First Quarter Moon in Aries ☽ Dec 29, 2022

artist: Linda James

Thursday, Dec 29 @ 5:20 pm PST

Last moon phase of 2022!

The pragmatic Sun in Capricorn squares the energized moon in Aries. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones. First quarter moons bring forward vital information for the full moon. This quarter moon follows the New Moon in Capricorn. Get ready for a Full Moon in Cancer on Jan 6, 2023.

In the body, Aries rules the muscles and Capricorn the bones. Capricorn, like our skeleton, is the foundation upon which all else rests. Capricorn rules work, security, and long-term plans. Hot-blooded Aries just wants to move. He is impatient, impulsive, restless. Aries has no plan or structure whatsoever. But Aries is pure magic. He asks us to take fiery inhales and come back to life. This primordial fire is what we encounter now as we plan for the future with diligent Capricorn.

Astrological events in Aries (the first sign in the zodiac) signal that we are ready for all things new. Moon phases in Aries breathe life into whatever excites us most, whatever makes us feel happy to be alive.

There is a unique tension however between Aries and Capricorn, as is true between all constellations that square one another. Individuals who embody this particular square must wrestle with the highly sexual nature of Aries and the highly practical nature of Capricorn. They can absolutely coexist, with the kindling of Capricorn feeding the fire of Aries.

Aries brings tension to the head. Take preventative action to avoid headaches.

HEADS UP: This moon phase coincides with the 1st day of Mercury Retrograde. The moon herself forms a fabulous conjunction to Jupiter in Aries and a friendly sextile to Mars Retrograde in Gemini so I expect nothing but good things when it comes to our endeavor to shake off the crust of 2022 and look forward with fresh flaming eyes.

Power up with Aries Yoga. Focus on the solar plexus chakra in meditation. To find your personal moon sign, click here.