The Astrology Behind February's Full Moon + 3 Full Moon Rituals

While we may be just getting into the new calendar year, the astrological new year is marked by the spring equinox and the start of Aries season.

And that can only mean one thing: This weekend's full moon in Virgo is the last full moon of the astrological year, giving us one last chance to clear out the old.

February's full moon is set to peak on Saturday, February 24, at 7:30 a.m. EST, in the sign of meticulous and devoted Virgo.

According to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, the energy of this moon is very much around what we're letting go of in a literal, real-world sense (i.e., our habits or even possessions) but also on an emotional and energetic level, thanks to Pisces season.

"And the influence of Virgo reminds us that no task or action is too small to create space for the bigger picture and process," Quinn tells mindbodygreen, adding that this is our opportunity to "clean house," as it were, ahead of the astrological new year on March 19.

"February's transits took us through some deep-rooted changes, and now we get to rebuild—so let Virgo help you focus on that," she says.

In terms of other planetary aspects to watch around this full moon, Mercury, Saturn, and the sun are all conjunct in Pisces, forming oppositions to this moon. As such, Quinn notes, we'll need to be mindful of clear communication and avoiding nebulous conversations, with Pisces influencing Mercury.

Meanwhile, Saturn could come with "sobering advice on changes that you need to make," Quinn says, adding that the father-figure planet is "pushing us to look at the things we're doing that aren't working and changing those things."

With the influence of this Virgo full moon opposing Saturn in Pisces, Quinn says, you might find it helpful to find ways to hold yourself accountable. To that end, she suggests, think about the things, habits, and feelings you're letting go of during this full moon and write them down as reminders.

As the AstroTwins previously wrote for mindbodygreen, Virgo likes to make order out of chaos. As such, Virgo full moons are a "stellar time to organize your physical and energetic space," figuring out what's working for you and what's got to go.

Between the sensitive and psychic energy of both the sun and Saturn in Pisces, along with an analytical and organized full moon in Virgo, the last full moon of the astrological year is the perfect chance to refresh your habits and routines.