Full Moon in Leo: The Arena
Tomorrow we begin the month of February with the Full Moon in Leo. The old saying has March coming in like a lion, but this year, it’s February. Which fits because in 2026, February, in spite of being a short … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Gemini: Only One
Thursday morning, we reach the Gibbous Moon. In this phase, the Moon forms a sesquiquadrate to the Sun, a square-and-a-half, a challenge. Just as we reach for the illumination of the Full Moon, we trip over an obstacle. Something must … Continued
First Quarter Moon in Taurus: Soup
Overnight Sunday, we enter the First Quarter with an exalted Moon in early Taurus. We have a lovely, comforting Moon in the midst of an intense chart. What’s the message? The First Quarter is a square between Sun and Moon, … Continued
Crescent Moon in Pisces: Only Connect
We’ve entered the Crescent Moon phase with a mid-Pisces Moon, lots of stuff in Pisces and lots of other stuff in Aquarius. The Moon at 17º sits between the South Node at 09º and Saturn and Neptune at 27º and … Continued
New Moon in Capricorn: Layered
This New Moon sits in the center of an unusually large and tightly configured crowd of planets. The Sun and Moon, exactly conjunct at 28º Capricorn, also conjunct Mars and Mercury tightly conjunct at 26º Capricorn. By degree, this New … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Sagittarius: Swift
Here at the Balsamic Moon, we’re finishing up, letting go, and clearing the ground for the New Moon ahead. At the beginning of Sagittarius, the Moon flies swiftly toward the goal she sees ahead. To be clear, Sagittarius doesn’t see … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Libra: Squared Up
At the Last Quarter, we make good on what we’ve learned during the lunar cycle. We might reach a decision, or take action. The Sun–Moon square here is key: We’re pushed by the tension of the square to Do a … Continued
Disseminating Moon in Virgo: Limits
The Full Moon in Cancer certainly grabbed focus, bringing in 2026 with literal and figurative explosions. While our individual charts did not respond as dramatically, mostly, there’s no doubt the Full Moon got our attention. Four out-of-bounds planets, it seems, … Continued
Full Moon in Cancer: Big Dreams
Two weeks ago, we rode into the Sagittarian New Moon feeling frayed at the edges. We’ve been resetting our energy in the weeks since: Resting with the Solstice, celebrating winter holidays, perhaps time with family or friends, hopefully with safe … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Taurus: Surprise!
With the Gibbous Moon (last phase before the Full) we face a final obstacle before illumination. In Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Cycle, this is a gatekeeper who looks like an adversary but is really a guardian making sure we’re ready for … Continued