Balsamic and New Moon

December 19 Monday
With this Libra Moon many links show up as if out of thin air. Synchronicity is mysteriously prominent. Factors and people converge that play a role in winning activities. They are practically unnoticeable, blending in as if invisible. Yet they all contribute to social grace and play a role in making the world a better place. Some may say that angels have manifested in others or secretly possessed objects with an aim to assist. Libra is gifted with inner vision to see how people and things can be arranged to interact in the most optimal ways. Unfortunately some underhanded maneuvers can show up. Check control issues.

December 20 Tuesday
We begin the day with a Scorpio Moon bringing everything into a common focus to recognize the meaning of how we map our way through specific, repetitive situations. There’s the hope of exploring the undercurrents which direct the unseen forces that move us towards greater unity. Yet churning excitement leads to going in several directions at once and taking risks which could divert us from the meaning and purpose of our maneuvers. Overconfidence can veil the importance of some moves. It’s best to be sensitive to personal mood and attitude changes.

December 21 Wednesday
The Scorpio Moon moved into her balsamic phase early this morning. A new vision for the immediate future begins to take shape by playing around with various associations and using the insights that arise. This may call for letting go of old rituals and sources of blessings to be receptive to other beneficial influences. The seen and the unseen, the known and the unknown are intertwined. Everything is linked whether we are aware of that or not. On this day of mostly darkness, it is best to open all the passages to our hearts because the light in our hearts is the best guide in the dark. The Sun moves into Capricorn at 10:30 pm, MT. Happy Winter Solstice and new solar year!

December 22 Thursday
The Moon moved into the internal world of Sagittarius, searching for the meaning of recent findings and questioning recent experiences. There may be a strong desire to go off alone to avoid tense encounters or at least to go over an unfamiliar way of handling a confrontation. The Moon returns to the degree where she last met the Sun and eclipsed it, reminding us of where we stand in the greater scheme of things, and what we must deal with, and how we might handle certain situations differently. Sagittarius heats up our beliefs in wonderful things over the rainbow. We simply have to embark on the road never before traveled.

December 23 Friday
The Sagittarius Moon spurs our emotions to experience truth and inner growth. This sign trusts inner guidance. And today if confronted by some powerful force, it is best to rely on subtle inclinations or intuitions. Avoiding discomfort will only heighten feelings of being trapped. Stilling the mind can clear up doubts and increase sensitivity to psychic undercurrents. Breathing deeply can calm tensions and blow away frustrations, leading to greater clarity. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute.

December 24 Saturday
The Moon moved into self-mastery seeking Capricorn this morning and met up with the Sun for a new Moon at 11:05 am, MT, initiating an impulse to develop some new facet of oneself. There is the potential of radically liberating an aspect of our lives that can bring about a significant transformation. Pay attention to how you define yourself and how you long to be. The holiday spirit of this weekend churns up excitement and a hardy enthusiasm for performing acts that display responsibility and appreciation. Jupiter switches from retrograde to direct movement Sunday afternoon, giving a huge exclamation mark to generosity!
Merry Christmas!