The New Moon of August 28, 2011 falls at 5° Virgo. This NM covers most of September, until the Libra NM on September 27. Virgo is a work-oriented sign and this NM receives many supportive aspects, suggesting hope for the unemployed as attention is directed to jobs creation and practical matters. Charity and philanthropy are also quite active this month.

In the NM chart cast for Washington, D.C., Taurus is rising, an indication that the country and the people are focused on money matters and upon material security. New power potential is promised through the practical structuring of materials and resources. The chart ruler Venus joins the New Moon in the Fifth House, suggesting creative changes and a readiness to take a chance on life.

The concentration of energy in the Fifth House shows many things. First, there is a focus on children, many of whom are returning to school this month. Changes and new developments are favorable for their education and for their general interests. The New Moon and Venus in this house indicates benefits for women and children. There is an increase of engagements and a rise in the birth rate. It is a good month for getting married and a harmonious time for marriages in general. There should be advantages for theaters, sporting events and pleasure pursuits as people are sociable and inclined to take in amusements. There is considerable attention given to an official celebration or occasion, with scrupulous organization involved. There are demonstrations of a love of country. There may also be the engagement or marriage of an important person, or some honor bestowed upon a prominent actor or celebrity.

The New Moon is trine Pluto, an aspect that empowers and strengthens the Sun. This helps to empower the president and infuses energy into the affairs of the country. Sun trine Pluto is good for making progressive changes. The NM is trine Jupiter, promoting peace and prosperity. All these nice aspects indicate a gain in confidence and potential for regeneration and growth. This may help calm the Stock Market, at least for the first few weeks of September.

This is not to say that the government is without problems because Uranus rules the Tenth House and it is square Pluto. Disturbances tend to come up suddenly. And, there is a lot of political excitement. Neptune is on the cusp of the Eleventh House and Uranus falls within. This suggests underhanded tactics in politics, sudden upsets or unruliness.

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There are new regulations affecting revenue and money matters with Gemini on the cusp of the Second House and Mercury ruling. There are changes or modifications in banking and business matters. There may be some sharp practices in business dealings this month. For the longer term, Uranus and Pluto are square one another and in hard aspects to the USA financial planets. This lengthy aspect suggests a gradual overhaul of the nation’s financial and business dealings. This is about a process of transformation in which the failure of old practices and structures necessitates a whole new order. A degree of upheaval attaches to this process, though it occurs in small blips rather than all at once. We are at the beginning stage of a three year process. (Click the image to view the chart, then use your back button.)

NM Mars is in the Third House and here we see signs of problems with Mars square Saturn. This indicates problems affecting transportation and the communications sectors. This could be a series of problems. There are increased risks of accidents involving locomotion. These aspects also suggest problems impacting publishing, for journalists, and for the Post Office. Mercury is sesquiquad Uranus, another indicator of adversities affecting transportation and communication.

Mercury in the Fourth House suggests discussions about farming, land, mining, the workers on land, unemployment, as well as discussions about important buildings. Mercury influences the weather; this may produce wind, with sudden squalls or gusts. And, it’s hurricane season. Since NM Mercury is opposing USA Moon, there may be environmental disturbances or communications difficulties as a result of bad weather. Recall that weather extremes were noted with Pluto in the Fourth House in the Cancer Ingress chart of June 21, influential until September 23, 2011.

Saturn in the Sixth House of jobs, health and military matters shows concerns in these areas, especially with Saturn square Mars. Unemployment is a serious concern with rising discontent among the working classes who cannot find a job. The situation demands attention, which it should get this month. There is discontent in connection with military affairs. The health of the nation may be a concern.

Many times the things shown in the NM chart come to pass around the time of the Full Moon. This month’s Full Moon occurs September 12. We also have a Moon Wobble September 12, raising the index of risk for bad weather or other grim developments. The influence of a Moon Wobble extends a few days before and after the exact square of the Sun to the lunar nodes, so this means we are under Moon Wobble effects during the ten-year anniversary of 9-11. This occasion has sparked speculation as to whether the country will be attacked near this ten-year anniversary mark, especially since Al Quaida has threatened as much. Even if nothing happens, a Moon Wobble leaves people feeling sensitive emotionally, similar to an eclipse, thus this may mean a feeling of being on edge even as the country marks this occasion by honoring those whose lives were lost.

Overall, this NM chart shows promise of successful activity and there is a marked occasion to celebrate; Labor Day, as well as remembering the 911 Anniversary. Venus trine Jupiter is the closest applying aspect in the chart, indicating a rise in charitable movements and much good will among people.

In your own chart, check the house where this New Moon falls at 5° Virgo. The lunation will turn your attention and focus to the affairs ruled by this house. You see exciting new possibilities and the chance for new beginnings here. You are ready to apply yourself to bring about changes. What’s even better is that this Virgo NM is of a practical bent, with a good dose of common sense. You want to bring order and may take a very methodical approach. Your reasoning may be flawless and should guide you to bring about improvements in many directions. You’ve had the opportunity to review your options with Mercury retrograde last month. Now, here is an excellent opportunity to increase your efficiency. You can find new ways to carry out your tasks at home or at work. It’s also a good time to begin a new health or exercise regimen, with excellent chances that you can stick with it. As for the Moon Wobble on September 12, recall that similar to an eclipse, it puts us in reactive mode; not the time to make sweeping changes. Take note of these days and beware of making emotionally driven decisions. All the best, Celeste Teal 8/22/2011

Actual Events: In the midst of Hurricane Irene by August 28, day of the New Moon, with flooding and many people without power on the East Coast. The weather and land conditions continue to be devastating and deadly. Tropical storm Lee floods Louisiana as the states hit by Irene suffer more flood damage. Texas suffers from drought and horrible fires. There was a quake in Vancouver, WA. * Terror threats had the country and Homeland Security on high alert throughout the week of the 911 anniversary. * There were a boatload of stories about missing women and children crimes. * The Stock Market was erratic all month but heading upward until taking a nosedive after the Fed introduces “Operation Twist”, a complicated plan to help the economy, compared by some economists to throwing the kitchen sink at the problem.