There's a New Moon every single month--in fact, a month by definition is approximately a Moon cycle and named for it. Since the Lunar cycle is so routine, it's easy to ignore or take for granted. However, the Sun and Moon are the 2 most central energies in the system, so taking a fresh look at their monthly dance is quite appropriate.

The Sun relates to the present, awareness, illumination, growth and the sustenance of life itself. The Moon pertains to what has been hidden or buried, the seed potential underneath and what has been relegated to the unconscious. New Moons are times to bring submerged material to the surface, to use it creatively and for some life-promoting purpose. Why should we keep our beauty buried? As for the struggles that can take root in the Moon, isn't is wonderful to get it out?

So the New Moon signals a new beginning, to take stock of the resources already accrued and set an intention to how we can be potent in the NOW. As the cycle proceeds, the Moon gradually gathers light--intentions begin to take form and direction established. The Full Moon is a time of climax, then the waning Moon reaps the harvest, learns wisdom, diminishes and returns.

This month the New Moon is in Scorpio. The lesson concerns power, emotional truth and a focus on what matters most in regards to others. Prior psychological (Scoprio) remnants are ready for a new conscious approach to find not only resolution, but breakthroughs into new experiences. This New Moon is trine Uranus in Pisces and Mars in Cancer to form a Grand Trine. Lots of water! Standing firm with one's authenticity and behaving in ways that push the edges with others is called for. There is potentially a revolution in creating fulfilling intimate experiences that have been "off limits" or unavailabe in prior times. We need to look out for sabotaging this due to fear, hurt, or other ancient unconscious artifacts that we are now ready to address.