We are on the verge of the partial solar eclipse in Virgo this Sunday, September 21, and the Moon continues its path through the waning phase towards the new moonwhich will also occur that day. Lunar and solar eclipses always take place on a full moon or new moon, respectively.

To recognize the waning phase that we have with this Moon today, just look at the night sky before dawn: In the northern hemisphere you will see the Moon drawing a “C”, while in the southern hemisphere it will take the shape of a “D”. That silhouette is the sign that its light diminishes little by littlein turn reducing its presence in the night sky.

At this time of the September lunar calendar, the Moon It rises at dawn and remains above the horizon line during the day until shortly before sunset, although as we approach the new Moon it will become more difficult to distinguish it also in the daytime sky due to its proximity to the Sun.

Today, in addition, another important astronomical event occurs, although we do not perceive it with the naked eye: Venus, a planet associated with love, beauty, enjoyment and harmony, begins its transit through Virgo, an earth sign, which from the point of view of astrology invites us to cultivate a more practical and conscious look at our relationships and pleasures.

Moon today, Friday, September 19, 2025

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• Today’s moon phase: waning moon
• What time does the Moon rise today? 5:24 (Madrid)
• What time does the Moon set? 19:27 (Madrid)
• Lightning: 8.6%-3.7%
• Orbit: Falling
• Constellation: Cancer-Leo
• Astrological sign: Leo-Virgo

How today’s Moon influences Friday

The waning Moon is today in the zodiac sign of Virgo, with its earth energystarting at 2:24 p.m. Regarding its orbital motion, continues to decline. Here we tell you the recommendations for the garden, the care of your indoor plants, household tasks and beauty care that will be easier for you and with which you will obtain better results today.

If you wish, you can start your New Moon rituals now or practice a New Moon meditation to help you connect with the energy of this lunar moment.

Time to repair links

Since August 25, when Venus entered Leo, the energy of the goddess of love and beauty has been reminding us of our inner girl: creative, happy and eager to shine without fear.

Now, Venus takes a new step and enters Virgo, where it will remain until the night of October 13, when it will move into Libra. With this change, Leo’s passionate and generous fire transforms into a more conscious and helpful energy. Is time to discover the beauty in the simplein the small gestures of everyday life, in the mutual care and support we offer to those we love.

Furthermore, its proximity to the South Node reminds us that eclipses can move old stories of the heart. Maybe links from the past appear, ex-partners or people who knock on your door again to close cycles or show you pending learning.

Stay tuned: everything that happens in relationships At this time it brings a message so you can close pending issues and move forward. A message of evolution and karmic cleansing.

Personal and beauty care most favored by this moon

• We are in the best lunar phase to do a detox, so today you have a perfect day to do a body detoxwhether through fasting or a cleansing diet. You can accompany this process by taking infusions of boldo, parsley, milk thistle or horsetailwhich favor the elimination of accumulated toxins.
• If you want to keep the cut for longer, cut your hair today and clean up the ends.
• Take advantage of the energy of the day to do a deep facial cleansingto eliminate dead cells and show healthier skin.
• With this Moon today, focus on taking care of your nervous system and give it priority to rest, meditation and introspection. You can help yourself with guided meditations that connect with the moment you are living.

• It is a favorable day for observe your habits, adjust routines and put order in your meals. If your September goals include taking better care of yourself and eating more consciously, this is the perfect time to take that step.
• Today’s Moon especially invites self-care: Give yourself rest, slow down and eat in a simple and clean waychoosing light and natural dishes that nourish your body and make you feel balanced. This lifestyle hygiene is essential to keep stress hormones under control, which you can learn to regulate with these and other strategies. Download our ebook for free The anti-stress plan to reduce cholesterol and take advantage of the imminent new moon phase, which arrives on Sunday, to incorporate some of the habits next week that we recommend in your daily routine.

What to prioritize at home

• Open the windows and allows air to be renewed of all spaces.
• It is a good time of the lunar cycle to do minor repairs or maintenance tasks.
• put in order the pantry and the refrigerator. It will help you in your goal of putting your meals in order and improving your habits.
• It’s the perfect time of the week to make a deep cleaning without having to use a lot of product. Better opt for natural and homemade cleaning products. Stubborn stains will be removed more easily with this lunar energy, and your clothes will also smell cleaner.
• Take the opportunity to sweep, scrub, dust, change sheets, towels and other home textiles and, ultimately, create a tidy, practical and clean space.
• The Moon today offers you a perfect day to let go and close stages, so Clean and organize closets and drawers In addition to the pantry, archive documents, recycle…
• Finish pending matters.

What do the plants in the garden, garden or home ask of you today?

According to experts in biodynamic agriculture, these days it is advisable to rest from work in the garden or garden, even from irrigation, until the eclipse has occurred.

Enjoy looking at your plants and take the opportunity to get rid of those organizational tasks for which you sometimes lack time. You can, for example, check what seeds you have, classify them, see if you are missing bags of soil, clean and organize the space where you keep your tools, clean and disinfect the scissors for autumn pruning, check how you have the pots and if you are missing any, get rid of things that you no longer use and that are taking up space…. Thus, when you resume the activity, you will do so with a more organized and prepared environment.