Let’s start with something that’s not the Full Moon. Look at the chart and find Mars and Uranus in Gemini. They’re not exactly conjunct yet, but they are functionally. In fact, we can argue that Mars applying to conjunct Uranus … Continued
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
We’re entering the Disseminating phase, first lunar phase after the Full Moon. The Moon will have just entered Capricorn as the phase opens, a solid, grounded place to be after the intensity of the Scorpio Full Moon. Yet this Moon … Continued
Overnight, we enter the Last Quarter phase with the Moon in Capricorn. As I write, it’s early afternoon on April 9 and the Moon has entered Cap. Something important happens today that I want to name. Mars is about to … Continued
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