The sky
The sky this month.
Moon phases, retrogrades, eclipses and the Sun’s move into each sign, with times in Mountain Time.
Sky calendar
Dates to know.
Example dates. Edit them in the CMS under Sky Events; they sort themselves by date.
10:11 pm MT
Full Moon
Full Moon in Taurus
A harvest of the last six months. Notice what feels solid and what you can let go of.
12:02 am MT
New Moon
New Moon in Scorpio
A private, powerful start. Set one intention you keep to yourself.
11:00 am MT
Direct
Mercury stations direct
Plans that stalled since late October start moving. Send the message you redrafted.
1:00 am MT
Ingress
Sun enters Sagittarius
Sagittarius season: more light-hearted, more curious, more willing to travel.
7:53 am MT
Full Moon
Full Moon in Gemini
Conversations come to a head. Say what you mean, kindly.
5:51 pm MT
New Moon
New Moon in Sagittarius
Good for plans that stretch you: study, travel, a bigger question.
1:50 pm MT
Solstice
Winter Solstice
The longest night. Capricorn season begins: steady, practical, long-term.
6:28 pm MT
Full Moon
Full Moon in Cancer
Home and family feelings run high. Rest is a valid plan.
1:24 pm MT
New Moon
New Moon in Capricorn
A quiet, practical start to the year. Choose one goal you can build on slowly.
9:00 am MT
Eclipse
Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
A ring-of-fire eclipse. Expect change in groups, friendships and plans for the future.
3:00 am MT
Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse in Leo
The longest total eclipse of the decade, seen from Spain to Egypt. A reset for how you shine.
Working with the Moon
Four phases, four kinds of work.
New Moon
Begin quietly. Choose one intention and write it down.
First Quarter
Act. The first obstacle shows you what the plan needs.
Full Moon
See clearly. Celebrate, finish, and let something go.
Last Quarter
Review. Rest, tidy up and make room for the next start.
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