Category: Lunations
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New Moon in Pisces: On the Threshold
Happy Pisces New Moon! Happy solar eclipse! This is the time of the year when we come to the end of the astrological year, shedding the burdens of the last twelve months and dreaming up the next. Pisces is a sign that straddles two worlds, the omega and the alpha, endings and beginnings. That said, Pisces highlights themes of…
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Full Moon in Virgo: Body, Mind & Soul
Happy Virgo Full Moon! This is the time of the year when we make decisions about our health and diet as well as turn the spotlight on projects, craft, acts of service, purity, healing, and day-to-day life. Virgo is a bit of an undervalued sign, but if you want something done and done right, give it…
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New Moon in Aquarius: Between Two Worlds
Happy Aquarius New Moon! This is the time of the year when we turn our attention toward community, friendships, intellect, humanitarian causes, democracy, freedom, equality, and technology. If you’re having a bit of déjà vu, yes, this is the second Aquarius New Moon in less than a month. It doesn’t normally shake out that way, but think…
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Full Moon in Leo: Surrendered Expectations
Happy Leo Full Moon! This is the time of the year when we shine a light on talent, identity, passion, creativity, art, performance, splendor, pride, and courage. In short, get ready to strut your stuff! The full moon will clock in on February 3, 2015 at 6:05 pm EST, 14 degrees Leo. (That’s 3:05 pm…
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New Moon in Aquarius: New Year, New Vision
Happy Aquarius New Moon! This is not only the beginning of a lunar month, but the time of the year when we turn our attention toward community, friendships, intellect, humanitarian causes, democracy, freedom, equality, and technology. The new moon will be exact January 20, 2015 at 8:14 am EST, 0 degrees Aquarius. (For those further afield,…
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Full Moon in Cancer: Into the Heart
Happy Cancer Full Moon! This is the time of year when we turn our attention to all things Cancer — home, family, roots, nostalgia, memories, ancestors, emotional connections, sustenance, and care. Since full moons are decision points, we may be confronted by something that will demand our attention over the next few days — where to…
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New Moon in Capricorn: Beginnings and Endings
Happy Capricorn New Moon! Happy solstice! If you’re in the northern hemisphere, it’s the start of a new season — winter! Time to start fresh in all things Capricorn — career, status, leadership, ambition, and success. The new moon will be exact on December 21, 2014 at 8:37 pm EST, 0 degrees Capricorn. The solstice is a power…
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Full Moon in Gemini: The Choice
Happy Gemini Full Moon! This is the time of the year where we turn our sights to writing, speaking, learning, news, and travel. Since full moons are decision points, we may be confronted with something that demands our attention over the coming days. And, in true Gemini spirit, we may be ready to broadcast our ideas…
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New Moon in Sagittarius: A Shift in the Winds
Happy Sagittarius New Moon! A lunar month begins and we turn our sights toward religion, philosophy, faith, wisdom, and knowledge. Sagittarius is also the sign of journeys and exploration and we will begin this next chapter with our eyes toward the horizon, map in hand. Where will we go? The new moon will clock in…
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Full Moon in Taurus: Bittersweet
Happy Taurus Full Moon! This is the time of the year when we shine a light on all things earthy and sensual as well as themes of fertility, pleasure, the body, food, resources, real estate, income, stability, security, loyalty. Taurus is the safety of solid ground to Scorpio’s leap into the dark unknown. This is…