Crescent and First Quarter Moon

July 23 Monday The Virgo crescent Moon is void of course. The clarity and order of this sign has been falling off of the Moon like ripe fruit off of a tree since last night. And like the gaps left on the branches, our thoughts can leap around leaving vacant pockets in our minds. Some of us may untypically leave a task incomplete. It’s best not to expect one’s usual thoroughness. Sometimes work which has been given a lot of attention can magically reach fruition during a void Virgo Moon without much toil. In such cases it’s a prior envisioning process which seems to be able to manifest during this boundless time. At 4:38 pm, MT, the Moon moves into the serenity of Libra. July 24 Tuesday This Libra Moon reminds us of the importance of being present, either as a participating partner or as a witness, to be able to face the unknown or the power of the moment. Issues of reliability can arise that raise the question of how well one has chosen companions. There’s time to reconsider some choices, and there’s energy to protect oneself. Creating what one wants is important. Today there’s the opportunity to be in accord with one’s convictions. With some re-arranging, time can be spend investigating and finding solutions that can spur one onward to achieving what is wanted. July 25 Wednesday With this Libra Moon we may feel a bit defensive. A little approval given and received can lift moods. Each of us may seek to be exceptional today, by recognizing that we can avoid conflicts brought on by excluding others. At 9:22 am, MT, the Moon goes void of course for eleven hours. While she is blowing off the compliancy of Libra, it’s best to be gentle with others but not gullible. Acts of fairness are in order while avoiding detailed comparisons. At 8:29 pm, the Moon moves into investigating Scorpio. Emotional states triggered by crises can be closely examined with this sign for understanding their deeper structure. July 26 Thursday At 2:56 am, MT, the Scorpio Moon entered her first quarter phase. In this cycle it’s time to take actions that meld one’s emotions into a deeper matrix which eases fears. Transformative inner work is needed to balance feelings with higher beliefs. At 9: 38 am, the Moon goes void of course for almost twenty-six hours of draining off the dangerous allurements of Scorpio. This can be an unstable, insecure period. Much can be exposed, yet exactly what it’s all about can be evasive. We may feel buffeted by our surroundings, not being able to distinguish what is coming at us. By seeking a spiritual path for guidance, we might stumble upon healing circumstances. July 27 Friday The void of course Scorpio Moon brings a lack of decisiveness about how to start the day. At 11:18 am, MT, the Moon moves into upbeat Sagittarius, and we find ourselves being able to rise above fluctuating and get on with a pursuit of transcending certain emotional states. Notable occurrences happen throughout the day that seem like greater forces are operating. Synchronicities take place, especially with people who seem to share inner values. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. July 28 Saturday We have a Sagittarius Moon for the weekend, finding a means to an end. Our viewpoint might change this afternoon. New connections appear in our brains and hearts. Opportunities abound to alter direction. We might get defensive as all of this feels like being pulled from all sides. On Sunday there’s a need for attention if only to bounce things off another person. Exchanging information or comparing experiences can verify one’s intuition about feelings. At 3:01 pm, MT, Sunday, the Moon goes void of course, burning off the fervor of Sagittarius until after midnight. This is an optimal time for seeking a spiritual experience.