A Cosmic Deep Clean for the Soul
Full Moon in Virgo & Lunar Eclipse: A Cosmic Deep Clean for the Soul
It’s coming, no matter how you slice it. Astrology has a way of showing up to unEarth (Virgo pun) what has been buried and forgotten. Awareness of these energetics is half of the battle though, because it allows you to recognize where and when you need space and time to process what is coming and process what has already passed.
Imagine this: You’ve been stuffing things into a closet for years—old grief, outdated beliefs, emotional baggage you swore you’d “deal with later.” Well, guess what? This Full Moon in Virgo, supercharged by a lunar eclipse, just flung that closet door wide open. Everything spills out. Socks of self-doubt, coats of old heartbreak, that one embarrassing memory from 2012.
Virgo, ever the meticulous one, is standing over you with a clipboard, tapping its foot like, “So… we doing this or what?”
Lunar eclipses are celestial interventions, forcing us to confront what we’ve ignored. And this one? It’s got Virgo’s “let’s fix this” energy all over it, balanced by Pisces' deep emotional waters. Together, they say:
You can’t logic your way out of grief, but you can create space for healing.
🌕 The Full Moon in Virgo: Cleaning Up Emotional Messes
Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is the sign of refinement, discernment, and practical magic. It loves systems, routines, and making things work better. But when it comes to emotions? Virgo tries to analyze feelings instead of feeling them—which is why this eclipse might feel like your heart and mind are in a wrestling match.
With the Moon in Virgo opposite the Sun in Pisces, we’re straddling the line between practical healing and deep emotional surrender. The Virgo part of you wants to “figure out” your grief, while the Pisces part whispers, “Shhh… just let it flow.”
And then there’s the eclipse itself—turning the emotional intensity up to 100 and pushing you to let go of something big. Old wounds, relationships, perfectionist tendencies, outdated coping mechanisms—they’re all on the chopping block.
🌑 Lunar Eclipses & Grief: The Goodbye You Didn’t See Coming
Here’s the thing about eclipses: They don’t ask for permission. They show up, flip the lights on, and reveal everything you didn’t want to see. And if you’ve been holding onto grief—whether it’s loss, regret, or the weight of who you used to be—this eclipse might bring it right to the surface.
Virgo, being the sign of efficiency, wants to process things logically. But grief isn’t a spreadsheet. It’s a storm. It shows up uninvited, overstays its welcome, and moves at its own pace.
Recently, my Denver music industry community experienced a profound and devastating loss. No one could have seen it coming, as it was a freak accident. The impact of this loss has rippled through all of us, as it was the “Goodbye You Didn’t See Coming.”
How This Eclipse Might Stir the Emotional Pot:
You might suddenly remember something (or someone) you thought you were "over."
A hidden truth about a past experience may surface.
You could feel the urge to clean, organize, and purge your physical space (because Virgo heals through action).
There’s a strong chance of emotional overwhelm, followed by a breakthrough.
This lunation is not about "getting over it." It’s about recognizing where you’re still carrying weight that’s not yours anymore—and giving yourself permission to set it down.
🌿 Full Moon Eclipse Ritual: Virgo’s Guide to Releasing Grief
Because Virgo is an Earth sign, the best way to work with this energy is through tangible, intentional action. Here’s a ritual to help you move through the grief this eclipse brings up:
🌙 Virgo Eclipse “Let That Sh*t Go” Ritual
1. Gather Your Tools:
A notebook or piece of paper.
A small bowl of salt or soil (to represent Virgo’s Earth element).
A green or white candle for clarity and healing.
A crystal (Smoky Quartz for grounding, Celestite for calm & centered emotional body, or Apache Tear for grief).
2. Write a Letter to Your Grief:
Address it like an old friend who overstayed their welcome.
Write down what you’ve learned from it, what it has taken from you, and what you’re ready to release.
Don’t hold back—Virgo respects honesty.
3. Release & Ground:
Read your letter aloud.
Tear it up and bury the pieces in soil or a bowl of salt—symbolizing that you’re handing this weight back to the Earth.
As you do, say:
“I honor what I’ve carried. I release what I no longer need. I trust that healing is happening, even when I can’t see it.”
4. Close with Body Awareness:
Since Virgo rules the nervous system and digestion, close your ritual with a self-care practice that involves your body:
Drink a cup of chamomile, lemon balm, and peppermint tea to soothe your nerves.
Massage your hands, feet, or temples with lavender or peppermint oil.
Do a simple breathwork practice: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 8.
🌑 Final Thoughts: Trust the Process
This Full Moon in Virgo is a sacred reckoning—a time to step back and ask, "Is this grief still serving me, or am I just used to carrying it?"
Virgo teaches us that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency. And Pisces reminds us that some things are meant to be surrendered, not solved. This eclipse is a bridge between those two truths.
So, if you find yourself deep in your feels, rearranging your entire house at 2 AM, or suddenly crying over a memory you thought you’d healed—know that this is the work.
You're not breaking down. You're breaking through.
What’s coming up for you under this eclipse? Send an email, book a reading, let’s talk about it.
