Disseminating and Last Quarter Moon

August 10 Monday
The Aries Moon entered her disseminating phase last night. It’s time to demonstrate a recognition of some lesson or revelation received during this lunation cycle. Aries suggests we go for exposing some basic truth, laying bare the fundamental components of our realization. Singling out our feelings about certain patterns that have surfaced may require courage and boldness. There’s a drag on energy to assert some patterns that seems to have something to do with gathering all the critical components to evaluate our behaviors in some concrete manner.

August 11 Tuesday
With this Aries Moon, let’s focus our attention on bodily or mental changes that allow some fresh potential to sprout that benefits us. We may accelerate our progress by embracing as much action as possible before 2:04 pm, MT, when the Moon goes void of course. As she burns off the insatiable energy of Aries, we may futilely run around in circles and become disoriented. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to follow the flow of instincts throughout the rest of the day. At 10:50 pm, the Moon moves into dependable Taurus, and we can be motivated to deal with inertia after a good night’s rest.

August 12 Wednesday
With this Taurus Moon comes determination to fully understand the challenges of this eclipse season, to comprehend the underlying core principles that attracted certain circumstances to us. No matter the crises, Taurus offers assistance in transforming the simple givens of life to find new uses or modifications. Taurus suggests we tap into our sensuous nature with an inner calm and work with what is at hand, explore any or every present experience for its pleasures. And then show our appreciation for what we have savored by sharing it with someone.

August 13 Thursday
With Thursday’s Taurus Moon comes boundless energy to overcome any resistance to change. Specific answers to questions about what to alter come through a process of critically evaluating a difficult situation. Shocking measures may be called for which destabilize things. At 12:55 pm, MT, the Moon enters her last quarter phase when we might need to overcome barriers to new alliances or worlds. Sometimes this calls for re-orienting our mindset to get past emotional obstacles and be able to actively circulate one’s heartfelt sense of service. Sincerity of beliefs and feelings arise as the Moon voids herself of quiet Taurus from 9:17 pm until early tomorrow morning.

August 14 Friday
The Moon is in Gemini, a sign that has an insatiable need to know and see everything. If you find yourself on a mental collecting craze today, engage in sorting out what immediately seems meaningless. During the last quarter phase it is important to attend to important, noteworthy stuff. Put aside trivial matters and small talk. Throw yourself into re-examining events of the past to discover overlooked facts and beliefs that change the whole picture. Listen to MoonWise tomorrow on the worldwide web at ksfr.org from 2:00 to 2:30 pm, MT, for the weekend Moon Minute.

August 15 Saturday
With this Gemini Moon we are challenged to find value in upholding a personal tradition. How we dance around the habits of our parents and culture to find an outlet for our own growth today will take agility and heroic self-overcoming. There is energy for self-assertion of what we can and want to do. The Moon voids herself of observant Gemini late tonight. She moves into sustaining Cancer at 7:13 am, MT, Sunday. This sign is adept at holding on to what is supportive and releasing what is not. This could be relationships, attitudes, feelings, or beliefs.