Chodesh Elul 5785:The King is in The Field: Approach Unmasked
Chodesh Elul 5785
August 24 - September 22, 2025
Constellation/Mazal: Virgo (Betulah) ♍︎ – The Maiden
Tribe: Gad | Letter: י (Yud) | Sense: Action
Element: Earth (Mutable – Transforming Manifestation)
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
Elul is always the month of the soul’s audit, the cheshbon hanefesh, the time when "the King is in the field", signifying the imminent presence of G*d and the willingness to meet on our level. It's also the final month of the Jewish Year 5785. What's coming up?
A rare “Black Moon” opens the month.
Both a Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces and a Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo fall within Elul.
The Autumnal Equinox (Tekufah Tishrei) coincides with Rosh HaShanah Day 1 — something that hasn’t happened since 1960.
This layering of lunations, eclipses, and equinox means that every day of Elul feels like an overture to the High Holy Days — no wasted motion, no casual time. Action is the Tikkun of Elul. Every act matters.
It's extremely signifigant that the last month of 5785, the Taf Shin Pei Hei year is this Elul. If you're following the Kabbalistic patterns, you understand the year 5785 is the Hei year of the Pei Decade. This points us to Binah — discernment, depth of understanding, the Mother-womb that transforms raw flashes of Chochmah into structured wisdom.
Hei is the number 5, symbolizing the five fingers of a hand. It pains me to say that last year when I was writing about the then-upcoming Hei year, I was begging people to use their hands to help and to heal. Has this year has brought us more clenched fists than open palms?
The clenched fist of pain, anger, and resistance longs to be opened into a hand of faith, receptivity, and generosity. Elul’s work is prying open that fist, one finger at a time, into generosity, care for our fellow humans, and readiness to face 5786. I pray we can each do our part.
New "Black" Moon in Virgo
Aug 23 (Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul)
A rare Black Moon (the third moon in a four moon season) sets the stage for profound resets and unexpected pivots. The Moon and Sun conjunct in Mercury-ruled Virgo square Uranus in Mercury-ruled Gemini.
Is there a nagging thought that won't go away, urging you to change your mind about something? The harder you resist it, the more niggling it becomes.
The Month Opens....
Rosh Chodesh Elul – Days 1–2
August 24: First Shofar of Elul
Sun and Moon in Virgo squares Uranus in Gemini, which is trined by Pluto. THIS IS A RADICAL OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND IN A REVOLUTIONARY WAY!
You want the "truth"?
"You can't handle the truth" - but the truth can handle you.
Change your mind, change your life...or not; it's your choice... but the opportunity is there to allow the energy of this transit support you.
August 25: Venus enters Leo, Mercury returns to his original RX point.
Relationships tested: Am I seeking attention, or authenticity? The King is in the field. Are you going out to meet Him wearing a mask? It's Elul, not Adar. Don't approach disingenuously.
Aug 26: Venus trine Saturn + Neptune, sextile Uranus.
Devotion steadies. Acts of service bring joy.
Aug 27: Venus opposes Pluto.
Shadows in love, money, values. Face what festers beneath.
Aug 29: Uranus sextile Neptune.
Prophetic dreams, visionary openings.
The Month Turns: First Quarter Moon
Aug 31: Mercury trine Chiron; First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius.
Healing words. Speak Teshuvah aloud. Talk to someone you can trust.
Sep 1: Retrograde Saturn re-enters Pisces.
Boundaries blur, responsibilities deepen. Lean into Binah. Gather any wisdom you've left behind.
Sep 2: Mercury enters Virgo.
Begin practical Teshuvah plans: diet, finances, routine. Write it all down!
Sep 3: Mercury square Uranus.
Disruptive insight, sudden clarity. Flashbulbs bursting overhead. Divine Revelations or the biggest gaffe ever?
Sep 5: Mars square Jupiter.
Overheated energy; beware rash promises. "Go Big or Go Home"
Sep 6 (Shabbat Ki Teitzei): Uranus stations Retrograde in Gemini: Things May Break!!!!
The Month Peaks: Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse
Sep 7: Full Moon in Pisces, Total Lunar Eclipse.
Emotional climax. Surrender grief; this eclipse purges all that residue if you'll let it.
Sep 12: Sun + Mercury sextile Jupiter.
Optimism returns. Speak words of deep appreciation! "Praise the Lord" isn't just an expression, it's an imperative!
Sep 13 (Shabbat Ki Tavo): Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo.
Words and truth align. There's no better time.
The Month Turns Again: Last Quarter Moon
Sep 14: Last Quarter Moon in Pisces.
Forgiveness deepens, allowing you to release heavy burdens.
Sep 16: Venus sextile Mars + trine Chiron; Mars opposes Chiron.
Healing and wounding can intermingle; for the unconscious this can be dangerous. For those willing to consciously confront, it can be life-changing for the infinite better.
Sep 17: Mercury opposes Saturn.
Words meet resistance. Patience is your secret weapon. Stand by your truth.
Sep 18: Mercury enters Libra, opposes Neptune.
Balance speech with compassion but don't get caught up in delusion. If you're bending over backwards to explain the truth, you'd better check if it's actually true. Truth shouldn't require back surgery!
Sep 19: Mercury trine Uranus + Pluto; Venus enters Virgo.
The love language of service is front and center.
Sep 20 (Shabbat Nitzavim): Venus square Uranus.
Surprises? Give thanks to the Lord for ..... fill in the blanks, early and often.
The Dark of The Moon....
Sep 21: Sun opposes Saturn; New Moon / Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo.
Final test of sincerity. This Eclipse reveals what cannot cross into 5786; don't let it make excuses. Be like Gandalf at the precipice with the Balrog: You Shall Not Pass!
Sep 22 (Erev Rosh HaShanah / Autumnal Equinox): The Sun enters Libra, Mars enters Scorpio.
Cosmic convergence of Erev Rosh HaShanah and Tekufot Tishrei, not seen since 1960. The gates open — stand with courage and faith. It's time to welcome the New Year of 5786 - Taf Shin Pei VAV.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE VAV YEAR OF THE PEI DECADE?
VAV CONNECTS HEAVEN AND EARTH
WHAT ARE YOU BRINGING DOWN AND GIVING OVER?
