The beginning degree of the First Quarter Phase is 12°52 Leo, associated with the 6 of Wands which is sometimes called "Victory." The First Quarter Phase is a square aspect that calls for adaptation. In this case, the earthy New Moon of Taurus was steadying, conforming, and security-conscious. The fiery First Quarter is expansive, adventurous, … Continue reading Tarot for the Taurus Lunation: First Quarter Phase
Tarot for the Taurus Lunation, The Crescent Phase
Do you trust your instincts? Do you believe in the goal you chose for yourself at the New Moon? The Moon has moved from earthy, hands-on Taurus through most of airy, mentally oriented Gemini. Continuing with the reading from the New Phase, the Crescent Phase begins with a focus on mental and emotional clarity. Taurus … Continue reading Tarot for the Taurus Lunation, The Crescent Phase
Taurus Lunation, the Crescent Phase
The Moon in Gemini sextiles Gemini's ruler, Mercury, as the Crescent Phase begins. Any doubts that popped up under yesterday's stressful but lively lunar aspects have a really good chance of being sorted out now.
Taurus Lunation, The New Phase ~ Moon enters Gemini
They say that Taurus is slow to get going. With my natal Moon in Taurus, I'd have to agree with that. When I had a day job, I'd get up early just to have a slow morning. Well, get out of the way, Slow Poke. The Moon has entered Gemini and things are about to start hopping!

Tarot for the Taurus Lunation, The New Phase
It's been a while since I've written about the tarot and astrology. It struck me today (on the New Moon in Taurus) that it might be interesting to work through this lunation one phase at a time using cards associated with the beginning of each phase. A New Moon likes to start something new and Taurus likes things she can put her hands on, like these cards, so here goes.