Moon Report
Apr 12 2025, Sat
7:21 pm CDT +5:00
After a couple of more-or-less restful Moon cycles, it seems we are back to the challenging kind of times we were having this winter. This cycle is more focused on internal conflicts. Finding motivation to move forward as we relax with the tides of spring may be one of the factors this month as the Libra Full Moon lends us her gentle harmony and balance. We may also find ourselves being a little stubborn about adulting, wanting to indulge ourselves or be a little lazy and comfortable instead of jumping right in with the new things showing up for springtime.
On the other hand (a common phrase with Libra), Mercury has gone direct again as of April 7th and Venus is finishing her retrograde phase as of April 12th, so as of this report communication, business and computers will resume more normal function; creative and relationship matters should be headed in a more positive direction. No more fending off the negative or just trying to “tread water”. We will be feeling more like making progress.
If your birth Sun is in 18-28 degrees of Libra or Aries, or the squaring signs of Cancer or Capricorn, you will be most affected by this Moon Cycle. That also applies to those of us who have other significant placements in those degrees. As usual, remember that everyone is affected by the Moon Cycle to some degree.
Full Moon in 23 degrees of Libra puts the emphasis on partnerships of all kinds, along with balance and harmony. This is a time when we want to be gentle with ourselves, to encourage harmony within and maybe pamper ourselves a little. The challenge comes from the Sun in Aries that makes us want to take action, have adventures and explore new things. Mars from the midpoint offers some hard edged emotions and protective feelings toward family members; this may come in the form of some “tough love” regarding some Libran desire for partnerships or Aries self-indulgence. This last may come from some deep subconscious issues from the shadow self that may be slippery to get a hold of due to the placement of Pluto. Venus in 25 degrees of Pisces, now direct and becoming more active, cooperates with Saturn and the North Moon Node to remind us of self-imposed limits and some desires toward being part of things larger than ourselves.
Jupiter in 18 degrees Gemini is in an interesting position here. Some fortuitous events or thoughts related to education or social interaction with friends may offer opportunities for some relief or escape temporarily. Perhaps a spa day or game tickets show up out of the blue – be ready for an opportunity!
Because Lilith in Scorpio is square to Pluto in Aquarius and Jupiter is at a minor midpoint to this square, there may be some haunting thoughts from the past bubbling up. Something like vengeful feelings for the guy who gave you a bloody nose in the third grade, or that girl in high school that snubbed you at the cheerleader tryouts, irrelevant and strange, and vague, unconnected with anything you can pin down.
Mercury (now direct), Neptune and Uranus remain pretty much out of the picture for this Moon Cycle. Other than the benefits that come with Mercury retrograde ending, like an increase in clarity and some original thinking as he moves into Aries, nothing much here.
So for this Moon cycle, enjoy those moments of comfort that a Libra Moon brings and maybe take advantage of that unexpected bonus time with a friend or partner. Never mind those little distractions that pop up. Relax a little and enjoy some of the new things that Spring is bringing to us. And as always, be blessed and may the stars guide you!
