The Waxing/Waning Moon transits Libra from Wednesday, April 17, to Friday, April 19, between the Virgo Gibbous and the last degree Libra Full Moon

‘Everlasting Joy by En Chuen Soo

LIBRA, Moon of justice and harmony
Cooperative and artistic

The WAXING MOON TRANSITS LIBRA from Wednesday, April 17, 9.21 pm,
to Friday, April 19, 10.40 pm, with the ingress into SCORPIO

Suitable energy for sharing, decorating, being artistic, holding meeting, conflict resolution, diplomatic missions, weddings, engagements, parties, gifts, fantasy reading, falling in love, hairdressing, making oneself beautiful. Purchase of articles of clothing, cosmetics, furnishings, flowers, jewellery, art equipment. Action motivated by the desire to meet others half way, to be fair, to agree and harmonize. Amiable display of feeling, seeking equality, idealistic, cooperative. Beware of indecisiveness, lack of assertion, wishy-washy attitudes, peace at any cost syndrome, vanity, self indulgence.

• In the garden Libra, unlike the other two Air Signs, Aquarius and Gemini, is traditionally considered fertile and productive. Being a Sign of Venus, goddess of pleasure and beauty, Libra is an ideal Sign to sow and transplant flowering plants and ornamental, and also herbs which help to balance the Elements in the body. Libra encourages bloom, but few seeds.
• Healing Herbs:Corn Silk, Parsley, Uva ursi

A note: the garden activities associated with the Moon Sign depend also on the cycle the Moon is in. The Moon transiting through a fertile or productive Sign will no be so favorable if the Phase is not a productive one, and vice-versa. For best results the Sign and Phase of the Moon have to be considered together.

Gibbous Moon

The VIRGO GIBBOUS MOON PHASE starts on Tuesday, April 16, 2.09 pm,
and ends on Friday, April 19, 1.12 pm, with the 29° LIBRA FULL MOON PHASE

The Moon is waxing, 135 degrees ahead of the Sun, only 45 degrees or three and half days to the Full Moon. The Moon shows a strange shape now, like a rugby ball. Our goals are becoming more clear and we can power ahead, not too concerned about possible obstacles on our path. The power of attraction of the Full Moon proves irresistible.

• In the garden as in life there should be plenty of activities and a sense of urgency, least one should waste the great energy available at the moment. When the Moon transits a very fertile Sign like Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, or a productive Sign like Taurus, Libra and Capricorn in this phase practically every plant and seed can go into the garden successfully. This is the middle of the second waxing week. Ideally, after sowing or planting leafy vegetables in the first week, we should be busy putting in those plants we grow for their fruit or seedpods (tomatoes, beans, etc.).

Full to Disseminating Moon

Full Moon

The 29° LIBRA FULL MOON PHASE starts on Friday, April 19, 1.12 pm,
and ends on Tuesday, April 23, 9.24 am, with the SAGITTARIUS DISSEMINATING MOON PHASE

At Full Moon the Moon has reached a distance of 180 degrees ahead of the Sun, becoming diametrically opposed to it, with planet Earth in the middle. This is symbolically harvest time, when we reap what we have sown in the waxing period. We might experience success or failure, but either way we are coming to some important realization. The cycle has now reached its half way mark and is at its most intense. Like the New Moon a fortnight earlier this is also a time for new beginnings, not in the naïve, tentative way of the New Moon, but in a more mature and conscious way.

• In the garden the Full Moon is a great divide: before the exact phase the increasing light and surging energy are particularly good for Annuals and above the ground crops; after the phase Perennials, Biennials, Trees and Root crops are more suited. Traditionally no sowing or planting are recommended however twelve hours before or after the phase itself. Some authors suggest even 24 hours.

The Waning Moon transits Scorpio from April 2 to 4, between the Libra Full Moon and the Scorpio Disseminating Phase

‘Kiss’ by Armen Vahramyan

SCORPIO, Moon of depth and resourcefulness
Emotionally supportive and resilient

The WANING MOON TRANSITS SCORPIO from Monday, April 2, 9.57 am,

to Wednesday, April 4, 4.54 pm, with the ingress into SAGITTARIUS

Suitable energy for cleansing, getting rid of the old, spring cleaning, rubbish removal, recycling, nursing, practical and emotional support, midwifery, intimacy, partnership in business, profound talks, sharing secrets, healing old wounds, cultivating psychic powers, studying occult subjects. Purchase of insurance policies, underwear, hygiene articles, medicines, medical equipment, payment of bills, fees and taxes, collecting debts. Helping the dying, honoring the dead. Action motivated by the desire to experience, to know or to control. Reserved and deep feelings, strong attachments, intense likes and dislikes. Beware of wilfulness, emotional control, resentments, obsessive thoughts, unyielding attitudes.

*** In the garden Scorpio is a very fertile Sign. It is also suitable for propagating cuttings, grafting and irrigation. It promotes sturdy roots. Corn, squashes and tomatoes seem to like particularly to be transplanted when the Moon is in Scorpio.

*** Healing Herbs: Aloe, Don Quai, Ginseng.

A note: the garden activities associated with the Moon Sign depend also on the cycle the Moon is in. The Moon transiting through a fertile or productive Sign will no be so favorable if the Phase is not a productive one, and vice-versa. For best results the Sign and Phase of the Moon have to be considered together.

Full Moon

Full to Disseminating Moon

The LIBRA FULL MOON  PHASE starts on Saturday, March 31, 11.36 pm,

and ends on Friday, April 4, 4.45 pm, with the SCORPIO DISSEMINATING MOON PHASE

At Full Moon the Moon has reached a distance of 180 degrees ahead of the Sun, becoming diametrically opposed to it, with planet Earth in the middle. This is symbolically harvest time, when we reap what we have sown in the waxing period. We might experience success or failure, but either way we are coming to some important realization. The cycle has now reached its half way mark and is at its most intense. Like the New Moon a fortnight earlier this is also a time for new beginnings, not in the naïve, tentative way of the New Moon, but in a more mature and conscious way.

***  In the garden the Full Moon is a great divide: before the exact phase the increasing light and surging energy are particularly good for Annuals and above the ground crops; after the phase Perennials, Biennials, Trees and Root crops are more suited. Traditionally no sowing or planting are recommended however twelve hours before or after the phase itself. Some authors suggest even 24 hours.

Disseminating Moon

The Moon is now on her return journey. This phase occurs three and half days past the Full Moon. It has been given this name because this is a time for spreading and sharing the knowledge or realization we have gathered at the Full Moon. It is the first step on the inner journey which began at the Full Moon, but it can still be an active time in the world too, with the need to reach out to others. The Moon has past her prime, but her still strong light is a reminder of her recent fullness.

*** In the garden, despite the rapidly diminishing Moon light, this is a productive time for growing things and also to apply slow release fertilizer. The fact that these are the last available days for planting before the Last Quarter should work as an incentive to get going. Favourite plants to grow during this first week of the waning cycle are the Perennials, Biennials and Root Crops because the Moon energy is being stored underground in anticipation of the resting period not too far ahead.

The Waxing/Waning Moon transits Libra from March 31 to April 2, between the Leo Gibbous and the Libra Full Moon Phases

LIBRA, Moon of justice and harmony
Cooperative and artistic

The WAXING/WANING MOON TRANSITS LIBRA from Saturday, March 31, 4.51 am,

to Monday, April 2, 9.57 am, with the ingress into SCORPIO

Suitable energy for sharing, decorating, being artistic, holding meeting, conflict resolution, diplomatic missions, weddings, engagements, parties, gifts, fantasy reading, falling in love, hairdressing, making oneself beautiful. Purchase of articles of clothing, cosmetics, furnishings, flowers, jewellery, art equipment. Action motivated by the desire to meet others half way, to be fair, to agree and harmonize. Amiable display of feeling, seeking equality, idealistic, cooperative. Beware of indecisiveness, lack of assertion, wishy-washy attitudes, peace at any cost syndrome, vanity, self indulgence.

*** In the garden Libra, unlike the other two Air Signs, Aquarius and Gemini, is traditionally considered fertile and productive. Being a Sign of Venus, goddess of pleasure and beauty, Libra is an ideal Sign to sow and transplant flowering plants and ornamental, and also herbs which help to balance the Elements in the body. Libra encourages bloom, but few seeds.

*** Healing Herbs:Corn Silk, Parsley, Uva ursi

A note: the garden activities associated with the Moon Sign depend also on the cycle the Moon is in. The Moon transiting through a fertile or productive Sign will no be so favorable if the Phase is not a productive one, and vice-versa. For best results the Sign and Phase of the Moon have to be considered together.

Full Moon

The LIBRA FULL MOON  PHASE starts on Saturday, March 31, 11.36 pm,

and ends on Friday, April 4, 4.45 pm, with the SCORPIO DISSEMINATING MOON PHASE

At Full Moon the Moon has reached a distance of 180 degrees ahead of the Sun, becoming diametrically opposed to it, with planet Earth in the middle. This is symbolically harvest time, when we reap what we have sown in the waxing period. We might experience success or failure, but either way we are coming to some important realization. The cycle has now reached its half way mark and is at its most intense. Like the New Moon a fortnight earlier this is also a time for new beginnings, not in the naïve, tentative way of the New Moon, but in a more mature and conscious way.

*** In the garden the Full Moon is a great divide: before the exact phase the increasing light and surging energy are particularly good for Annuals and above the ground crops; after the phase Perennials, Biennials, Trees and Root crops are more suited. Traditionally no sowing or planting are recommended however twelve hours before or after the phase itself. Some authors suggest even 24 hours.

The Waxing Moon transits Virgo from March 29 to 31, between the Leo Gibbous and the Libra Full Moon Phases

ArtworK by Marjie Kemper

VIRGO, Moon of humility and craftsmanship
Purifying and healing

The WAXING MOON TRANSITS VIRGO from Wednesday, March 29, 1.30 am,

to Saturday, March 31, 4.51 am, with the ingress into LIBRA

Suitable energy for general and menial work, in particular jobs that require attention to details and great patience, crafts, knitting, sewing, cooking, mending, cleaning, nursing, volunteering, accounting, studying, researching, testing, purifying, collecting, classifying, putting order into chaos. Purchase of craft materials and tools, collectibles, pets. Action motivated by practical needs, daily routine, taking care of the body learning to discriminate and to perfect. Timid expression of feeling, sometimes prickly, always helpful at the practical level. Beware of hyper-criticism, a calculating attitude, lack of grace, inhibitions, phobias, hypochondria, feelings of unworthiness.

*** In the garden Despite the earthy nature and the symbolic ear of corn in the Maiden’s left hand* Virgo is considered barren. Plants will supposedly grow spindly, tough and woody if planted on the Virgo Moon. The Sign is great however for tidying up the garden, work bee days, and fertilizing.

*** Healing Herbs: Blackberry, Fennel, Flax.

A note: the garden activities associated with the Moon Sign depend also on the cycle the Moon is in. The Moon transiting through a fertile or productive Sign will no be so favorable if the Phase is not a productive one, and vice-versa. For best results the Sign and Phase of the Moon have to be considered together.

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Gibbous Moon

The LEO GIBBOUS MOON PHASE starts on Wednesday, March 28, 12.29 pm,

and ends on Saturday, March 31, 11.36 pm, with the LIBRA FULL MOON  PHASE

The Moon is waxing, 135 degrees ahead of the Sun, only 45 degrees or three and half days to the Full Moon.

The Moon shows a strange shape now, like a rugby ball. Our goals are becoming more clear and we can power ahead, not too concerned about possible obstacles on our path. The power of attraction of the Full Moon proves irresistible.

*** In the garden as in life there should be plenty of activities and a sense of urgency, least one should waste the great energy available at the moment. When the Moon transits a very fertile Sign like Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, or a productive Sign like Taurus, Libra and Capricorn in this phase practically every plant and seed can go into the garden successfully. This is the middle of the second waxing week. Ideally, after sowing or planting leafy vegetables in the first week, we should be busy putting in those plants we grow for their fruit or seedpods (tomatoes, beans, etc.).

Full Moon

At Full Moon the Moon has reached a distance of 180 degrees ahead of the Sun, becoming diametrically opposed to it, with planet Earth in the middle. This is symbolically harvest time, when we reap what we have sown in the waxing period. We might experience success or failure, but either way we are coming to some important realization. The cycle has now reached its half way mark and is at its most intense. Like the New Moon a fortnight earlier this is also a time for new beginnings, not in the naïve, tentative way of the New Moon, but in a more mature and conscious way.

*** In the garden the Full Moon is a great divide: before the exact phase the increasing light and surging energy are particularly good for Annuals and above the ground crops; after the phase Perennials, Biennials, Trees and Root crops are more suited. Traditionally no sowing or planting are recommended however twelve hours before or after the phase itself. Some authors suggest even 24 hours.

Moon enters Libra on March 23, 4.23 pm, in the Eclipsed Full Moon Phase, exact at 11 pm

Libra Illumination

LIBRA, Moon of justice and harmony
Cooperative and artistic

Suitable energy for sharing, decorating, being artistic, holding meeting, conflict resolution, diplomatic missions, weddings, engagements, parties, gifts, fantasy reading, falling in love, hairdressing, making oneself beautiful. Purchase of articles of clothing, cosmetics, furnishings, flowers, jewellery, art equipment. Action motivated by the desire to meet others half way, to be fair, to agree and harmonize. Amiable display of feeling, seeking equality, idealistic, cooperative. Beware of indecisiveness, lack of assertion, wishy-washy attitudes, peace at any cost syndrome, vanity, self indulgence.

In the garden Libra, unlike the other two Air Signs, Aquarius and Gemini, is traditionally considered fertile and productive. Being a Sign of Venus, goddess of pleasure and beauty, Libra is an ideal Sign to sow and transplant flowering plants and ornamental, and also herbs which help to balance the Elements in the body. Libra encourages bloom, but few seeds.

Healing Herbs:Corn Silk, Parsley, Uva ursi

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Full Moon

At Full Moon the Moon has reached a distance of 180 degrees ahead of the Sun, becoming diametrically opposed to it, with planet Earth in the middle. This is symbolically harvest time, when we reap what we have sown in the waxing period. We might experience success or failure, but either way we are coming to some important realization. The cycle has now reached its half way mark and is at its most intense. Like the New Moon a fortnight earlier this is also a time for new beginnings, not in the naïve, tentative way of the New Moon, but in a more mature and conscious way.

In the garden the Full Moon is a great divide: before the exact phase the increasing light and surging energy are particularly good for Annuals and above the ground crops; after the phase Perennials, Biennials, Trees and Root crops are more suited. Traditionally no sowing or planting are recommended however twelve hours before or after the phase itself. Some authors suggest even 24 hours.

THE PASCHAL FULL MOON IN LIBRA

Important Full Moon, the Paschal Moon, first of  the new astrological year that began at the Aries Equinox, on March 21. This is the Full Moon which decided the date of Easter this year. If the Full Moon is a sort of realization, culmination, emotional harvest, this is the first for the new year; always important, always showing the way; a peak experience that we will slowly absorb and make sense of during the waning period. This begins really the very moment the Moon separates from her opposition to the Sun and continues throughout the waning fortnight. A Full Moon in fact is as much a beginning point as a New Moon. The difference is that what we begin at the New Moon is motivated by the desire to have an impact on our external environment, being strongly projected toward the fulfilment of this desire that hopefully will happen at the Full Moon. What we begin at the Full Moon instead has more the character of an inner journey, whose fulfilment demands that we go through the whole cycle, completing both its outer and inner requirements (waxing and waning periods). This is required before we can begin a brand new cycle, at the next New Moon, that will be in a new Sign and Element, and therefore generating a different dynamic in our Birth Charts.

The Earth is placed in the middle of the phenomenon we call the Full Moon, receiving the warmth of the Sun rays on one side, while on the other is illumined by the same rays fully reflected in the cold and old face of the Moon. This is a bath of consciousness, when what was hidden can become manifest.

Sun and Moon represent the two halves of consciousness: conscious and unconscious. Their interaction at the Full Moon make us more aware of a duality within the psyche, because what was before dark and unconscious has come up into the light and cam be now perceived.

This is the Libra Full Moon, every year manifesting the collective longing for balance, harmony, equality, fairness, gentleness, cooperation in our relationship with others and the world as an intelligent being. Great Full Moon for a gathering of beautiful people, beautifully dressed, flowers, songs and music, romance and enchantment. We seek companionship, mutual understanding, grace, beauty.

Art exhibitions could do well this month (the Nimbin Extravaganza comes to mind) and cultured encounters of artists, writers, musos, dancers, lovers, and those longing for love.

The idealistic and romantic tone of this Full Moon this year is sobered somehow by the aspects the Sun and Moon are forming during the phase with other members of the solar family. They are both in fact separating from, respectively, a conjunction (Moon) and an opposition (Sun) to Saturn, very slowly retrograding on the cusp Libra/Virgo. Saturn will re-enter Virgo on April 8, bringing back for a while some of the practical difficulties we all experienced in 2008-2009. Saturn always check our expansion, creating necessary boundaries, within and without. In this case the ringed planet is adding a great degree of realism to this idealistic Full Moon, ensuring a more down to earth approach to relationships of all kinds. Any diplomatic mission and attempt we make now to find a middle ground with others’ point of views will need a strong basis on facts, not just aspirations.

To confirm the serious slant of this phase, both Sun and Moon are also separating from a 90 degrees angle to Pluto in Capricorn, an aspect that demands great honesty and courage. This transit, happening as it does during this important phase, will tinge the Libran desire for harmony and peace with the necessity to look into core issues that could very well disturb the very harmony we are seeking. In the end it will prove salutary, ensuring our relationships are more open, honest and profound.

On the Full Moon day and the day after (March 31) Venus, very close to leaving Aries, will form a harmonious aspect (Sextile = 60 degrees angle) with first Neptune and then Chiron in Aquarius. This aspect is lifting the whole tone of this Full Moon, making us collectively more aware of the need for healing our personal relationships and finding a more spiritual, less self-centred dimension of our love life and of the values we live by. Venus will enter Taurus on April 1.

MARCH 30, 2010, 01.25 pm

09°17′ LIBRA FULL MOON CHART