The First Quarter Moon in Taurus comes exact on January 26, 2015 at 11:48 PM EST
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The First Quarter marks the halfway point between the New and Full Moon. The First and Last Quarter Moon phases occur when the Moon squares the Sun at a 90 degree angle. In this particular phase, the Sun in fixed air Aquarius will square the Moon in fixed earth sign Taurus. From the Earth, the “right side” of the Moon will be illuminated. The Moon rises at noon, peaks at dusk and sets at midnight.
Reaching a checkpoint
This phase is a checkpoint. What aspects of our initiatives have been successful thus far? Where do we need to work harder? It’s like creeping to the high point of a rollercoaster, represented by the Full Moon: a time when all undertakings are fully realized and answers to lingering questions brought to the fore. The Moon encourages you now to scope out flaws in the foundation laid with the New Moon in Aquarius. Are your ventures built to last?
The waxing light of the Moon symbolizes a return to total awareness. This is the best time to tweak and improve upon existing plans. At every Full Moon we conclude all that we have set out to do at the New Moon, so the week between the First Quarter Moon and the Full Moon (January 26 – February 3) is a very powerful time. If you have been diligent, expect to see your ideas come to fruition now.
Making way for the new
Squares mean change. We have reached a corner and must choose a new direction. The building energy and excitement you may feel now is there to inspire you and encourage decisive action, calculated risk-taking, networking and deepened commitment to personal growth. The Moon is asking you to gather yourself. This phase falls in fixed signs, meaning that the most attractive path now will be one that is sustainable. Our intention now is to build upon that which was conceived during the initiatory Capricorn cycle. Taurus energy takes Aquarian ideas/ideals and molds them into manifest reality.
Mind over matter
The First Quarter Moon falling in Taurus represents a conflict between the mental body and the material world. Aquarius generates thoughts and conversation as rapidly as the wind; Taurus abides firmly in the tangible side of life, as this is where the bull feels most comfortable. Aquarian energy may feel rather frustrated by the bull’s insistence on moving slowly and deliberately. Taurus asks of the water bearer: are your dreams and goals applicable? How can we use this in everyday life? Both signs are headstrong in their own way. The water bearer doesn’t understand why the bull can’t be more experimental and unconventional; the bull sees the water bearer as ungrounded, speeding through life with impatience, disconnected from what is. The challenge is to continue fanning the spark of intellect, allowing Aquarius energy to spiral into its fullest expression, while still tuning in to physical existence and the limitations thereof. From Aquarius we learn to be bold, radical and imaginative; from Taurus we learn the art of practicality and stability. At this time our desire to feel steady and rooted speaks to the heart while the pull towards creative/social/unorthodox experiences will feel more like a duty.
When the Moon transits an earth sign, physical energy runs low. Expect people to be more argumentative and stubborn than usual. I like to visualize Taurus as a lazy, happy cat; the bull loves nothing more than curling up in a pile of blankets with a good book, cup of tea and cuddle buddy. So if you feel like staying in and avoiding the masses, this is perfectly natural. This is a time of getting in touch with what makes us feel warm and fuzzy - what makes us feel at home. Taurus energy requires that we take our time, focusing on quality over quantity. If balanced, expect to feel quite relaxed.
If you are curious about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight. To ascertain your personal Moon sign, click here.
Mantra: feet on the ground, head in the clouds