New Moon in Virgo: Ground, Plan, and Flow

This Friday, August 22, 2025, the New Moon rises in the sign of Virgo at 11:06 p.m. PT (2:06 a.m. ET on the 23rd). The New Moon always signals a new beginning—a time to pause, reset, and plant seeds of intention for the weeks ahead. Unlike the Full Moon, which bursts with energy and illumination, the New Moon is subtle and quiet. It invites us inward, encouraging reflection, rest, and mindful planning.

When the Moon is in Virgo, its energy is earthy, grounded, and precise. Virgo reminds us of the healing power of routines, organization, and intentional care for both body and spirit. This lunation asks: What habits support your well-being? Where can you simplify? How can you bring more presence to the small details of daily life?

Why This New Moon Matters

Astrologically, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and thought. This means that during this New Moon, our minds may feel sharper and more focused, but also more critical. Rather than getting caught up in perfectionism, we can channel Virgo’s gifts by grounding ourselves, creating healthy structure, and setting clear, supportive intentions.

This lunar phase is particularly powerful for:

Refining your daily rituals
Committing to health or wellness practices
Decluttering your space and mind
Journaling or setting intentions with clarity
Honoring small, consistent steps over drastic change

A Simple Intention-Setting Ritual

As the New Moon darkens the sky, set aside a few quiet moments to tune inward. Here’s a ritual you can try at home:

Create a calm space. Dim the lights, light a candle, or sit near an open window.
Ground with your breath. Take a few slow inhales and exhales, focusing on the rise and fall of your belly.
Write your intentions. Choose one or two specific, supportive goals. Think of small shifts like, “I commit to nourishing my body with more rest,” or “I create space for daily mindful movement.”
Seal it. Read your intentions aloud or silently repeat them. Visualize them planting like seeds in fertile soil.
Release. Let go of the need for perfection and trust the cycle to unfold.

Join Me Live for a New Moon Meditation 🌑✨

To deepen your practice with this Virgo New Moon, I invite you to join me live on Insight Timer this Friday at 11:11 a.m. MST for a special New Moon Meditation. Together, we’ll ground into presence, clear space for new beginnings, and set intentions aligned with the lunar cycle.

If you can’t make it live, don’t worry—you can also listen on my YouTube channel, where I’ll upload the meditation for you to enjoy anytime.

This shared practice is a beautiful way to connect with community energy while honoring the quiet wisdom of the New Moon.

A Gentle Virgo New Moon Yoga Sequence

This sequence is designed to be grounding, calming, and supportive of mindful intention. You can practice it at home with just a mat and a quiet space. Hold each posture for 5–8 breaths unless otherwise noted.

Child’s Pose (Balasana) – Release tension, connect with breath.
Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) – Flow gently through spinal waves.
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) – Root through hands and feet.
Low Lunge with Quad Stretch (Anjaneyasana variation) – Open hips and create stability.
Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana) – Release mental clutter with each exhale.
Tree Pose (Vrksasana) – Cultivate balance and rooted presence.
Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) – Calm the mind and lengthen the spine.
Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) – Turn inward and ground your energy.
Legs-Up-the-Wall (Viparita Karani) – Restore circulation and calm the nervous system.
Savasana (Corpse Pose) – Rest completely, visualizing your intentions rooting deeply.

Closing Thoughts

The Virgo New Moon offers a sacred pause—a chance to clear away the excess, refine your routines, and ground into what truly matters. It reminds us that transformation doesn’t always come in grand leaps; it often comes in small, steady steps repeated with love.

As you close your practice, revisit your written intentions and breathe into them once more. Trust that, just like the moon, your energy will grow, wax, and expand in perfect timing.

I hope to see you for the live meditation at 11:11 a.m. MST on Insight Timer—or on YouTube if you prefer to practice on your own time. May this New Moon bring you clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of grounded purpose.

Allison Lubben Yoga