Author: Eric D. Linter

July 1: July begins under promising skies. The morning hours are especially pleasant as the industrious Virgo Moon harmonizes with Venus. Spirits are upbeat. Business and pleasure mix seamlessly. A welcome, if unexpected financial opportunity is a possibility. A past…

June 1: Fun loving souls are out looking for adventure and good times today. A waxing Leo Moon forms an early morning conjunction with spark plug Mars, igniting passions and ambitions. Whether it’s in the garden, on a run or…

May 1: Happy Beltane! Today marks the ancient Gaelic beginning of summer and the season is off to an intriguing start. Sleepers as well as insomniacs and nocturnal forest creatures are sensitive to the mysterious lyrical forces of Mother Nature.…

April 1: Excitement is palpable this morning. The Taurus Moon is conjunct Uranus, giving alert and attentive souls a possible look into the future. Fortunate celestial assists from Saturn and Venus provide a balanced perspective. There is no reason to…

March 1: March, known for its famously wild weather, begins with a post midnight conjunction of the Pisces Moon and Neptune. The pairing is a harbinger of meaningful dreams. For sleepless artists, humanitarians and empaths inspiration comes easily. By dawn…

February 1: We are in the coldest part of winter but today’s celestial forces warm hearts and souls. The Pisces Moon, now a waxing crescent, is busy throughout the day. Early risers are enthusiastic, energized by favorable lunar aspects to…

January 1: Happy New Year! A lunar sextile to dreamy Neptune casts a rosy glow on post midnight festivities. For those who turn in early dreams may be blissful. On the other hand, late night partygoers have awesome staying power…

December 1: December arrives with a stellar green light signal. A little more than an hour into the new month there is a New Moon in Sagittarius. Once again the search for knowledge, truth and spiritual connection is cosmically affirmed.…

November 1: November gets under way with a New Moon in Scorpio. The New Moon chart is impressive for its dynamic energy. A fortuitous trine aspect from the conjunct Sun and Moon to Saturn boosts common sense and respect for…

October 1: October’s beginning is the last day of the lunar cycle. The day has its shining moments but there are those who are inclined, to rest, coast or procrastinate. As is often the case at this late lunar phase,…

September 1: Even though we are at the lazy end of the lunar cycle, the heavens overhead are super active. The waning Leo Moon engages other planets throughout the day and two celestial heavyweights make waves around our world. As…

August 1: Under a waning Cancer Moon household and family related matters command attention as the new month begins. Because it is fairly late in the lunar cycle there could be a number of important chores and projects nearing completion.…

July 1: Good vibes usher in the new month. At midnight the waning Taurus Moon’s harmonizing sextile with the Cancer Sun promotes peace within, a gift for insomniacs as well as those working a night shift. A lunar conjunction with…

June 1: June begins on a fabulous high note. Friday night amusements extend into the wee hours of Saturday morning. The stars serve up plenty of post-midnight stimulation. Buoyed by Jupiter and Pluto, the waning Aries Moon provides energy throughout…

May 1: Happy May Day! A tense post midnight square between Venus and Pluto leaves some people feeling wounded or upset with partners. Emotional challenges continue as the Last Quarter Aquarius Moon brings more early morning discord. Hearts and heads…

April 1: Our two month break without retrograde planets ends today. I call this sort of celestial timing the Creator’s Cosmic Joke. Fittingly, it is April Fool’s Day and come evening mental Mercury will begin a three week retrograde in…

March 1: Bunny! Bunny! Just minutes after midnight a lunar square with Mars can feel jarring. Watch your step and be patient with loved ones. Dawn brings more agreeable energies. The first major alignment of March is the Pisces Sun’s…

February 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! The new month begins with a waning Libra Moon. Two hours before dawn the Moon goes void of course, making the first part of the working day feel curiously lazy and lacking in energy. Absent-minded partners…

January 1: Happy New Year! May all good things come your way in 2024. New Year’s revelers are in fine spirits as the very first alignment of 2024 is a nifty trine between the Virgo Moon and Capricorn Sun. The…

December 1: The waning Cancer Moon is busy during the overnight period. Dreams may give a sense of connection with family members and friends on the other side of this earthly existence. By early morning there are reasons to pause.…

November 1: Shrugging off last night’s dreams and sorting out moments of confusion make the early morning hours a detective’s adventure. Stick to the light of the known and trustworthy. By mid-morning the waning Gemini Moon is void of course.…

October 1: Tonight’s happy pairing of the waning Moon and Jupiter is today’s only exact aspect. The conjunction improves moods and deepens appreciation for material pleasures. Good, honest conversation is also stimulated. Meanwhile, retrograde season continues. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune…

September 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! The month is off to a magical start as the Moon aligns with mysterious Neptune shortly before dawn. Dreams may be prescient. Kinship with Nature and loved ones envelops sensitive early birds. By mid-morning the Moon…

August 1: This afternoon’s Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius, the first of two Full Moons in August, has energy levels and emotions at peak levels. Expect the midday hours to feel almost frenzied. Mostly, the Full Moon evokes the enduring…

July 1: Spirits are high as July begins. The conjunct Cancer Sun and Mercury form encouraging sextile alignments with optimistic Jupiter. The uplifting energies brighten moods and lighten the loads of travelers. Get an early start to take full advantage…

June 1: Wide-eyed night owls may be swept up in merriment. Hope and optimism are high. Under the waxing Scorpio Moon feelings run deep and true but moods can change quickly. After dawn mixed trends caution against expecting too much…

April 1: Jesters and jokers are in fine humor early this morning. A waxing Leo Moon is busy, aspecting Uranus, Venus and Jupiter. The configurations are a mixed bag. A friend may back out of a previously arranged meeting due…

March 1: Emotions are calm as the Moon in Cancer harmonizes with the Pisces Sun most of the day. Inner knowing and certainty are strengthened. Trust your intuition. Things may get dicey tonight when the waxing Moon tests both Venus…

February 1: Early risers greet the first day of the new month with steely determination. A lunar trine to Saturn leads folks to face challenges head on. Good preparation and experience are timely essentials. However, the Gemini Moon is void…