Signs of the Zodiac
Tonight we enter the Balsamic phase. The Moon, a narrow curve in the sky, will soon disappear, to reappear after the New Moon. This is a time of preparation. Letting go. What is finished we can set aside? What is … Continued
We reach a Solstice point today as the Sun enters Cancer, the sign of the Mother. This is the point at which the ancient Greek Thema Mundi (birth chart of the world) begins. It’s summertime. We long for easy living. … Continued
At Last Quarter, it’s time to get stuff done. We’re wrapping up this lunar cycle. What’s left of our plans for this New Moon-to-New Moon journey? The Sun, still eking out the last degrees of Gemini, is squared by a … Continued
Just after midnight in my time zone, we shift into the Disseminating Moon. As one day divides into the next, we need to know where we stand. Dramatic patterns mark this strong chart, one pointing to decisive events on the … Continued
Tonight’s Full Moon in Sagittarius has lots to say. Of course it does! With the Sun in curious Gemini and the Moon in convivial Sag, there’s a social vibe and yet there’s more than meets the eye. So, let’s unpack … Continued
Overnight Friday, we enter the Gibbous phase with the Sun in mid Gemini and Moon in early Scorpio. This mismatch in tone, from Gemini’s scintillating, outspoken curiosity to Scorpio’s intense and watchful silence. is key. Here is the last challenge … Continued
Late Monday, we slip into the First Quarter phase with the Moon in mid Virgo, and the Sun and Mercury together in mid Gemini. These three make a great team. Yes, a square is considered a challenging aspect, but if … Continued
Tonight we reach the New Moon in Gemini. This is a crazy New Moon. The soundtrack is electroswing, a jazzy, frenetic sound. Happy, but, you know, happy in the face of a darker reality. We’re partying like it’s 1923, the … Continued
Tonight’s Balsamic Moon arrives linked to Venus in the middle of Aries. These two also strongly trine Mars in Leo, who rules the Moon and Venus while they’re in his sign. The Moon and Venus, ready to go for what … Continued
Tuesday morning, we enter the Last Quarter phase with a square between the Taurus Sun and a Moon in Aquarius. This challenge between fixed signs calls for focus. Sun and Moon are both in the final minutes of the final … Continued