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March 17th New Moon 26 Degrees of Pisces

PISCES is elementally ruled by water. Other Water signs include CANCER and SCORPIO. If you’re a Water sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

Time to start something new! A pisces moon will have a lot of people in their feels. Don’t fight it! Your emotions are valid, and productivity isn’t measured by what you’ve done. Fire people (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) will be feeling especially comforting to their friends and family. Don’t be afraid to show some love! Earth humans (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) may need to hide out or take a grounding bath. Despite the moods that may emerge during this Moon, its energies are ripe with treasures waiting to be discovered. There’s also something new and wonderful around the corner.

March 31st Full Moon 10 Degrees of Libra

LIBRA is elementally ruled by air. Other Earth signs include GEMINI and AQUARIUS. If you’re an Air sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

The energy for this Full Moon is all about balance. Beware of emotional or mental burnouts. Some good advice for this Moon is to think before you speak, to yourself and to others. Fire people (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) may find themselves in an impulsive, creative state of mind. Earth humans may feel frustrated, a deep need to control or even dominate. Water folks (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) may feel overwhelmed and should use the Moon’s energy to propel forward. is Libra Full Moon is all about finding a balance between our inner actions and our interactions with others.

April 15th New Moon 26 Degrees of Aries

ARIES is elementally ruled by fire. Other Fire signs include LEO and SAGITTARIUS. If you’re a Fire sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

The energy for this New Moon is all about that inner fire and spark. We will feel so powerful. We know we have the power and might, and suddenly it will seem like there are no barricades in the path to reaching our goals. Earth people will feel enlightened, motivated, and focused on their goals. While Air folks will find themselves as swift as a tap dancer, sharp with their ideas and communication. Water people may experience some discomfort, as their emotions come in quickly and more rapidly. ere may be an abundance of overwhelming energies or emotions for many people. Go with the flow, focus on empowering activities and thoughts. This Aries New Moon is all about becoming more true to our wildest nature.

April 29th Full Moon 9 Degrees of Scorpio

SCORPIO is elementally ruled by water. Other Water signs include CANCER and PISCES. If you’re a Water sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

Introspective and intense energies will come to the forefront, reminding us that we may not be as badass as we thought. We’ll be face to face with fears, habits that no longer serve us, and any self-hate that we’ve conjured during our lives. Despite the deep emotional and water energy of this Moon there will be a distinct Fire presence in our psyche. Earth ruled people will feel especially empowered but will need to mind their tempers. Air folks will be pushed to focus on what they love in life the most and seek out more beauty in their world. Overall this will be an interesting event for everyone. Some people may feel irritable, more psychic, more perceptive. e energy for this Full Moon is all about shedding old skin.

May 15th New Moon 24 Degrees of Taurus

TAURUS is elementally ruled by earth. Other Earth signs include VIRGO and CAPRICORN. If you’re an Earth sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

This New Moon in Taurus promotes energies that encourage us to just let go. Some will become grumpy, as they’d prefer to stay “asleep.” The rest of us will be revitalized. Fire people may experience waves of luck or radical emotional shifts. Air people will rediscover their warrior spirits and need to keep grounded in order to get what they want. Water people may find themselves not really wanting to face the facts. Taking a step back and observing the world around us instead of actively interacting with it may aid glorious insights. This New Moon in Taurus is about seeding new potential and getting back to what’s essential to our lives.

May 29th Full Moon 10 Degrees of Sagittarius

SAGITTARIUS is elementally ruled by fire. Other Fire signs include ARIES and LEO. If you’re a Fire sign this Moon is especially potent for you.

The energy for this Full Moon in Sagittarius promotes spiritual expansion. The entire world waits to be explored! We ache and long for new experiences, places, and faces. Earth people will feel particularly inspired and productive! Air signs will probably be feeling extra social and it’s best to channel all of the extra energy into meditation or a physical activity like going to the park or helping your family with the garden. Don’t be afraid to connect with people you normally wouldn’t. Be careful not to put your foot in your mouth with over-sharing! Some things are best left unsaid. Cancers, Scorpios, and Pisceans will feel motivation to learn, read, and get lost in their thoughts. Don’t be afraid of where your mind or your body leads you that day! There will be a sense of adventure in the air for everyone. While we seek out these exciting new events, we must realize that the greatest adventure is the discovery of who we are.

There are 28 degrees in each sign. Each degree equates to about one day in the Gregorian calendar.

The authors, Ruby Sabbath Wolfe & Josie C, run the New Orleans School for Esoteric Arts, where they offer courses and workshops, and Nola Esoteric, a lifestyle brand and online shop.