Full Moon in Aries: Very Bright Stars
This Aries Full Moon is illuminated by an Equinox Sun at the beginning of Libra. In Libra, we look for balance. At a time of equal day and equal night, we ask, what do we notice when light and dark … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Aquarius: Precarious
The Gibbous phase presents a challenge. The Moon is sesquiquadrate the Sun, an awkward, squarish sort of connection. In Joseph Campbell’s hero cycle, this is the last challenge before we reach the bright light of the Full Moon. We think … Continued
New Moon in Pisces: Borderlands
As we sail into a New Moon at the tail end of Pisces, we’re crossing borders. All kinds of borders. This New Moon ushers us out of the spring eclipse season. We emerge into a world remade, with challenges personal … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Aquarius: Break It Down
Early Sunday, we step into the Balsamic phase with the Moon in Aquarius. This is a Moon in exile, separating from a conjunction with Pluto. This Moon is incisive, ready to take apart what is done and build anew. It’s … Continued
New Moon Eclipse in Virgo: Future Past
Sunday’s eclipse New Moon is edgy. We’re at a threshold, but it’s tricky to figure out which way we’re facing. Astrologer Chris Brennan speaks of eclipses as great beginnings and great endings. This time, we might not be clear which … Continued
New Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries: Redshift Rebirth
Early Saturday, we reach the New Moon in Aries which is also a partial Solar Eclipse. This eclipse will be visible across the North Atlantic, in the Maritime provinces of Canada and across the western edge of Africa and Europe … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn: You Are Here
In the morning, we step boldly into the Last Quarter phase. The Moon in sturdy Capricorn squares the Sun, newly arrived in bright Aries. It’s time to get stuff done. It’s the Spring Equinox. At this waning square, we’re invited … Continued
Disseminating Moon in Scorpio: A Watchful Eye
Near dawn on Tuesday, we slip quietly into the Disseminating phase. The Full Moon Eclipse still reverberates. This Moon, now in Scorpio, wants to look around without being seen or heard. The Moon is in Fall in Scorpio, but gains … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Cancer: Deep
The Moon has just entered Cancer. In about an hour, we’ll enter the Last Quarter phase as the Cancer Moon squares the Sun in Libra. The Moon is strong in her own sign of Cancer, far stronger in dignity than … Continued
The Libra Equinox: Delicate Balance
The solstices and equinoxes have been observed since ancient times. More than that, they’ve been anticipated and marked with ritual. Temples, pyramids, and stone circles were built to honor these moments. Tomorrow morning, the Sun enters Libra and we celebrate … Continued