First Quarter Aries Moon
December 29, 2022 8:20pm EST
Capricorn Season Mountain Meditation
A Decisive Call To Action
One week after the New Moon in Capricorn, the split-faced First Quarter Aries Moon issues a decisive call to action. Aries represents the ignition point of the quest – the rocket blasting into orbit or the hero thundering off on a horse. Affirm your self-determination by taking that all-important first step toward your goal.
Assertiveness
Capricorn season demands that you hold yourself accountable to your own mission. The New Moon invited setting the foundation by claiming responsibility for your growth. Now, along with pressing for forward movement, the First Quarter Aries Moon magnifies the possibility of healing an old confusion about being assertive. To be assertive does not require aggression. Assertiveness is based on self-knowledge and confidence, while aggression is rooted in fear. The astrology patterns consistently suggest an opportunity to evolve beyond the archaic concept of force and abuse, and instead seek collaborative power by taking personal responsibility and building a strong web of relationships. Articulate your chosen action to an accountability partner to seal the deal. Secret tip: July 8 through August 18 very likely provided a sneak preview related to your current action.
The Week Ahead: December 29 – January 6
Your relationship encounters have much to teach you this week. Mercury’s retrograde challenges you to reevaluate your commitment to important relationships. Ask yourself what is in need of healing. The waving red flag of emotional, social, or psychological inflammation helps you identify the issue. On New Year’s Day, you might connect with someone over a similar story of buried truth. Notice if a quality of insatiability, even obsessiveness, holds you enthralled. The next day, whatever seemed really intense yesterday cools off on its own. You might even marvel at how these taboo stories powerfully shape our culture from the shadows. Allow your insights to inspire a different view of our interrelated world, opening doors in even your most personal relationships. When the Moon enters Cancer on January 5, take Obi-Wan’s advice to Luke, and extend out with your feelings to detect shifts in the emotional landscape around you.
You can watch the AstroPath video for Capricorn season here.
