Balsamic and New Moon

September 14 Monday
With this morning’s Cancer Moon we can easily attune to receiving information from our subconscious mind. This may come in the form of scientific inspiration or a spiritual awakening or both. The Moon goes void of course at 7:57 am, MT, pouring out the fluid comfort of Cancer until late this afternoon. During this time our appetites may be insatiable. We may hunger for many things that represent love or affection, and being alone may trigger fears of abandonment. From a mystical perspective isolation is an illusion. At 4:39 pm, the Moon moves into zestful Leo!

September 15 Tuesday
The Leo Moon entered her balsamic phase at 5:27 am, MT. This part of the cycle supports transcending stagnant conditions by envisioning new ways that transform them. There are strong polarizing tendencies today that can drive us to spontaneously express what inspires us. This may include defending our beliefs. So find a metaphoric shield much like the lion trainer’s chair. Leo can bring a playfulness to deal with stubborn realities and adventurous influences. This combo can produce a tense excitement for getting loose from social restrictions.

September 16 Wednesday
With this Leo Moon there is a longing to mend bridges. And as we move into the Moon’s void of course zone at 10:11 am, MT, we may become extremely sensitive to all needs with heightened intuitive understanding. This can help us rework certain realities. At 5:56 pm, the Moon moves into analytical Virgo. This mirrors our ability to research underlying motives to find raw, honest facts with which to sum up a situation after sorting out various factors. Some profound thinking may occur but not without strong emotional flare-ups.

September 17 Thursday
With this balsamic Virgo Moon, focusing on putting old issues to rest can provide a whole-hearted clarity for dealing with whatever comes up and to succeed with it. Virgo is usually concerned with the best possible outcome, and Virgo diligence and thoroughness usually minimizes effort. In this last phase, the balsamic, the Virgo Moon can look toward the future with reserved feelings that help differentiate what can rationally be done and what will take faith. Retrograde Mercury moves back into Virgo tonight, mobilizing attention on the spiritual aspects of the coming new Moon!

September 18 Friday
There’s an electric atmosphere with this morning’s Virgo Moon about cutting loose from old ways and establishing new goals. The new Moon occurs at 12:44 pm, MT, with a theme of focusing on how one plays one’s part in the larger scheme of things. In one’s daily activities are there behaviors that demonstrate a reverence for those rituals that connect us to social and spiritual processes? Pay attention to habits that serve a high purpose. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute.

September 19 Saturday
The new Moon moved into socially alert Libra last night. Here the Moon seeks serenity and refinement. Today, however, feelings can get churned-up and lead to outbursts of passion. Sunday morning a peaceful, even poetic, sensitivity prevails. The Moon goes void of course at 12:44 pm, Sunday, gently airing out the harmonious vibes of Libra for pretty much the rest of the day. This makes the end of the weekend ideal for reflecting on the state of your social interactions. Are they operating in an ideal fashion, or are they getting off track emotionally?