The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Phase Details for – Sunday, September 6, 2015
Phase: Waning Crescent Illumination: 39% Moon Age: 23.24 days Moon Angle: 0.52 Moon Distance: 381,788.27 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 150,779,295.24 km
Feeling restless? The Moon says, “You’re a butterfly. A kite on a windy day. Soar, spin, let your thoughts roam. Start a couple new books. Visit friends. Enjoy the incredible lightness of being.” And just try to stop yourself from gossiping! That’s Hermes at work, the god behind this Gemini Moon: stirring up curiosity and light-hearted tricks, delighting in stories and finding the world of people endlessly fascinating. Hermes is the messenger, if you ask a question, be alert for the answer. Listen, and it will come. Given Gemini’s caprice, don’t be surprised if the weather suddenly shifts. Take advantage of the mutable atmosphere. Change your mind about something. See several sides of an issue you’ve been stuck on. If your shoulders are tense, consider dropping a few responsibilities. Then make a peace offering to your lungs and jittery nerves. Take slow, deep breaths while falling asleep. Imagine bad habits falling away.
Meaning: Differently from the Sun, the Moon has more subtle powers. While it can represent changes too – after all, the moon changes it face a bit every day – these are usually much slower and long-term than the ones represented by the Sun. It’s feminine and passive.
As the rules of the nighttime, the Moon often symbolizes a transition time, in which things are not yet defined or very clear. It may represents lack of information and bad timing – any action done under the influence of the Moon may not go as expected because of that. Just like the moon influences the tides of our planet, it also influences our inner water – our emotions – causing a bit of emotional instability. This often inspires us to act without pondering.
The Moon works with undercurrents, it shows hidden developments or things done in the shadows. All secrets are protected by the Moon, and it its most negative manifestation this rune can stand for lies, deceit and even self-sabotage.
The Moon is also associated with the female cycles, thus it may represent pregnancy, family, roots and ancestors. When the Moon appears, there’s a strong need to go back to your roots in order to find comfort and understanding. It often symbolizes that you have to find yourself a safe place to wait, like a newborn in the womb… You have to be patient.
I relationship readings, the Moon can represent a strong sexual attraction (specially with the Romance rune), secret affairs, hidden and contained impulses and secrets. Although it adds strength to the attraction, it does not add speed, so the Moon can often represent that almost unbearable tension that builds between two people during a long period of time. It can also represent a certain instability in the relationship, with moments of closeness and moments of separation.
Jupiter in challenging aspect with Uranus is a restless influence. We might take risks for the sake of freedom, and should watch that these are not foolish ones. We don’t want to feel boxed in, tied down, or restricted now. This is a time during which we can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking. However, we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter.
•The Moon is in Aries until 5:01 AM.
•The Moon is void until 5:01 AM (since 12:37 PM yesterday).
•The Moon is in Taurus from 5:01 AM forward (until Friday, September 4th, at 7:47 AM).
•The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
•A Full Moon occurred on August 29th, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on September 5th.
•Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
•Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury retrograde will occur from September 17-October 9 in Libra).
One of the lesser-known facts about Astrology is that your birth chart can reveal a significant amount of information not only about you, but also about your parents and the psychological imprint they left on your soul. The Moon, in particular, can indiate your relationship with your mother.
It’s no wonder Carl Jung, and countless other psychologists, routinely used (and still use) Astrology as a tool to help aid in their analysis of patients. A horoscope, properly interpreted, can help you learn how to maximize your potential while teaching you how to overcome your challenges. And in between all of this it explains, in great depth, more about your “mommy and daddy issues” than you’d expect.
How the Moon illuminates your relationship with your mom
The Moon in Astrology represents the seat of your emotions and habit patterns. It will tell you a great deal about your instinctual nature, but will also give you valuable information about your mother and how you related to her. Your Moon sign, the house in which it’s placed in your birth chart and the aspects the Moon makes to other planets in your chart will describe an incredibly detailed story that tells the tale of how you experienced mom in your life.
Let’s say you were born with the Moon in Gemini in the 9th house of your horoscope. You might have related to your mother as someone who was intellectually insatiable, always reading and learning — possibly even teaching. Your mother was definitely always busy — maybe even too busy at times to pay enough attention to you. The intellectual experiences of your mom might have been focused on religious, spiritual or metaphysical matters (9th house). She might have literally been a professor or a published author, or someone who loved to travel.
Take another birth chart, with a different Moon and house placement — the Moon in Taurus in the 1st house. This person might have experienced mom as stubbornly independent (Taurus and the 1st house) or extremely concerned with self-preservation and taking care of the physical needs of herself and her children. Perhaps this person’s mother also encouraged him or her to express feelings rather than bottle them up (becuase the Moon is in the 1st house and all 1st-house planets are visible).
There’s an endless amount of wealth stored in your chart, so why not explore your internal relationship to your mother using your horoscope so you can not only better appreciate her, but understand the emotional impact she had on you.
While you could experience delays or changes of plans today, your good mood lifts you above fretting over these things, dear Aries. Share your good cheer with others, as many people will need a little pick-me-up right now. View social blunders for what they are – mistakes – and be the one who focuses on the positive today. Later today, however, if you don’t find a productive channel for your excess energy, you might be snappy or irritable. You might feel like the ball is not in your court just now. It is sometimes more important to be respected than to be liked, and this can be one of those times.
Taurus
Taurus
You may feel compelled to connect harmoniously with a significant other today, dear Taurus, but there can be some misunderstandings, particularly with a family member. Avoid anything that promises a power or control game. There is no winning right now! Something may be holding you back, such as a gut feeling or a fear, from throwing yourself into a romance or from expressing your feelings right now. Decisions are best left for another day. While it’s important to listen to what your intuition is telling you, a distinction should be made between fear and instinct, and sometimes it’s difficult to do so. Be careful that the words you choose to use to express yourself don’t come across as critical. While some days support spontaneity, this is a better day to be on your best behavior.
Gemini
Gemini
You can be productive on a home or family matter/project today, dear Gemini, although in many areas of life you may be easily distracted. Dealing with others who are unsure of themselves can be frustrating today. Avoid trying to push for an answer or a decision, as it can be difficult to come by right now. As well, try not to take what appears to be criticism to heart. Consider that your own insecurities may prompt you to read what’s said in a negative way. Mental laziness is likely right now, so do what you can to treat yourself to down time or frivolous, mind-clearing activities. The Moon is in your solar ninth, and this position supports you by pulling your emotions above the ordinary and giving you a sense for the bigger picture. Minor missteps aside, this can be a time of dreaming up exciting ideas for the future.
Cancer
Cancer
Your creative juices are flowing, dear Cancer, and you might be particularly flattering and attractive in your communications now. Even so, you may be in no mood to feel pressured or pushed into believing something you don’t yet understand. You are tempted to walk away from a problem or disappear temporarily until the vibes are easier. You’re vying for mutual trust now. Watch for a mind that is working overtime today, which can lead to an alarming lack of clarity. Overtime does not mean efficiency and in fact subtracts from it. Watch that you don’t muddle your conversations, make an offhand remark that could be damaging, or rush too quickly through important tasks. Nervous tension is much like a sugar high – while you can get a lot done, you can all too quickly burn out.
Leo
Leo
Life can be a little tricky today, dear Leo, as few people seem to be focused on the task at hand. You are not in the mood for playing up to superiors, and it may be better just to avoid them if you can. Power games with others will lead nowhere right now, but a serious talk may be necessary in the next few days. There can be a critical tone to conversations today that may seem offensive, but that is unlikely to be intentional. Rise above it as much as possible. This is not the most decisive of days for you, nor is it one for truly pushing your plans ahead. The agendas of others seem to take precedence now. However, today’s tension or changes of plans may very well push you into directions that you may never have considered, but that hold promise.
Virgo
Virgo
Focus on the little things that need to be managed today, dear Virgo. Your mind is tuned in to flaws and imperfections now, but there is no need to fret over them if you also look for fixes and solutions. The pace quickens today and your ability to multi-task increases. Your interactions can take on an intensity you normally wouldn’t expect from casual encounters. You or another person may reveal something very personal and private, or bring up deep topics that are typically avoided. Be careful, though, about stirring up controversy. Watch for a tendency to take things too personally, and also watch that your own words don’t come off as criticisms.
Libra
Libra
Vague concerns and worries, even if you try to bury them, have a way of hanging in your aura today, dear Libra. Conversations and interactions can be slightly tricky, but manageable overall. You and others are sensitive, ready to pull away or resist if cornered in any way. You may be “on the fence” today, with worries and doubts interfering with your ability to make a solid decision. Try to shake it off so that it won’t ruin what could otherwise be a light-hearted, pleasing day. Enjoy the company of friends in order to get your mind off your troubles. Unwind as much as possible, as today you can too easily feel stressed.
Scorpio
Scorpio
This can be a good day for work and problem solving that doesn’t require high levels of emotions, dear Scorpio, but on social and emotional levels, you could be struggling with indecisiveness. A sense that you are not valued for the work you do is temporary and has more to do with your sensitivity than reality. Compulsive thinking now can cause confusion and an overly serious frame of mind. Vague worries likely stem from having too much on your plate, so you should aim to pare down your life accordingly so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. Do what you can, and “can” what you can’t. A partner may seem critical without intending to be, but if everyone cuts one another some slack, misunderstandings should be reversed quickly.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
You could be feeling pressured into saying something on a matter that you’d prefer to keep to yourself, dear Sagittarius, but it’s definitely not the best time to divulge sensitive information. Watch yourself for negative thinking, and/or the tendency for your conversations to be skewed towards complaints, criticism, and the like today. You are a positive person by nature, but today, without even intending to, you can come across as negative. Friendships may be a little strained right now, possibly because you are craving a deeper connection than you are letting on. Otherwise, changes of plans today can stimulate new approaches which ultimately lead you in a good direction. Keeping busy is easy now.
Capricorn
Capricorn
This can be a good day for exploring your rebellious side, dear Capricorn, but may not be as wonderful if you’re expecting things to go as scheduled. You could be feeling on edge, and you might be harboring some feelings of resentment towards people close to you, which can certainly be the source of your restlessness. Oversensitivity now can lead you on the wrong path, and you would be wise to keep in mind that your perceptions of people and circumstances are temporarily fuzzy, clouded by your own fears and insecurities. Emotional matters can intrude upon logical thinking, and over-analyzing feelings can also enter the picture. Generally speaking, there is some lack of clarity when it comes to facts and details, but more so with relationships and affections.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Emotional energy runs very high with the Moon in your sign all day, dear Aquarius. This makes you more vibrant and noticeable. However, conversations with a partner or friend early today can be on the delicate side, so do your best to keep an objective yet sympathetic frame of mind. It’s a fine day, however, for making observations about others and for learning about what make others tick. However, you may want to keep some of these to yourself, as there can be a tendency for take things the wrong way. Try not to put too much weight into what others say in absolute terms, and try instead to assume that their intentions are good. You are unlikely to be in the mood for work, finding that your mind very easily wanders. Try to take a nice break from the routine, if possible, to entertain yourself and stretch your imagination.
Pisces
Pisces
With the Moon in the sign just before yours all day, dear Pisces, it’s a time for natural withdrawal on some level – a time to reflect upon, and digest, recent events. However, there may be some frustrations with a friend that can be difficult to quantify or resolve. It may be better to wait things out. Both personally and professionally, do your part to avoid misunderstandings, because it’s really all you can do. The Moon’s position in your privacy sector stimulates your need for extra time to yourself, rest, and reflection. Honor these needs as much as possible. Some meditation can certainly help right now!
The Moon starts out in Aquarius this weekend, allowing Friday night to bring the best energy possible for social fun with your lover and your friends. Attend a group event if possible — the more eccentric the better!
Then on Saturday afternoon, all of the quirkiness will give way to deep sentimentality. A Full Moon in Pisces will have your heart swelling with emotion. In fact, you’ll feel the deepest level of compassion and unconditional love possible. The question is: does your partner deserve it? You may struggle with feelings of cloudiness around trusting your emotions. Are you living the dream when it comes to romance? Or, are you simply trying hard to convince yourself that you have a dream lover? Answers may not arrive this weekend so either way, you might as well enjoy the reverie.
This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*
* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential
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•The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until Saturday, August 29th, at 4:50 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
•A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 22nd and a Full Moon will occur tomorrow (in Pisces).
•Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
•Mercury spends its first full day in Libra (Mercury transits Libra from August 27-November 2).
The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Phase Details for – Friday, August 28, 2015
Phase: Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 98% Moon Age: 13.29 days Moon Angle: 0.54 Moon Distance: 368,365.96 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,102,395.27 km
Moon in 24th degree of the Sign Aquarius, the Waterman;
also in 25th deg. of the Constellation Capricornus, the Goat.
Moonset: 5:05 morn. Moonrise: 6:49 eve.
Aspects of the Moon in Aquarius: Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Airy, Fixed, Barren, Horary Western, Wintery, Austral, Obeying, Human, Moist, Vocal, Sweet, Warm, Mental, Nervous, Hot
Waxing Moon: Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child – both philosophical and literal).
Mercury enters Libra today for a longer stay than usual due to an upcoming retrograde cycle in the sign (Mercury will retrograde from September 17th to October 9th), until November 2nd.
•The Moon is in Capricorn until 4:03 AM.
•The Moon is void from 3:19 AM to 4:03 AM.
•The Moon is in Aquarius from 4:03 AM forward (until Saturday, August 29th, at 4:50 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
•A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 22nd and a Full Moon will occur on the 29th (in Pisces).
•Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
•Mercury enters Libra today (Mercury transits Libra from August 27-November 2).
The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbous” meaning humpbacked.
Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Phase: Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 77% Moon Age: 10.03 days Moon Angle: 0.52 Moon Distance: 381,355.83 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,202,458.56 km
With Mars, your ruler, in awkward aspect to the planet of communication and the planet of dreams today, you could be both edgy and uncertain, dear Aries. Be careful not to criticize someone, particularly a lover or child, in the process of trying to sort things out. As well, you could be on the fence about a matter, possibly a romance or creative pursuit, as you could question whether it’s truly in line with your ideals or dreams. This is likely very temporary, but the need to adjust either your expectations or your plans can arise now. This afternoon, the Moon’s move into fellow Fire sign Sagittarius can improve your mood considerably.
Taurus
Taurus
This morning, you could be on the fence about a matter, dear Taurus, and you may feel out of sync with others, possibly because you’re not entirely sure what you want. There can be a lot to think about later today, to the point that you may have a hard time turning your thoughts off long enough to relax. Impatience can lead to disagreements or irritability. There can be a combative energy that is better applied to work than it is to relationships. The Moon’s movement into your solar eighth house this afternoon brings a stronger need for strategy in your life. It’s time for making longer-term plans, but avoid rushing things.
Gemini
Gemini
It can be a good time to satisfy your needs for conversation, learning experiences, and personal contact, but you may want to keep things informal, as some facts can be missing or difficult to see, dear Gemini. Pressure builds as the day progresses, but clarity increases. Watch your temper and avoid pushing something that you can’t change, allowing for unexpected changes that are out of your control. This afternoon the quick-moving Moon enters your partnership sector and your powers of negotiation rise, as long as you don’t jump too quickly to express yourself.
Cancer
Cancer
The day should begin with few pressures, dear Cancer, and some time alone may be in order if it can be managed. The desire to fill your needs for comfort can be strong, but watch for excesses. It can be difficult to feel directed and motivated now. Tensions can rise as the day advances, particularly if you are relying on schedules to go as planned or if you are rushing things. It’s a good time to tackle a project or problem, but it can be difficult to stop thinking once you get going, even if you need to relax.
Leo
Leo
Complicated feelings can easily bubble up to the surface today, seemingly out of nowhere, dear Leo. Anger or resentment that you have buried or brushed to the side can emerge now in unexpected ways, and while the feelings can be confusing at first and you should absolutely deal with them, do not let them control you either. Avoid rushing things, particularly business and finance related endeavors. The Moon enters fellow Fire sign, Sagittarius, and your pleasure sector this afternoon, and you tend to seek out creative ways to express yourself.
Virgo
Virgo
The tendency for something to burn out nearly as quickly as it’s started today runs very high, dear Virgo. Both physically and mentally, avoid over-exerting yourself. An example would be beginning a new exercise program with high expectations, but instead of easing into it, you push too hard to the point of mild injury. Overdoing something now can actually prevent you from continuing it tomorrow, so take it easy. As well, be careful that you don’t attempt to force an issue or talk ahead of yourself – both strong possibilities with Mercury in your sign and Mars in the sign behind yours, forming a difficult aspect with one another. Speaking prematurely about your plans may not be wise right now.
Libra
Libra
Friends can be a tad unreliable today, dear Libra, and there may be problems with distractions getting in the way of work or business. The trick is to think outside of the box now, as anything too ordinary or mundane will only serve to frustrate now. If someone seems to be trying to make you feel guilty, don’t fall game. Choose entertaining, imaginative activities today if it’s possible. There can be some vacillation or ambivalence this morning, but pressure increases as the day goes forward. Extra energy seems available on a mental level, which is best applied to work or hobbies. Otherwise, there could be tense interactions or an overactive mind that never seems to let you rest.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Avoid letting your mind wander into darker territory today, dear Scorpio, as your imagination is strong and a little skewed to the negative. Filling in the blanks could be a time and energy waster. There can be vacillation this morning, but as the day advances, more clarity. While impatience or brusqueness is a possibly byproduct of a Mercury-Mars aspect in effect later today, if you channel the extra mental energy well, you can make nice progress on a project. The Moon in your sign until afternoon makes you quite visible and connects you strongly to the world around you, after which you’re more interested in manifesting and practical applications than you are making emotional connections.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Desires can come on suddenly today but may not last, dear Sagittarius, so keep that in mind if something takes hold of you and you want immediate results. It’s a strong time for incubating ideas, but not the best time to launch them. Some uncertainty or unpredictability in others is likely to be experienced now, but don’t let others’ behavior faze you or prevent you from having a good day. The Moon entering your sign this afternoon can bring your emotions bubbling up to the surface, and it can also stimulate a stronger need to feel emotionally connected and alive through your experiences.
Capricorn
Capricorn
It can be difficult to get what you want today, especially if you are not entirely sure you want it – or if a part of you doesn’t think you deserve it! Clarity comes as the day advances, but impatience may be a problem. Early today, things may be moving too slowly for your liking. The pace of the day can be a little chaotic later on, however, especially if you are trying to push something forward that needs more time to develop naturally. The Moon moves into your privacy sector late afternoon, and you might feel the need to take a break. A personal time-out can do a world of good now.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Others, especially a partner or close friend, can be hard to pin down today, but try not to let their unreliability or irritability faze you, dear Aquarius. It’s temporary and it’s also likely they’re simply wrapped up in their own “issues” right now. As much as you might want to bring up a certain topic, it may be premature to do so. As the day progresses, you might seek comfort from peers or people who don’t have expectations. Mental activity is strong, making it easy to get into arguments, however, but it can also be a good time for tackling a complicated problem or for avidly pursuing a mental interest.
Pisces
Pisces
Misunderstandings are possible today, dear Pisces. You might rub someone the wrong way with the appearance that you know better, even if you don’t intend it (and even if you do know better right now!). Your ideas may be a little too ahead of your time to be totally understood. Later today, you might be feeling as if others are too pushy or aggressive with you. You may be on the fence about an issue, but it’s probably better that you stay that way just for now, as it’s difficult to discern between whim and true desire today. However, this can be a strong time for mental energy.
If we’re moving too fast in a particular project, endeavor, or relationship, then we may encounter signs that it’s time to slow down or make some adjustments.
The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Saturday, August 22nd, at 4:40 PM).
The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
A New Moon occurred on the 14th and a First QuarterMoon will occur on the 22nd.
Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
Early today, our communications or thoughts could challenge our vulnerabilities, but what is exposed now can help us to see what needs work and attention. As the day advances, we’re more inclined to look for the silver lining.
The Moon is in Libra until 5:24 AM.
The Moon is void until 5:24 AM (since 10:56 PM yesterday).
The Moon is in Scorpio from 5:24 AM forward (until Saturday, August 22nd, at 4:40 PM).
The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
A New Moon occurred on the 14th and a First Quarter Moon will occur on the 22nd.
Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Phase Details for – Thursday, August 20, 2015
Phase: Waxing Crescent Illumination: 28% Moon Age: 5.28 days Moon Angle: 0.50 Moon Distance: 402,044.24 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,359,680.40 km
With the Moon in your opposite sign all day today and tomorrow, dear Aries, you may not be at your energetic best, but your social life can get some much-needed attention. Your need for others, certainly, is enlivening. Don’t let insecurities and fears drive your behavior later today, as career or concerns about your responsibilities can sometimes take you away from the moment. It’s important to recognize your need for others, or to make adjustments to your plans in order to accommodate important people in your life. Let people you love shine – listen without using what you hear as a launching point for your own stories. Invest yourself in your relationships today.
Taurus
Taurus
When the Moon visits the sign of Libra, as it does today and until Thursday morning, dear Taurus, you are more inclined to seek out balance in your daily routines and work. You tend to hone in on details, problems, and flaws, which can serve an excellent purpose if you use this Moon position to your advantage. If systems or structures in your life need some editing, fixing, or tweaking, now is a good time to pay them attention. This is not the time for big-picture thinking or ground-breaking creativity, but rather for practical application. A poor use of this transit would be to allow yourself to fret over small problems that you can’t or won’t fix. Today and tomorrow are special for communicating in positive ways with children or a love interest. People are opening up to you.
Gemini
Gemini
All day today and until Thursday morning, the Moon in your expressive sector of romance and fun brings you out of your shell and ready to share, dear Gemini. This can certainly boost your mood, although at times you may be coming across more playfully than you’re feeling, and in this way you might set yourself up for hurt feelings or a sudden mood swing. If in the past few days you’ve been entertaining negative thoughts or acting from a place of insecurity, then today you may be a little too worried about gaining attention than you are of sharing your happiness with others. Otherwise, this can be a wonderful time for feeling that you’re moving forward and enjoying your life.
Cancer
Cancer
Now is a natural time to spend more time with family or close loved ones, dear Cancer, or with yourself in comfortable settings – the more comfortable and familiar the better. You’re not as adventurous on an emotional level, but you are very courageous, particularly when it comes to protecting the people you love. If it’s possible, take a breather, reconnect with your roots, and build faith in yourself in the process. Another theme today involves a very nice rapport with a sibling, classmate, or even a neighbor and a nice ability to slip into someone else’s shoes. You can gain knowledge or some other form of power on an intellectual level today that brings rewards.
Leo
Leo
There is a tendency to throw energy around today, dear Leo, although it’s not necessarily a negative thing. In fact, it’s time to do some branching out, connecting, and learning about what’s going on around you. You’re at your happiest today with a little bit of variety – you’re not interested in lifeless routine right now. Your attention span may be a little short, particularly with distractions and concerns later today, but there remains a good chance of filling your need for more stimulation and variety. If you can fit it in, it’s a good day for learning something valuable or having a conversation about your money, resources, or talents.
Virgo
Virgo
Your personal experiences and goals have been in high focus with the Moon moving through your sign in recent days, dear Virgo, but today, you’re more interested in slowing down in order to appreciate what you have. It’s more about building, rooting, and nesting than about innovation and excitement. You are in need of a more predictable and secure pace, and you’re attracted to earthy, simple, and sensual activities and experiences. Whether you’re productive or happily unproductive, whichever you are in need of most, this is a day for seeking out comfort and satisfaction.
Libra
Libra
The Moon is in your sign all day today and until Thursday morning, dear Libra, and this is a time to learn about your needs and desires, as they become very clear to you now. However, it’s also important to exercise patience, knowing that emotional needs may be experienced as far more pressing or urgent than they actually are. This is because your emotions are heightened today, and there can be some level of exaggeration. If you do choose to ask for what you want from others, you can avoid drama and misunderstanding simply by stating what you want clearly and confidently, and to avoid making assumptions about what others are communicating to you. You are regaining your initiative now, and can be quite spirited today.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You have been in demand recently, dear Scorpio, and you are now very much in need of some down time, extra time for arriving at decisions and conclusions, and more privacy. With the emotional Moon in the sector of your chart that works behind the scenes, you are a little less noticeable and more inclined to withdraw from the demands of everyday life. You may need more time than usual to process recent events and trust that it’s a natural time, today and tomorrow, for reviewing your feelings and finding ways to renew and refresh yourself spiritually. While there can be a tendency to brood if your needs remain unanswered or you are brushed off later today, you can reconcile these feelings and become more comfortable by tonight.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Now is the time to ease back a little on professional and public matters and put more of yourself, emotionally, into more humanitarian or happiness goals, dear Sagittarius. Too much is too much, and the Moon’s transit through the twelve sectors of the chart in a month’s time teaches us to be moderate – the Moon spends only two to two and a half days in one sector of the chart. Today and tomorrow, focus on lighter, more social experiences. You can remain in rather high demand as you have been lately, but now more in terms of friends and acquaintances than for fulfilling responsibilities. Worries about having enough resources can interfere with your happiness at times today, but overall there should be a freer feeling now that supports you. Even so, it’s a good time for communicating with people in a professional capacity or about practical affairs.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Much of your attention turns to career and public life today, dear Capricorn, or your responsibilities and performance. Others are more aware of you, particularly in terms of what you have or haven’t done and less so on a personality level. In this way, you can feel as if you are under some pressure, or if it’s felt to be uncomfortable, you could feel judged. While you can be especially sensitive to this now, you also have the chance to turn this around by simply doing your best and answering to yourself. In this way, you regain power or control. As well, this can be a strong time for tending to your practical affairs, which is important and empowering on its own.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Today and the next few days, more outgoing, adventurous emotional energy is with you, dear Aquarius. You’re more interested in experiencing life without worrying about the particulars. Instead of nursing your worries and concerns, and possibly your suspicions as you’ve been inclined recently, nurse your needs for adventure and knowledge. You are more willing to move forward. A one on one conversation can be especially revealing. There can be a good feeling of fairness, of dealing with people as true equals, in your interactions today.
Pisces
Pisces
When it comes to dealing with the deeper recesses of your personality, there is a general tendency to want to find a balance, dear Pisces, and this trait is strong right now. Consider spending time actually feeling and experiencing your deepest feelings instead of simply trying to sort them out. It’s not as tidy, but can certainly help get you in touch with what truly motivates and moves you. While you’re inclined to keep some things to yourself today, it’s a good time for connecting with someone mentally. A fair and balanced give and take can occur that leaves both parties feeling stronger.
The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Phase: Waxing Crescent Illumination: 13% Moon Age: 3.49 days Moon Angle: 0.49 Moon Distance: 405,270.63 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,419,022.90 km
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•The Moon is in Virgo until 4:22 PM.
•The Moon is void until 1:16 PM to 4:22 PM.
•The Moon is in Libra from 4:22 PM forward (until Thursday, August 20th at 5:24 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase.
•A New Moon occurred on the 14th and a First Quarter Moon will occur on the 22nd.
•Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Phase Details for – Monday, August 17, 2015
Phase: Waxing Crescent Illumination: 7% Moon Age: 2.60 days Moon Angle: 0.49 Moon Distance: 405,460.97 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,447,900.98 km
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