The Autumnal Equinox 2025

On September 22nd, at 11:19 AM PDT the Sun enters the sign of Libra, and Fall has begun! We’ve left behind the Summer months and the cool weather of Autumn is with us. This is a beautiful time of year with the changing colors of the trees, the harvest of our gardens, and the knowledge that we are moving toward our much loved holidays.

Every Equinox and Solstice are like high holidays in Astrology. They represent a new chapter in life, a new beginning. If we take part in the celebration and cast our vision toward the possibilities it provides us, we can change it up and take the next step. For centuries cultures have marked these moments in time with ceremonies and festivals, giving thanks for what has been and blessing what is to come.

Libra is a Cardinal Air sign, ruled by the planet Venus. All Cardinal signs begin seasons, the first month of a new interval of time beginning. These signs are natural leaders, as they lead the seasons. Air signs are intellectual and process information methodically. This particular sign is all about fairness and balance and looks out for the underdog. It is relationship oriented, and many Libras are counselors able to hear both sides of relationships and help to settle the differences. Venus is the planet of Love, Beauty and Harmony, all things that Librans stand for.

This new beginning happens just hours after the New Moon and partial Solar Eclipse, heightening the energies of this Equinox. After closing the door of the “Virgo Portal”, we’ve stepped out of the Earth's energies and grounded approach, into the mental landscape of Libra. The Grand Air Trine is still in effect on the Equinox, between the Sun, Uranus and Pluto. (Refer to the last article) Trines are the most favorable of all aspects, especially a Grand Trine. We are blessed with hope and possibilities.

The Sun in Libra is opposite the planet Saturn in its last couple degrees of Pisces, and Neptune exactly opposite in Aries. The Saturn conjunct Neptune in Aries began in early 2025, with Saturn entering Aries in May 2025.These two planets were very close in late June and July 2025 before Saturn retrograded into Pisces in September. Both will re-enter Aries and reach their exact conjunction in February 2026. This signifies a once-in-a-generation moment that combines Saturn's structure with Neptune's idealism, potentially causing confusion, or bringing clarity to bold new visions and actions. It may require a period of reflection before fully moving forward in February 2026.

We have much to settle in our relationships with each other, and now is the time where we hold space for that to take place. Beginning with a thought, blooming into action, and culminating in love. The way to understand others is by for just a moment, attempting to “walk in their shoes” with all they have lived through. Only then do we have enough compassion and wisdom to change what needs changing and see things differently. The umbrella of love is what we invite others to join us under, for safety and justice for all.

Judy Crescenzo

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2nd New Moon in Virgo 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse

On September 21st at 12:54 PM PDT the Sun and Moon align at 29 degrees Virgo 5 minutes. Last month on August 23rd we had our first New Moon in Virgo, opening the door with a Full Lunar Eclipse to the “Virgo Portal.” On this New Moon, the door will close with a Partial Solar Eclipse; cementing new intentions and bringing about necessary shifts.

Let’s talk about all things Virgo. It is a Mutable Earth Sign, mutable because it is the last month of Summer and showing signs of Fall on its way. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and we can feel the changes. This Earth sign is grounded in the belief we can all do better, and is dedicated to improving not only themselves but those around them. This can be a stumbling block if more attention is paid to others welfare then their own. Virgo can be a nervous energy if not directed, as the imperfections life shows us can weigh heavily on them. This sign of health, work and service is best utilized by analyzing what needs attention and working to improve it. Giving a helping hand wherever needed. The hurdle here is self esteem, as this sign can be shy and reserved, and self critical.

Now is the time to build the bridge from here to tomorrow, to gain self respect by taking action on what may otherwise have just been visions seemingly impossible to manifest. We all are good at something; I am watching a wave of selfless helpers on YouTube, from cleaning yards and homes for free to installing a new roof for a family in need. If you’ve been considering some type of service that you can do in your spare time, or while working at your job, DO IT! Maybe you’re great at cooking or baking and have some spare ingredients that would put a smile on someone’s face. Or you sew or knit and know of someone who needs a garment. This is Virgo energy at its best, serving those who need help, putting a smile on our face as well!

On this occasion, we have many planetary effects known as “aspects” to these luminaries, heightening and amplifying the energy and themes of this Virgo portal.To begin with, Mercury the messenger at 6 degrees Libra makes a wide conjunction to the Sun and Moon. When Mercury is in Libra, we insist upon fairness, and seek to bring harmony or at least peaceful coexistence between people. Diplomacy is a benefit in any business or social situation while in this sign. This conjunction to the Sun gives us a clear mind, a love of learning and a desire for new experiences. And to the New Moon, your interests will include the inner motivations of others, their feelings, their personal life, and problems of others. Psychology, symbolism, mythology, and languages are also areas that you are drawn to at this time.

The Sun and Moon are opposite Saturn at 28 degrees Pisces Retrograde, and Neptune at o degrees Aries Retrograde. Saturn in Pisces wants us all to overcome feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, or over-sensitivity before it goes direct into Aries on Valentines Day, 2026. When Saturn opposes the Sun, feelings of personal inadequacy, inhibitions, and self-doubt may plague you. You can tend to work and struggle more than you need to, and to take yourself too seriously. When it is opposite the Moon, you’ll be very sensitive to criticism and easily feel left out or neglected, and although you may appear cool or distant, you actually care very much about being included. This challenges the need for a high self esteem, and if there is a bump in the road, it will encourage us all to slow down and take notice. Let this “rub” open you up to challenges you thought you couldn’t succeed in before, letting go of fears that keep you hostage. Neptune in Aries wants to help us all take action with regard to our spiritual health, bringing us a blend of visionary spiritual impulses with bold, direct action, encouraging people to manifest their dreams and spiritual beliefs into tangible realities. When it is opposite the Sun, you can be extremely sensitive and imaginative, and you can get lost in your dreams, fantasies, and visions. Opposite the Moon, you are a dreamer, attracted to the inner, mystical side of life, and may have trouble distinguishing the real from the imagined or illusory. Clarity built on spiritual understanding as well as physical and worldly intellect is needed. Chase away the blues and face the music:)

We have a Grand Air Trine between the Sun and Moon, and Uranus and Pluto! Here come the troops:) The trine from Uranus in Gemini says spin the wheel of fortune, anything can suddenly happen to change your mind, or open you up to an unknown. You’ll crave freedom, adventure, excitement, and discovery. The trine to the Moon can make you seek emotional stimulation, excitement, surprises, and anything new. You will love to feel free and unfettered. Pluto in Aquarius says transformation comes through humanitarian efforts, and supports the Golden Rule. The trine to the Sun gives us a deep belief in our own power,  an ability to survive any change, and to emerge victoriously from any difficulty. Pluto trine the Moon helps us to handle an emotional crisis very well, being interested in the deep roots of emotional problems and how to cure them.

There you have it, time to graduate. Courage is needed to plow through the hurdles that life presents us, and connecting with like minded souls fills our hearts and encourages generous initiatives we couldn’t accomplish alone. You can do it!

Judy Crescenzo

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Full Moon in Pisces 2025

On September 7th at 11:09 AM PDT the Sun and Moon oppose each other; Sun at 15 degrees Virgo 23 minutes, and the Full Moon at 15 degrees Pisces 23 minutes. On this occasion we have a Total Lunar Eclipse! For those of you that know about the Nodes of the Moon, this lunation cycle conjoins the North Node, making this an even more potent moment in time. We are being encouraged to release our emotional baggage, awaken our spiritual higher nature, and let go of old patterns that no longer serve us.

Pisces rules the last house of the zodiac, and it indicates “endings.” It shows us all once we have journeyed through all of the houses, planetary wise, we come to the end of the road of old beliefs, behaviors, and judgements. This happens through highs and lows emotionally, having endured the lessons that bring us to our knees and change us for the better. Some who are stuck in confusion and too willful to let go will suffer the throws of this sign, and possibly take the low road rather than the high one.

Pisces is a Mutable Water Sign; mutable as it is the last month of the Winter season, showing signs of Winter turning into Spring. Mutable signs are adaptable and flexible. The Water element instills a deep emotional nature and a sensitivity that heightens intuition and empathy. With every Full Moon we look back to when the Moon was New to see whether we have actualized our hopes, wishes and goals set on the New Moon. February 27th of this year the Moon was New in Pisces, and it brought us a magical and intuitive energy focused on spiritual renewal, deep healing, surrendering control, and setting intentions for dreams and creative endeavors. Now in hindsight, how have you done? The emotional burdens we carry complicate our goals, so now we can have closure on old habits that led us astray. Clarity and focus on our inner world, our creativity and spiritual ideals can manifest into our reality.

The planet Mercury at 10 degrees Virgo, the messenger, is conjunct the Sun and opposite the Moon. When Mercury is in this sign we are very analytical, driven to perfection in our actions. You may tend to see things from your perspective only and to be rather subjective. You will also enjoy talking and expressing your views but you don't always listen as well. But with the opposition to the Moon you are not interested in subjects that are wholly abstract or technical. There must be a personal, human element to evoke your interest. Your interest is in people and their inner motivations, feelings, personal lives, and experiences. This is a good time to “walk in another’s shoes”, metaphorically, in order to relate powerfully and with empathy at the same time.

The Sun is sextile Jupiter at 19 degrees Cancer, and the Moon is trined. Jupiter brings blessings, growth, wisdom and expansion, and in the sign of Cancer this placement advances emotional abundance, strengthens connections to family and home, and encourages growth from within, emphasizing empathy, community care, and redefining belonging. With this axis of Virgo/Pisces relating to our health, our work and service, Jupiter brings us an opportunity to heal emotional wounds, support loved ones, and find fulfillment in being authentically ourselves.

We are given the choice to balance our daily routines, our physical health and need for organization with a strong vision, our spiritual health and connection with the Infinite. The North Node indicates this is our collective mission at this time, and we will see progress over the next two years in this part of our lives. Those of us that live in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia will be fortunate enough to see this Full Lunar Eclipse, but rest assured whether you can witness it or not it has its full effect on the whole world. Allow your higher self to guide you now, and clear out the cobwebs of your mind that hinder your growth. The planets and luminaries support our growth now, so join with the energies to become your best self.

Judy Crescenzo

Thank you, Judy for your wisdom. If you would like to inquire about a session, please find Judy's contact information below.

judy@skypatterns.com, also skypatterns on YouTube and Patreon