On Friday February 16, we have a First Quarter Moon in the sign of Taurus. First Quarter Moons are a time to take action on the intentions we set at the New Moon, the week before. This past New Moon was in Aquarius, with themes of innovation, revolution, and humanitarianism and community. Coupled with the recent ingress of Pluto into that sign, it was a good time to set long term goals in those areas. Now at the Quarter Moon in the waxing phase (New to Full), we are being challenged to make good and put actions behind our words. Quarter Moons occur when the Moon and Sun are squaring each other, an aspect of tension, that is challenging us to grow. We are being asked to put in a plan and to affirm our intentions.
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| Moonology Manifestation Oracle |
This Quarter Moon is at 27 degrees of Taurus. Taurus, like Aquarius, is a fixed sign, so it likes things to be steady and stable. We are asked to think about our long term plans. Taurus is an Earth sign so wants us to take action that is concrete and grounded in the real world. Aquarius being an air sign is about ideas and ideals, and Taurus is about the physical world. How do we bring these ideas into material reality? Taurus rules nature, food, money and what we value or find beautiful. Can we take these innovative and revolutionary ideas and make them beautiful, practical and real? This is the challenge of this First Quarter Moon.
This Quarter Moon is conjunct Uranus, the planet of chaos, change and inspiration. We are being asked to let go of rigid thinking and get creative in making things happen. This Moon is also more challenging as it is square the Aquarius line up of Pluto, the Sun, Mars, and Mercury all in this sign. Venus also joins the Aquarius party on this day. With so much airy and idealistic energy, the Moon provides a reality check which may not always be welcome. We are getting support from Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, who are sextile, so we are able to make our ideas reality, if we are willing to work within our current limitations.
The Sabian Symbol for this Quarter Moon is “A Woman Pursued by Mature Romance”. This symbol is about how we can pursue romance or any of our dreams at any age, and that with that age comes maturity. We no longer go for what is flashy, novel or exciting, but rather look for what is of real value and substance. With this Quarter Moon, we are being asked to look at our ideals in a more mature and realistic way, and to see what the essence of it is. It is okay if our goal does not come to us in the package we might expect. Sometimes it is best to allow the Universe to deliver it to us in the way we need, rather than the way we want.
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