New and Crescent Moon

Monday February 16 With this Capricorn Moon we can cultivate the psychological bonds which improve our social ties and purge the annoyances which separate us. Group alliances can stir up vital forces to clear the way for new insights. At 1:17 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course for four hours of removing the weighty concerns of Capricorn. During this time we may have difficulty defining what’s on our minds. At 5:13 pm, the Moon moves into equalizing Aquarius and rejoins the place she last met up with the Sun, reminding us of our success and/or failure at improving and strengthening some social bonds. The day ends with questions about the past month’s experiences. Tuesday February 17 With this Aquarius Moon we have the chance to leave some old habit behind and move into an unfamiliar experience, knowing we lack any knowledge of it. Getting drawn into such a situation can lead to unforeseen yet meaningful consequences. Asking the right questions about encounters today can produce mental awareness of how and why we engage in group dynamics, and, perhaps, leave us feeling grandiose about our participation. Intuitive answers and images pop into our minds like raindrops on a pond, alchemically altering the present reality with all sorts of new possibilities. Wednesday February 18 Today the humanitarian Aquarius Moon flies into the Sun’s embrace at 4:47 pm, MT, to begin a lunation. During the next three days of this new phase, we may sense or feel impulses related to inconsistencies in the portrayal of cultural standards or incongruities in human behavior on a societal or collective level. It’s important to notice our reactions to these observations, no matter how subtle what we observe is. They will inform us of habits which support our evolution or restrict it. At the same time that the Moon is new, she goes void of course for one minute of weirdness and then moves into the mass consciousness of Pisces, followed by the Sun, to enjoy participation in public activities. Thursday February 19 The selfless spirit of the Pisces Moon awakens us to the perspectives of mass consciousness and it repetitive mindlessness. We can see tensions being built up by antiquated behaviors and lack of alternatives. At 4:01 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course for twenty-four hours of rinsing off the sensitivities of Pisces. During this time disappointment and disillusionment may show up in our feelings. We can be influenced by the needs of others to the point of putting their requirements before our own, and becoming a martyr. Spiritually we can connect with others on an intuitive level and find a way to give unconditional support. Friday February 20 While the Moon continues since yesterday to wash off the impressionability of Pisces, we can feel thin-skinned and easily hurt. If we contact the dreamer in us, we can imagine and believe that everyone we encountered wishes the best of happiness for us. At 4:13 pm, MT, the Moon moves into outgoing and bold Aries. Assertiveness merges with compliance as the Moon meets up with Venus and Mars coming together as the archetypal relationship. We might find ourselves either passively or wisely controlling the pleasure of intimate exchanges. 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 February 21 and 22 Saturday the Aries Moon brings the thrill of new awareness about the interweaving of cultural ideals and behavior. There are bold, intense reactions. At 5:36 pm, MT, the Moon goes void of course for twenty-four hours of snuffing out the spontaneity of Aries. There’s a lack of energy during this time, and at 9:49 pm the Moon enters her crescent phase when strength and effort are needed to pursue recent impulses about the interweaving of enduring cultural practices and the need for innovations. This overview requires a tight focus on social behavior to fully see the gift of this lunation. Sunday can be full of inspiration in spite of weakened vitality. The Moon moves into trustworthy Taurus at 5:28 pm, Sunday, grounding us socially in the many variables of cultural activity.