Disseminating and Last Quarter Moon

Monday January 20 The Virgo Moon entered her disseminating phase early this morning. At this stage we can clearly figure out what was being revealed to us in the cycle. In this one we may be confronting the image of what we thought was a good way to maintain a nice arrangement and recognize for the first time flaws or shortcomings. It’s important to externalize what we’ve come to understand to begin to dissolve what has decayed and to initiate a new ritual. At 1:55 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course until tomorrow morning. While she is sweeping off the incisive skills of Virgo, we might easily slip into meaningless repetitive behavior, losing a sense of direction or priority. Or we could sink into an altered state of consciousness and work with our imaginations. Tuesday January 21 At 5:43 am, MT, the Moon moves into sharing and collaborating Libra. Support coalesces for following the implications of what needs to shift to bring harmony to a situation. Conditions generate high expectations. Unusual insights abound. They are worth prioritizing but not with ordinary rational criteria. Libra has strong standards derived from critical appraisal and judgment, as well as, keen sensibilities which are most valuable today in making decisions. Arranging things to see them differently can shake up one’s imagination and ease any resistance to letting go of antiquated idealized pictures of the “good life.” Basically it’s time to go with the flow of producing a balanced life. Wednesday January 22 With this Libra Moon come astute observations which can make for quick sizing up of most situations. We may test our luck and go where angels fear to tread. There are conflicts with others this morning which might be best to dance around, instead of with. Staying alert can help maintain a passive stance while getting involved could lead to a volatile scene. Libra likes to respond to demands, which, today, could be a trap. On the other hand, when Libra is confronted, a typical response is to simply withdraw from any difficulties. This Libra Moon is action-oriented to find optimal circumstances. At 8:50 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course until tomorrow afternoon. During this time we can be easily influenced. Thursday January 23 The Moon is voiding herself of accommodating Libra until this afternoon. Defenses are weak during this time. We may be taken advantage of by others superimposing their expectations on us. Compassion and kindness, however, may abound. At 2:43 pm, MT, the Moon moves into difficult-to-compromise-with Scorpio. This part of us can be stubborn and insistent about being right. As far as this Moon cycle goes, there’s no one to convince about the meaning of this lunation which comes with the last quarter Moon at 10:19 pm. And our Scorpio knows that but may want to keep such realizations a secret. That’s fine, but we will know the importance of having boundaries around the ideal arrangements we seek, if for no other reason than to have a stable emotional life. Friday January 24 This last quarter Scorpio Moon brings a need to know our inner workings. There’s a deep desire to spell out what’s been consuming us from the inside out. There’s concern about the meaning of it and how to determine a way to resolve any troubling issues. Scorpio can hang on to stuff to the point of discomfort. If we’re in such a state, today is good for experimenting with alternative behaviors. Being honest and direct can uncover a torrent of thoughts and feelings; some of which might be deficiencies or unexpected views. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute. Weekend January 25 and 26 The Scorpio Moon is void of course since 6:55 am, MT, until this evening. While she is dripping off the purifying waters of Scorpio, emotions may be difficult to hide and weigh us down to the point of feeling immobilized. There can be strength for some deep healing work. At 8: 13 pm, the Moon moves into hopeful and inspiring Sagittarius. On Sunday we are encouraged to follow the wisdom of compassion for ourselves as well as for others. The Sagittarius in us calls for belief in our abilities to rearrange our behaviors to see them differently. This sign brings out the need to integrate our habits into an overriding ideal way of living. We have the opportunity to grasp this and re-discover a dream of achieving something good.