New Moon in Gemini: Choices
This is the day of the New Moon in Gemini, though (as I write) we’re not there yet. Tonight, the Sun and Moon meet at the end of Gemini, which is a place of choice. In today’s world of constant, … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Taurus: Dig Deep
Today we enter the Balsamic phase, last before a New Moon. We wrap up, let go as the Moon loses her light. This time, we enter with this Moon, exalted in early Taurus. This Moon has resources at her fingertips. … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Pisces: A Sky Filled with Stars
Tomorrow morning’s opening to the Last Quarter is magical. The Pisces Moon separates from a trine to Mercury to move into trines with Venus and Jupiter. The Moon invites us to notice Venus and Jupiter applying to their warm and … Continued
Disseminating Moon in Capricorn: Power Structures
The Disseminating Moon is a time for sharing what we experienced with the Full Moon. The more I follow the details of each lunar cycle, the more I realize there is a lot more wiggle room in what each phase … Continued
Full Moon in Sagittarius: Story Horse
In Dublin, Ireland, on meeting a friend, you might say, “Story?” or “Story horse?” or in Irish, “Aon scéal?” instead of “hello.” Irish culture is made of stories–myths, poems, novels, plays, epics, songs–that carry her history and heart. At this … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Libra: Precarious Balance
The Gibbous Moon arrives before dawn (EDT), setting puzzles in place before we wake. The end of Libra is an uncomfortable place for the sensitive Moon, as she tries to balance many demands. Her position only amplifies the challenges, because … Continued
First Quarter Moon in Virgo: Finding a Way
The First Quarter Moon invites us to learn new skills or improve skills we have. This Virgo Moon, careful and diligent, stands ready to do her best. At the same time, the Moon feels pressured. A Sun-Uranus conjunction squares the … Continued
Crescent Moon in Cancer: Extravagant Care
Tonight’s Crescent Moon features the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter in the Moon’s own sign. The Moon rests between Jupiter and Venus, the two benefics of Hellenistic astrology. She rules them both, with Jupiter exalted in Cancer as well. This is … Continued
New Moon in Taurus: What We Carry
I love a Moon in Taurus. Cozy vibes and a deep sense of satisfaction. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, which means she’s strong and celebrated. Arriving each year in spring (in the Northern hemisphere), the Taurus New Moon feels … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Aries: Creative Fire
The Balsamic phase, the last before the New Moon, is a release. We’re letting go of what is no longer needed. The Balsamic aspect is a half-square, 45º between the Moon and Sun, edgy and awkward. Here we find a … Continued