Crescent and First Quarter Moon

October 19 Monday
The Scorpio Moon reminds us that there are always hidden or unseen forces at work. What changes the color of leaves or detaches them from the twigs? How often do we see the trigger of fear or shame? Or the armor of self-protection nakedly displayed? More often, we see the unleashing of strong emotions, waves of them overtaking us through some passageway often opened unexpected by some utterance or event. Today may be full of displays of previously concealed feelings. What do they tell us about the power of our emotions and the process of releasing them?

October 20 Tuesday
With this Scorpio Moon we may be keenly aware of many differing emotional states assaulting our senses. Those related to big issues drown out those associated with less important matters. At 12:57 pm, MT, the Moon begins her void of course period, draining out the intensely transforming waters of Scorpio for two hours. At 2:49 pm, she moves into the active, stimulating energy of Sagittarius. Like the autumn leaves, we may find it eye-catching to radiate our vibrancy. On this day of constant movement there are several arresting moments full of significant thoughts to ponder.

October 21 Wednesday
The Sagittarius Moon supports joining our feelings and sensitivities with others to develop our spiritual capacities and our discernment. It is important to know which parts of our rough sides need to be unloaded and which need to be sanded and refined. At 4:45 pm, MT, the Moon enters her crescent phase which can be a period of struggle to support behaviors that enhance those parts of us that endure. Persistent effort is required of us to bring ideal information for advancement into our consciousness. Such knowledge can help us perceive what is really going on.

October 22 Thursday
This crescent Sagittarius Moon sees goodness everywhere, shading some crucial difficult issues while gathering many points of view. To keep things under control, look at what’s in front of your nose in a new light. Examine anomalies for clues to a new way of behaving. Sniff out and assess the facts in the context of your own life. The area of our lives that Sagittarius corresponds to is very receptive to our social environment. Some of us may gain insights from children, others from clients or supervisors or relatives. Strangers, especially, may have a profound impact on us today.

October 23 Friday
The Moon moved into Capricorn, and the Sun moved into Scorpio early this morning, urging on a new direction with changing pictures of our external behavior. Capricorn can represent some keen observation skills. If we engage them today, we may be able to shake off some dusty self-images and head for an ideal expression of them. Otherwise, we may get stuck in a maze of predicaments. 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 24 Saturday
On this last day of a crescent Capricorn Moon we may feel like restricting our contact with others in order to revolutionize some crumbling part of our lives. The Moon goes void of course on Sunday at 12:15 am, MT, shoveling off ambitious Capricorn for almost an hour. At 1:08 pm, the Moon moves into rebellious Aquarius, and at 6:42 pm, she enters her first quarter phase, a time to express what one can do exuberantly. In this cycle that involves questioning one’s experience and leaving some situation to give a gradual definition to a new structure of behavior.