The Gathering Place ( Modalities of Divination )

Note: Moon OOB: inspiritualservice.com/astrology-articles

First Quarter ( Half Moon ) OOB Moon in Capricorn @ 2:55 PM EDT, 1st House, the natural home of Aries ruled by Mars. This energy symbolizes new beginnings, our outlook on life, physical appearance, and personality.

The Libra Sun is also squared off with this Lunation. Both signs are cardinal signs, which means when these transits come together, it’s time to rebalance and realign. This quarter Moon brings balance and harmony (Libra) to our work (Capricorn).

While much attention has been given to the New and Full Moons, there is great significance in alternative phases as well. For example, the first quarter moon can be seen as a symbol of growth and planning. This is because the moon is burgeoning toward the fullness of her light.

This is called the "yang" phase, a masculine reference which implies strength and determination to achieve the fullness of one's goals. This aligns with the Spring months - a time of work and preparation to reap the harvest of labor. Rest will come in the symbolic winter, or "yin" phase of the Moon.

It's an opportune time to pause and re-evaluate the plan we've drafted in order to reach our goals. While this Lunar stage has already gone from new to waxing crescent, it now observes a sacred pause to briefly consider its next phase: Waxing Gibbous.

Taken symbolically or metaphorically, perhaps it's a lunar sign for us to observe a sacred pause in our own life. Be proud of how much we've accomplished and just double-check our headings. Make sure our inward compass is pointed in the right direction. It would be shame if the needle wasn't magnetized, and we found our self going in circles.

Regardless, the focus is growth and forward movement through the unknown phases of darkness until fully illuminated. This darkness could include doubts or fear; and those emotions/thoughts should be honored as they rise. The purpose here is to shine the light on them by giving them the space they need to express themselves prior to releasing them to transmute into something more positive for us and humankind.

Just look at the moon. Regardless of the depth of darkness, it continues forward, inching light across every section of its orb until there is no darkness that can be seen.  Harness the energy of this phase. Integrate it into your being and move forward on your chosen path. Cultivate your manifestation steps!  Rest comes after the Harvest.
Literally.

In many traditions and cultures, the moon is the symbol of women. She represents femininity, through her beauty and softness. In astrology, the moon represents “our dreams, our memories, our imaginary world. It is the guardian of what we deeply are and cannot change: our inner child, our deep instinct and our primary need for security”.

#art Aiko Sakamoto

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