We move into the Gibbous phase with the Moon in early Virgo, a place of quiet humility.
This phase brings a challenge to be faced before the Full Moon. This time, we explore a quiet path to facing challenge.
Virgo opposes Pisces. Both signs are humble, and can be self-effacing and quiet.
Pisces looks out at the entire cosmos, though, longing to connect with its vast beauty. Sometime, Pisces can become grandiose, especially in the grip of mystical power.
Virgo stays close to the ground, focused on the tasks at hand, calmly taking care of daily chores. Virgo can slip into resentment, but prefers invisibility.
Yet over these next days, this Moon will oppose the powerful panoply that spans Pisces, from the asteroid Ceres, through Venus retrograde, Saturn, Mercury, and the North Node.
What is the Virgo Moon to do?
In the folklore of many countries, we find stories of the kind sister. Often the youngest, she is overlooked at home, and finds comfort in her connection to nature.
An opportunity comes for advancement and riches. The mother sends the first sister, and then the second. Each of these go out into the world overconfident and entitled, and fail at the task.
Finally, the mother sends the last sister, who succeeds through kindness to lost nestlings, trapped foxes, and elderly woodcutters along the way. Each one she helps, brings help to her in turn, leading to success.
Mercury rules Virgo, his nighttime sign. In the dark, we enter the realm of Hermes Chthonios, Hermes of the Depths, the earthy, grounded avatar of this god.
The appellation “Chthonios” is usually associated with Hermes’ role as psychopomp, but actually meant more than that. Hermes Chthonios is related to Dionysus, in his celebration of the powers of nature. This Hermes is grounded.
There’s plenty of challenge these days. We’re called to speak out, stand by our principles and commitments. These are worthy actions.
At this Gibbous Moon, another path, also worthy, is brought to our attention.
Small actions are also vital. Bringing food and clothing. Offering care. Finding shelter.
Resistance to injustice is vital, and in this Gibbous phase, we’re reminded building community is just as important. Community is foundational.
Remember the third sister. Be kind to all you meet. Tend to the needs of others. Self care is also important. Get enough rest. Don’t forget to breathe.
Some of us cannot be front line warriors, and no one can be a warrior all the time.
Take good care of self and others.
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