As the New Moon in Virgo rises on 22nd August, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of Eclipse Season—a cosmic portal inviting deep transformation, release, and alignment with our highest path. This New Moon marks the beginning of an energetic tide that will carry us toward the first eclipse of the season: the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on 7th September.
Eclipse Season is unlike any other time in the astrological calendar. Eclipses are the wildcards of the heavens—unpredictable, catalytic, and often carrying karmic lessons that accelerate growth. They activate the nodes of fate, illuminating patterns, relationships, and choices that are ripe for transformation. How we step into the energy now will shape the way we navigate these intense yet potent waters.
The New Moon in Virgo: Small Details, Big Shifts
Virgo, an earth sign, is a master of the details. It asks us to pause, observe, and refine. This New Moon encourages us to focus on the little things—the nuances of daily life, our routines, our health, and our inner organisation. By tending to the small, practical areas of our lives, we create fertile ground for the larger shifts that the eclipse season brings.
Virgo also invites self-care, mindfulness, and attunement to the body, reminding us that our physical, emotional, and spiritual health are deeply interconnected. As we prepare for the eclipse, Virgo helps us align our energy, clarify intentions, and release what no longer serves us.
The Virgo-Pisces Axis: The Healer’s Path
The Virgo-Pisces axis, also known as the Healers Axis, underpins this period. Virgo’s practical, earthy energy complements Pisces’ intuitive, expansive flow. As we move from this New Moon into the Pisces Lunar Eclipse on 7th September, we are invited to integrate discernment with surrender, structure with intuition, and health with spiritual alignment. The eclipse amplifies this axis, creating a powerful invitation for deep healing, spiritual insight, and alignment with our soul’s purpose.
What to Expect During Eclipse Season
Intensified emotions: You may feel old patterns, relationships, or unhealed wounds rising to the surface.
Sudden clarity or insight: Moments of epiphany or realignment with your life path are common.
Unexpected shifts: Eclipses often bring surprises—opportunities or challenges that move us in new directions.
Heightened intuition: Pay attention to dreams, signs, and subtle nudges from your inner guidance.
Karmic release: Old lessons, relationships, or situations may fall away, making space for the new.
Preparing for the Portal: Practices & Prompts
Here are some ways to step into this New Moon and Eclipse Season with clarity, intention, and alignment:
1. Journal Prompts:
What in my life feels out of alignment and is ready to be released?
What small daily habits could I refine to support my health, energy, and clarity?
Where in my life do I need more structure, discernment, or boundaries?
How can I surrender to the unknown while still maintaining personal empowerment?
What guidance is my intuition offering me in this moment?
2. Somatic & Breath Practices:
Take 5-10 minutes each day to check in with your body. Notice tension, sensations, and energy shifts.
Try a deep diaphragmatic breath or a gentle yoga sequence to clear stagnant energy.
Use grounding practices like walking barefoot on grass or mindful movement to stabilise your energy.
3. Intention-Setting Rituals:
Light a candle under the New Moon and reflect on what you wish to cultivate over the coming eclipse season.
Write down your release intentions—what you are ready to let go of.
Consider a visioning practice for the Pisces Lunar Eclipse, imagining yourself stepping fully into your healed, aligned self.
4. Connect with Nature:
Virgo and Pisces both respond beautifully to natural surroundings. Spend time outdoors, mindfully observing, breathing, and grounding.
Embracing the Flow
Eclipse Season can feel intense, unpredictable, and expansive all at once. The key is to flow with the energy rather than resist it. By honouring your body, observing your emotions, and setting clear intentions, you allow the cosmos to guide you toward growth, healing, and clarity.
Remember, the New Moon in Virgo is your gateway to preparation, giving you the chance to tune in, release, and align before the Pisces Lunar Eclipse amplifies the energy for all of us.
🌿 Join Us to Anchor This Energy:
Yoga & Soundbath in Nature: Only two opportunities left this year—24th & 31st August. Immerse yourself in breath, movement, and healing sound to align with the season.
Candlelight Yoga & Meditation: Experience the final sessions of this term focusing on Awakening the Inner Vision—Tuesday evenings, booking essential.
Lunar Eclipse Soundbath, 7th Sept: Tickets are moving fast! This evening will be deeply potent, offering space for release, renewal, and connection with the mystical Pisces energy.
Step into this portal consciously, and allow the energies of Virgo and Pisces, the New Moon, and Eclipse Season to support your healing, insight, and expansion.
With love, light, and lunar blessings,
Penny xxx
