Gibbous and Full Moon

Monday December 21 The day begins with a deep sensitivity to Mother Nature and a desire to work in harmony with her. More and more these days we are coming to the realization of how much we depend on the earth, and even more than that, are an intimate part of her. At 6:06 pm, MT, the Moon enters her gibbous phase when there’s a strong longing to experience the fullness of life. We may sense a strong determination to push ourselves to fulfill our expectations of what it means to be a cooperative participant in the ongoing sustainment of life as we know it. Understanding what this means for many of us involves big efforts to take on more responsibility. Tuesday December 22 With this Taurus Moon there’s a strong understanding of how important it is to share our most valuable resources. The Moon goes void of course at 7:26 am, MT, for twelve hours. While she is putting away the earthly treasures and beauty of Taurus, we may become sentimental and romanticize many public displays of collaboration and cooperation. In such a case, the Taurus in us runs the risk of inflating the importance of established formalities, and can impose views of how a group gathering should be organized. At 7:31 pm, the Moon moves into the distractions of Gemini, and other views become appealing. Wednesday December 23 This Gemini Moon shows up with information about the dynamics of a joint venture. There may be confusion about who’s supposed to be taking care of certain tasks. Inconsistencies seem to indicate a lack of focus. There are, however, many unusual ways to correct imbalances and avoid unpleasant exchanges. Gemini is full of dualities which bring up clashes, but as maturity is gained so is tolerance. The Gemini in each of us can display openness and honesty and understand the complexity of relationships. No matter how many intrusions of the unexpected, Gemini can be hopeful and look for the bright side of the unknown. Thursday December 24 With this social Gemini Moon there is the challenge of resolving inner tendencies to simply turn one’s back on demanding scenes for easier engagements. Gemini can be impatient with rigid situations, preferring some off-beat fun. Commitments to participate in a group endeavor, however, must be kept, and there’s energy to get through what might be difficult circumstances. The Moon goes void of course at 1:04 pm, MT, for over nine hours of mimicry or being swayed by the influence of colleagues. We might need to give extra attention to details and to what we say to others during this time. At 10:26 pm, the Moon moves into the changeability of Cancer. Friday December 25 The Moon was at her fullest at 4:11 am, MT, bringing revelations about our emotional motivations to journey through life with certain groups of people. Just how sensitive are we to the desires and fears of our comrades? This morning we can feel what bonds us socially. There’s the potential for magic and excitement today as the planet Uranus appears to change to direct motion. And by the end of the day we can sense our personal power to appreciate the sensuous rhythm of the holiday. Merry Christmas! 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 December 26 and 27 With this Cancer Moon we can easily exchange ideas with fellow earth travelers about how we can demonstrate our responsibility to jointly honor Mother Nature. Things get stirred up this evening, and there can be glimpses of future climate shifts. The Moon goes void of course at 8:36 pm, MT, for seven hours of hard-to-hold-onto emotions. In the early hours of Sunday the Moon moves into generous Leo. There’s a playful aura to this holiday weekend, mostly in the traditional sense of sharing with extended families and seeing things in a multitude of perspectives which integrate physical fun, social pleasantries, and oneness in spirit.