Wednesday morning, we enter the Balsamic phase. In this last phase before the New Moon, we prepare for the new lunar cycle by letting go. The Moon in definitely waning now, thin and dark in the sky. They’ll grow darker … Continued
The Balsamic phase is often quiet. A sequestered time as we focus on preparing for the New Moon to come. This Balsamic Moon in Scorpio may appear calm on the outside, while offering deep inner experiences. The Moon (13º10’ Scorpio) … Continued
With a Libra Moon, we enter the Balsamic phase, a time of rest and release to prepare for a new lunar cycle. The complexities of eclipse season take some sorting out. We see that process reflected in the chart. The … Continued
Friday afternoon, we enter the Balsamic phase. This time before a New Moon, when the Moon has little light, is usually quiet. We rest and release. This Balsamic Moon asks for something different. The Moon is semisquare the Sun and … Continued
Throughout this lunar cycle, we’ve seen patterns connecting the personal planets (us) to the outer planets (the big, big world). This phase begins when the Moon is 45° away from the Sun, an edgy, waning aspect inviting us to let … Continued
Two shifts happen tonight, one now and one before dawn. These two complement each other, shifting from flamboyant certainty into something quieter, more vulnerable, and closer to home. The Sun enters Virgo, the mutable Earth sign ruled by Mercury. Already … Continued
We’ve slipped into the Balsamic Moon phase. If you didn’t notice the shift, it could be the Gemini Moon with its fresh perspectives doesn’t automatically have us thinking about endings. The next few days, we have the chance to let … Continued
This evening we shift into the Balsamic phase with the Moon in late Taurus conjunct Uranus. The time of winnowing, choosing, and letting go. Uranus in Taurus remains a tough combination to wrap our minds around. What does it mean … Continued
It’s interesting to enter a Balsamic phase with an Aries Moon. The mood we expect is one of nostalgia, a mixture of longing and regret as we review what we need to release. This phase is about endings. We’re wrapping … Continued
Two events today lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s New Moon eclipse. One anchors us. One helps us fly. At 2:36 pm EDT, Pluto stations retrograde. The fact this is a retrograde station is not all that important. The staton itself … Continued