New and Crescent Moon

Monday August 25 The Moon moved into Virgo early this morning. This is an earth sign that attempts to tame nature. We see this in the domestication of other species and in gardening. Today there are opportunities to observe and gather information about the patterns in nature. At 8:13 am, MT, we have a new Moon beginning a cycle about our spiritual experiences of all things physical. Hidden dialectics between humans and other earthbound beings and how they seem to work are energized. Even though we seem to exist in distinct physical bodies, we truly operate on many different levels. Our mysterious minds are testimony to this. Today earthly beauty can draw us into mystical feelings. When engaged with such an attraction, notice how connected you are to it. Do you feel as if you are a part of it? Tuesday August 26 This Virgo Moon offers us a view of our self-image. By writing down how we describe ourselves, we can get a distinct look at how natural and spiritual we are. Does our description reflect our instincts, our thoughts, our feelings, the whole of our physicality, psychology, and spirituality? Are we in an integrating quest? Self-realizations can be shocking and call for some inner and/or outer adjustments. Do we set limits on our worthiness to be whole? Opening up to higher intimations can establish healthy, open-ended patterns if we are eager and excited about actualizing our potential. Critical self-evaluation is required. The Moon goes void of course at 8:29 pm, MT, ridding herself of analyzing Virgo until tomorrow afternoon. Wednesday August 27 The Moon is void of course until mid-afternoon, sweeping off the details of Virgo. It doesn’t seem worthwhile to focus all of one’s attention on a particular thing, as there will probably be many interruptions. The restrictions of working with others and of doing repetitive tasks seem to slacken a bit in the midst of disturbances. It’s just not easy to keep a social condition under control. Personal thoughts, however, can be coated with inspirations. At 3:54 pm, MT, the Moon moves into collaborative Libra. Group responsibilities come to the foreground. Enrolling angels to participate in taking care of divisive strife can be a lesson in the value of enlarging a social view to a spiritual one. Thursday August 28 During the morning with this Libra Moon there are lots of glimpses of being a part of heaven and earth. With some effort we can shake off gloomy conceptions of our human existence. During this last day of the Moon’s new phase, we can sense the possibilities of a new stage of living with greater spiritual attunement. We may think of being a source of support for others when, in fact, spiritual comfort is a constant circulation of energy within a group. Many people naturally reciprocate when kindness comes their way. Catching the flow of each moment and encouraging social participation is one way of finding spiritual renewal. And today we can be recharged through that process. Friday August 29 The reflections of this Libra Moon may inspire some to rework their reality. Appearances are not everything. Exploring life from another’s job, or even chair, can be a bridge to a greater view of life. At 9:52 am, MT, the Moon enters her crescent phase when extra effort is needed to move forward with a new impulse. At 10:00 am, the Moon begins to void herself of cooperative Libra until tomorrow morning. During this time, it’s easy to view life through a distorting lens. The spirit of love can uphold us in positive ways through the veils of delusion. 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 August 30 and 31 The Moon moved into the mystical depths of Scorpio early this morning. The parts of us affiliated with this sign can encounter various spiritual levels today, even ones previously not experienced. Profound urges to explore new forms of social interactions resonate with moods. We may need to put some issue to rest in order to grab the opportunities to share. Sunday may be a better day to seek emotional resonances in group activities. We might recognize the chance for this by how enlivened we feel. There can, however, be resistance from the part of us that finds protection in repetitive experiences. To break out of an old mold of behavior we need to attune all of our energy to what is truly desired.