New and Crescent Moon

April 23 Monday The Taurus Moon is void of course this morning, scraping off the vestiges of Taurus’s worthwhile displays. During this time there can be glimpses of what separates us from what we want. At 11:05 am, MT, the Moon moves into creatively flexible Gemini. We might want to seek some help choosing what to do first, as there exists an overwhelming selection of possibilities, some of them popping up in our imaginations, some of them old desires with a new twist. Gemini can hop around and try many things. But in this case, it is best to go deep within for a decision intuitively given. April 24 Tuesday With this Gemini Moon we may feel like plunging into things and getting our hands dirty with some bothersome clutter. It seems important to branch out into new territory to get the inside scoop on things. Head trips may be appealing, especially if one gets into thinking about the ways desires are satisfied. The things that stir you and the behavior which gets triggered are what need to be noted in this Moon cycle. Gemini can refuse to be content with obvious answers. They are never enough. This sign likes to branch out and sometimes complicates the search for more facts. Synthesizing helps. April 25 Wednesday The Gemini Moon entered her crescent phase at 4:55 MT, this morning. During this phase of a cycle which is about keeping in contact with various levels of reciprocity, it is important to align feelings with one’s inner drives and find ways to connect with others’ values. The Moon goes void of course at 2:31 pm, letting the clear thinking and social adeptness of Gemini fly off of her for most of the remainder of the day. The afternoon and evening are excellent for imagining how one wants to interact with one’s feelings and express them to others. The Moon moves into the emotional terrain of Cancer at 11:42 pm. April 26 Thursday With this Cancer Moon we can feel a convergence of emotional forces awakening one to the individual assertion of what is deeply felt. There can be abrupt and surprising urges to respond to internal shifts which, if not expressed, can feel as if lightning is splitting one apart. Acting freely with emotions can take one to different levels of spirituality where inner resources abound. Attuning to what resonates can ease integration of new perceptions, thus allowing an unfolding of potential and empowerment. This insight can develop an inner sense of direction for one’s individuality. April 27 Friday The Cancer Moon offers a huge boost in consciousness. Personal resources are shifting and coalescing to one’s advantage. Feelings can be expressed with charm in the most excellent manner, giving an air of expertise. The only challenge is to take the lead in defining limits in changing circumstances. The sign of Cancer can control the flow of emotions and adapt to specific demands. This can involve a balance between giving out and withholding. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. April 28 Saturday The Moon moved into sometimes excessively-willful Leo this morning. This quality can help shape things according to one’s personal ideals. Independent needs take center stage. Early Sunday morning the Moon enters her first quarter phase. It’s time to show what one values and enjoys. Finding the right moments to build what one hopes to do over the week ahead may be tough, but observing what actually happens won’t be. Sunday afternoon is easygoing, but there could be some fumbling attempts to focus on one thing. Leo can be impatient and distracted by entertainment.