Signs of the Zodiac
The Full Moon in Pisces approaches! In my eastern time zone, the Full Moon falls on September 14. But since the time is 12:33 am, this Full Moon will be strongest on Friday night. This is a time of illumination. … Continued
At the Gibbous Moon, we feel how close we are to the illumination of the Full Moon while knowing we are not. there. yet. The decisions we’ve made––to continue on, adjust, or turn aside––are set. Our course is determined. But … Continued
Within the First Quarter phase, we reach a trine between the Sun and Moon, an easy, flowing connection that offers insight. We reach this point on Sunday afternoon. This trine is Earth to Earth: Capricorn to Virgo. Each of these … Continued
The First Quarter square between the Sun and Moon is a pivot and arrives tonight. We’re moving decisively toward the Full Moon now. The Moon and Jupiter are squaring the Sun, of course, plus Mercury, Mars, and Venus. The Moon … Continued
Within the Crescent phase, we reach a sextile, an energized flow of energy, between the Sun and Moon. The Sun, Moon, Mars, and Venus are all in the second decan of Virgo now. We realize more clearly than ever that … Continued
September is an intensely Virgoan month. Virgo’s careful, steady, practical qualities will be explored in many ways over the next weeks—encouraged by some planets, challenged by others. By the time we reach the Full Moon, we will know far more … Continued
The New Moon in Virgo arrives with the sun tomorrow at 6:37 am EDT. She slips in on the skirts of rosy-fingered dawn to clear away last night’s mess, prepare a healthy breakfast, and wake us with the soft sound … Continued
Overnight tonight, the Balsamic Moon arrives. Our energies turn inward. We prepare for the cycle that begins with the New Moon only a few days away. This Balsamic Moon in Cancer is conjunct her own North Node, which creates an … Continued
At the Last Quarter Moon, we reach a turning point. Energy shifts from sharing with the world to considering our own situation. How are we? What do we need? It feels like time to stop adventuring and head home. In … Continued
Within the Disseminating phase, we reach a trine that offers deep insight. Trines are tricky things, though: Easy to miss if we’re not watching for them. But we’re not likely to miss this one! The insight will come from helpers … Continued