Disseminating and Last Quarter Moon

October 5 Monday
With this morning’s void of course Aries Moon comes a sense of weakness or susceptibility in the face of group influences. At 10:33 am, MT, the Moon moves into easily defeated Taurus, and we may become aware of how we succumb to love-power or get easily absorbed in relationships and lose our hold on self-identity. We may, however, recognize certain inspirational patterns in social participation that churn our desire and excitement to stay involved. Taurus fosters dependability and often replicates more-of-the same in daily life. Perceptions can get dulled with such repetition.

October 6 Tuesday
The revelations of this Taurus full Moon make us feel like we are caught between worlds: that of carrying out typical physical tasks and that of dreaming in unusual projects that revitalize all involved. Juggling both can bring understanding of the social flow and how it supports one’s aspirations. To sustain oneself today, spend some time airing out some self-images. Uncover a deeply entrenched secret for better self-awareness. Taurus can be very self-reliant by never stepping out of line. By reinterpreting procedures and sharing with others, Taurus snaps out of straight jacket performances.

October 7 Wednesday
With this Taurus Moon we may be hard-pressed to stay centered while investing our energy into certain experiences and balancing social interaction with personal needs. At 11:19 am, MT, the Moon goes void of course, diverting her attention from basic, sensual, down-to-earth matters to the subtleties of our sensitivities. At 3:19 pm, the Moon enters her disseminating phase when there’s a need to strut the interdependent factors that have formed one’s individual service to the greater whole. At 3:46 pm, the Moon moves into Gemini, setting her course of gathering data for comparison purposes.

October 8 Thursday
The highly expressive Gemini Moon has a clear grasp of essentials today, some of which may be depressing. But Gemini is good at rationalizing. So organize your thoughts about changing some entrenched pattern and how you will launch such a makeover. Using words to defend ourselves against real contact with our emotional needs thwarts growth. Discover the hidden messages in bodily feelings. There is a common ring of truth in our human bodies. Mark Twain once said, “Get your facts first and then you can distort them as much as you please.”

October 9 Friday
We may feel compelled to execute whatever plans we have for this day with a Gemini Moon. A change in direction may not be easy, but effort spent on that will be rewarding. Issues around a fear of being dependent on others for what they offer of worth as well as their dedication to service may also surface. The Moon voids herself of Gemini from 7:35 to 7:48 pm, MT, for a short period of absent-mindedness before moving into supportive Cancer. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute.

October 10 Saturday
The Cancer Moon calls for faith in one’s self. Cancer sympathizes with old allegiances yet adapts to changes that support growth. At 2:56 am, MT, Sunday, the Moon enters her last quarter phase when there is a need to recognize the value of bridging the emotional and spiritual worlds, bringing to them one’s own personal magic. One’s personal tastes can take care of hidden needs, often unbeknownst to us. So go easy on attempts to take care of others. Starting at 7:37 pm, Sunday, the Moon pours off the defenses of Cancer for almost four hours before entering entertaining Leo.