Star Struck Style

Today’s new moon in Leo hasn’t even arrived yet, and I’m already looking ahead to the new moons in Virgo.

New moons? That’s right! There are two Virgo new moons in the months ahead: one in August and one in September. I’m always intrigued when the new moon cycle repeats in a single sign because it seems to act as a do-over. We get a chance to make the most of this cosmic opportunity, and then we get a second chance to correct whatever went wrong the first time around.

“Café Astrology” interprets a Virgo new moon as follows:

“We’re ready to make something special of our work, routines, or tasks. It’s a powerful time to transform our jobs, health, self-care programs, and habits. We’re filled with innovative, inventive, and unusual ideas. There can be some roadblocks to manage, largely related to rebelliousness, responsibilities, unacknowledged ambitions, or our attention to spiritual or mental health, but we’re determined to start fresh.”

With a Virgo new moon, we’re likely to be overcritical of our own performances during this typically-annual cycle. A repeat of the new moon will allow us to perform a “performance review” to get the bottom of what’s worked for us and what hasn’t worked for us. If we can keep our minds open to the idea that two steps forward and one step back still equals progress, the second “fresh start” in September should be especially productive. However, its opposition to retrograde Saturn could be like a dark cloud hovering over the heads of those individuals who view any impediment to progress as a personal attack. Developing objectivity will be the key to making the most of this double-new moon, especially the second time around.

If there ever was a time to start telling yourself that “perfect is the enemy of good,” this will be it. You’ve got a whole month to prepare for this upcoming cycle. Don’t say that I didn’t warn you . . .