The Partial Solar Eclipse & New Moon in Virgo: A Portal of Renewal

On September 21, 2025, the skies brought us a rare Partial Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Virgo, a celestial alignment that marked a profound portal for renewal, grounding, and destined change. Unlike a typical new moon, this eclipse carried amplified energy, closing a chapter that began with the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 7. Together, these events formed a balancing act: Pisces invited emotional release and surrender, while Virgo called us into practical alignment and new beginnings.

The Energy of the Virgo Solar Eclipse

This eclipse illuminated Virgo’s earthy frequency in its most transformational form, less about perfection, more about embodied wisdom.

• Radical reset of routines: With the eclipse on the South Node in Virgo, the universe urged us to let go of outdated, self-defeating habits. This was a cosmic cleanse- inviting new ways of working, eating, healing, and committing to daily life.

• Release of perfectionism: Virgo often seeks control through precision and critique. The eclipse whispered: true growth comes from surrender. Renewal is born not from flawless execution, but from embracing imperfection as part of the process.

• Integration of spirit and matter: With Virgo and Pisces on the eclipse axis, the call was clear—anchor your spiritual insights into grounded practice. Meditate, yes, but also make the meal, take the walk, write the plan.

• Intuition over analysis: Though Virgo leans analytical, this eclipse aligned harmoniously with Pluto and Jupiter, reminding us to trust inner wisdom and optimism over endless self-criticism.

• Fated beginnings + endings: Eclipses are turning points. This Virgo solar eclipse marked a karmic shift, where old cycles dissolved and new paths, often divinely orchestrated, revealed themselves.
  

How to Work with This Energy

Astrologers remind us: eclipses are not times for forcing outcomes, but for honoring the reset they bring. Here’s how to align with the Virgo frequency:

• Review + Reflect: Look back to the Pisces Full Moon Eclipse (Sept 7) and notice what has unfolded. Virgo’s new moon offered clarity on what needed to be released.

• Honor the Body: Virgo rules physical well-being. Support your digestion, refine your diet, and return to wellness rituals that make you feel rooted.

• Simplify Rituals: Choose grounding acts that connect spirit to matter: tea, journaling, mindful walks, or simply lighting a candle with intention.

• Embrace Rest: Eclipses can feel destabilizing. Stillness is sacred. Allow yourself to recharge and let change unfold without resistance.

• Trust the Story: This eclipse may have brought unexpected endings or beginnings. Resist the urge to control outcomes; instead, let the narrative reveal itself over the coming months.

Scent Spells for Eclipse Season

Scents are portals, and the right fragrance can anchor your ritual, soothe your spirit, and amplify intention. During this eclipse, these Ascention scent spells align perfectly:

• Ascent to Detox (Palo Santo, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, powered by Smoky Quartz)

  Work with this for release. Spray as you write down and burn what you’re letting go of.

• Ascent to Peace (powered by Amethyst, Neroli, Lavender, Bergamot, Vetiver)

  Call in grounding and serenity as you navigate the intensity of eclipse energy.

• Ascent to Courage (powered by Citrine, Smoky Cedarwood, Bergamot, Mandarin, Fig)

  Step boldly into the new cycle, trusting fated beginnings.

• Ascent to Prosperity (powered by Green Aventurine, Jasmine, Freesia, Patchouli, Sandalwood)

  Harness the equinox harvest energy: abundance, balance, expansion.

Affirmation for Eclipse Integration

“I release the weight of perfection. I trust my intuition and honor my body. As I surrender, I align with my highest path.”

Tell us, how has the eclipse portal helped you excavate what no longer serves you? What have you learned?