Balsamic Moon in Leo: Fools Rush In
The Balsamic phase is the last one before the New Moon. Here, the Moon loses her light, reaching her fully eclipsed state as we arrive at the New Moon. It’s time to wrap up this lunar cycle and let go … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Leo: Burn
The Balsamic phase, the last one before the New Moon, is where we let go, not in the sense of being wild and crazy, but in releasing what is complete, or over, or not in our best interest. I mention … Continued
New Moon Eclipse in Leo: Needfire
Fire, one of the four elements in classical Greek philosophy, one of five elements in ancient Chinese philosophy, and one of five elements in ancient Indian philosophy, is hot, bright, and active. Associated with passion and transformation, Fire is prominent … Continued
Crescent Moon in Leo: Queens
The Crescent Moon arrives before dawn EDT on Thursday, and this will be no quiet opening. This is a bold Leo Moon co-ruling with a queenly Leo Venus. With two queens standing ready, we’d better set the stage. Outer planets … Continued
First Quarter Moon in Leo: Under Pressure
This First Quarter Moon in Leo will show the benefits of the flexible creativity available with the Crescent Moon in Gemini. This First Quarter moves through tricky territory. In this phase, we act on goals set during the Crescent phase. … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Leo: Strong
We’re IN the Gibbous Moon phase, last challenge before the Full Moon. We’re in it, and it feels like it. At the end of Leo, we’ve achieved something––and need to hold on to it. Keep it growing, thriving, all the … Continued
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
Disseminating Moon in Leo: Call It Out
Overnight tonight, we enter the Disseminating Phase. As the name says, we are sharing, sending our newly-won insights with a wider world. Monday is also the day Mars squares Saturn exactly. This brings a challenge, which will show up differently … Continued
Last Quarter Moon in Leo: Take Up Space
Overnight tonight (Tuesday), we enter the Last Quarter. This is the make-good-on-promises phase. It’s time to do it (whatever it is). A square from a Moon at the end of Leo to a Sun at the end of Scorpio highlights … Continued
Balsamic Moon in Leo: From the Heart
Tonight we enter the Balsamic phase. The Moon grows dark and disappears from the sky. We, too, go quiet, preparing for the New Moon to come. The soon-to-arrive New Moon is a partial solar eclipse in Virgo. We are in … Continued