🌾 The Corn Moon meets the Equinox: uncover your zodiac’s message for this powerful September 2025 New Moon.
We’ve got a powerful New Moon coming, and this one feels especially charged. It lands in Virgo, a sign of healing, purification, clarity, and getting our lives back into order. The New Moon arrives on September 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM EDT, bringing with it the energy not just of reset, but of renewal rooted in ancient rhythms.
This New Moon occurs in Amavāsya, the Sanskrit term for dark moon or no-moon day, in the lunar month of Ashvin / Ashvina. In Indian tradition, this is a time to release, reflect, and sow seeds of what you want to grow. It also happens just after the Autumnal Equinox, when daylight and darkness are in balance — historically, a powerful threshold in many cultures: a moment when harvests have been gathered, when the land begins its slow turning toward autumn, when people prepare their homes, hearts, and intentions for the darker season ahead.
In Native American traditions, the Algonquin and other tribes called this the Corn Moon 🌽, marking the great harvest of maize, or the Leaves Turning Moon 🍂 among Ojibwe, observing the first color changes in foliage. Though these names refer to the full moon, their energy echoes into this New Moon: harvesting lessons, releasing what’s overripe, preparing soil — soil within you, soil around you — for what you are longing to cultivate.
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Virgo New Moon September 2025: Corn Moon and Leaf Moon Energy
Now that we’ve set the stage for this September New Moon and the energies of the Corn Moon and Leaves Turning Moon, let’s see how it’s guiding each zodiac sign. Read both your sun and rising signs for the fullest insight.
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♈ Aries (March 21 – April 19)
The Virgo New Moon highlights your routines, Aries, and asks you to take a fresh look at how you spend your time and energy. The Corn Moon teaches that harvests come from discipline — what you plant daily is what grows. This is a chance to refine habits that support your health, especially digestion and energy levels. Don’t underestimate the power of small rituals, like stretching in the morning or winding down at night with gratitude. You may feel a pull to reorganize your space — do it. A tidy environment will match your fiery momentum with grounded clarity. Watch how the Leaves Turning Moon mirrors your own need to release what’s past its prime. Shed the old, and you’ll find space for your best ideas to flourish.
Affirmation: “I refine my habits and plant seeds of order that let my fire shine brighter.”
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♉ Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
This New Moon activates your creativity and pleasure, Taurus. The Corn Moon energy reminds you that joy itself can be nourishment. Think of how farmers save the sweetest harvest for celebration — your art, your play, your laughter are sacred. If you’ve been carrying heavy responsibility, the Virgo New Moon invites you to return to beauty. Carve out time for music, painting, cooking — anything tactile and grounding. Love, both romantic and platonic, deepens when you share these simple pleasures. As the Leaves Turning Moon arrives, ask: what stale obligations can I release to make more room for delight? Beauty belongs in your daily harvest.
Affirmation: “I honor joy as sacred nourishment and let my creativity feed my soul.”
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♊ Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
This lunation falls in your home and family sector, Gemini. Just as the Corn Moon signaled communities gathering in, storing, and preparing for winter, you’re asked to tend your inner hearth. Organize, declutter, create space that feels safe and nurturing. A family matter may come to the forefront; handle it with Virgo’s calm and clarity. You may feel restless, but remember: a tree strengthens its roots before winter winds. The Leaves Turning Moon reminds you that letting go of past patterns at home makes room for new dynamics. Build rituals with loved ones — a shared meal, an evening walk, a candle lit together — that anchor your spirit.
Affirmation: “I create space that nurtures me and release the patterns that no longer belong.”
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♋ Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
This New Moon charges your communication zone, Cancer. Words are spells, and now you’re asked to use them with precision. The Corn Moon reminds you how oral traditions passed wisdom through generations — your voice carries that same power. Writing, journaling, or even heartfelt conversations will bring healing now. But clarity is key: avoid emotional clutter, and speak directly from the heart. A sibling, neighbor, or community member may need your listening ear. As the Leaves Turning Moon rises, ask: which words have I left unsaid that are ready to be spoken, and which words no longer serve and can be released? Your voice is medicine.
Affirmation: “My words carry clarity, healing, and the power of truth.”
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♌ Leo (July 23 – August 22)
The Virgo New Moon lights up your finances and self-worth, Leo. Just as the Corn Moon was a time to measure abundance and plan for the winter ahead, this is your moment to assess both your income and your inner value. What’s ripe for harvest, and what’s draining your field? Virgo urges careful budgeting, but also investment in what truly nourishes you. The Leaves Turning Moon teaches that some old ways of earning or spending must fall away. Think of it as pruning to allow stronger branches to grow. A powerful new money mindset is waiting for you.
Affirmation: “I release financial fears and embrace the abundance I am worthy of.”
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♍ Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
This is your New Moon, Virgo — your cosmic reset button. The Corn Moon’s lesson is that your own body and spirit are your harvest. What you cultivate in yourself is what you share with the world. This is the time to set intentions for health, healing, self-care, and confidence. Don’t shy away from asking: who am I becoming? The Leaves Turning Moon whispers that old identities can be shed now, like leaves falling from a tree. Step forward into the truest version of yourself, lighter, clearer, and stronger.
Affirmation: “I honor my becoming and plant seeds of clarity, health, and self-love.”
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♎ Libra (September 23 – October 22)
This New Moon invites quiet, Libra. The Corn Moon energy turns inward, toward reflection, retreat, and restoration. Your spiritual well is asking to be filled. Journaling, meditation, dreamwork — these are the practices that heal you now. As the Leaves Turning Moon arrives, it signals the release of hidden burdens, subconscious fears, or unresolved grief. You don’t have to solve everything — you only have to create a gentle space for it to dissolve. Listen closely: your dreams may carry messages from loved ones or guides.
Affirmation: “I rest, release, and renew my spirit in sacred quiet.”
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♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
This lunation lands in your community zone, Scorpio. Just as the Corn Moon brought people together for harvest festivals, you’re reminded that connection is medicine. Seek out like-minded souls, spiritual circles, or groups that uplift you. Collaborations now have the power to blossom into real change. The Leaves Turning Moon encourages you to release alliances or social spaces that no longer support your growth. Invest your intensity where it counts — in bonds that feed your spirit and expand your vision.
Affirmation: “I align with soul family and release what no longer serves.”
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♐ Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
This New Moon lights up your career and calling, Sagittarius. The Corn Moon reminds us that harvest doesn’t come without work — and now your efforts are ready to show fruit. A project could take off, recognition may come, or a shift in direction could be blessed. The Leaves Turning Moon asks: which ambitions no longer fit who I’m becoming? Release them, and focus on what lights your inner fire. This is a moment to plant seeds for a new path of purpose that will grow stronger in the months to come.
Affirmation: “I honor my calling and release paths that no longer align.”
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♑ Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
This lunation opens your higher learning and expansion sector, Capricorn. The Corn Moon speaks of wisdom passed down and journeys taken for growth. You may be drawn to study, teaching, travel, or spiritual exploration now. Virgo energy sharpens your focus and helps you create practical steps for your big dreams. The Leaves Turning Moon reminds you: release rigid beliefs that no longer serve, and open to new philosophies that bring balance. Trust that your steady effort will harvest understanding over time.
Affirmation: “I expand my mind and spirit with clarity, discipline, and grace.”
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♒ Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
The Virgo New Moon activates your intimacy and transformation sector, Aquarius. The Corn Moon symbolizes the hidden harvest — what grows beneath the soil. For you, this means shared resources, deep healing, and soul-level change. It may be time to confront financial entanglements, debts, or emotional bonds that need clarity. The Leaves Turning Moon urges you to release what is toxic or draining, so you can step into empowered partnership and personal rebirth. Transformation is your harvest now.
Affirmation: “I release the past and allow transformation to renew me.”
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♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
This New Moon shines in your relationship sector, Pisces. Just as the Corn Moon was a time for communities to rely on one another, you’re reminded of the sacredness of partnership. Whether romantic, family, or business, bonds matter now. Virgo brings clarity to what’s working and what’s not. The Leaves Turning Moon encourages you to let go of dynamics rooted in imbalance or fantasy. Strengthen the connections that feel mutual, grounded, and supportive.
Affirmation: “I welcome balanced, healing, and supportive relationships into my life.”
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Each sign has its own way of working with this New Moon’s reset energy. But beyond the zodiac, there’s a universal invitation — a chance for all of us to pause, align, and honor this threshold moment together. A simple heartfelt ceremony can make the difference, turning reflection into action.
🌽✨ Corn Moon / Leaves Turning Ceremony ✨🍂
This New Moon is perfect for a Release & Renewal Candle Ceremony inspired by the Corn Moon and the Leaves Turning Moon.
- Prepare your space: Place a small bowl of dried corn kernels or a corn husk decoration on your altar. Add a few fallen leaves (🍂) or symbols of autumn’s turning.
- Light a single white candle 🕯️ as you whisper your intention: “I release what no longer nourishes me. I prepare my life for new harvests.”
- Write down what feels “overripe” in your life — habits, fears, or burdens ready to fall away. Fold the paper and place it under the candle.
- Gratitude offering: Hold a handful of corn kernels (or even rice) in your hands. Thank the universe for the nourishment of the season, then scatter them outdoors as a blessing.
- Close with this affirmation: “As the leaves turn, so too do I. I honor the cycles of ending and beginning. My spirit is ready for harvest and renewal.”
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This Virgo New Moon — the Corn Moon, the Leaves Turning Moon — asks us to clear space and plant seeds for the next cycle. It’s a moment to align with healing, order, and clarity, while honoring both the past harvest and what’s yet to come.
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With love and starlight,
Jenny ✧
Jenny E. Weeks 