Signs of the Zodiac
As the Sun and Moon square each other, marking the First Quarter phase, we’re in the midst of the Mars–Mercury–Saturn–Uranus rumpus. Yesterday we made it through the Mercury and Mars squares to Saturn, perhaps the most frustrating part. In a … Continued
Overnight, we reach the waxing sextile between the Sun and Moon. This connection offers insight, if we pay attention. With the Moon in Capricorn and the Sun in Scorpio, the insight might be something felt in the body more than … Continued
The swift Moon rushes to catch Venus, both in early Capricorn. Venus slows her steps, preparing to enter the dark wood of her retrograde time. We enter the Crescent phase tonight. Have you found time to make your wishes? No? … Continued
Note: The time change in the U.S. will happened overnight on the 7th. The time on this chart is standard time (not daylight). I’m continuing to learn more about electional astrology, so my technique will be changing (and, I do … Continued
The New Moon in Scorpio arrives with a tight opposition to Uranus in Taurus. Here we have irresistible forces and immovable objects all over the place. We’ll want to approach this New Moon knowing that anything might happen and all … Continued
We’ve entered the Balsamic phase now, the quiet, reflective time before we move into the New Moon. This is a time to gather our thoughts, check in with our feelings, and prepare for the time to come. The late Virgo … Continued
Tomorrow before dawn (in my time zone) the Moon in Virgo sextiles the Scorpio Sun. This fleeting aspect offers an early warning patterns we want to know about. Sextiles are friendly communications. A chance to check in. Get an update. … Continued
We’re entering the Last Quarter Moon phase, a time of transition. Squares (a Sun–Moon square initiates this phase) are challenges that ask for and sometimes require action. At the Last Quarter, we have a chance to act on everything we’ve … Continued
Tonight we reach the trine between Sun and Moon that happens within the Disseminating phase. Trines are flowing aspects, connecting planets who share an element and so find communication easy. They speak the same language. Trines are considered fortunate and … Continued
We’re sailing into the Disseminating phase as the Moon moves a square-and-a-half away from the Sun. In this phase we share, communicate, broadcast, send out what we learned at the Full Moon. This airy chart is perfect, a contrast to … Continued