♍ New Moon in Virgo
- Anneliese Swingle
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
New Moon in Virgo at 0° — The Creator’s Portal
August 22, 2025 | 12:06 AM MT
The New Moon in Virgo arrives at the zero degree, a rare and potent threshold known as the creator degree—a space of pure potentiality, where intention meets immaculate possibility. This lunation invites us to plant seeds in sacred soil, aligning our inner world with the rhythms of nature, devotion, and daily care.
Virgo: The Sacred Maiden
Virgo, the archetype of the Virgin, is not about chastity—it’s about wholeness. She belongs to herself. She is the herbalist, the healer, the priestess of the mundane. Her power lies in her ability to refine, purify, and serve with grace.
Element: Earth
Modality: Mutable (flexible, adaptive)
Ruler: Mercury (mind, communication, discernment)
Natural House: 6th – Daily rituals, health, service, pets
This New Moon is a call to reclaim your rituals, honor your body, and create beauty through simplicity. It’s a time to reset your routines, clear clutter (physically and energetically), and reconnect with the healing wisdom of the Earth.
Energetic Themes to Explore
Purification: Detox your space, your schedule, and your thoughts
Devotion: Create sacred routines that nourish your spirit
Service: Ask how you can show up with integrity and care
Embodiment: Tune into your body’s rhythms and needs
Craftsmanship: Refine your creative process with intention
Ritual Ideas for the Virgo New Moon
1. Earth Altar Creation
Build a small altar with natural elements: dried herbs, twigs, stones, and a bowl of water. Add symbols of service (a broom, a journal, a pet photo) and light a candle to honor your intentions.
2. Herbal Foot Soak + Journaling
Soak your feet in warm water infused with lavender, rosemary, or chamomile. While soaking, journal on:
“What routines nourish me?”“Where can I offer my gifts in service?”“What does purity mean to me now?”
3. Moon Garden Planting
If you have access to soil, plant something small—thyme, mint, or even a symbolic seed. Let it represent the intention you’re cultivating.
Crystals to Work With
Crystal | Energetic Support |
Moss Agate | Grounding, connection to nature |
Clear Quartz | Amplification, clarity, purification |
Amazonite | Soothing, truth-telling, balance |
Fluorite | Mental clarity, organization, detox |
Place these on your altar, carry them during rituals, or use them in a crystal grid for healing and focus.
Nourishing Virgo Foods
Virgo rules digestion, so this is a time to eat clean, simple, and grounding meals.
Root vegetables: carrots, beets, sweet potatoes
Herbal teas: peppermint, fennel, ginger
Whole grains: oats, quinoa, brown rice
Fermented foods: kefir, sauerkraut, miso
Cook with intention. Bless your food. Let every bite be a ritual of self-love.
Best Movement Practices
Virgo favors gentle, intentional movement that supports the nervous system and digestion.
Yoga with breathwork
Pilates for core strength and alignment
Nature walks with mindful observation
Stretching routines paired with affirmations
Let movement be a way to listen to your body and honor its wisdom.
You are invited to join us in a NEW MOON ZOOM chat Friday August 22, at 8:00 am. Grab a cozy cup of tea and celebrate the wonders of Virgo New Moon with Jesse from Wild Willow Wellness and me! Here's the link:
Anneliese Swingle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: New Moon Zoom In Virgo
Time: Aug 22, 2025 08:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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