Sunday, September 13, 2015

New and Crescent Moon

Monday September 14 The Moon is in the partnership sign of Libra, reminding us that what is ideal for all of our relations is to see the need for cooperation and reciprocity and strive to exhibit those behaviors. They can establish a pleasing social environment. For us to activate such a holy web of inter-relatedness today, we may need to pull people together in a persuasive manner, avoiding any semblance of restrictive, imprisoning bonds. Libra has an in-born sense of ideal relationships. This part of us can project and superimpose personal expectations on others without realizing that our view of them just might be distorted. Libra can have a blind spot to reality as it actually is in regard to others’ actions. Tuesday September 15 This Libra Moon exhibits confidence in relationships, and making connections is a high priority today. There’s a recognition of both the frailties and strengths of others, and a poetic sensitivity in viewing the various stages of their lives. We may feel torn apart by clashes perceived in a social setting. Libra instinctively knows things can be better. This sign can be a bridge between reality and an idealized world. The Libra part of us can disentangle and separate out what doesn’t fit and re-introduce a natural and more fitting order. There can be the gift of reconciling rifts or resolving differences. Wednesday September 16 The gentle Libra Moon is void of course and somewhat unavailable for interactions until 9:43 am, MT, when she moves into the inner probing impulses of Scorpio. There can be a hypnotic fascination with how certain group energies are flowing, calling up protective shields. Impressionability can be a common experience today. We may be aware that some people are easily seduced and also notice how we succumb to the influence of others, being overly generous, or perhaps even naïve. It’s important to let protocols and standard acceptable practices in the workplace be the guide in joining in with suggestions for change. In other words, appreciate the social myth playing out in an establishment. Thursday September 17 The Scorpio Moon entered her crescent phase when we are challenged to move beyond our established personal structure of acting like a team player. In this cycle we need to find a new way to share a sense of commonality in a group—one that makes the group stronger and better and puts some issue to rest. Coinciding with impulses to improve connections, the planet Mercury goes retrograde in the sign of Libra at 12:10 pm, MT, suggesting we take a closer look at our relationships by first looking at how we let our emotions control the problems that show up in them. Emotions can mess up how we participate socially. Today, we need feelings that can stir up joining in and sharing. Friday September 18 With this Scorpio Moon, there are several ways to blend into a group. Some involve changing one’s frame of reference, temporarily containing inner conflicts, and perhaps changing plans. It can be difficult getting people to agree with you if you’re trying to influence them. It can help to let go of efforts to define reality and just focus on getting everyone to lighten up. The Moon goes void of course at 1:49 pm, MT, for almost eight hours of draining off the dominating tendencies of Scorpio. At 9:32 pm, the Moon moves into the expansive realm of Sagittarius, joining Saturn there for some long term commitment. 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 19 and 20 The Sagittarius Moon brings up basic questions about reality and fantasy. We may be struggling to sort out facts from fiction today. Hidden assumptions about a team effort might settle some confusion and birth a new awareness. It may be a struggle to express one’s feelings in a group, no matter the amount of encouragement. But displaying an unusual capacity or skill can bring about a desired bonding. On Sunday a team member or two might be willing to try something new. There’s a playful disposition to get along, and a cooperative venture can rekindle one’s vitality. Sagittarius can be socially gregarious and enjoy not only intellectual company but also some physical activity.