Crescent and First Quarter Moon

September 17 Monday This Libra Moon stirs up convictions about the value of building strong bonds. Emotions can get aroused over this. The Libra in each of us wants to be involved but often there’s some reserve which triggers holding back. Libra is responsive to demands but quickly sees many of the things required, and second thoughts lead to indecisiveness. This can bring about feeling lonely today, even in the company of others. There is, however, a sense of a network of karmic connections, bringing people together in anticipation of some major changes. With Libra a meaning can usually be found for harmonizing relationships. September 18 Tuesday The Moon begins to void herself of bridge-building Libra at 5:30 am, MT, for three hours. Don’t be surprised if things seem elusive. During this time it’s best to seek security in aspirations. At 8:46 am, the Moon moves into the deep emotional challenges of Scorpio. By flowing with feelings, issues can be tapped into around subservience or overextension in relationship demands. A need for directional changes surfaces as evolutionary impulses seek expression. Exploring the underbelly or root of one’s beliefs for shifts or lack of coherence can provide guidance when it comes to sharing experiences with others. September 19 Wednesday The Scorpio Moon entered her crescent phase at 4:26 am, MT. This is when persistent effort is needed to find one’s place to shine in a close relationship. If dedicated to this, one can playfully build up associations and listen with the heart for connections to take shape. One can awaken to moments of vibrancy and delicacy. Scorpio seeks enrichment in living. This can lead to what is the best to be found of life in this world. Scorpio finds worth in the mysteries of life, those hidden treasures in its underbelly as well as in its highest, perhaps transcendent, values. September 20 Thursday At 7:11 am, MT, the Scorpio Moon goes void of course for over three hours of draining off life-sharing and enriching Scorpio. This can be a deeply healing time if attention and intention is applied. At 10:34 am, the Moon moves into freely playful Sagittarius. This sign can take on illusions and highs and lows quickly and skillfully. The emotional independence and philosophical beliefs that Sagittarius is drawn to can be helpful in dealing with some wild and profound thoughts or conversations encountered today. Sagittarius can ease up some of the tension found in socializing. September 21 Friday With this Sagittarius Moon we may need information to get excited about participating in rituals that benefit a group. Sagittarius can find several ways to appear social while maintaining a private inner world. It is important for this sign to maintain alertness, to be ready to solidify whatever is respectable to achieve goals. This sign actively seeks new possibilities. In this process acting on intuition is a valuable and often reliable move. 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 22 Saturday The Moon moved from expansive and scattered Sagittarius into contained and serious Capricorn at 1:20 pm, MT. At 1:41 the Moon entered her first quarter phase, directing us towards engaging in the building of ideal relationships which are supportive of our needs. We may feel like rearranging our aspirations for the rest of Saturday. Sunday begins with taking stock of our hidden reserves, maybe in a powerful dream. Unseen information can come to light, explaining some feelings. Emotional longings play a huge role in our motivations and attitudinal changes. With some adjustments we can come into harmony with social connections.