This New Moon in Virgo occurs September 8, 2010 at 6:30 am EDT (10:30 am GMT). While the new moon is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts, remember that we are still feeling the influence of Mercury retrograde (Mercury remains retrograde through this weekend, when it goes direct on September 12). Because of this,  you may want to begin the planning phase of any new projects, but actually hold off any implementation until September 12 when Mercury again goes direct to avoid any potential pitfalls. Likewise, even when planning, make sure to double check everything twice, as Mercury retrograde wreaks havoc on communication and travel plans, especially. The New Moon in Virgo is a time