The First Quarter square finds the Moon conjunct the North Node and the Sun at the bending. When the luminaries aspect the Nodes, we’re contemplating eclipse energy. “At the bending” is between the Nodes, a square aspect with the planet … Continued
Tomorrow, we reach several turning points as we shift into the First Quarter phase. First, before dawn, Mercury stations retrograde at 24º21’ Capricorn. Yes, we’re now focusing inward on the real, the practical, and the structural. Do we have what … Continued
Tomorrow morning, the Moon in Pisces will square the Sun in Sagittarius. We enter the First Quarter phase. The Sun–Moon square is echoed in other Fire–Water connections: Venus and Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune and apply to square Jupiter in … Continued
Overnight, the First Quarter Moon in early Aquarius arrives. We’re halfway between eclipses, deep in Scorpio territory, with Mars retrograde. It’s time to check in. In the First Quarter, we develop the skills and capacities we need to reach our … Continued
The First Quarter brings a Sun–Moon square. Here we’re challenged to learn effective ways to reach our goals. In early Capricorn, the Moon wants to be firmly grounded in the body and the material world. This is a place of … Continued
The lunar cycle, this time around, seems to bounce us between reality checks, a boost of optimism and energy, then a check, then another boost. Today’s First Quarter Moon is a definite lift. We could be feeling all over the … Continued
This lunar cycle opened with a New Moon in Leo trining Jupiter, a strong pulse of creative passion and joy. The challenging patterns involving Mars, Uranus, the Nodes of the Moon, and Saturn were there but easier to overlook. Strong, … Continued
Tonight we enter the First Quarter phase even as we continue to adjust to the Mars and Mercury sign changes. In this phase, we’re building new skills and expanding knowledge, preparing ourselves for our goals. We find ourselves in the … Continued
Tuesday we reach the halfway point between New and Full Moon with a Virgo Moon, a careful, detail oriented Moon who seeks to be of service. The Moon squares the Gemini Sun, both ruled by Mercury, now direct in Taurus, … Continued
Tonight, we enter the First Quarter phase, the Sun–Moon square, halfway between our two eclipses. It’s time to dive into what’s happening–still avoiding those goal-oriented actions, but grabbing this moment for the creative potential it holds. Realizations might arrive more … Continued