Astrology for Thursday, August 31, 2016 - New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo

​Astro Vibrational Tapestry Report
by Starlene Breiter and Nikki Rich
Thursday September 1, 2016 -

We begin the day with a powerful new moon solar eclipse at 10 degrees of Virgo. This aspect perfects at 5:03 AM and has us starting off with an incredibly powerful day. First let me backtrack to last week when Saturn and Mars conjoined at at 10 Sagittarius, followed by Mars square Neptune in Pisces at 11 degrees Sagittarius/Pisces. Now the new moon solar eclipse at 10 Virgo is setting off this Mutable T-Square with the sun, moon, lunar nodes, Saturn and Neptune. Mutable signs are changeable. The mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. The solar eclipse activating a t-square in mutable signs is pressure to change. We can tie this into the current Mercury retrograde cycle since Mercury is the ruler of Virgo where the eclipse is occurring. With that in mind it is time to take a look at where we are and where we have been and make some changes in order to make our lives better.


The Sabian Symbol for 10 Virgo is “Two Heads Looking Out and Beyond the Shadows”. The feeling I get from this symbol is that we are in this together looking into the unknown. The unknown can be very scary but it can also be wonderful and beautiful. Are you willing to look into the unknown? Are you willing to share your experience with another? Are you willing to see things with new eyes? Are you open to having secrets revealed to your consciousness?


The day continues with a lot of action. The moon squares Saturn at 6:25 AM again reminding us to do what is within our control. The moon next opposes Neptune at 7:33 AM reminding us that after we do what we can we must let go and trust the universe to see us through the darkness.


The moon makes a square to Mars which peaks at 2:39 PM. This is motivation. It can be anger if we feel like we are not able to express ourselves so if you feel the pressure building inside it is best to let it out in a healthy way before you explode. Take a walk, get some work done, get some errands out of the way and then move on from those feelings.


The moon next makes a trine to Pluto at 3:59 AM. We feel deeply and intensely but we know that is how things should be. We are okay with having these deeper feelings and it feels safe enough to explore them more thoroughly under an aspect like this.


At the end of the day the sun makes a square to Saturn. This activates the t-square from the eclipse yet again and the same themes of setting priorities, focusing on what is actually within your own power, and building a solid foundation based on your long term goals are highlighted. Saturn is about what is real in your life. The challenges. Sometimes it shows up as hardships but it makes the things you earn through hard work much more valuable. Saturn makes you work but it also rewards you for that work. Just make sure you have your priorities in line because if you work toward the wrong thing you will be disappointed. The next activation of the t-square, Sun opposite Neptune, happens early tomorrow morning and again it tells you to let go of the things outside of your control.


The recommended stone to work with today is nephrite which is a form of jade which has protective qualities.


The essential oil to use today is cedarwood which enhances our sense of personal nobility. We can step up into our lives and be the person we envision.

All times are in Eastern US Time.

Namaste & until tomorrow!
Your Rock Star Astrologers ~ Nikki Rich and Starlene Breiter

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