Sunday, September 14, 2014

Last Quarter and Balsamic Moon

Monday September 15 With this Gemini Moon intuition and instincts enliven our rational minds and give us an inside view of how we keep an arm’s length between the present reality and the attraction of crossing a threshold into an unknown. There’s the possibility of jumping into a new phase of behavior by engaging in relationships barely, if at all, tangible. It seems impossible to hold hands with an angel. Yet many forms of energetic medicine are the equivalent of just such a gesture. At 8:04 pm, MT, the Moon enters her last quarter phase, when the value and meaning of this lunation begin to come into focus if we shape our daily activities with the ease and freshness of a child whose trust in those adult guides is strong. At the same time the Moon begins to void herself of investigative Gemini. Tuesday September 16 The Gemini Moon is void of course until mid-morning. Details lose their clarity, yet demand our attention. At 9:24 am, MT, the Moon moves into constructive Cancer. Images of who we are can come to mind and portray many hidden aspects of our connections to all of life. It seems that the more we know, no matter our age, the weightier our responsibilities. And our energies get entangled in them. Today we can recognize the converging forces both seen and unseen which push us like waves towards our destiny. Natural support for our highest aspirations arrives today. Wednesday September 17 With this Cancer Moon we begin the day with intense emotion and feel pushed to get in touch with those sharing a similar occupation or lifestyle. Our social skills may be put to the test. What do we do when colleagues pull in a different direction? Do we belly-ache, go by the book, or do the realistic thing? How do we deal with the stress of feeling trapped? In such a situation today, some of us might get rebellious. A group effort towards a breakthrough seems imminent. Guidance from within, as well as from experienced and or spiritual guides, might suggest a need for charm to convince others of a point of view or to graciously go along with the group. Unity of spirit can be a goal for the day. Thursday September 18 The tribal Cancer Moon draws attention to the extended family of spirit beings through an activation of images. It’s suggested that we blend in, if only in our imaginations, as we encounter various situations throughout the day and consider how we might improve them with our presence. The Moon goes void of course at 12:38 pm, MT, until tomorrow. While she is washing off Cancer’s underlying expectations of wholeness, we may be pulled between the existing order of things and a desire to pull things together into a unified form. Feelings of vulnerability, however, can arise as Cancer’s natural shield becomes porous, and we feel inundated by social bonds and hidden motivations. Friday September 19 The Leo Moon encourages all sorts of gatherings that keep up the social flow. There are opportunities for one outstanding character to meet another and exchange important bits of information. Some of them might provide insight about how to move up the spiral of spiritual evolution. At 9:40 pm, MT, the Moon enters her balsamic phase. This marks the beginning of changing one’s focus and letting go of the theme of this lunation to live up to one’s inner spiritual beliefs. Hopefully we have a better grasp of that dynamic. 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 September 20 and 21 Today’s Leo Moon is enthusiastic about sharing good times with those of like minds. There’s a sense of adventure while facing an intuition of emerging hidden resonances of something ripe for the weeks ahead. The Moon goes void of course at 10:33 pm, MT, smothering the excitement of Leo until 9:53 am, Sunday, when she moves into the ritualistic realm of Virgo. There’s a tug, however, to resist one’s usual routines and go for special social interactions. With some effort we can find the perfect companions and the most appealing activity with the magical spark which Virgo prefers. The Virgo in each of us can make personal touches to things and events which add a special glow.