First Quarter Moon in Taurus ☽ Jan 28, 2023

Saturday, Jan 28 @ 7:19 am PST

The insatiable Sun in Aquarius squares the solid moon in Taurus. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones. First quarter moons bring forward vital information for the full moon. They help clarify our plans. This quarter moon follows the magnificent New Moon in Aquarius. Get ready for the Full Moon in Leo on Sun, Feb 5.

Taurus is a sleepy, sedentary creature. Think sloth vibes. But we need this. Taurus teaches the art of rest of recovery. If we ignore this cosmic call for repose, we are likely to experience stress. The trick with Taurus is finding a way to give in without being pinned under the mighty weight of inertia – or guilt! We DEFINITELY need rest.

Taurus likes the familiar, she likes things that she knows. And Aquarius wants and needs change. At this moon phase, change is more likely to come at a cost of some major resources or energy, but small personal changes will echo in unforeseen directions. Don’t think that this change is going to happen quickly though – Taurus moves at a glacial pace.

The natural tension between Taurus and Aquarius is exacerbated by the fact that both are fixed constellations. They are forever set in their ways, fiercely devoted to their personal opinions and ways of life. Be wary of this strong energy. How will you be prepared when you inevitably encounter it?

And let’s not forget the unpredictable nature of Aquarius. In fact, so unpredictable that things can even turn out for the best. We see this at every Aquarian moon phase. Rest assured that this one will be no different. How do you respond to change? How adaptable are you? These are questions to ask now. The air of Aquarius demands that we look forward with visions for the future.

Beneath the frosty ground, change rises in invisible waves of magma.

The moon has some helpful allies this time around so I think it’s all going to go very well, you can breathe a little bit. For starters there’s a lovely trine to Mercury in Capricorn which lends a pragmatic, focused vibe. And then there’s also a loose conjunction to Uranus in Taurus just to keep things spontaneous and interesting.

Slow it down with Taurus Yoga. In meditation, focus on the heart chakra. To find your personal moon sign, click here.