Waxing Moon in Capricorn Moving into Aquarius

This note covers the Moon's transition from Capricorn into Aquarius today and tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.

The Moon's been steadfast and determined these last days––or maybe with Pluto, Ceres and the North Node present, "relentless" would be a better word! Capricorn can be a steamroller, putting tremendous energy at our disposal if we're driving. But when we're on the receiving end, things get flattened.

Which points to one of astrology's key lessons. Astrology as a discipline is fairly eclectic, befitting its Aquarian style. You can look to your birth chart and the skies for guidance no matter what your spiritual path, personal philosophy, or political affiliation. (Yes, I'm aware that some religious communities anathematize astrology, but that's coming from their side. Nothing in astrology calls for it.) Astrology does, however, tell us that:

• Knowledge is better than ignorance.
• Personal insight and understanding lead to more effective and enjoyable choices.
• Acting in light of our knowledge and personal insight leads to more effective and enjoyable experiences.

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Capricorn is nothing if not realistic, testing the practical utility of everything. If it works, use it. If not, set it aside. The Moon in Capricorn, channeling the energies of Pluto, Ceres and the North Node during this particular transit, asks us to apply this rigor to our emotional lives. The powerful Capricorn cabal wants us fit and ready for the next phase of our unfolding life path. No sentimentality, no clinging to familiar but unproductive patterns, no hanging back. We've set our goals; time to move.

Early this morning (5:03am EST), the Capricorn Moon flowed energy in sextile with Jupiter, a meeting that offered enthusiasm and warmth. Later, she'll form a similar sextile with Uranus, and semisextiles with Neptune and Chiron (beginning at 9:30am). Connecting with these cosmic energies allows us to adjust our guidance systems: Neptune and Uranus are the bringers of intuitive messages, and Chiron points to where we need healing while offering support in finding it.

The Moon's final aspect in Capricorn is a challenge in square to Venus, retrograde in Libra. Venus has been shining a searchlight on our relationships, creativity and finances during this retrograde. Today's Capricorn Moon can help us look dispassionately at where we are, where we want to be, and what it'll take to get there. Paradoxically (a good word for square aspects), taking tangled emotions out of the picture can help us look more compassionately at a situation and find the best solution.

The Moon enters her time-between-times at 2:57pm EST and steps into clear-sighted Aquarius at 5:32pm. Aquarius is Fixed Air, sign of planning, innovation, and individuation. Aquarius wants the greatest good for the greatest number, humanitarian in aim but (like Capricorn) not especially warm and fuzzy in style.

The Moon in Aquarius is ready to move. We're in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle, when things are growing, developing, expanding. The intentions we set at the New Moon are emerging. Friday's aspects include flowing sextiles with expansive Mercury and adventuring Mars, both in Sagittarius, and a flowing trine with hard working Saturn in Libra.

In Capricorn, the Moon asked us to take a hard look at where we were. In Aquarius, she moves us swiftly toward our goals. This can feel exhilarating, but also disorienting. Aquarius is a trickster who loves using the unexpected twist to teach a lesson. With the Aquarius Moon, we need to be careful what we wish for ... because it might show up on our doorstep. If we fly too high with the Moon, Mercury and Mars early in the day, Saturn can help us rebalance and find the ground again.