Sunday, August 19, 2012

Crescent and First Quarter Moon

August 20 Monday The Moon is in Libra, reflecting the underlying stuff that keeps our relationships alive--all those sometimes unpleasant things which demonstrate the need for certain social agreements. Insights appear about how we trigger a knack for helping others. There can be, however, some passive resistance to socializing today, as well as attempts to harmonize discordant elements in situations. There are several opportunities for offering guidance, and even protection, to one’s peers. There is, moreover, a counter energy today to follow one’s own path and experiment with new things independently. August 21 Tuesday Last night the Libra Moon entered her crescent phase. In this cycle it is time to put effort into establishing links to the divine that fit with the intuitions of the last four days about one’s relationship with the providence associated with higher forces. Feelings of solitude may arise and perhaps of being out of contact with hidden beings. Comparing and contrasting traditional ways of communicating in the spirit realm compensate and shift that relationship. There are strong urges for action which can be channeled into assessing the nature of one’s links to a greater, extremely open field of love, the essence of spirit. August 22 Wednesday The Moon is in Scorpio stirring up deep emotional challenges. At 11:07 am, MT, the Sun moves into Virgo, stirring up a preference for intellectual companions yet finding disappointment with some associations. Scorpio can sense underlying bonds and make necessary compromises in accord with felt impulses for change and innovation. With some adjustments there’s the capacity to make quantum leaps. One’s appetite for diverse ideas and interests can be satisfied. There are circumstances that can set in motion an unrelenting quest for information that can stimulate the growth of some relationship. August 23 Thursday The Scorpio Moon went void of course early this morning and is draining off the emotional convictions of Scorpio until tomorrow morning. An introspective mood permeates throughout the day. This is an ideal time for the Scorpio part of us to let go of its highly egocentric and combative side although that won’t be easy with self-focused Mars moving into Scorpio at 9:24 am, MT. The Mars side of Scorpio insists on deserving the best and makes out to be superior. Yet Scorpio energy is good at dismantling or stripping off false facades to get at what is essential. Today the ability to self-examine is supported. August 24 Friday The Moon moved into Sagittarius early this morning, offering us a view of the highs and lows of keeping one’s agreements to some group. The gifts that come in the company of others seem to be hidden today. The Moon enters her first quarter phase at 7:54 am, MT. Action is called for. In this cycle that involves a different way of balancing one’s understanding and reaction to social agreements. One might need to deal with issues of subservience or overextension. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. August 25 Saturday The Sagittarius Moon finds comfort in having standards and enrolling people to join in adhering to them. Philosophical dilemmas of all sorts may arise and coldness regarding the personal needs of others may be an issue. The Moon goes void of course after midnight, and at 7:58 am, MT, Sunday, she moves into principled Capricorn. There is also a tendency to identify with the public at large, an emotional challenge to build a better community. The unconscious dreams of the collective seem to erupt and psyche up some individuals for action.