Crescent & First Quarter Moon

August 28 Monday
We start the week with a void of course Libra Moon, suggesting that we feel our way gently or softly into Monday. During the morning hours the air is ladened with Libra complacence or procrastination. Yet if we slip inside our hearts and minds, we may vividly see new insights about the spirit of our routine activities that either reinforce the passion that drives us to persist in such rituals or reinforce our determination to get out of a rut. At 1:56 pm, MDT, the Moon enters Scorpio, bringing a sense of orderly interactions conducive to business as usual.

August 29 Tuesday
As the Moon waxes in Scorpio we can gain more light on matters previously hidden from us. By experimenting with new possibilities, we may uncover an extraordinary way to break out of stuck patterns that distract us from pursuing mastery, whether it’s of skills or of self. There can be an immense freeing of our spirit and a sense of being connected to the cosmic switch board. Anyone and everything is accessible to us, but most keenly felt is an entry to deeper recesses of our souls. If we choose to go there, we may discover old issues that can finally be put to rest.

August 30 Wednesday
That Scorpio Moon is still with us, penetrating beneath the layers of our self-imposed identities and sniffing out what’s undesirable and relishing what ought to stay in service. To change anything within, calls for careful consideration, complete honesty and straightforwardness. The Moon goes void of course at 2:41 pm, MDT, for the rest of the day! While she is releasing the waters of Scorpio, which is much like opening the flood gates of a dam, it is best to abandon control of situations. The intensity of this force can be destructive or at least disruptive of your desires.

August 31 Thursday
The Moon is in Sagittarius freeing up information about our potential, showing us the way to attain an ideal. Yet attempts to express the upbeat feelings of Sagittarius may be thwarted by the bottom-line energy of Saturn as it either blocks any idealism, disclosing its impracticality or overwhelms us with the responsibilities of dreams unveiled. The Moon enters her first quarter phase at 4:56 pm, MDT. It’s time to toss off any inhibitions to exposing and developing one’s innate capabilities and advance in your own creative way. Learn about and do what is needed for success.

September 1 Friday
Friday’s Sagittarius Moon seeks to improve circumstances by revealing some hidden truths. This Moon is supportive of spreading enthusiasm in spite of rampant conflict. Seek to liberate yourself from problem areas that you can do nothing to alleviate. Make necessary changes that uphold your highest ideals. Your integrity is a stake. Act according to your highest standards, and keep the bigger picture in mind. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 1:00 to 1:30 pm, MDT, for the weekend Moon Minute.

September 2 Saturday
The Moon moved into Capricorn at 8:34 am, MDT, grounding a steady resolve to improve. Yet there’s some heavy energy afloat that can pull us down like quick sand. We may need to abandon some expectations and cultivate a basic vitality that keeps us moving forward. Sunday has opportunities to tune out negativity and surpass efforts at self-mastery. This implies that we face ourselves and bring into this world all of our inner treasures. Be prepared to tiptoe through Monday morning as the Moon will be void of course.