First Quarter and Gibbous Moon

October 22 Monday The Aquarius Moon urges us to do more than what is expected of us. Aquarius emphasizes independence, and with it we may feel ready for change supportive of our moving on along our own paths. Identifying where we are may come easily along with the next steps needed to rise above present circumstances. At 6:14 pm, MT, the Sun leaves idealistic Libra and moves into secretive, undercover Scorpio for the rest of this Moon cycle. Our Scorpio connections can assist us in unwrapping what is awakening in us, stripping it down to essentials so that we can use it to start anew. October 23 Tuesday With this Aquarius Moon we may find ourselves developing some unusual ability to compensate for our shortcomings, boosting our capacity to pull ourselves together. For this to happen we need to be completely honest with ourselves, recognizing our faults and giving tribute to our strengths. In this process our thoughts may struggle with our emotions. Aquarius can mask this with cold aloofness and curt dismissal. But such behavior is unpredictable, and Aquarius can just as quickly switch on an unconventional humorous self-appraisal. Aquarius represents urges to evolve that can overcome resistance. October 24 Wednesday With the Moon now in Pisces we may feel buffeted by all sorts of emotions. Pisces can tend to dissolve boundaries and protective shielding. Being on sensory alert can help orient us to what is essential to deal with. Clues come with a heightened vibrancy and a structure favoring cooperation. Integration is a requirement. The environment is loaded with signals of whatever has been awakening in us. We may be extremely aware of this and want some privacy to sort out options. There are some serious considerations to contemplate. Pisces can easily encapsulate a notion and not expose it, but the call of the day is to put it out there. October 25 Thursday This Pisces Moon presents a sense of wonder, drawing us away from everyday commerce into a mesmerizing world. Some might call it a time of daydreaming because the factors that are moving us are difficult to access. Yet synchronous connections and psychological rapport can draw us into this magic. The Moon enters her gibbous phase at 2:17 pm, MT. If you’ve been drawn into a situation this morning, you might find in it the clues needed to bring what is awakening fully into your consciousness over the next four days. Getting all of today’s occurrences together can help interpret what is happening to you in this cycle. October 26 Friday The Pisces Moon calls for the need to conjure up vital forces to act assertively to attain one’s desires. But at 9:04 am, MT, the Moon goes void of course, dispersing the clear vision of an ideal being sought. Quietly activating one’s imagination might be productive for the next four hours. AT 1:31 pm, the Moon moves into bold Aries. By taking a hard long look at what’s coming out from within oneself into the open in one’s mind, one can be energized by glowing prospects. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. October 27 Saturday The fast, impulsive Aries Moon urges us to zip along towards a goal with eyes wide open. It’s possible that some factors may get overlooked, creating a problem. At 7:32 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course until late tomorrow night. Saturday night and most of Sunday energy diffuses, and it may seem like we’re going nowhere in a sea of activity and revert to narcissistic daydreaming. On the other hand, some of us may be obsessed with seeking spiritual union with others. And some of us may just end up chasing rainbows. The Moon doesn’t move into the security of Taurus until after midnight.