Waning Sextile: Speak Out
Tomorrow morning, September 24, we reach the waning sextile within the Last Quarter phase. The Moon at 1 Leo sextiles the Sun at 1 Libra. A Leo Moon seems an odd fit for this time of looking inward. Aren’t we … Continued
Venus Cazimi: Fire of Love
In the predawn hours of this morning, Venus reached her conjunction with the Sun, her cazimi, the moment of insight, illumination, and power within her perilous journey so close to our star. 🌞 This morning, we might have remembered dreams, … Continued
New Moon in Leo: Call to Adventure
For the last month and more, we’ve been riding emotional roller coasters and working through deep but difficult insights. You might be feeling depleted, tender, and ready for a quiet beach vacation. Instead we’re invited on a new, exciting adventure. … Continued
Crescent Moon in Leo: Creative Play
In less than three hours, we reach the Crescent Moon. We see the Moon in the evening sky, bright and hopeful. The thick darkness of the New Moon dissolves. The mood is optimistic and yet this is precisely when the … Continued
Crescent Moon in Leo: Healing Fire
As the Moon leaves her home in Cancer to step into Leo, we reach the Crescent Moon. We see the Moon in the night sky and know it’s time to act. Our New Moon wishes must be supported. But we … Continued
First Quarter Moon in Leo: Steady On!
The First Quarter Moon is exact tomorrow night (Saturday, May 11, 9:12 pm EDT). This square between the Sun and Moon tests how committed we are to our New Moon goals. At this First Quarter Moon in Leo, the challenge … Continued
Gibbous Moon in Leo: Yes, And …
This afternoon, we reach the Gibbous Moon, the sesquiquadrate (135°) aspect between Sun and Moon. This square-and-a-half calls for us to stand our ground in the face of challenge. With the Moon in Leo as the Sun continues swimming through … Continued
Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Leo: Rites of Passage
Overnight Sunday, the Full Moon in Leo arrives. This is a special Moon, landing in the first degrees of Leo and Capricorn (Aquarius!), the Moon at 0 Leo, the Sun at 0 Cap (Aquarius!). Since this Moon aligns with the … Continued
New Moon in Leo & Eclipse: Deep in the Heart
Just before sunrise on Saturday morning, (5:57 am EDT, the New Moon in Leo arrives. Such a Moon might seem easy. It’s high summer. We’re still celebrating first fruits and anticipating a rich harvest. It’s a time to wish for … Continued
Lughnasadh: Sacrifice / Celebration
Lughnasadh, known as Lammas in England, celebrates the first fruits of the harvest. The powers that be are thanked for what they have given and asked to protect the main harvest to come. Each of the ancient Celtic fire festivals … Continued