We are moving toward the Crescent Moon, the time in the lunar cycle when we see the Moon clearly once again. The Moon is above the horizon in my sky right now, but I cannot see her. She is hidden by clouds.
It’s time to focus on our aims for this lunar cycle.
Given that the next two lunations, the coming Full Moon in Pisces and the following New Moon in Virgo, are eclipses, we are not planning to reach specific goals.
We are preparing, instead, to understand and flow with whatever shows up.
The Moon is in mid Libra, pulling away from a conjunction with Mars. The Martian influence makes this Moon a bit feistier than she might be in calm Libra, although there is another reason for this to be a stand-up sort of Moon: Venus has entered Leo.
Venus in early Leo is queenly, ready to attract attention if not always certain what to do with it. She is the personal planet now connecting to the Big Change planets. She is opposite Pluto, trine the Saturn–Neptune conjunction, and sextile Uranus.
In Leo, Venus has the presence to hold her own in such company. As ruler of the Libra, she shares that queenly mantle with the Crescent Moon.
The Moon has more light, a power boost from Mars, and the blessing of Venus in Leo. The question to ask is, what do we stand for? And who do we stand with?
In a world of uncertainty and yet endless possibility, what is most compelling? Who draws my attention? What to I want to explore? Who do I want to protect? To champion?
This is a sensitive Moon, attuned to the needs and desires of others. Who needs my help? If the questions feel confusing or overwhelming, bring in the extra feisty, queenly vibe of Mars and Venus.
It’s good to be sensitive to the needs of others, yet we’re most effective when we feel good about our choices. See what draws your attention. Where you want to be. What you want to see happen.
Where will you want to stand? Who will you stand with?
