Previous New Moon Energy

The new moon occurs on Wednesday, August 16 – 4:38 AM Central Time in the sign of Leo

The new moon occurs on Monday, July 17 – 1:32 AM Central Time in the sign of Cancer

Cancer is one of the most familiar signs. If you have friends who have a cancer sign, you know it. These are the people that cry at movies and are not ashamed of it! These are the people who are all about home, security, and probably food! And don’t forget family.

So, when you think about your friend with the cancer sign, he or she is basically the blueprint for making this month’s wishes!

Cancer is also a water sign. And even though we cannot make wishes for others, it doesn’t hurt to imagine that somehow the water issues that we are experiencing on planet Earth could begin to come into balance.

But I digress. Let’s get back to you. This is the month to make your wishes around insecurities. While we all have them, my issues may not be the same as yours. But one thing is the same. Insecurities are driven by emotion. And this is definitely the month to deal with emotions!

You always want to state your wishes in the positive. And if you are asking for something to be taken away or “lifted” from you, think about how you would prefer to have that void filled.

A sample wish would be “I wish to have my insecurities around (blank) lifted from me and replaced with growing confidence in my ability to handle (blank).

Since cancer is about home, family and security, take the time to nurture yourself. Find the time, even it’s only for five minutes to sit back. Take several inhalations and exhalations, just noticing your breath.

Since the breath is the pacemaker for the brain, these simple pauses during the day will make it easier for your brain to change gears. Each time you do this you are establishing a pattern and breaking up the old pattern of hyper drive.

By the way, this is also the month to reinforce every small positive change that you make. Because as you know, the first law of psychology is what you reinforce, you get more of!

The new moon occurs on Saturday, June 17 – 11:37 PM Central Time in the sign of Gemini

Gemini rules communication skills, social ease, positive daily interactions, and calming mental anxiety, just to name a few.

Surprisingly enough, it rules motion, and that includes automobiles and mechanics, (who knew). So, if you haven’t already made plans, this would be the time to think about a couple of short trips.

Because Gemini roles restless energy and excitability, it’s just a short walk to see how it can rule anxiety (see our previous articles on things you can do to manage anxiety).

But more importantly, this month includes the first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice.

Since the beginning of recorded time, our ancestors have been celebrating the solstice. Ancient ruins dating back to prehistoric times were built in relationship to the energy that was available, and still is, with the coming of the summer solstice.

So, who am I to try to ignore tradition? Why not step into that stream of positive energy that flows to us not only from the heavens but for many generations that have preceded us.

June 21st is the longest day of the year. It’s the day when we have the most light coming to us from the heavens. This might be a day to have a day of celebration of some sort to join our ancestors in acknowledging the joy of life.

Happy solstice, from us to you.

The new moon occurs on Friday, May 19 – 10:53 AM Central Time in the sign of Taurus

Several of the key things that this new moon influences are money, sensual pleasure, and appreciation of life. So, before you finish reading this, make an appointment for a massage because Taurus also rules all the physical senses including aromas! Which would include essential oils.

Taurus also rules money. So, this is a good time to make wishes to have all self-sabotaging ideas concerning money replaced with healthy supportive ones.

This is also a good time to make wishes concerning items that you would like to accumulate. And since these items very possibly will contribute to your enjoyment of life, you are getting a two for one.

Taurus also rules persistence and dedication. If there are areas in your life where persistence might be useful you can make wishes concerning your ability to persist when it is called for.

Taurus also rules boundaries (when did you ever know a Taurus that had trouble with boundaries). For those of us who have not quite mastered this skill, this would be the month to make your wishes about setting up boundaries whether in your work life or personal life.

Taurus has a reputation for being stubborn. And that’s what it looks like to those of us on the outside. However, to the Taurus he or she is just being persistent.

The new moon in Aries on April 19, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT

WOW! When I look at all the stuff that is going on in the astrology world this month, it seems to me like the heavens are getting a little pushy! We’ve got the new moon, solar eclipse, and then the very next day guess what. It’s Mercury retrograde that will be with us until May 14.

Because this is the second Aries new moon, it seem that the planets are trying to emphasize something, don’t you think? With last month’s new moon, one of the messages was to take a look at where we want to go in the year ahead, how we want our life to be.

But this new moon is telling us to get out there, grab life with both hands and to forge ahead turning dreams into reality.

This is no time to linger with indecision. To paraphrase the Bellamy Brothers “should I hold onto than the old, should I grab onto the new” (country music fan in the house?).

This is the month to begin practicing assertiveness. This is the time to learn to give a voice to what it is you want. The trick is to say what you want or need in a way that others will hear it. Sometimes it means you need to repeat what it is you’re saying in a calm and steady voice. At other times you may need to be more direct and use a decisive tone.

If this is something new for you, remember people seldom get things exactly right the first time. You may also want to assert yourself in situations that are not of major importance such as announcing where you would prefer to go for dinner rather than just going along with the crowd.

So, some of the wishes you may want to make can be about taking risks, or trying something new that has some connection to where you would like your life to go. You may also want to make wishes about receiving guidance as to where and when to speak up, to try to develop the quality of assertiveness.

This would be an excellent time to make wishes around establishing personal boundaries.

Most of us want change in some area of our lives. But be kind to yourself the process of change can be a little messy at times. For some just the thought of change produces anxiety (see our previous articles about strategies to deal with anxiety).

This is the month to begin to make these changes in your life. Those pushy planets are also beaming energy to you to help with making your life the life you really want to live.

The new moon in Aries on March 21, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT

Well, as you already know, there are many aspects that are affected by each months new moon.

To me the most interesting thing about this month’s new Moon is something called a Large Learning Triangle. Interestingly enough, the way it is described is as “a crisis mechanism that promotes learning and development to find the solution and restore harmony” on Astrology King. This is a website that will give you more complete and detailed information about a Large Learning Triangle.

This new moon is also happening the day after the first day of spring. So, we can add springtime energies of renewal, hope, and new growth to the energy of “single-mindedness drive and determination to solve the problem and restoring harmony” energy patterns of the Large Learning Triangle.

Of course, when making your new moon wishes you are utilizing that new moon energy to create positive effects in your own personal world, because you can only make wishes for yourself (selfishness encouraged here!).

We can always hope the world leaders would be affected by the energies that are being beamed down upon us from the heavens this month. But one way we can utilize our personal energy to help affect the world situation is to make wishes as follows.

This new moon is Monday, February 20 at 1:06 AM CT in the sign of Pisces.

Pisces is the month that rules psychic sensitivity, spiritual healing, compassion, and releasing helplessness. As usual there are many other areas that Pisces rules, but I have selected these particular topics because these are the ones that affect anxiety.

With these turbulent times, anxiety seems to affect multiple generations from gen Z to baby boomers. And anxiety can show up across many areas of daily life.

Since anxiety seems to be a topic that is showing up on TV and across social media, the last several articles that we have sent out are about ways to deal with anxiety, and sometimes how to prevent it before it starts.

So, this is the month to really take advantage of the new moon energy to create a more resourceful state of mind as we move forward!

Pisces is also the month that rules psychic sensitivity, as well as joyful states such as internal happiness, bliss and unconditional love, mystical states, and awareness of subtle energies.

Some sample wishes are as follows, “I wish for my psychic ability to increase at a gradual pace that I can recognize” or “I wish for my psychic information to come in forms that are easily recognizable” or ”I wish to be relieved of any psychic disturbances.

Pisces rules unconditional love. And this term means different things to different people. But one thing to remember, loving someone unconditionally does not mean putting up with unhealthy behavior. A sample wish here could be “I wish to learn to unconditionally love (___________) in a healthy way…”.

And here’s a radical idea! This might be the a great chance to make this wish “I wish to learn to love myself unconditionally in a healthy way”.

This new moon is Sunday, October 27 at 10:40 PM CDT

The new moon occurs on Sun., Oct. 27- 10:40 PM Central Time in the sign of Scorpio.

This month is Scorpio, but not just regular Scorpio, its intense Scorpio. And it’s the dark side of Scorpio leading up to the new moon release. Once the new moon emerges the energy will be on your side to support your wishes in a big way.

Don’t let this energy get the best of you. Avoid over reacting, avoid tit for tat, and angry outbursts. You might even notice inner conflict within yourself. Just notice all this. Acknowledge it when it comes up and watch it go by. Remind yourself that it is all just stories in your head and it will all come to pass much faster and easier when you allow yourself to stay out of it.

This month is a good time to make wishes around connecting with others in deeper ways, character development, avoiding risks, and to take better care of yourself by not pushing the limits.

The new moon occurs on Friday, December 23 – 4:17 AM Central Time in the sign of Capricorn

This new moon will be in Capricorn.

It’s a little strange that this month the new moon seems more relevant to January then to December. Perhaps it’s because it is so late in December.

Capricorn rules defining goals, and that’s one of the things we seem to do in the new year.

An interesting thing connected with brain research (that has long been a premise in the metaphysical world) is that you are less likely to succeed in your goals if you continually tell people about them. In other words, the fewer people you tell, the more likely you are to succeed at your goal.

The research people tell us that there is a pleasure center located in the brain that gets activated each time you tell someone about your goal. Usually this happens because you get reinforcement from the people you tell. But gradually, this pleasure begins to diminish.

In the metaphysical world, we tell you that you lose the energy around the goal itself each time that you talk about it.

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is about breaking a habit, one simple tip is to carry a notepad with you. Each time you engage in the habit simply write it down in your notebook. But don’t make any effort to stop engaging in the habit itself. Experiments in brain research have shown us that keeping track of the habit itself is enough Since most of habitual behavior is generated unconsciously, being conscious awareness to the behavior will begin to diminish it.

Thank you brain researchers!

Capricorn rules success, including accomplishments, recognition, social status, and recognizing opportunities. So, this would be the time to make wishes regarding ambition, clarity and setting goals and recognizing opportunities.

And on the flipside Capricorn also rules excessive control. So this would be the time to make wishes to release habits such as sternness, pessimism, inflexibility, and fear of new approaches.

So here’s hoping that you have had successes, big and small, with your new Moon wishing. And let us be the first to wish you much success in the coming year of 2023.

The new moon occurs on Wednesday, November 23 – 4:57 PM Central Time in the sign of Sagittarius

Find Your Time Zone

This new moon will be in Sagittarius.

How interesting to think that Sagittarius rules the quest for truth, prayer and higher guidance, frankness and honesty, and direct communication. Such an amazing combination for this time of year! Perhaps it’s no coincidence that there are so many religious festivals that happen during this time.

What really appeals to me is the opportunity to promote personal connection with truth. This would be a good time to make wishes about having clear and positive communications with your guides and angels. This would also be a good time to make wishes about calling on a higher power to help you direct your life. You can also ask for guidance on how to connect directly with your higher power.

Sagittarius also rules the natural world, and intuition, so of course you know I’m going to talk about that! You can make wishes to hear your intuitive voice more clearly. You can also make wishes to develop your intuition, wishes to you make that voice stronger, and more accurate.

Interestingly enough, Sagittarius rules optimism. And what a wonderful quality that is. We don’t realize how powerful our minds are and the energy that is generated by our thoughts. Our thoughts influence the world in which we live. And when we are optimistic about the future, our thoughts generate the energy to make the future better.

Remember, when you are being optimistic, you do not have to come up with the “how” to make things change for the better. All you have to do is acknowledge and embrace the idea that there is a possibility for something good to happen.

We would like to thank you for the many times you’ve read our newsletter and hope that it has added to your well-being and the quality of your life in some small way. We hope that something you have read here has allowed the light you carry within you to shine just a little brighter!

Best wishes for you and those you love on this Thanksgiving Holiday.

The new moon occurs on Tuesday, October 25 – 5:49 AM Central Time in the sign of Scorpio

This month the new Moon is in Scorpio.

This month’s new moon falls in Scorpio. Most people are aware of the dramatic side of Scorpio because it rules power, politics, secrets, taking risks, and living on the edge.

Scorpio rules sex

But there is a tender side to Scorpio. Scorpio rules sex and deep emotional connections. Scorpio also rules soulmates.

What to do

So, let’s start there. Most of us are looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right. But once we find them, what do we do with them? How do we keep things fresh and lively once the newness of the idea wears off? The answer to some of these questions might surprise you. So, whether you are with your soulmate now or are preparing for him or her to enter your life, here are some ideas to consider.

Scorpio is the time to make wishes concerning maintaining your own energy field.

We all have different behaviors when we enter into a new relationship. Some of us are quick to take the lead, introducing our significant other to our way of life, our friends, our viewpoints and values. We want our significant other to know everything there is to know about us. We are excited to share everything!

Some of us may go to the other extreme, keeping quiet about our ideas and opinions, not making time to see our friends, going along with whatever it is our partner wants to do.

If you see yourself in either of these descriptions, it’s important to keep in mind that your significant other is attracted to you because of who you are, the ideas and opinions that you expressed when you were being you.

When we love someone, we try to give them what it is we want them to give us. It’s good to remember that behaviors and gestures that say “I love you” to us may not be the ones that say the same thing to our partner.

So Scorpio is a time to make wishes concerning a heightened awareness of our partners real needs.

Scorpio is also a great time to let go of old baggage from previous relationships or childhood.

For more information read

Blanket Wish

Sometimes it’s just a little too much to have to review everything that is getting in your way. If you don’t see yourself in any of those traits mentioned above, you can always make a blanket wish. A blanket wish is one that covers multiple traits at the same time.

A sample “blanket wish” is as follows:

“I wish that those things seen and unseen, known and unknown that are interfering with my self-identity be lifted from me in a safe and harmonious way.”

Since you have 10 new wishes each month, make the “blanket wish” a part of your 10 wishes for the next several months in a row. This kind of wish also requires that you pay attention to how you feel and see yourself as time goes on.

Since the time of the new moon is a great time to make changes, we will be including feng shui tips for attracting money at the end of each article.

The new moon occurs on Sunday, September 25 – 4:54 PM Central Time in the sign of Libra

This month the new Moon is in Libra.

When I send out your newsletter each month, I consult many different sources. One of the most accurate and dependable is Jan Spiller’s “New Moon Astrology”.

Areas of Life Libra Rules

When I was scrolling through all the areas of life that Libra rules, one, in particular, struck me because it was written in the negative. Among the many categories that Libra rules is loss of self-identity. As I read on further this category includes codependency, appeasing behaviors, and aimless debate.

Sample Wishes

So, of course, I looked at some of the sample wishes. These wishes cover things like “having to like and be liked by everybody”, “comparing myself to others”, “paralyzing indecision”, “always taking the opposite point of view”, “always being a nice person”.

Both Ends of the Spectrum

Since Libra also rules sociability and teamwork, it seems to include both ends of the spectrum. So maybe this is the month to take a look at where you land on the spectrum. Do you need to make more wishes about your abilities be part of a team or team player? Do you want to make wishes to improve your ability to socialize?

Perhaps you need to strengthen yourself identity, as many of us do. What we think about ourselves, and how we see ourselves overshadows everything in our lives. Many of us have parents who were so busy coping with the stresses of everyday life that they had no time to consciously think about how to give us a healthy identity as children.

So this is the month where we can make a difference. We can add to and improve our self-identity by making wishes about letting go of the traits that hold us back.

Blanket Wish

A sample “blanket wish” is as follows:

“I wish that those things seen and unseen, known and unknown that are interfering with my self-identity be lifted from me in a safe and harmonious way.”

Since the time of the new moon is a great time to make changes, we will be including feng shui tips for attracting money at the end of each article.

In Chinese feng shui, red symbolizes wealth. In order to activate your wealth luck, buy a red wallet and see if you can find a red checkbook cover. According to feng shui experts, this is supposed to attract more money instantly! Let’s see if they are right.

And always pay attention to your feelings. Make wishes that feel right for you at this time. While each new Moon rules certain signs, the new Moon energy is there to support you in making your wishes come true.

The new moon occurs on Saturday, August 27 – 3:17 AM Central Time in the sign of Virgo

After Leo’s “Summer of Love” energy, Virgo is here to help us get ready for fall season.

Virgo rules analysis, critical thinking, focus, and discernment.

So for those of us who tend to over think things, this is the month to make wishes for clear thinking and the ability to stay focused on the problem at hand.

This would also be the month to make wishes concerning the ability to stay focused on the present rather than drifting off to the future or the past.

Since Virgo also rules service, this could be the month to make wishes concerning the ability to be practical and to be of help. Often times those of us who are willing to be helpful tend to do so at our own expense.

Interestingly enough, Virgo also rules physical health/diet and exercise, as well as work and structured routines such as handling details efficiency and planning, and creativity in developing systems.

The new moon occurs on Thursday, July 28 – 12:55 PM Central Time in the sign of Leo

Leo! Finally, a fun month!

This is the month to step away from all the chaos and clamor of the outside world, the world of reality, and step into the world of possibility!

Leo rules love and romance, celebrations and fun. And it also rules generosity, creativity, dignity, and determination. Wow! Some combination we have going on here! So this is the month to make wishes to encourage personal love, dating and romance, as well as love of children, giving and seeking approval. This is a good time to make wishes for a healthy and happy romantic relationship.

It’s also time to make wishes concerning fun, and play. And with this wish, it may be better to be deliberately vague. So many times we don’t realize that something is fun until we try it. Leo rules love, receiving as well as giving. There are many ways that we give love including loyalty generosity encouragement and kindness.

And just to take things in a different direction, Leo rules determination. Including leadership, follow-through, strength of purpose, and stamina.

With so much energy available in so many different directions, this is a good time to ask yourself “what do I want more of in my life” or “what do I want less of in my life”. I’m sure everyone could use more celebration and fun, and always, more love.

The new moon occurs on Tuesday, June 28 – 9:52 PM Central Time in the sign of Cancer

Cancer rules the home, family, and insecurities just to name a few. And unfortunately, Bill and I have been overwhelmed with issues around the home and family, not to mention coping with the loss of a dear relative and two longtime friends.

Cancer Rules Emotions

And funny enough, as one of those people born under the sign of cancer, we are often told that we are very emotional!

So many times is our culture we tend to ignore or suppress our emotions. Water in your dreams is a picture that reminds you of those suppressed feelings.

Dreams and Emotions

When you dream of water notice if it is calm and still, clear or murky, rushing like a waterfall or in waves like the ocean. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Water is dream symbology for your emotional state. And, according to feng shui this is the month related to water.

So, this is the time to notice your emotions. Acknowledge them, express them, and especially for the difficult ones, let them flow through you like water. Let soothing images of calm flowing water help to wash away old angers and past hurts.

Make these Wishes

Cancer is the time to make wishes about your home and your family. You can also make wishes concerning how to handle any kind of emotions including fear and insecurity.

Changing moods

Awareness of our own feelings

Sensitivity to other’s feelings

Being supportive

Accepting support

The new moon occurs on Monday, May 30 – 6:30 AM Central Time in the sign of Gemini

The eclipses in the last new and full moon brought all sorts of sudden changes and unsettling events with them. Add to that, the Mercury retrograde energy (ends on June 2, thank goodness) and you have the perfect storm that was the last month!

End of Season

This new Moon in Gemini also signals the end of the season. So when you add all that to the changeable energy of Gemini, you have a lot to work with.

Gemini rules social ease, communication skills, and positive daily interactions. So, this is the time to make wishes related to these qualities as you move back into the social scene.

Motion

Interestingly enough, Gemini rules motion. So, this is also the time to make wishes concerning short trips. This is also a good time to make wishes concerning automobiles. That could include finding the right automobile for you, or finding a good mechanic whose charges are reasonable for you and for him. This is also a good time to ask that any anxiety around driving be lifted from you.

Communication

Because Gemini also rules communication wishes concerning writing, speaking and teaching are particularly effective.

The World

And, as usual, the energy of the month always seems to have a particular relevance to what’s happening in the world. So, this is a good time to make wishes about the ability to understand different opinions.

All 10 Wishes

There are so many things affected by this Gemini energy. So you want to be sure to use all 10 your wishes.

But most of all, tap into that happy social energy that Gemini brings! Get ready for the good weather and fun filled days that come with the summer.

The new moon occurs on Monday, May 30 – 6:30 AM Central Time in the sign of Gemini

This new moon has an especially powerful theme. There is also a solar eclipse one hour after the new moon. This particular solar eclipse brings a particular passion for following your heart’s desire.

This new moon is a second new Moon in the month of April. As the new moon moves into Taurus, we come up with an unusual combination of elements. Taurus governs money, sensual pleasure, contentment, perseverance, patience, self-worth, and releasing stubbornness.

As we said before, Taurus also rules accumulation. This would include accumulation of money possessions and material comforts.

A sample wish might read “I want to find myself easily accumulating money in healthy ways”.

Because many of us have limiting beliefs about money and its accumulation, we can also wish to easily change these limiting beliefs, and replace them with beliefs that are more useful.

Because we have beliefs that we know, and unconscious beliefs that we do not realize, wishing in a general way to have these beliefs changed makes it possible for us to be exposed to new ways of thinking about money through things that we read or people that we meet.

Because Taurus rules the physical senses, this would be an excellent time to get a massage, or treat yourself to some of your favorite foods.

We can also make wishes to increase our enjoyment of sensual experiences and pleasures.

Taurus also rules reliability. So, this is the time to make certain that we keep our promises. Keeping our word is one of the strongest ways to improve our self-image.

The new moon occurs on Wednesday, March 2 – 11:35 AM Central Time in the sign of Pisces

This new Moon is in Pisces and as I write about the new Moon, I am deeply aware of the fighting that’s going on in Ukraine. So, I could not help but notice that Pisces is about compassion and releasing helplessness. Pisces also rules confusion, sleep, and chaos.

Pisces rules psychic sensitivity, and reliance on a higher power. So, this is also a very good time to ask for angelic assistance.

Remember that Pisces also rules feelings of helplessness. This is particularly important because in times like this as we see the tragedy and suffering played out on TV screens in front of us it’s easy to fall into that feeling that there’s nothing we can do. And for those of us with heightened empathic abilities it’s easy to become engulfed by the enormity of what’s going on in the world.

But this is the time to remember that we are all connected. Any change that we can make in our personal consciousness, however small, adds to the ability for others to change. As our personal consciousness changes for the better it adds to the collective consciousness of the world.

And even though our New Moon wishes are about ourselves, the individual improvements that we make have positive effects far beyond what we realize.

This is the time to have compassion for those being forced to fight, citizens and soldiers, the people of Ukraine and Russia alike. (If you did not see the video of the old woman handing flower seeds to the Russian soldier, it’s worth looking up. Be prepared to be surprised by how you feel about what you see.)

Be sure to take advantage of your 10 wishes right away.

You can ask for:

Feelings of helplessness to be lifted (think old Ukrainian lady)
Angelic assistance
Stronger connection to a higher power
Clear thinking in times of chaos
Restful sleep
Compassion for others around you

The new moon occurs on Monday, January 31 – 11:45 PM Central Time in the sign of Aquarius

When the fifth dimension first released their song “The Age of Aquarius” I wasn’t that interested in astrology. What really caught my interest was the naked dancing on the stage when they performed in Las Vegas.

Yes, that’s right. I said naked. There were performances in Vegas where the audience members were invited to join the singers and leave their pesky clothes behind. How do I know? My ex-husband participated and told me all about it when he returned from his business trip (hence one of the reasons for the prefix ‘ex’.

And, of course, the joy and exuberance of that chorus “let the sunshine, let the sunshine in……” still works to this day.

But now I can’t help but look at the astrological significance of Aquarius.

This is the time of expansion, the time to make your goals big, extreme, and over-the-top! And, of course, the first step in making an idea take shape in the physical world is to write it down.

While we can’t make wishes for others, we can wish for inspiration to say the right thing at the right time to help others along the path.

Be sure to use your 10 wishes.

And remember to state whatever you write in the positive. If there are habits or behaviors you want to change, you can always wish for new and healthier behaviors to replace those unwanted ones.

And if you need more inspiration, you can always read the lyrics to “Age of Aquarius” while you listen to the fifth dimension singing “let the sunshine in!”

Enjoy your February!

Lyrics

When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius
Age of Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius

Harmony and understanding
Sympathy and trust abounding
No more falsehoods or derisions
Golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revelation
And the mind’s true liberation
Aquarius
Aquarius

Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in, the sunshine in
Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in, the sunshine in
Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in, the sunshine in

Oh, let it shine, c’mon
Now everybody just sing along
Let the sun shine in
Open up your heart and let it shine on in
When you are lonely, let it shine on
Got to open up your heart and let it shine on in
And when you feel like you’ve been mistreated
And your friends turn away
Just open your heart, and shine it on in

The new moon occurs on Thursday, November 4 – 4:15 PM Central Time in the sign of Scorpio

This month the new Moon is in Scorpio. And some of the areas in life that Scorpio rules are as follows. Sex/soulmates, crisis skills, self-mastery and empowerment.

Scorpio also rules power and some of the elements of power include awareness of other’s needs and motives.

Power has different meanings to different people. But everyone wants the power to make a difference in their own personal life. If you’re working with the concept of power and personal empowerment, you also want to incorporate wisdom. Wisdom gives you the ability to use your power for your benefit as well as the benefit of others.

The new Moon in Scorpio is also a good time to get rid of old baggage. This month enhances your ability to bring about change, including forgiveness, both for yourself and others. There is series on Netflix called ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’. The first episode, called ‘Real Life’ provides an interesting look at this idea, (if you can get past the sex scenes).

And finally, whether you are with Mr./Ms. Right or Mr./Ms. Right Now, this is the time to take advantage of the energy that’s present. This is the time to make wishes regarding your love life. As mentioned before, this is the time to become aware of other’s needs and motivations. You might wish for the insights to create a loving relationship that is also positive for you as individuals.

This month would also be an excellent time to make those wishes that bring a special someone into your life. For more articles on manifesting be sure to read through articles at the bottom of the page on my site.

New Moon in Libra, Wednesday, October 6 at 6:05 AM CDT Find Your Time Zone

Libra rules the seventh house of partnership. This includes all sorts of partnerships from professional to Platonic, and of course, romantic partnerships.

So, this might be the time to take a look at what’s going on with you and your significant other. Is there something you could do to let your partner know how important he/she is in your life? This is the ideal time to make a special effort to renew and refresh your relationship.

This is also time to pay attention to your one-on-one connections. You may want to take time to get in touch with a friend that you haven’t seen for some time.

With the Libra new Moon there is a strong energy to take initiative. There’s a rush of assertiveness that comes with this new Moon. When you’re feeling the need to take charge and “tell the truth”, remember that throwing the “truth bomb” doesn’t always solve the problem.

This is the time to draw on the energies of grace and diplomacy that this new Moon brings as well.

Just a couple of side notes.

Mercury is in retrograde until October 18.

This retrograde brings miscommunication. Many people prefer to wait until the retrograde is over before they sign contracts. When Mercury is in retrograde there seems to be a higher incidence of technology glitches and transportation issues.

This is not absolute for everyone. But from what I have observed (and experienced), there seems to be some truth to it.

New Moon in Virgo, Monday, September 6 at 7:52 PM CDT

When the moon is in Virgo, it is a very good time to take a look at the overall picture of your life.

While Virgo is all about creating organization, maintaining focus, and applying yourself, to me the most important thing is noticing how indecision can be affecting your life.

Many times, indecision shows up as procrastination, also perfectionism. These traits may not be universal. They may not show up in every area of your life. But when they do, a good question to ask yourself is “what is getting in my way”, or “what is stopping me from going forward”.

Using the words “what is”, rather than the word “why” is more likely to give you useful information. This way you can get at the real reason for the behavior. Once you understand the real reason, you are looking at the cause rather than the symptom. Then you can address the real problem rather than the surface behavior it causes.

New moon in Gemini, Thursday, June 10 at 5:53am CDT

The new moon this month is in Gemini and it is also a super moon because we are expecting a solar eclipse. As you may know, eclipses signify a beginning.

But there is one thing to watch out for.

Mercury is retrograde until June 21.

When Mercury is retrograde, it’s an excellent time to finish up projects. But it is not a good time to initiate anything new. When Mercury is in retrograde it seems that all sorts of communication is affected. So, it is best not to begin anything until June 22.

When you combine the power of a solar eclipse with the new moon, you are adding even more power to your wishes this month.

Since Gemini rules communication, this is a good time to make wishes to improve communication on all levels, including social interactions as well as business.

Remember to include communication with yourself. This is a time to realize that all feelings that you have are worth looking at. The feelings that you have are not the problem. Where things can get sticky is what you do to handle those feelings.

When you are truly communicating with yourself in an honest way, and giving yourself permission to have what ever feelings you are having (without criticism!), it becomes easier to look at useful ways of handling those feelings.

So, remember to use all 10 of your wishes this month. The most powerful time is within the first 8 hours of the new moon.

New moon in Taurus, Tuesday, May 11 at 1:59 PM CDT

This is a great time for making long range goals and plans. Now is the time to take the actions that can start to turn your dreams into reality.

With this energy, you may find new courage to take the risks you may have been avoiding. You may experience new bursts of inspiration to put your plans into action. The next two weeks will be the most powerful energy to support your plans.

Utilize the energy of this Taurus New Moon to take a good hard look at you financial situation. Look at where you are and where you want to be. Make an implement a plan.

Taurus is also about sensuality and contentment. Find time to relax, smell the roses and indulge your senses. Enjoy the beauty around you, including aromas and tastes.

What would make your life better?

If you feel like you are already doing too much, it may be time to chill a bit. Move slowly and surely towards your goals. Perseverance is the name of the game this month. Be dependable, too.

New moon in Aries, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 9:31PM CDT

This Aries new moon brings us an unusual opportunity for personal growth and change in some very interesting patterns.

The influences from this energy can represent obstacles, shyness, misfortune, and depression. But they can also represent courage, sexiness, good fortune, enthusiasm, and positive energy.

So, this new moon gives you the opportunity to grow your comfort zone. This is your chance to overcome shyness and take initiative. This is an excellent time to break through long standing barriers. You can also use this energy to overcome a fear of failure or a fear of success.

This is a great time to ask someone out on a date or start a new project or business because good fortune tends to favor the brave this month.

So go for what you really want. Make some bold and courageous wishes this new moon.

New moon in Pisces, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 4:21AM CST

When the moon is in Pisces, one of the things that it affects is states of confusion. But Pisces also rules emotional states including internal happiness, ecstasy, and universal love.

What an amazing combination!

With all the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic and the political scene, the word confusion seems to really fit. Here are some sample wishes that are really appropriate to me for what I personally feel, and what I see going on around me.

“I want to easily find myself dealing with states of emotional confusion in a constructive way that leads to growth”

“I want the tendency to escape through sleeping too much totally lifted from me”. (This is a clue to what I’ve been doing!).

But Pisces also rules psychic energy and sensitivity. So, in the coming weeks, you may find yourself more sensitive, and also more aware of subtle energies around you. You may already have certain practices that you follow to clear your energy. If not, now would be a good time to start.

This is relatively easy to do. One thing that you can do is simply notice your breath. Just feel the sensations as you inhale and exhale. Feel your chest and abdomen rising and falling, expanding and contracting. This practice brings you back into your body, into the present, into the moment. It pauses the narrative going on in your mind.

You can also use visualizations. Choose the color that represents universal love to you. Imagine this color filling your aura. You might also include in your visualization a scent that feels fresh and clean. Let the color flow into the ground to be recycled by Mother Earth, and inhale the fresh clean sent.

Those were just a few examples. But combinations are endless. Develop a routine that feels good to you and try to do it several times a day. Start your practice slowly and then build on the practice. This will help you stay centered in your own energy. It will also lessen the impact of any energies that are around you.

New moon in Aquarius, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 1:06PM CST

Aquarius rules the future. This includes long-range goals new trends, unconventional approaches, and high technology (do all the recent stories about GameStop come to mind?). But it also rules humanitarianism. This is a good time to renew our identification with humankind, and interest in others. It’s interesting to notice how all the circumstances around the pandemic are pushing us in that direction.

So, this is a good time to make wishes about safely and easily becoming part of a community again. It’s also a good time to include, as part of you wishes, outcomes that are good for all involved.

Since this is also the beginning of the new year, there is the usual goal setting, and all the ways that we want to be different in the future. But this is also Mercury retrograde until February 20. So, we might want to hold off actually starting new projects until the 21^st.

Following the path of the moon, as it travels across the night sky, is a way to help us keep in touch with the rhythms of nature. And wishing on the new moon is a fun and useful way to keep in touch with nature and the energies of our planet. But one thing we have to remember is that wishing on the moon is based on tradition.

Our ancestors taught us about planting at the new moon because of cycles in nature that they observed. They also saw the effect of the moon on the ocean’s tides.

However, when it comes to wishing on the new moon, that is based on belief. So, do our new wishes come true because of the moon? Or do our wishes come true because we believe in the power of the moon?

At this point with the knowledge we have we can’t really make that distinction. But what we do know for certain, there is a history of people having their new moon wishes granted.

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New moon in Capricorn Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11:02PM.

Just like every other sign, Capricorn rules multiple areas including handling responsibility, reaching goals, success and recognition. It also rules management skills, authority figures (being one, and coping with one) and releasing controlling tendencies.

When I look at that list, my tendency is to make a blanket wish calling for competency in each one of those areas!

But that really defeats the purpose of wishing on the new moon.

When we actually spend some time thinking about different areas of our lives, and looking at them as they are, versus how we would like them to be, we create pictures in our mind’s eye.

This is the first step in creation.

It is the beginning of moving an idea from the world of energy into the physical world. Everything that man has created began first as an idea. Putting our ideas on paper, and in writing is the very next step of making that idea take physical shape in the world.

Perhaps that’s why the ancients gave us 10 wishes!

So be sure to use all of your wishes.

Where would you like to make changes? What would you like to be different? And because Capricorn rules goals, a sample wish might be “I see myself easily finding the help that I need to achieve my goals”.

Be sure to have fun with this process.

New moon in Sagittarius Monday, December 14, 2020.

This month’s new moon is a total solar eclipse. Because this is a solar eclipse, the moon darkens the sun. However, not all of the sun will be darkened because the diameter of the moon is smaller than the diameter of the sun in this particular type of eclipse, leaving a ring of light around the eclipsed sun. Since the December 2020 solar eclipse is also in good aspect to Mars, there will be additional energy and initiative to set new goals.

Sagittarius rules the desire for truth. It also rules the natural world including connections to nature, intuition, and peace of mind.

Some sample wishes might include:

“I want my intuition to become stronger and more accurate”.
“I want to notice myself enjoying and appreciating the natural world around me”.
“I want to find myself consistently experiencing peace of mind”.

This last wish might really be a bit of a test considering that we are in the midst of political turmoil and world wide pandemic.

This new moon is Saturday, November 14 at 11:07 PM CST

This month the new moon is in Scorpio.

Each new moon represents the end of one energetic cycle and the beginning of a new one. This new moon energy is about immorality and misfortune, but it is also about morality and success. The choice should be easy.

This new moon brings a much needed burst of energy and intuition with a potential for success and good fortune.

This is an excellent time to make a fresh start, start a new project or turn over a new leaf. Be inventive. Take a look at old habits, behaviors, and beliefs as you seek to make progress.

Now is the time to go after your goals. You may find it easier to deal with any hardship or obstacles in your life.

Goodwill, generosity, and lucky breaks make this is an excellent new moon to set new goals and start new projects. Opportunities for material and spiritual growth can also come through business, finance, travel, education, and the law. Increasing wealth, prosperity, and happiness are likely.

You may feel focused and driven to succeed with single-minded determination and intense motivation.

Utilize this increased personal power. Find a deeper understanding of your inner motivations. This is a good time to transform and regenerate. You can eliminate clutter and dead wood from your life. Leave broken relationships and bad habits behind you and gain a renewed sense of purpose and perspective on life.

This new moon is Friday, October 16 at 2:32 PM CDT

This month the new moon is in Libra. And once again I am amazed at how many areas of our lives are affected by the moon and the moon sign.

This month is beneficial to make wishes about negotiation skills, harmony, teamwork, diplomacy, refinement, partnerships, and one of the most important partnerships of all, marriage.

We’ve all heard the expression “happy wife, happy life”. And whether you are in a partnership, or marriage, traditional or nontraditional, whether you are the husband or the wife, you know that this is true!

This would be the month to make wishes around attracting a partnership, if that’s what you want. It would also be a time to make wishes regarding a deeper understanding and appreciation of the person you are with.

This new moon is Tuesday, August 18 at 9:42 PM CDT

This month’s new moon is in Leo. And Leo rules love and romance, creativity, generosity, celebration, dignity, determination, and tempering arrogance.

That is quite a combination and actually as I read through this list, I can see where we might want to make wishes to bring each one of these qualities into our lives and into the world.

Now more than ever, it feels as though we are living in different worlds together. There are those of us who are living through very real tragedies. And then there are those of us who are living through minor (although very annoying and sometimes very depressing) changes in our everyday lives.

Unfortunately, we cannot make wishes for other people, we can only make wishes for ourselves.

While we cannot change the world as it is, we can make changes in our personal world.

This month would be a good time to use the support that Leo brings to make wishes about finding love, and demonstrating the quality of love in our own, personal world.

With dignity and determination, we can stay strong as we confront the challenges of life as it is today.

This new moon is Monday, July 20 at 12:33 PM CDT

The new moon occurs on Sunday, July 20 – 12:33 PM Central Time in the sign of Cancer.

Each of the 12 signs of the zodiac rules certain area of the body. and restoring health to that particular area. Cancer rules breasts, chest cavity, pancreas, stomach, stomach gas, ulcers, and tumors.

With the rise in coronavirus cases across the country several of those items listed above caught my eye. So, some of your wishes might include good health in general, and specifically in those areas of the body that cancer rules.

Cancer also rules self-protection, including feelings of insecurity, overly cautious behaviors and the lack of definite goals, just to mention a few. So perhaps that’s why the universe is giving us a second go round.

Cancer also rules being supportive and accepting support, taking care of others, and being taken care of by another. I find that, while people don’t always know the best way to be supportive, the desire to help is always there.

Offering support is one thing, accepting support or help is an altogether different matter. If you are in the position of having to accept help or support, a sample wish might be “I wish to graciously accept the support that I need without guilt or self-criticism”.

This New Moon Fri. May 22 at 12:39 PM CDT

The new moon occurs on Friday, May 22 – 12:39 PM Central Time in the sign of Gemini.

As I was reading up on my astrology about this month’s new moon, I couldn’t help but notice how this month’s new moon has an additional element. This time it is the planet Saturn. Saturn provides patience and perseverance. And that is exactly what we need for the rebuilding that lies ahead of us. So perhaps May’s new moon is providing assistance for the beginning of a turning point in the pandemic.

However, on June 5, there will be a full moon plus a lunar eclipse. This particular lunar eclipse brings in an angry and impulsive energy. So, if you are somewhat sensitive to full moon energy, just be aware that these particular emotions are transitory.

You might want to wait for this energy to dissipate somewhat before you make any personal changes. If you can, avoid being defensive if someone says something you don’t want to hear.

On the other hand, this is an opportunity to be aware of your relationships. This is a time to notice what relationships drain your energy, and what relationships support you as you are moving forward.

This is a time to make any wishes regarding new beginnings, appreciating and strengthening the relationships that we have, and beginning new ones.

This new moon is Wednesday, April 22 at 9:27 PM CDT

The new moon occurs on Wed., April 22 – 9:27 PM Central Time in the sign of Taurus.

I think we can all agree that these are unusual times. And the new Moon in Taurus rules many of the qualities that we need to deal with today’s challenges.

Taurus rules perseverance, patience, and self-worth. On the other hand, Taurus also rules enjoyment of life on earth including appreciation and gratitude. This includes simple physical pleasures and rapport with nature.

We definitely need perseverance to continue with the guidelines we are following to slow down the spread of Covid-19. And when those guidelines are lifted, we will enjoy simple pleasures again, including enjoying our physical ability to reconnect with the natural world.

Taurus also rules self-worth and resistance to change. Powerful wishes to improve self-worth might be “I want to begin to experience feelings of self-worth in every area of my life”. Another extremely important wish is “I want the tendency to undervalue myself easily and completely lifted from me.”

Resistance to change is something that we are all looking at, no matter how open we think we are. We really don’t have any idea of what life will look like following the pandemic.

At this time a useful wish might be, “I wish to maintain a neutral attitude as I think about how life could change.”

This new moon is Tuesday, March 24 at 4:29 AM CDT

The new moon occurs on Tue., Mar. 24 – 4:29 AM Central Time in the sign of Aries.

This new moon brings with it some very powerful energies that seem to be coming at us from all directions, and they are not all very pleasant at this time. They are both wounding and healing.

A number of astrological bodies are having intense influence over our lives at this time including Chiron, Lilith, Deneb Kaitos, the lunar nodes, and others.

It is both bad news and good news. It is a time of both sickness and healing, fear and courage. It is a time of prejudice, grief and alienation, but also the time for cooperation, understanding, and nurturing compassion.

Old buried wounds from childhood or even past lives maybe coming to the surface. And all of this can be overwhelming.

However, the new moon is a time for new starts, new understandings, new ideas and new relationships.

How can we bring our hearts and minds together? How can we find our common humanity in the world of differences? How can we begin to bridge the divides between us? How can we let go of the hurts and pains of the past and embrace life together as one?

These are the kinds of wishes we all need at this time.

It happens inside of us first. What we do with in ourselves is the most powerful contribution we can make to effect the collective consciousness around us. And then, whatever actions we undertake on the outside will be super empowered. This combination of energies, internal and external, creates effects beyond anything we can ever see or measure in this lifetime.

It happens inside of us first!

This new moon is Sunday, February 23 at 9:33 AM CST

The new moon occurs on Sun., Feb. 23 – 9:33 AM Central Time in the sign of Pisces. Pisces is spiritual, abstract, creative and expansive. It is full of motivation, fun and energy. But it is also about chaos, and not so good at staying within limits.

Plus, this new moon occurs during Mercury retrograde. So be extra aware of the potential chaos.

Still, this is a good time to have fun, dance, be lighthearted, maybe even flirt a little. Just don’t over do it.

Its also a good time to go back and review plans, but avoid signing any important deals until after March 10th.

This is an excellent time to find and travel your spiritual path. Discover whatever brings you closer to your spiritual truth, because, amidst the apparent chaos, this new moon in Pisces wants you to focus on your spiritual truth.

Make your wishes around getting unstuck from old patterns and old thoughts and living your spiritual truth. Make your wishes around embracing life and being connected with your inner being. Make wishes around seeing through the apparent chaos to find the calm stead flow of spiritual energy that is you.

The new moon occurs on Fri., Jan. 24- 3:44 PM Central Time in the sign of Aquarius.

As usual, Aquarius rules so many different aspects of our lives. And as usual, I am only picking out a few! Aquarius rules humanitarianism, as well as taking care of our own needs.

It also rules new trends, long-range goals, and following your heart’s desire. And, in the midst of these lofty subjects, Aquarius rules high technology!

Aquarius also rules friends, groups, and networking, as well as open and friendly approaches.

A sample wish for friendship might be “I want to attract lots of happy healthy new friendships”.

A sample wish for humanitarianism could include seeing the bigger picture or “I wish to find myself easily supporting situations that benefit others as well as myself”.

Another important wish is “I wish to find myself easily recognizing and fulfilling my own needs in healthy ways”.

And one wish that will absolutely be on my wish list in big bold letters is as follows. “I WISH TO FIND MYSELF EASILY AND SUCCESSFULLY ADAPTING TO ALL THE NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT’S AVAILABLE TO USE”! (My husband will thank me for this one.)

This new moon is Wednesday, December 25 at 11:15 PM CDT

The new moon occurs on Wed., Dec. 25- 11:15 PM Central Time in the sign of Capricorn.

December is also solar eclipse which completely changes the energy of the new moon. As you know, the new moon is a great time for planting seeds (by making our wishes) to bring fresh energy into our lives. But because of the solar eclipse on December 25, we need to work with this new moon in a little different way.

Some astrologers think that eclipses are about fate. So because the solar eclipse coincides with the new moon, the advice is simply to let yourself be open to whatever the new moon is bringing for you. Because Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the solar eclipse are all happening at the same time as this month’s new moon, not to mention the end of the decade, the energy of the season and the new moon is definitely magnified.

There is also a heavy Capricorn influence because the new moon takes place in Capricorn. This is also the second Capricorn new moon of the year. The solar eclipse is also in the earth sign of Capricorn. This means that the influence of Capricorn will be felt throughout the coming 12 months.

Remember to be open to whatever the energies the new moon and solar eclipse combination is bringing for you.

Capricorn is an ambitious energy with grand ideals and full of potential. However, it is important to watch out for feelings of self importance.

This new moon is Tuesday, November 26 at 9:07 AM CDT

The new moon occurs on Tues., Nov. 26- 9:07 AM Central Time in the sign of Sagittarius.

It’s no surprise that this month’s wish themes include observing religious practices, spirituality, prayer and meditation.

Other themes for this month include holding positive expectations, grand gestures, doing things spontaneously, and maintaining an expectation that luck and opportunity will find you.

What did surprise me is that this month’s themes also include fairness, judgment, maintaining morality and integrity, delving into complex matters, solving problems.

For those of us who are following the nation’s politics, these particular qualities have a special significance. And no matter where we stand on the political spectrum, these are the qualities that we want to maintain for ourselves so that we can all come together in fairness and find a solution that works for everyone.

Just a brief word about the next new moon. It occurs on December 26, the day after Christmas. There is also a solar eclipse on this day as well. This new moon is particularly powerful because we will be entering a new decade.

This new moon is Sunday, October 27 at 10:40 PM CDT