Balsamic Moon in Leo: Essence
Sunday evening, we enter the Balsamic phase with the Moon in early Leo. In this first decan of Leo, we want to shine. We long for our moment in the sun, when we are seen for who we truly are. … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Gemini: Renewal
Today opened with the Mercury cazimi, the exact conjunction between Mercury and the Sun at 13º36’ Virgo. This is the moment Mercury ascended to the throne for a personal, up close encounter with our star. It’s a time of illumination. … Continued
Disseminating Moon in Aries: Excitation
Overnight tonight, we enter the Disseminating phase, which opens with a sesquiquadrate, square and a half between the Sun and Moon. This is a time when we’re pushed to share what we learned or experienced at the Full Moon. Of … Continued
Full Moon in Pisces: The Shape of Dreams
The month of August ends with the biggest Full Moon of this year. It’s also a blue moon, as it is the second Full Moon this month. The Moon will be closer to Earth, appear larger and brighter in the … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Capricorn: Two Steps Back
August began with the Full Moon in Aquarius, a Supermoon marked with signs of change. As we approach the end of August with another larger Supermoon, we wonder how much has really been accomplished. In world events or our personal … Continued
First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius: A Quartering Sea
As Thursday opens, we reach the First Quarter. The Moon at the beginning of Sagittarius wants swift action. We’re meant to take action on our goals. The Sag Moon is also impetuous. A few words of caution will not come … Continued
Examination
Wednesday, August 23Sun Enters Virgo @ 5:01 am EDTMercury Stations Retrograde @ 3:59 pm EDT Wednesday, two events bring our attention to Mercury and the sign of Virgo. We won’t forget the larger context of Pluto square the Nodes and … Continued
Crescent Moon in Libra: Promises
We’re in an interesting place as we enter the Crescent Moon phase Sunday morning. The Moon in mid Libra asks us to look at commitments. What have we bound ourselves to? Are we honoring our agreements? Are the promises we … Continued
New Moon in Leo: The Heart in Shadow
Tomorrow morning near dawn, we reach the New Moon in Leo. Leo is a bright sign, fixed Fire ruled by the Sun. Yet at a New Moon, we are in darkness. That darkness includes Venus, who has passed her conjunction … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Cancer: Desiderata
Overnight, we enter the Balsamic phase. It’s time to consider what to hold on to and what to let go of. What is complete? What is no longer helpful? Most important, what do we really want? The Moon in early … Continued