Moon into Libra: Keeping Our Balance

Wednesday night through Friday night

Just before midnight, the Moon steps into harmonious, creative Libra. On Thursday, the Moon may need all of Libra's diplomatic charm as she negotiates a series of tricky aspects that culminates in the Half Moon square.

Lebenslauf by Adi Holzer

Thursday begins with an intruguing Moon-Venus square at 6:37am EDT. Squares can be challenging, yet this is one of mutual reception, with Venus in Moon-ruled Cancer and the Moon in Venus-ruled Libra. This brings an ease of communication as feelings, creative inspiration, relationships, nurturing, and finances look for a new balance point.

An hour later, the Moon faces off with Uranus in Aries, in an opposition focused on personal goals and the drive to reach them (Uranus) and the needs of important others, as well as our own emotional needs (Moon).

Late morning, we'll see a square between the Libra Moon and Pluto in Capricorn, as the Moon seeks to soften Pluto's inexorable transformations. This could be a time when deep changes seem easier to contemplate, as a trine between fortunate Jupiter in sensuous Taurus, and alchemical Pluto, comes exact. With the Moon and Jupiter communicating with Pluto, we might feel the benefits of embracing soul-level change.

A flowing sextile in the afternoon between the Moon and Mercury, now in Leo, might create openings for inspired, creative, passionate communication. A few hours later, Cancerian Venus squares Uranus in Aries, as again, needs for nurturing and relationship vie with drives to go after what we want for ourselves. The Libran Moon can help us find both/and solutions, avoiding the frustration of either/or.

Late afternoon and evening, we might find ourselves ready to take action, as the Moon joins Saturn and then trines Mars in Gemini. Mental activity and communications could go especially well in the presence of these air signs.

The Half Moon square arrives overnight, at 2:29am EDT Friday. As our New Moon intentions begin to take visible form, we come face to face with the question, is this really what I want? We're given time to reflect on this, as the Half Moon is the last classical aspect in Libra, leaving the Moon void of course until she enters Scorpio overnight Friday.

Over the course of Friday, Venus is active. She will trine Chiron in Pisces, oppose Pluto, and sextile Jupiter, a set of aspects that may bring creative inspiration, important insights into relationships and where they are weak or strong, or information about financial matters. The Venus-Jupiter sextile is considered a "good luck" aspect, arriving at 2:05am EDT Saturday, half an hour before the Moon enters Scorpio. Saturday could be a lucky day!

During this Moon transit, we can connect with Libra's creativity and charm to find new balance points on our journey.

Moon into Virgo: Connecting the Dots

Monday evening through Wednesday night

The Moon stepped into careful, practical Virgo territory tonight at 9:16pm EDT. After the heady rush of Leo's passion, the Moon shifts focus to the details. We've had the rush of creative inspiration, now, what's the first step to making something real happen? Then what's the next step after that?

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During this transit through Virgo, the Moon consults many other planets, gathering the information she needs to make a detailed plan. The moment she steps into Virgo, the Moon finds herself opposite Neptune in Pisces, a reminder to each that service to others (a value Virgo and Pisces share) includes both the practicalities of daily life (Virgo's specialty) and a sense of our connection to wider communities (Pisces' territory).

Tonight would be a good night for recording dreams, as the Moon sextiles Venus in sensitive Cancer just after midnight, then continues on to form an inconjunct to Uranus, a trine to Jupiter, and an opposition to Chiron overnight.

Opening a conversation with the planet of harmony, creativity and relationships, plus finances and luck (Venus), then adjusting to the revolutionary call of Uranus, flowing with expansive, fortunate Jupiter, and reaching a healing accord with Chiron could bring amazing dreams of inspiration, transformation, abundance, and healing.

Tomorrow opens with a flowing trine between the Virgo Moon and Pluto in Capricorn. Having gathered the information from many sources, the alchemical work is now ready to begin. Tuesday afternoon brings a square between the Moon and Mars in Gemini, while Mars trines Saturn in Libra. The Mars-Saturn combination continues the these of getting things done, while the Moon keeps practical details in the forefront.

Tuesday evening brings a flowing sextile between the Sun and Moon, the first clear look at what our New Moon wishes might become. This is the last classical aspect for the Moon in Virgo, initiating a long void-of-course time that lasts until Wednesday night.

To remind us that our New Moon intentions are still developing, the Virgo Moon squares the Nodes Wednesday morning, offering a reminder to keep our eyes on the goal, even during this reflective period. Just before midnight, the Moon enters harmonious Libra.

This Moon transit through Virgo is a time to attend to details, nurturing New Moon wishes with practical wisdom.

Moon in Leo: Light Up the Sky!

Saturday afternoon through Monday evening

Having rocked the New Moon Eclipse, the Moon strides into Leo this afternoon. Here in the U.S., it's the Fourth of July weekend, a celebration of independence, a time to light up the sky with the brilliance of who we are. Leo is ready!

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The Moon's first aspect is a meeting with Mercury, now in Leo. These two combine depth of emotion with mental strength and the ability to speak truth. What truths do you hold to be self evident? What declarations of independence are you ready to make today?

The Moon and Mercury will be inconjunct Neptune and Chiron in Pisces at this time, calling for an active adjustment between the desire to make a stand, and the call to connect with what is deeper, wider, broader, bigger than any individual. Chiron's presence reminds us that healing can be found through understanding, creating a place where we can share our unique story in a way that benefits others.

Soon after, the Cancer Sun squares off with Saturn in Libra. Fine words butter no parsnips, these two say; so make good on your words and get working, while taking care of home and family.

Overnight, the Leo Moon trines Uranus in Aries, a revolutionary combination that could bring unexpectedly bright dreams full of creative power. Soon after, the Moon squares Jupiter in Taurus, two fixed signs looking for common ground. With the Moon moving into a sextile with Mars in Gemini on Sunday morning, prepare for big dreams.

Just after noon on Sunday, the Leo Moon flows into a sextile with Saturn in Libra, a very creative, expressive combination. This is the Moon's last classical aspect in Leo before reaching Virgo on Monday evening, so allow your muse free rein to inspire you without committing yourself to a particular form.

Sunday evening, Venus steps into nurturing Cancer, focusing our attention on relationships with home, family and tribe. Late Monday morning brings a flowing trine between Venus and Neptune, a reminder that ultimately, our tribe includes all beings.

Monday evening, Leonine Mercury trines Uranus in Aries, a time when messages of evolution, revolution, and personal freedom might be heard in many places. As the Moon steps into Virgo, our focus shifts to the practicals steps needed to achieve our goals. During this Leo transit, speak your truth and express what's in your heart with creativity and passion!