We’re now in the Balsamic phase, the one for letting go, clearing the decks, taking care of the to-do lists, to prepare for the New Moon. This time, we have a Moon in early Capricorn. It’s not a strong place … Continued
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
Before dawn, we’ll enter the Crescent phase. This is the pivot from planting new seeds, to tending the emerging shoots. What’s the plan? What do we do next? The Sun is on a glorious quest. They’ve entered Sagittarius. Get your … Continued
Monday, we enter the First Quarter phase with a no-nonsense Capricorn Moon. At this point in the waxing cycle, it’s time to get stuff done. In early Capricorn, the Moon has boots on the ground and is ready to move. … Continued
As Wednesday steps into Thursday, we reach the Gibbous Moon. We’ve been out questing. Now we’ve arrived–not at the ending, but at a challenge. If the First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius sought adventure, this more sober Capricorn Moon has surely … Continued
I write today on my front porch as thunder rumbles through dark clouds massing in the west and a light rain falls. Lightning and rain are great for summer gardens, but this storm may bring hail, which can swiftly destroy … Continued
When the Moon’s in Capricorn, issues of responsibility, limits, and (yes) work come to the fore. This is the phase in which we share what we learned at the Full Moon–but the aftermath of the Scorpio Full Moon might not … Continued
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
The Balsamic Moon is a time for letting go. This Capricorn Moon is not quite ready to let anything slip through her fingers, but resting along the way, taking stock, checking in–all definitely on the menu. The Moon opposes Mars, … Continued
This last New Moon of 2024, falling in the liminal space between the old calendar year and a new one which will bring great change, asks us to pause. This New Moon at 09º43’ Capricorn is grounded deep in the … Continued