This Last Quarter Chart is complicated and fascinating. There are two T-squares here. In one, the Moon squares both the Sun and Saturn who oppose each other. In the other, Mercury and Venus (now retrograde) square Mars and Pluto, also … Continued
We enter the Balsamic phase early Sunday. It’s time to focus on what’s complete, no longer needed, or in the way of what we’re moving toward. The Moon’s in early Cancer, her own sign. She’s strong in the first decan. … Continued
This New Moon in Cancer offers respite in troubled times, but not in a simple way. This New Moon is not saying, just get some ice cream and you’ll feel better. Instead, it’s asking us to think––and feel––about what we … Continued
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
Today, we enter the First Quarter phase. It’s time to take action on our goals for this lunar cycle. With the Moon in her own sign of Cancer, we act from the heart of mothering, a way of being we … Continued
Today’s Gibbous Moon is in late Cancer, her own sign, where she is especially caring. Feelings are strong and present. Yet at the end of Cancer, we realize there’s not enough. What does this mean? We live in a finite … Continued
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
In this phase, the illuminations of the Full Moon begin moving through us into the world. It’s about what we experience, understand, and share. This Disseminating phase, with the Moon at the beginning of her own sign, is filled with … Continued
The Last Quarter phase is a pivot halfway between the illumination of the Full Moon and dark seed time of the New Moon. Opposite the waxing First Quarter, here we make good on what we learned. We consolidate. Gather in. … Continued
Tomorrow morning, we enter the Balsamic phase with a fascinating chart to work with. In this phase, the Moon loses light in the sky, completely disappearing as the New Moon draws near. It’s time to let go. We’re invited to … Continued