The Moon through the Zodiac

 

ARIES MOON Cardinal Fire
There is a lot of energy available with this moon. Be adventurous and start things now.  Headstrong, impulsive action abounds. The Instinct – assertive action, individuality and  independence. The Shadow – Denial of deep feelings and emotional needs. Lack of awareness of consequences and interdependence.
TAURUS MOON Fixed Earth
A slower time. Internal and material security needs are stressed. Enjoy sensual pleasures,  emotional warmth and Earth touch. The energy is steadfast and persistent. The instinct – to establish self-esteem and a solid security base. The shadow – possessiveness, stubbornness and material over indulgence.
GEMINI MOON Mutable Air
Fast, light, changeable energy abounds. The mind is busy, inventive and curious. Communications quicken. Contradictions and interruptions are likely as Gemini moves from one pole to the other. The instinct – to communicate and have fun. The shadow – vacillation, rationalizing emotions.
CANCER MOON Cardinal Water
Strong emotional under currents flow with the moon in Cancer. There is a deep need to nurture and be nurtured. Appreciate traditional values – home and family. The instinct – to feel loved, wanted and emotionally secure. The shadow – indulging in past pain, feeling helpless. Not looking
after the inner child.
LEO MOON Fixed Fire
Time to play! Exuberant dramatic and generous energy dominates. Romance is in the air. A great time for creative self-expression. There may be competition for leadership, everyone wanting the limelight. The instinct – to come from the heart, be appreciative and fully appreciated. The shadow – attention seeking, demanding, dominating, insensititive behavior.
VIRGO MOON Mutable Earth
The atmosphere is careful and discriminating. Exact practical hard work satisfies now. Thoughtful analysis applies on all levels. It’s important to stay in touch with the Earth and take care of our physical beings intuitively and non-obsessively. The instinct – to perfect form and preserve the Whole. The shadow – excessive preoccupation with detail, overly critical
attitudes.
LIBRA MOON Cardinal Air
A sociable moon. It’s easier now to cooperate and compromise. An awareness of justice prevails. An ideal time for negotiation and meditation. There is a greater appreciation of beauty and refinement of form. The instinct – to create harmony in the environment and relationships. The shadow – competition and indecisiveness. Being too easily influenced by others.
SCORPIO MOON Fixed Water
The atmosphere is intense and highly charged. There is a lot going on under the surface. We are more than normally aware of our desires and passions and may be concerned with keeping them under wraps. The instinct – to experience the power of our deepest feelings, to let go and to transform. The shadow – obsessive compulsive behavior, secrecy and paranoia.
SAGITTARIUS MOON Mutable Fire
Idealism and a preoccupation with meaning and truth prevail. There is restlessness in the air, a need to travel or explore. It’s a good time for stretching the mind in new studies. The instinct – to be free and in touch with the universal spirit. The shadow – avoidance of everyday reality, over-intellectualism and escapism.

CAPRICORN MOON Cardinal Earth
A very grounded moon. The mood is more restrained and formal. Patience, pragmatism and productivity rule. It’s a good time for building, organizing and following one’s ambitions. The instinct – to maintain commitments, preserve and reach a goal. The shadow – over seriousness, attachment to material positions of power.
AQUARIUS MOON Fixed Air
A friendly, intellectual mood. Thinking is creative, inventive, futuristic and concerned with humanity. Time to break rules and enjoy surprises. The instinct – to value the uniqueness of the individual as well as the totality of the group. The shadow – fear of intimacy, coldness and emotional detachment.
PISCES MOON Mutable Water
A drifty, dreamy time. Heightened empathy, sensitivity and vulnerability. Moon now is great for all mystic, artistic, psychic and musical endeavors. The instinct – to merge with others and experience the whole unity of life. The shadow – extreme impressionability, loss of Self, the inability to set boundaries and limits.