October 15, 9:11 am – October 17, 9:44 pm (Your Time Zone)
Scurrying to batten down the hatches, the relentless winds of change howl their intent. Just around the bend, eclipse season looms large followed by a messy Mars retrograde.
But for now, there’s a calm before the storm. Mother Moon, deep and nurturing, brings medicine, a balm for the frazzled mind and body in an over-wrought world. It’s hard to make sense of things these days, and there’s often no use in trying.
Undaunted by the depth of being, the Moon in Cancer, the embodiment of the divine feminine, isn’t worried. This is her watery home and she knows, from womb to tomb, that life is a rhythmic wonder. Storms come and storms go.
Gathering her loved ones, she brings quiet reassurance and hot chocolate. There’s space to feel, to rest, to be, even as the clouds form low and dark over the horizon. These precious moments become memories that anchor the soul when times are hard.
The noisy children begin to settle. With so much commotion in the cardinal signs, a new era of comradery is blooming. This is the last superior square that Jupiter makes to this wet Moon before leaving Aries, until the new year. Luna is a proud mama. She knows that holding the tension of the opposites is a core capacity for resiliency.
Hidden from the malefic rays of Mars and Saturn, and buoyed by the good-natured, love vibes from Mercury and Venus in Libra, hushed tones and giggles fill the room with sweet scents of orange and vanilla. Mercury is treading new ground, free from his retrograde shadow and there’s anticipation for the upcoming Venus Cazimi in Libra—a love potion for the larder.
Lateral, persistent motion brings the Sun into Luna’s sights. A third quarter Moon ensues twelve hours before she leaves her nest in the sign of the Crab. The kids want more goodies and time to play. But is it a good idea? A dreamy trine to Neptune says, “yes,” at least until Pluto, who surely knows reality bites, makes a parting opposition.
Consider this…
This is the last water Moon before the Solar Eclipse in Scorpio, an opportunity to tap into your inner strengths and convictions. What are those? Can you name them? Add the list to your pantry, rolled up like a sacred scroll, tucked between the bars of chocolate and jars of coffee.
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