The upcoming new moon in the coming days, as I write this, occurs within hours of the Equinox. The Equinox is always a significant moment in time but this 21 September 2025 new moon also has some very interesting planetary alignments happening at almost the same moment, which I want to discuss.

The blog post below is researched and edited with the help of Claude AI free assistant, but the observation of the alignment and the prompts to research these specific points are my own.

The Great Equinox Alignment: A Celestial Pentagon of Transformation

September 21-22, 2025: When Heaven and Earth Dance in Sacred Geometry

As we stand on the threshold of the September equinox, the cosmos presents us with one of the most extraordinary celestial configurations of our time—a rare alignment that weaves together eclipse energies, planetary geometry, and archetypal forces in ways that haven't been seen for generations. On September 21, 2025, just hours before the autumn equinox, the heavens will orchestrate a symphony of aspects so intricate and meaningful that it demands our deepest attention.

The Astronomical Marvel

From a purely astronomical perspective, what we're witnessing is exceptionally rare. The new moon at 29° Virgo in the tropical zodiac, occurs in conjunction with a partial solar eclipse, while Mercury lingers six degrees past this luminous union, so still within wide orb of conjunction to the sun and moon. But this is merely the opening movement of a far grander celestial symphony.

The eclipse itself, occurring so close to the equinox, creates what ancient astronomers would have recognized as a moment of profound temporal significance—when the balance of day and night mirrors the cosmic rebalancing occurring in the heavens above. Solar eclipses have always been harbingers of change, moments when the normal order is temporarily suspended, allowing new possibilities to emerge from the darkness.

The Pentagon Revelation: Sacred Geometry in Motion

Perhaps most remarkably, the planetary positions form what astrologers recognize as a pentagon configuration—a five-pointed star pattern that connects to the quintile family of aspects (72° and 144° separations). Five quintiles around a circle form a five-pointed star or pentagram, among the oldest magic figures, and this ancient symbol carries profound meaning across cultures. IN this chart alignment, the quintile is not perfect, but rather made up of square and sextile aspects or 60 degree and 90 degree alignments between the planets, yet in total balance. Thus the theme of balance, as suggested by the Equinox of equal day and night, is echoed in this remarkable planetary alignment shape of the kite and the pentagon together.

The pentagon aspect pattern suggests that the five-point star symbol traditionally related to the ability to make things happen via the magic of sheer will power.

In this multiple configuration, we see: - Sun/Moon conjunction forming the foundational point - Saturn-Neptune conjunction in opposition - Pluto and Uranus completing the grand trine base - Mars and Venus creating the additional pentagon points through their squares and sextiles

This creates both a kite formation (with Saturn-Neptune as the focal point) and the pentagon pattern—a double mandala of cosmic forces rarely seen in such clear geometric precision.

The Kite of Focused Transformation

The grand trine between the Sun/Moon, Pluto, and Uranus forms the backbone of a kite configuration, with the long-term Saturn-Neptune conjunction serving as the focal point. This creates what astrologers call a "kite"—a pattern that combines the flowing energy of the grand trine with the focused intensity of opposition dynamics.

The Sun/Moon eclipse point grounds this energy in practical Virgo themes: purification, refinement, service, and the integration of spiritual insights into earthly reality. Pluto in Aquarius brings themes of revolutionary transformation and technological evolution, while Uranus speaks to sudden awakening and liberation from outdated structures.

The Saturn-Neptune opposition focal point is particularly significant. This conjunction has been building throughout 2025, representing the tension between structure and dissolution, reality and dreams, tradition and transcendence. As the focal point of the kite, it demands that we find practical applications for our highest visions.

Mars Square Pluto: The Catalyst of Power

Mars forming a square to Pluto creates what Jungian analyst Liz Greene would recognize as a confrontation with the shadow of power itself. This aspect demands that we examine how we use our will, our anger, and our drive for achievement. It's an aspect that can manifest as either destructive power struggles or as the tremendous energy needed to transform fundamental structures.

In the context of this larger pattern, Mars-Pluto suggests that the transformational energies of the pentagon configuration will not manifest gently. Change will require courage, determination, and the willingness to confront what has been hidden or suppressed.

Venus Square Uranus: Beauty Revolutionized

Venus square Uranus brings disruption to our values, relationships, and aesthetic sense. This aspect often manifests as sudden attractions, unconventional beauty, or revolutionary approaches to art and love. Within the pentagon pattern, it suggests that the creative manifestation potential of this alignment will challenge conventional notions of harmony and beauty.

The Venus-Mars sextile provides a harmonizing influence, suggesting that the tensions created by their squares to Uranus and Pluto can be resolved through creative collaboration between masculine and feminine principles.

Mythological Resonances

From a mythological perspective, this alignment reads like a gathering of the gods themselves. The eclipse in Virgo evokes Persephone's descent into the underworld, occurring as it does at the autumn equinox—the traditional time of her annual journey to Hades. The presence of Pluto in the grand trine reinforces this theme of death, rebirth, and the descent into unconscious depths for the sake of renewal.

Saturn and Neptune in conjunction recall the ancient tension between Kronos (time, structure, limitation) and Poseidon (the oceanic unconscious, dissolution, dreams). Their opposition to the eclipse suggests a fundamental reckoning between the world as it has been structured and the oceanic forces of change that are dissolving those structures.

Uranus, the sky god who was overthrown by Saturn, now forms a harmonious trine with both the eclipse point and Pluto, suggesting that what was once revolutionary and disruptive is now becoming integrated into a new order.

Jungian Depths: The Collective Unconscious Awakens

From the perspective of analytical psychology, this configuration represents what Jung would call a moment of collective constellation—when archetypal energies become activated simultaneously across multiple domains of human experience.

The pentagon pattern itself represents the quintessence—the fifth element that emerges when the four basic elements (fire, earth, air, water) are brought into perfect balance. The five-pointed star—a symbol often linked to the quintile—represents a human being with five senses, each enabling unique ways to experience and interact with the world.

The grand trine suggests that unconscious contents are ready to be integrated into consciousness, while the kite pattern indicates that this integration will occur through focused attention on the Saturn-Neptune themes: making dreams real, finding structure for vision, and dissolving outdated forms to make way for new ones.

Anthropological Perspectives: The Eternal Return

From an anthropological lens, this alignment echoes patterns found in cultures worldwide—the sacred geometry, the emphasis on threshold times like equinoxes, and the pentagon symbolism that appears in traditions from Pythagorean Greece to Celtic spirituality to Chinese Wu Xing philosophy.

The pentagon has long been associated with human consciousness and the ability to manifest will through understanding natural patterns. Mathematically, the segments of the pentagram exhibit the golden ratio, which perhaps makes the figure especially aesthetically pleasing—suggesting that this alignment may have particular resonance with our deepest aesthetic and pattern-recognition faculties.

Indigenous traditions worldwide have long recognized eclipse times as moments when the veil between worlds becomes thin, allowing for heightened prophecy, healing, and transformation. The addition of the pentagon configuration would have been seen as an especially powerful moment for ceremonial work and community visioning.

Predictive Implications: The Seeds of a New Era

What might this extraordinary configuration herald for our world? Several themes emerge:

Technological-Spiritual Integration

The Uranus-Pluto trine suggests breakthrough moments where technology and spirituality converge in new ways. With the eclipse in practical Virgo, we might see innovations that make spiritual practices more accessible or that ground technological advances in earth-conscious wisdom.

Structural Reformation

The Saturn-Neptune conjunction focal point suggests a year-long process of restructuring collective institutions to better reflect our highest ideals. The opposition to the eclipse indicates this will involve some breakdown of existing systems, but the kite pattern suggests constructive outcomes.

Creative Renaissance

The pentagon configuration points to an explosion of creative potential, particularly in areas that combine multiple disciplines or that seek to manifest idealistic visions in practical forms. The quintile represents creative genius (with the potential of evolution or regression).

Power Redistribution

Mars square Pluto in the context of this larger pattern suggests significant shifts in how power is held and used, both personally and collectively. The constructive aspects suggest this can lead to more democratic and equitable power structures.

Relationship Revolution

Venus square Uranus within the pentagon formation points to revolutionary changes in how we understand relationships, beauty, and values—changes that challenge conventional forms but ultimately lead to greater authenticity and freedom.

The Equinox Threshold: Balance and Transformation

The timing of this alignment—occurring just hours before the equinox—is profoundly significant. The equinox represents perfect balance between light and dark, a moment when day and night exist in harmony. It's traditionally been seen as a time of equilibrium before the descent into winter's introspection (in the Northern Hemisphere) or the emergence into summer's expansion (in the Southern Hemisphere).

This eclipse-pentagon occurring at such a threshold moment suggests that humanity stands at its own equinox—a point of perfect balance before a significant shift in collective consciousness. The pentagon pattern indicates that this shift will involve the integration of five major streams of development: material (Virgo eclipse), spiritual (Neptune), technological (Uranus), transformational (Pluto), and structural (Saturn).

Working with the Energy: Practical Applications

For individuals seeking to work consciously with these energies, several approaches emerge:

Meditation and Visualization

The pentagon pattern suggests working with five-fold meditations—perhaps focusing on the integration of the five senses, the five elements, or five aspects of personal development. The eclipse, though only visible in New Zealand, supports release and renewal practices.

Creative Projects

This configuration strongly favors creative work that combines multiple disciplines or that seeks to manifest visionary ideas in practical forms. The Venus-Mars sextile provides harmonious energy for collaborative creative efforts.

Structural Analysis

Saturn-Neptune as the focal point suggests examining the structures in your life that either support or hinder your highest aspirations. What needs to be dissolved? What needs to be built? The eclipse provides powerful energy for making these changes.

Shadow Work

Mars square Pluto demands honest examination of how you use power and deal with conflict. The supportive trine aspects suggest that shadow work undertaken now can lead to significant empowerment.

Vision Questing

The proximity to the equinox and the powerful eclipse energy make this an ideal time for vision questing or deep contemplation about life direction. The pentagon pattern suggests that insights received now will have unusual creative potency.

Collective Implications: A Species at the Threshold

From a broader perspective, this alignment suggests that humanity as a species stands at a critical threshold. The pentagon configuration—traditionally associated with human consciousness and creative will—occurring at the equinox suggests a moment of collective choice about our evolutionary direction.

The eclipse in Virgo points to the need for practical application of wisdom, service to the whole, and attention to health—both personal and planetary. The grand trine involving Uranus and Pluto suggests that revolutionary transformation is not only possible but energetically supported.

The Saturn-Neptune focal point indicates that this transformation will require both visionary imagination and practical implementation. We cannot simply dream of a better world; we must build it through patient, persistent effort guided by our highest ideals.

The Phoenix Moment: Death and Rebirth

As we prepare to experience this remarkable celestial configuration, we might think of it as a phoenix moment—a time when old forms must die for new ones to be born. The eclipse provides the death/rebirth initiation, while the pentagon pattern provides the creative template for what emerges from the ashes.

The combination of Virgo earth energy with the transcendent patterns of the pentagon suggests that what emerges will be both practical and magical, both grounded and inspired. It's a moment that calls us to become conscious participants in our own evolution, both individually and collectively.

Conclusion: Stepping into Sacred Geometry

The September 21-22, 2025 alignment represents more than just another astrological event—it's a moment when the cosmos itself seems to be teaching us about sacred geometry, creative manifestation, and the possibility of conscious evolution. The rare combination of eclipse energy, equinox timing, and pentagon sacred geometry creates a window of opportunity for profound transformation that may not occur again in our lifetimes.

Whether we approach this alignment from astronomical, astrological, psychological, or anthropological perspectives, the message seems clear: we are being invited to step into a new level of conscious participation with the creative forces of the universe. The pentagon formation suggests that human will and cosmic order can work together in unprecedented ways, while the eclipse and equinox timing indicates that the moment for this collaboration has arrived.

As we stand on this threshold, we might remember that ancient wisdom traditions saw such moments not as external events happening to us, but as reflections of internal processes happening within us. The alignments externally in the solar system, echo and mirror the potential harmonious alignment that can occur within those who are most triggered by this planetary combination.

The geometry of the heavens calls us to align with the geometry of our highest potential. The question is not whether this powerful configuration will bring change — it is whether we will have the wisdom and courage to participate consciously in the changes it offers to birth through us.

Charlie Kirk assassination

Right now, as I write this, the world is experiencing the after affects of the recent assassination of prominent political activist Charlie Kirk, in what might be another Martin Luther King Jr type martyrdom and the creation of another icon for history and society.

The President and vice-president of USA will speak at a memorial to Charlie Kirk on the day of the new moon of 21 September. This assassination of such a prominent political leader might trigger something revolutionary among the masses. Indeed, this upcoming planetary alignment and this fortnight of eclipses, seems to act as the second hand that announces the actual moment in time where the longer slower hour and minute hand movements of the slower planets all converge into the triggering of a life changing event for all of humanity on a generational level.

The slow outer planets are in alignment all year, or for months now, indicating that generational shifts are occurring for all of us. And when the faster moving planets and particularly the moon enter the greater alignment of the other planets, it can act as a trigger moment to indicate the event that sends the shockwaves around the world. The assassination bullet on 10 September, may have been the sound that sent shockwaves around the world. Indeed the whole world is reacting.

As above, so below. As in heaven, so on earth. As in the cosmos, so in consciousness.