Signs of the Zodiac
Tonight we reach the Balsamic Moon. This last phase before the New Moon opens with a semisquare between the Sun in stable, reliable Taurus and the Moon in dreamy, unfocused Pisces. It takes a lot to annoy Taurus, who is … Continued
Today’s Last Quarter Moon marks the transition from sharing what we gained at the Full Moon to releasing what’s ready to go, in preparation for the New Moon to come. It’s an interesting and quite probably challenging square: The peaceful, … Continued
Last evening (7:35 pm EDT), we entered the Disseminating Moon phase. After the realizations, achievements, and conclusions of the Full Moon, it’s time to share. The Moon’s in gregarious, upbeat Sagittarius, approaching conjunction with Jupiter, who rules all the Sagittarian … Continued
The Full Moon in Libra arrived this morning (7:12 am EDT) and would have looked most full last night. Here, the Moon was shrouded in rain clouds, but visible or not, this is a Full Moon we will feel. Sun … Continued
The Moon only escaped the mess of squares and oppositions a few days ago at the First Quarter, and hoped to have a bit of clear sailing … but no! Just minutes ago (12:10 am EDT), the Moon entered her … Continued
The First Quarter Moon arrives soon. This square between Sun and Moon presents a challenge: Are we moving toward the goals we set at the New Moon or are we stuck? The challenge could not be more stark. The chart … Continued
Just as today became today, at 12:44 am EDT, the Crescent Moon appeared. This semisquare that follows the New Moon is a time of urgency, a need to act. With a Gemini Moon conjunct Gemini Mars, we may have taken … Continued
The New Moon in Aries arrives before dawn tomorrow in my Eastern time zone, which feels like a fitting time of day for the beginning of the astrological year. Aries is the cardinal Fire sign that initiates the zodiac round. … Continued
Overnight (Monday, April 1, 3:14 am EDT), we’ll reach the Balsamic Moon. This semisquare between the Sun and Moon marks the time when we’re ready to let go, releasing what no longer fits. Balsamic Moons tend to be contemplative times, … Continued
Yesterday’s Last Quarter Moon wanted something to happen. At the Last Quarter, we understand, realize, comprehend. We’re at the shift point from sharing to letting go. The Sun–Moon square jolts us. We experience a moment of “Oh! That’s what that … Continued