When I look at Virgo, I see a sign with two sides that work together – one that is very grounded in daily routine – very earthy. The other represents the Priestess. It’s as though Virgo is giving us the reminder to bring the Divine into all that we do, and to remember that we are Divine and to treat ourselves accordingly.
This New Moon in Virgo was yesterday evening. It always feels a bit like a new year to me, with so many changes. Summer is ending, school is starting, the weather is changing. There is a different feel to this time of year. I feel as though I have an opportunity for a fresh start.
Change
Since this is a time of so much change, including all the changes that covid has brought in, it’s a good thing that one of the qualities of Virgo is adaptability, being able to adjust, to understand how to maneuver in this new reality.
One of the things we can do for ourselves in this time of change is to recognize our anchors and use them. Our routines keep us anchored, they create a rhythm in our life that keeps us grounded. Knowing what those are means that when we need grounding we can move into one of our routines to give us that moment. One of the things I do is stand at the back door and look out. I notice the birds, what kind there are, I count the squirrels waiting for breakfast. That is part of my routine and helps to ground me into my day. It’s a simple thing, but our grounding tools do not have to be elaborate.
Being grounded means that you are not “in your head” but your awareness is down in your body. That means you are aware of what is going on around you. You’re not going to step out in front of a bike in the bike lane. You are able to focus on what you are doing, fully present.
Honouring Ourselves
Virgo also invites us to honour ourselves, our bodies, to treat them with respect and take care of them. Taking stock of our diet and how our body responds to what we are eating is a Virgo thing to do. Being aware of the foods our body prefers to eat and handles well, then eating them and releasing the foods that make our bodies feel sluggish, helps us to be more adaptable and navigate our lives and all it offers with more ease and grace.
Setting up an exercise plan that will take you through the winter is another thing you can do to honour your body. Exercise creates all those good vibrations that run around in your body and make your toes tingle. It also helps you to think more clearly and feel better about yourself.
Since New Moon is a time to go within, it might be interesting to contemplate
- Where do I need to open to change?
- How can I greet change with a sense of adventure?
- What can I do differently to make my life better, easier, more filled with grace?
- What grounds me?
Enjoy the rest of Virgo time. Use it to get to know yourself at a deeper level, and be in joy.
