Full and Disseminating Moon

October 1 Monday With this Aries Moon we can identify opportunities available when we're in tune with others. Encounters with group psychology also churn up precarious preconceptions which can leave one putting distance between self and others. At 4:32 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course for almost an hour of snuffing out the outgoing, impulsive Aries. During this time it could be difficult to fend for oneself. At 5:26 pm, the Moon moves into sensual Taurus. And our perceptions hone in on the natural phenomenon that improve the common interactions of humanity. October 2 Tuesday With this Taurus Moon steady, intense probing can reveal inner conditioning about social responsibilities. Insights abound about human plights and how we handle them. Self-sufficiency can be assessed. Discoveries about relationships, especially those that seem to be fated, point to re-structuring possibilities. The Taurus part of us can be neat and methodical at modifying behaviors, but cautiously, and sometimes reluctantly, approaches anything outside the range of acquired normal experiences, Often Taurus chooses modest adjustments, ones which can be easily shaped to satisfy tastes. October 3 Wednesday This Taurus Moon reminds most of us that we have work to do to secure our livelihood, And for many this brings up concerns for the preferences of those with whom we interact. We may be easily influenced and compliant with our daily companions even though an internal or subconscious critique is being spun. Assessments, however, may be unrealistic. Joint efforts can work out tensions. Yet there can be feelings of wanting to break away, to be free, Relying on self worth and personal values helps boost the moral courage to do the right thing, October 4 Thursday Last night the Moon entered her disseminating phase. This is when we need to put out information that demonstrates our understanding of this cycle's lesson. This involves recognizing some hidden truth about a relationship, leveling with ourselves. The Moon moves into news-bearing Gemini at 5:47 am, MT. Then comes a challenge to sort out the nature of our social contacts, to recognize the mindset underlying our interactions. What are the boundaries that contain our relationships, as well as expectations of them? Gemini thrives on being with people and can bring up appropriate solutions to issues identified. October 5 Friday A sense of camaraderie comes with this Gemini Moon. It seems like a day for playing, sharing fun with wild notions and some personal expertise, demonstrated in an entertaining manner. This can help us get a perspective on our social maturation. At 3:08 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course until tomorrow evening. During this time we can learn much from free association or even engaging in fantasy. There can be issues with muddleheaded communication with this voiding Gemini Moon. Listen to Moonwise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. October 6 Saturday The Gemini Moon is void of course for most of the day, spreading feelings of vagueness. Distinctions diffuse. We may seem moved by strange perceptions. At 6:45 pm, MT, the Moon moves into clannish Cancer. And getting cozy with a companion, perhaps for a movie, seems perfect for the evening. On Sunday emotions erupt about the pervasive impulses for change and innovation which are flooding the world. This can make the Cancer part of us want to withdraw into some kind of protective space, like the arms of a Mother. Maintaining an open heart for the outside world can help, too.