In about 7 hours, we reach the First Quarter Moon. This is when we’re pushed (squares are pushy) to take action on our goals. It’s appropriate, then, that Saturnian influences are strong.
This is a big change from the light, bright optimism the skies have offered. If we’ve drifted, let ourselves get ungrounded, or played the grasshopper, the shift could feel like running into a wall or cold water down the back.
In truth, this is the energy we need to take creative plans and visions that have been swirling around and turn them into something real.
The change has been building for a few days.
Saturn stationed direct late on Sunday, October 10. It’ll take time for the planet of slow to get moving, but they’re now heading direct, ready to act in the world.
Not long after, the Moon moved into Capricorn, where we find them at the First Quarter.
This First Quarter is intense for several reasons. The Moon at 20 Capricorn is sextile Neptune, conjunct Pluto, and square Eris, as well as squaring the Sun, Mars, and Mercury. This Moon connects inner and outer planets with messages about reality, hard work, and commitment.
Nearby, at the beginning of Aquarius, Saturn awaits the Moon’s arrival.
It’s not all gloomy weather, though. Venus in Sagittarius makes an overcoming sextile to Saturn, bringing in some of the lighter feelings we’ve enjoyed.
And the Moon and Venus are both even more out of bounds than they were at the Crescent. Now, out of bounds is out of bounds, so, in one sense, it makes no difference how far. As in tennis, once you’re out, you’re out. Still, it’s interesting to note that neither planet has yet to make any move to head back inside the bounds.
So, yes, it’s time to get to work. Dreams can be powerful and inspiring. If we want a real-world results, though, real-world stuff needs to happen.
Still, there’s enough quirky, “I’ll do it my way” energy around to make sure that real stuff will reflect the dreams from which it emerged.
Image adapted from Javad Esmaeili
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