internalized thought processes, ideas, and stories have grown to a place where they are now able to be shared. It could be that messages, signs, and synchronicities abound today, however due to the square nature of the Sun and the Moon, both in mutable signs, there is some tension indicated.
I would also be remiss not to mention that the Moon in Virgo is also being opposed by Saturn in Pisces, which in turn is creating a mutable T-square in the sky. The blessing of the mutable signs is their ability to adapt to new situations, however this can also appear as an inability to commit for the long term, especially if the long-term vision is wrought with obstacles or challenges. The tendency of the mutable sign is to look for the easier path.
One of the biggest challenges with the Virgo Moon, especially when in an opposition to Saturn, is the tendency for negative self-talk, or an overly critical emotional state. If I were to give this opening square of the lunar cycle an overall theme, it would be Complaint.
Complaint, whether internally or externally expressed, usually comes from an unsatisfied internal state that desires to improve things in order to feel better. Today, and perhaps looking back over the past 48 hours, observe the tendency to complain. Dig a little deeper to see what really lies beneath the grievances.
· What are the unmet needs residing inside of the complaint?
· Can something be done to change this for the better? If the answer if yes…explore the solutions. Take action towards improvement.
· How can you reframe your thoughts to create a more peaceful inner state? If you can’t do something to change the situation for the better, then change the way you are thinking about it.
You may find that the highest and most healing option is to bring a voice to these pain points so that others know how you really feel. However, if complaining to others is a habit pattern for you, it could put potential strain on relationships with a “here they go again…” dynamic. There may be other ways to work with the dissatisfied energy.
One option is to notice each time you want to complain, and rather than bring voice to it, do your own exploration of it through journaling or another form of creative self-expression. Externalize it through art, movement, or music.
Another option is to Hold It In. Pray within yourself, and with just a little time and quiet space, see if the complaining dissipates in intensity. This is the highest expression of the Virgo Moon’s gift for alchemy. This turns down the reactive intensity of the complaint, and then if you choose to share later, you are able to do so with less emotional charge, in a more logical way.
Remember that in astrology, moments in time build upon moments in time. This is a time where something has built to full expression while there is also tension and/or challenges present. Knowing that can be helpful in granting yourself and others some grace and compassion. Allow yourself to look fully at what is being revealed either within you or around you. Stay connected to your breath, be in the moment, and remember that the voice in your head is not necessarily The Truth. The Truth is far greater than that…
All in all, don’t be too hard on yourself or others. It’s a beautiful life. Enjoy it!
Many Blessings,
Ally