Moon Phase descriptions

Waxing crescent in Fire
Keyword: Impulse
Meaning: There is impulsiveness here. A hot blooded spirit of "let's do it now!" seems to have infected almost everyone. There is the energy in abundance here such that even the most wildly creative projects can take root. Even projects that are best left unexplored. Spontaneous combustion anyone?

In Aries: Foresight and vision combine with energy and raw primal power. There is divine energy behind you now. Work with others if you can, but go on by yourself if you need too. Move quickly passed resistance to growth.

In Leo: Take charge, be the leader of the pack. You will want to lead and you will want others to appreciate you for your leadership.

In Sagittarius: A time for travel. You can see the distant shore. And the one after that! Pursue your vision to the farthest reaches of your vision.


Waxing crescent in Earth
Keyword: Investment
Meaning: The Moon moves slowly and careful here. Mindful of what is being created with an emphasis on nurturing and nourishment. Invest your time and efforts here in material things that will become fruitful in their own right time.

In Taurus: You are the divine gardener. You will be drawn to care of the most delicate of projects in a manner that is filled with compassion and devoted attention.

In Virgo: Here you are the Heavenly Boy scout. Remember the motto "Be Prepare". You will be well served by this as you meticulous prepare and structure your project for success.

In Capricorn: If patience were not such an important virtue than we would not have so many opportunities to practice it. Like now. (Wink, wink) This combined with down to earth hard work will serve you well.


Waxing crescent in Air
Keyword: Idea
Meaning: Let's do lunch! This Moon is about the development ideas. Communication and discussions of all kinds are likely to abound. Your ideas here will be grand a sweeping and will most likely require a great deal of working with others and their opinions. Look to team up for the smoothest development of your ideas.

In Gemini: You have a great idea but in this sign it is only half baked. It needs substance. Through research and the gathering of information you idea will become more grounded.

In Libra: You will want to talk with friends, relatives and, frankly, anyone who will listen about your idea. Expect others to want to bend your ear as well. This is as it should be. Your idea at this time will benefit from numerous opinions and viewpoints. Seek out those who may not ordinarily agree with your ideas. Their views will have value here.

In Aquarius: Take a hard look at your idea. Turn it inside out, upside down and even bounce it of the wall. (Gently please!) In short, put heart and mind fully into exploring your idea, its pitfalls and it potentials.


Waxing crescent in Water
Keyword: Instinct
Meaning: This Moon brings energy to emotions, feelings and is a time when new and successful relationships can begin. Emotions that rise up here will grow, with little effort to fruition. Look for new friendships to start here.

In Cancer: Feelings here are strong, but you feel the need to look to past experiences to provide guidance. You will have to decide to live in the values of the past or to move forward. Which do you choose?

In Scorpio: Watch out for that stinger! Passion and impulsiveness rule the day here.

In Pisces: Deep emotional waters are wonderful to swim in. But diving to deep can lead you astray. Be sure to come up for air. Frequent reality check will serve you best here.


Waxing First Quarter in Fire
Keyword: Competitiveness
Meaning: The Moon is half dark and half light here which would suggest balance. But this balance that is moving on in a big way. Like the children’s teeter-totter as it picks up speed when it passes the balance point. The fire element means energy and movement. There is power here to carry you forward. The wind is in your sails and you will want to win.

In Aries: Caution high voltage! Lots of power here. You can face and assertively move past all challenges here. The desire for progress here can lead to extreme behavior in you or others.

In Leo: You may feel divinely inspired to succeed, and in fact, you might even feel your success is your divine right as well. You will anticipate that challenges or challenging people will quickly move out of your way. Like in the movie The Blues Brothers, "We're on a mission from God". If you stagnate others may ask you to move out of "their" way.

In Sagittarius: Your quest has brought you to the "light at the end of the tunnel" and you are racing towards it. It is likely that you will use or hear the words "The ends justify the means". In this mad dash towards what you or others see as the truth there will be lots of feet stepped on even outright pushing and shoving. Remember, how you get there matters.


Waxing First Quarter in Earth
Keyword: Stability
Meaning: The Moon is half dark and half light and there is balance here. The desire to push the balance to your benefit will be strong now. Steps you take towards good stewardship of your project will pay off down the road in a highly successful endeavor.

In Taurus: Get out of the way the bull has left the china shop. Powerful hooves that shake the earth under them carry will you towards your ideal, this will be especially effective for material matters. If you work around bulls watch out for the stampede!

In Virgo: Details, details, details. You know you love 'em. Let's get technical, practical and methodical in our approach during this time. Find what is essential to your project and get it done.

In Capricorn: They say there is no "I" in team but there is also no "U" in alone. Time to team up. Look to those influence to move your project forward. Asking for help can help tilt the balance of this time in your favor.


Waxing First Quarter in Air
Keyword: Adaptability
Meaning: This is a time to closely examine the reactions you get from others about your idea. You will feel like you can never get enough reactions from others. Go for it! Look to adjust your idea based on the reactions you have received. Not the time to operate in the vacuum of your own head.

In Gemini: Expect lots of movement here. Be prepared to expend lots of physical and mental energy towards moving idea forward. You may even travel away from home to in development of your idea.

In Libra: Your idea wills more than likely benefit from the input and work of one or more partners. Weigh the strengths and challenges of each potential partner. You and your idea deserve the best.

In Aquarius: Time to get rid of the "pie-in-the-sky" elements of your idea. Try out some new ways that you might communicate your idea. Think out of the box.


Waxing First Quarter in Water
Keyword: Choice
Meaning: The Moon is half dark and half light here, but don't be fooled if this looks like a time of emotional balance. You will be asked to make a choice here. Will you take that leap of faith into a new and perhaps passionate relationship or do you decide not to go to the dance tonight. There is supportive energy here to create a successful outcome of your emotional situation.

In Cancer: Examine the choices in front of you. Your past experiences may provide the needed insight here. The future will seem bright.

In Scorpio: Feeling a bit pushy? Your emotions will be very persuasive influences on others. There my even be a ruthlessness to use your emotions to get what "you" want.

In Pisces: Feeling rosy? Check those rose colored glasses. Seeing red? Have you considered anger management? You got it! Your emotions and feelings will color your world. What color glasses will you wear?


Waxing Gibbous in Fire
Keyword: Individuality
Meaning: The light from the moon grows and becomes brighter. Your goals will burn bright as well. The energy of single-mindedness. Your train is on the right track and is traveling at high speed now. Just as it is now inevitable that the train will reach its destination, you too, will feel a strong impulse bring your project in on time.

In Aries: Here is where single-mindedness turns to razor sharp one-pointed focus. Your desire and that of others to finish what has been started will, quite frankly, be overpowering.

In Leo: Time to sew on the last buttons or to polish the silver as you fine tune and even rehearse your lines as the show is about to begin. And you are the star. The stage manger loudly and frantically whispers “Places everyone, curtain up in 1 minute." Are you ready?

In Sagittarius: You can see that the time of fulfillment is ahead. You feel a bit melancholy as you can begin to feel inklings of the next project.


Waxing Gibbous in Earth
Keyword: Ambition
Meaning: As the light of this Moon increase your project will become more visible and tangible. Work with this energy to continue to nurture your project along. Continue to implement your idea with an eye on the prize.

In Taurus: The engine of your new project is now built. Now its time to wash, wax and polish your presentation. The look and feel of your project is important now.

In Virgo: Time for the final weeding process. Focus your attention and your powerful ability to be detail oriented to decide that which is essential to the successful outcome of your project. Important stuff stays and the rest gets put out on the curb for recycling.

In Capricorn: This is the time to be a responsible steward of your project. In fact you may feel almost a religious devotion to completion of your project.


Waxing Gibbous in Air
Keyword: Promotion
Meaning: There is more light being shed on your idea now. Being confidant and enthusiastic will move you forward very quickly. Clarity is being called for here. Presenting your ideas clearly now will bring you closer to realizing your idea.

In Gemini: You have a grounded well thought out idea. You have done your research and it shows. Sell, sell, sell!

In Libra: Look for support when you least expect it. What you need in the way of help for your idea will somehow, as if by magic, be made available to you. Expect a miracle!

In Aquarius: If you feel your idea is not quite wild enough this is time to push it over the top. Being outside the box of conventional thinking will bring great success to your idea.


Waxing Gibbous in Water
Keyword: Passion
Meaning: Lots of light, lots of energy and lots of passion. You will feel emotionally committed to being whatever or whomever you are involved with to the desire outcome. Now! Your passion about your situation will drive you to completion.

In Cancer: Your emotions tell you that you are safe and secure. Your passionate nature will move you towards completing whatever you are working on at this time.

In Scorpio: You are driven to act on your passion. You may in fact be quite helpless in this regard. Your passions, feelings, and emotions will be cranked to full volume.

In Pisces: The emotional currents are strong here and you will be carried away with them should you choose to swim here. Like a raging river, these "class V" rapids will not allow you to paddle back up stream.


Full moon in Fire
Keyword: Recognition
Meaning: The moon is at its brightest here and so are you. In this bright light you will see the greatness of your accomplishments. Everyone around you will acknowledge you for the results you have achieved. What you set out to do is now complete.

In Aries: You are the hero crowned with laurel leaves. You wear the mantle of victory indicating you have overcome all challenges. Others admire you for your steadfastness in pursuing your dream. You should too! Take a break, you have earned it.

In Leo: The Moon is a bright light and it is time for you bask in it. Time to accept the acclaim others will offer you. Sit back, enjoy the moment.

In Sagittarius: You are at the summit. You aimed high and you have hit your mark. Your quest has been successful.


Full Moon in Earth
Keyword: Achievement
Meaning: The Moon is bright and full and in its light you and everyone else can see clearly the result of all your devotion and hard work to your project. Your business and financial skills are at their peak and others will seek your advice. There is great energy towards beneficial financial situations at this time.

In Taurus: This is a time to enjoy the success you have worked so hard for. Bulls tend to have strong impulses, so be careful not to over indulge in your merry making.

In Virgo: Your success having been assured you can feel confident of that. Since success is assured there is no need to be boastful of all you have achieved. In the light of the full moon it is already plain to see. If you make more noise you will appear to be barking at the moon. (People will talk you know!)

In Capricorn: In this time of bright light many will see your accomplishments and the success you have achieved. Promotions are likely and important people will invite you into their inner circle.


Full Moon in Air
Keyword: Solution
Meaning: The Moon has become a bright and glowing light in the sky. And so has your idea. All that you and your partners have hope and planned for will come to pass. All eyes cast a favorable look on you and your idea.

In Gemini: Time to dot the "I"s and cross the "T"s of the big contract for your idea. You are in the spotlight now and others will congratulate you on your brilliant idea.

In Libra: Any partnership you have created will come into full bloom. If your idea is awaiting approval from some higher or governmental source you or it will meet with great success.

In Aquarius: Expect the unexpected. Circumstances surrounding your idea will quickly change for the better and your idea will come to into full bloom.


Full Moon in Water
Keyword: Fulfillment
Meaning: The Bright light of your passion is enhanced in this full Moon. All your efforts and the seemingly random events have worked harmoniously together to create a successful outcome for you. You and your significant other are enjoying the heat and the spotlight of your new or renewed relationship.

In Cancer: Here is a time of giving birth; of bringing a new life into this world. Whether it is a new baby or you are experiencing your life being transformed. The light from this time and your creation of a new relationship of some kind you will feel a sense of completion.

In Scorpio: Your new relationship is shining brightly in your life now. Don't invite in the storm clouds by being over dramatic. Further you can choose to not move back into darkness by keeping secrets. The brightness of the full moon will shed light on whatever you choose to keep hidden.

In Pisces: This is a time of complete freedom as you are carried by the swift currents of your new creation. You and your partner will see all that you dreamed of concerning your relationship will come to pass. Seeing each other as equals will make any rough spots easier to pass over.


Waning Disseminating Moon in Fire
Keyword: Confidence
Meaning: Time to harvest the benefits of what you have worked towards. Gather the fruit around you, rejoice and take pride in your work. There is great confidence here as the fruit of your efforts is plainly visible to all who look. Time to tell others about what you have accomplished.

In Aries: Your reputation, based on your recent achievements, now precedes you. Make the most of your strengths now. Build on your victory.

In Leo: Your popularity and recognition can be increased now by building what others have already done. Do this in the spirit of a team effort and you will shine.

In Sagittarius: A time to speak out about your work. Be genuine, forthright and honest and your reputation will soar on the wings of migratory birds. Those in remote places may even hear of you.


Waning Disseminating Moon in Earth
Keyword: Responsibility
Meaning: This is the time that material gain from past efforts will be in your hands. Now that you have acquired the wealth from your successful project it is time to decide what to do with. For the moment put those credit and ATM cards in the freezer. You have choices to make concerning your financial future and now is the time to make sure that your new found wealth is properly distributed in the direction of your goals in life.

In Taurus: Now is the time to promote sustainability of the fruits of your efforts. Think long term and plan carefully. Not a time to risk what you have just earned.

In Virgo: Analyze. Crunch those spreadsheets. Understand you success fully during this time. This is a time to learn and in learning to become more productive.

In Capricorn: A time to share the wealth. Think and act in ways that redistribute your wealth into new projects that will create opportunities down the road.


Waning Disseminating Moon in Air
Keyword: Reputation
Meaning: The tumult your idea has created has passed now, and the check that was in the mail is now in your hands. You have established yourself as an authority and you and your idea receive wide acclaim. Everyone is talking!

In Gemini: Time to publicize your idea. Blow your horn, bang the gong and beat the drum. Watch that you don't go too overboard here.

In Libra: Many people will be talking and will show great appreciation towards you and your idea. You have a renewed sense of confidence as more and more people see the value in your new idea.

In Aquarius: If you really pushed the envelope of conventional wisdom with your idea it is your time to shine now. People will suddenly "convert" to your new way of thinking and you will become a respected expert in your field.


Waning Disseminating Moon in Water
Keyword: Commitment
Meaning: This is a time to experience the fruits of your new endeavor or relationship. If this is a new significant relationship or partnership of some kind now is the time to easily take the next step forward. Having a baby or perhaps opening that holistic health center together with your new partner.

In Cancer: Your feelings, emotions and passions are fully engaged here. Your intuition tells you that you are free to fully commit to your new emotional decision.

In Scorpio: Intense emotion here quickly turns passionate and inspired devotion to your relationship or area of concern.

In Pisces: It is here that you can great and inspiring creativity to your new relationship or issue. You confidant and secure in knowing that this expression of freedom will be well received.


Waning Last Quarter Moon in Fire
Keyword: Opposition
Meaning: the Moon is half dark and half light. But instead of light increasing like its twin the first quarter Moon, here the light is diminishing. Here the equilibrium is leaning towards sluggishness. You will have to make more effort here to get your work done. The wind is in your face now and things will not easily fall into place.

In Aries: You will need to get out of your comfort zone here. Your actions may need to be aggressive just to make headway. There is resistance to change here. In stead of using the "force" you will likely have to become the force in order to move mountains and people.

In Leo: Past success will not serves as it once did. You will have to make effort to improve your popularity and reputation. There is an air of "What have you done for me lately". You and others around you may be more pushy about their status, station in life or position of power.

In Sagittarius: Which road do you take? You know this dance, its called one step forward two steps backward. Cha-Cha-Cha-ing your way forward. The correct path will not clearly be seen.


Waning Last Quarter Moon in Earth
Keyword: Principles
Meaning: The Moon is half dark and half light and this is an important time of balance. This is a time to closely examine how and what you have been working on in order to maintain this time of balance. Assumptions you have made or beliefs you have been operating under should be tested to be sure that they are grounded in what works. There is doubly important where financial matters are concerned.

In Taurus: Not a time to be resting out on the back forty. To move ahead here requires work. Time to strengthen your foundations of the work you are doing.

In Virgo: Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Well, not yet anyway. This time can be a bit perplexing. This is especially true where your finances are concerned. Time for a shake up. Top to bottom you need to analyze you whole way of working and change what is outdated or no longer working. This is the time to sort out the bits of minutia that holding you back.

In Capricorn: What is guiding you here? What principles are involved? What are your core beliefs about this project? This is the time to sort these things out before attempting to move forward.


Waning Last Quarter Moon in Air
Keyword: Challenge
Meaning: The Moon is half dark and half light here. Are you thinking there is a balance here where you can rest a bit? Well, think again! Ideas are as fleeting as the spring breeze. New and better ideas are moving at a rapid pace. Will you allow your new idea to be eclipsed? It won't if you get to work now and begin to improve and adapt your idea. The past is gone. Like your competition you must work now to recreate your idea.

In Gemini: To stay current do what you do best talk. Talk to others. This is how your idea became great the first time. Remember?

In Libra: Look to close friends and inspired partnerships to see new ways to apply your idea. Discuss different applications or uses for your idea.

In Aquarius: Your idea was successful because you broke new ground. Others will learn from your idea and adapt it to their own ends. If you are to lead the thinking on this subject you must do the same. Be breaking the mould you broke with conventional thinking. Can you break your own mold? Again?


Waning Last Quarter Moon in Water
Keyword: Manipulation
Meaning: This is the Moon of mixed emotions. It will take time to work through your feelings on this issue in order to make a good decision about how to move forward.

In Cancer: You feel that things are not quite as they appear and you may be right. You may feel vulnerable or the need to take actions that preserves your sense of safety. You might feel that you are not in control of whatever outcome is heading towards you.

In Scorpio: You feel that something is not right or that the outcome of a situation will not be to your advantage. Your emotions tell you that you must act, perhaps rashly, to discover the truth to the situation.

In Pisces: You don't feel like you are "in the loop" and whatever happens you will be on the receiving end of "Oh! Sorry I guess you didn’t get the memo". You feel a clean break is in order. Rather than working through your feelings you may choose to run and hide.


Waning Balsamic Moon in Fire
Keyword: Compromise
Meaning: The light of the Moon while still visible is very dim. You will have to rely on your inner strength and intuition to light your path. Your gut tells you that forces are at work that may or may not be in your best interest. You may feel the need to gather your strength for some future moment.

In Aries: The fire in this sign is only really happy with immediate direct action. The frustration of this cycle of inactivity will be unsettling if you do not find an appropriate way to quench this fire.

In Leo: During this time of waiting your time is best spent using inner creativity to visualize new projects that will find life in the next or some future cycle.

In Sagittarius: Time to focus your energy on planning future projects. The more you plan the happier you'll be during this time.


Waning Balsamic Moon in Earth
Keyword: Negotiation
Meaning: The Moon's light is fading now. Your project is now wholly or partially out of your hands. In order to move forward you must learn to be a team player. Being a good team member when it is your turn to take direction and contribute and being a good team leader when it is time delegate and lead will be the key to accomplishing your goals.

In Taurus: This not the time to stamp your feet and insist on only doing things your way. Time to learn to be adaptable and embrace the coming changes.

In Virgo: The rules of the game have changed. You are no longer in charge. What worked in the past will not work now. Listen to inner self and allow yourself to adapt to the changes that will happen.

In Capricorn: Time to dust of that diplomacy hat. Not the time to butt heads here. To reach your desired outcome you will need to negotiate and work hard to build consensus. Give and take and compromise will work well here too.


Waning Balsamic Moon in Air
Keyword: Concession
Meaning: Your thinking now produces ideas for future cycles. Minor adjustments to your current idea may be in order, but rethink it completely is best left for another time.

In Gemini: The key here is right timing. Your bold way of thinking and acting will likely only frustrate you now. Keep what works, but save anything that doesn’t for a later date. Timing is more important and paying attention to the cycle of life will help you move smoothly through this time.

In Libra: While you may wish to rush out to the coffee house for yet another lively discussion you may be better served by staying home and relaxing.

In Aquarius: You are very clear about what you think and want. And even more clear that you want to talk about it. However, sitting back and letting others do the talking is the proper course for now.


Waning Balsamic Moon in Water
Keyword: Disillusion
Meaning: This Moon is about preparing for the next cycle. In terms of a relationship it may be the beginning of the end. While our feelings and emotions will be unclear as the light of this Moon fades we can also feel hope in knowing that as all things must fade to make way for growth and new life.

In Cancer: It is through our difficult experiences that we have the potential to learn the most. In our emotional lives this can lead us to make wiser choices in the future.

In Scorpio: There is great energy here and a desire to act quickly and decisively. What appears to be out of control can make you feel like the victim and cause you to think in and act in an “Eye for an Eye" manner.

In Pisces: When the relationship breaks down you may feel that it is time to run for the hills and to escape. You might even want to delude yourself in elaborate fantasies to heal your broken heart. Find constructive ways to ease the pain will serve you far better at this time.


Black Moon in Fire
Keyword: Recharge
Meaning: The Moon has lost all its light now. Cold and dark do not mix well with fire. Fire signs who love action and constant movement will have their efforts frustrated. Watch your temper and that of others. Fire energy will look for any available outlet at this time. The keywords here are to be watchful of your energy and that of others.

In Aries: In this dormant period your impulse will be to react quickly rather than respond intuitively. Forcing yourself to move and be energetic will amount to a fool’s errand. There is a time for everything and now is the time for rest.

In Leo: The lack of something creative to do that gets you in front of others will be challenging for you. Maybe even depressing. Rest now, this too will pass.

In Sagittarius: You dreamed that you were awake, or was it the other way around? Reality and illusion will seem like two sides of the same coin, and you may even feel like the coin. The desire to be flying through the air to some far off place will seem strong now. However, now is the time to be still and allow your bow and arrows to get some rest. You will need them soon enough.


Black Moon in Earth
Keyword: Economy
Meaning: This is a time to save and economize. Allow yourself to rest and recuperate you have worked hard and may have even exhausted yourself physically. Risk taking of any kind but especially where material or bodily issues are present should be avoided. Give your finances a rest too. Time to trim that monthly budget or find other wise to spend less. This is not the time for new investments either.

In Taurus: Time to take great comfort and to feel grateful for what you already have. Home, Family and your health. Sit back in the big comfortable favorite chair of yours is what is best now. You can go shopping another day. Through self-discipline you can still your material desires and enjoy this time of rest.

In Virgo: Time to review expenses. Look careful at your checkbook and decide what expenses you can do with out. Maybe cutting back on a few Lattes’ will allow you to use that money in a more productive way.

In Capricorn: Got any unfinished projects? Now's the time to dust them off bring them to completion. Try and worked towards preparing for the next cycle.


Black Moon in Air
Keyword: Revision
Meaning: The Moon is so dark now that only during an eclipse will you see the Moon. This is a time to re-group and re-think everything. Your projects, your ideas and your life will benefit form taking this time to move into stillness and think things through.

In Gemini: Here is the perfect time to train your mind to be what Yogananda calls "Actively calm and calmly active". In short, give your mind a much deserved rest. Remaining calm in your actions will also serve you well at this time.

In Libra: In the movie Wizard of Oz when Dorothy asks the Scarecrow which way to go he replies "Well some people go that way and other go this way, and some folks do go both ways". Your power to see many different choices will be heightened and your ability to actually choose will, well, be almost nonexistent. Don't go there. Sit and allow divine guidance to choose for you.

In Aquarius: You will want to skydive or climb the Swiss Alps. I hear base-jumping is really cool! Resist these impulses to be you wild and crazy self. Rest. Be crazy another time and you'll enjoy it more.


Black Moon in Water
Keyword: Isolation
Meaning: This is the Moon for deep introspection on the emotional level. After all that has transpired it is time to put your own emotional house in order. This is a time to allow your own well to be refilled by the Divine energies present in this Moon. To become more aware of your own emotions means to put yourself first and to let go of the "requirements" that others think we should be or have.

In Cancer: This is a time of closing off your emotions to outside stimulus. To shut the doors of the temple is to learn to hear the voice of the Divine.

In Scorpio: Allow yourself some time to let your feelings work themselves out through doing some kind of quiet, simple and solitary work.

In Pisces: Give yourself the freedom at this time to let your emotions to naturally calm down through quiet mediation. Then take time to let your heart and emotions soar in confidence as you prepare for the next cycle.



General moon Phase Descriptions
The phases of the moon can be likened to the growth of plants and are useful metaphors for understanding the natural cycles of our life.

1. Crescent Moon:
The appearance of tiny shoots just as they are breaking through the earth.

During this Moon phase we feel the desire to express ourselves in new or creative ways or to create new projects that reflect how we are feeling on an intuitive level. Ignoring this natural drive to create something new can cause us to feel overwhelmed by life.


2. First Quarter Moon:
The plant absorbs energy, grows stronger and the first leaves appear.

This is a time to throw ourselves into the management of the projects we have recently created. It is time to create structure and a useful framework in order for our projects to succeed. This is the time to make dreams into reality.

3. Gibbous Moon:
The plant now is able to fully receive the energy of both the Sun and the earth and the first buds begin to grow.

This the time to fine tune our projects or ourselves to more closely resemble our goals and higher aspirations in life. We have the energy and drive now to fulfill our dreams.

4. Full Moon:
The buds in the fullness of the Sunlight become flowers.

The full Moon represents a time of completion. Our project reaches its zenith and we and it are well received. We are rewarded for our efforts and are recognized by others for our accomplishments. Everything, especially our inner light and power, are seen more clearly by us and others.

5. Dissemination Moon:
The flowers lose their petals and are transformed into fruit.

Here is the time our project is put into practical use. We are able now to fully utilize all that we have learned and experienced. Our results are real and tangible. Life is sweet.

6. Last Quarter Moon:
The leaves and remaining blossoms fall to the ground leaving only the seed pods to dry in the Sun.

Now is a time to integrate into our daily activities all that we have been striving for. Here is when we can refine and strengthen our practices or projects. Consistent work through this time will form the beginning of lasting habits.

7. Balsamic Moon:
The seed pods now burst open and the seeds float away in the wind.

Here is where our emotions and our insight to ourselves or projects have extra support. We are able to see the far reaching aspects of ourselves and have sense of the future.

8. Black Moon:
The Earth receives the seeds which lie dormant for a time awaiting the next growth cycle.

A time for stillness. A time to allow our racing minds to find rest. This is an opportunity to reign in our emotions, and to slow down the pace of our life. It is a time for allowing dreams the freedom to appear and disappear. Through non-movement and cultivation of no-thing-ness we allow the next cycle to come of its own accord.