The New Moon in Virgo occurs on September 5, 2013 at 6:36 am E.S.T. This New Moon, in the astrological sign of Virgo, the Virgin, is considered to be a “Mutable” earth sign, meaning the energy of this lunation fluctuates between active and passive and is materialistic and protective.
New Moons in Virgo is an excellent time to burn green Money Drawing candles to bring extra income into the household from various streams of resources. This is also a good time to burn candles to promote healing for people, animals and the Earth.
In addition, this is a good time to deep clean your altar, taking the altar cloths to be laundered and starched and dusting all your statues, images, candlesticks and such as well as wiping down the table and surrounding areas with a mild solution of clear ammonia for negativity busting and then follow up with a second wipe down with Van Van or another lemon- scented household product.
Some other planetary aspects during this lunation warms to be extra careful with the packaging and handling of food as well as medications, as some may have a reaction during this time. The zodiac sign of Virgo promotes all things natural, you may consider seeing a naturopathic cure or beginning a new healthy regimen at this time. Reflexology, colonic therapy and cleansing/detox sessions would be especially beneficial.
The next Full Moon occurs on September 19, 2013.