Virgo New Moon 2011: Renewal and Reconnection

Virgo New Moon - Make it Fine with a Grand Earth Trine
5:04 PM HST August 28, 2011

"I want to know all things under the Sun and the Moon too. For all things are beautiful in themselves and become more beautiful when known to man. Knowledge is life with wings." Kahlil Gibran 

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Sunday August 28, 2011 (Mon 8/29 for South America, east to the International Date Line) celebrates the Virgo New Moon.  Moon conjoins Sun at 5 degrees Virgo, with Venus close by at 8 Virgo.  Virgo evokes patterns, organization and order. Add Venus to the mix and you have a strong element of artistry and beauty in these grand designs. 

There is a Grand Earth Trine this New Moon (see below), with 5 planets represented in the Earth signs of Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus. Pluto(1) lingers near 4 Capricorn and Jupiter (2) is its expansive self at 10 Taurus. Meanwhile, Sun, Moon and Venus (3) in Virgo complete the triangle.

August 2011 Aquarius Full Moon

Aquarius Full Moon flash:

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Insight for the Aquarius Full Moon today comes directly from our Gemini Awakening Astrology E-book: Manifesting by the Light of the Moon, A Journey Through the Zodiac: 

“Aquarius Full Moon is a time of reflecting confidence. Bring your creativity and leadership skills to the group.  This is an opportunity to release self-centeredness and detachment.  Illuminate your desire to be of humanitarian service and share this higher vision with others.” 

The Full Moon in Aquarius is exact on August 13, 2011 at 11:57am PDT or 8:57am in Hawaii. Here are Aquarius Full Moon themes for contemplation and support in setting intentions for this August full moon cycle: 

Sun exactly conjoined Venus near Mercury Retrograde in Leo:
This is an opportunity for communication from the heart.  Mercury is still retrograde until Aug 26th, so it may be an opportunity to reflect on the past where your communication has been less than heart-felt.  Sun in Leo season generally relates to radiating your passionate, playful, spontaneity.  However, this month, with Venus and retrograde Mercury so close to the Sun, suggests a more inward time of exploring creativity of the heart. 

August Mercury Retrograde 2011 in Virgo and Leo

Dear Friends and Fans. 

It’s that time again. Mercury retrograde has arrived for the 2nd of 3 times this transformational year. 2011 Mercury retrogrades are March 30 - April 23, August 2 - 26, and November 24 - December 14. 

Today, Mercury begins this retrograde cycle in the “detailed oriented” sign of Virgo opposite dreamy Neptune. It’s time to be Virgo-like and take a step back and reorganize, be discerning and more efficient with your time and communications. Mercury the messenger can be the trickster when retrograde, so it’s best to be patient, plan and prepare, since you may have repeat yourself or redo a project this month.

August 2011 Mercury retrograde timing report. Mercury retrograde begins August 2nd at 1 degree of Virgo opposite Neptune and Chiron in Pisces. When Mercury is in it’s home sign of Virgo, there is a reflection and reminder for efficiency. Then, the winged messenger returns back into Leo, renewing passions of the heart. Reflect on what really makes your heart sing.  Perhaps you may reconsider an old flame?  Remember to rekindle your inner passion. Mercury retrograde August 2011 is a time to refresh and re-create yourself from the passion of your heart’s desire.

Practical Application Example - Communications update: Gemini Awakening is taking our own advice by reviewing the most effective ways for us to remain in touch with you, our clients, friends and fans with the Gemini Astrology Blog. This Mercury in Virgo inspires streamlining and analyzing communications. Do you enjoy and find value in our posts?  Be sure to sign up directly on the Gemini Awakening e-mail notification list. This gives you access to our special offers, coming events, as well as our free astrology updates.We are also re-creating our web site this Summer in preparation for new, passionate projects for 2012. Directly subscribe to the blog and reveal to friends you “like” Gemini Awakening on Facebook for more reminders of the exciting changes coming soon.

Most words beginning with ‘re’ help us plan and prepare for the what to do when it is Mercury Retrograde season. For example: Renew, refresh, redo, remind, recreate, remember, reflect. How many related Mercury Retrograde words can you think of that begin with ‘re’ ?  Please report to us, briefly and from the heart, (that’s Mercury in Virgo and Leo for you) on the Blog discussion panel below.

With warm aloha and blessings from the Big Island, Hawaii
this is MzZodiac, Kathryn Mina.
August 2, 2011