Balsamic Moon October 6 - 10

 

Balsamic Moon Phase

 

October 6, 2026 

5:44am (PDT) 

 

Balsamic — Release

This phase closes the lunar cycle. We release what has run its course so the next cycle can begin. By letting go we clear space for the next New Moon. Reflection, rest, and closure allow the mind and spirit to reset before the next intention emerges.

Hero’s Journey: The return and completion of the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Rest and incubation before the next idea.

 

Focus on:  How are releasing your bigness?  How are you releasing ego?  How are you releasing the need to be the center of everything?  

 

Planetary Notes:

Oct. 7: Mars sextile Uranus (5 GE 24).  Creativity is high, actions based on fun, new info is dynamic and fresh.  Go for it.  

 

New Moon (Libra) October 10, 8:50am 

 

 

 

Last Quarter Moon - October 3, 6:25am (PDT)

 

Last Quarter Moon Phase

October 3, 2026

6:25Am (PDT)  

 

Last Quarter — Practical Adjustments

Now we make the final adjustments to the seeds planted at the New Moon. We make the final call, send the final letters, and follow the trails that still make sense. Other paths are allowed to fall away. This phase favors wise action and thoughtful decision-making.

It is a time for living the spirit of the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Hero’s Journey: Rebuilding life after the transformation.
Creative/Science Process: Critique and evaluation.

 

 

Focus on:

What actions are you taking that tap your family?  How do your emotions compel you to take actions?  What details did you learn at the new moon and how does it tap your childhood?   

 

Planetary Notes: 

Oct 4 Mercury enters shadow (5 SC 02)

Oct 4 Sun oppose Saturn (11 AR 18)  Partnership versus Singular action.   Authenticity versus relationships.   How to find the space in between is the rub.

Oct 6: Mercury conjunction Venus (8 SC 13) Depth of values is understood by the brain in a new way.  Psyche and intellect get it. Love and communication is deep.   

Sept. 29 9:00pm - Disseminating Tuesday Night (PDT)

 

Disseminating

Sept. 29, 2026

9:00 pm PDT 

   

Disseminating — Sharing Insight

Reflect on what has transpired during the month and even earlier. What have you learned? How can you share some of your knowledge? What past experiences are you drawing upon? Sometimes we feel the need to teach. Other times we recognize that it is time to seek a teacher. A mentor, therapist, rabbi, minister, or guide may offer perspective that helps us understand the experience more fully.

Hero’s Journey: The hero shares the wisdom gained.
Creative/Science Process: Publication, presentation, or exhibition.

 

 

Focus on:   Are you sharing your ability to be very practical?  What details did you tap back on the new moon and how does it help you build something up from the ground now?   How are you accessing the power of getting grounded?  

 

 

 

Planetary Notes:

Sept 30 : Mercury enters Scorpio  

Oct. 2: Mercury square Mars (2 LE 29) Fighting words.  Watch that text before you hit send.   Maybe turn off phone?   

Oct. 2: Mercury square Pluto (3 AQ 06) more fighting?  Sigh.  Turn off phone.   Think about your values.  Take a breath.   Do you really need to respond? 

Oct. 2 : Mars trine Neptune (2 AR 48) Creativity is abundant.  Love can be found.  Intuition is high.   Boldness of the heart is personal agency.  

Oct. 3 : Venus station retrograde (8 Scorpio 29)  (see separate post) 

Oct. 3 : Mars opposite Pluto (3 AQ 06)   Ego meets Group of People.  Who comes first?    Maybe ditch the ego and find self-esteem and bring it to the group—if you can.  

Aries Full Moon (Harvest Moon) September 26 9:48am PDT

 

Aries Full Moon

The Aries Full Moon is Saturday, September 26 at 3°37′ Aries.

And this one has some juice.

The Sun is in Libra, the Moon is in Aries, Mars is involved, Saturn is involved, Neptune is involved, Pluto is involved. There is a lot going on around relationships, self-agency and that very Aries question: What about me?

I've written a longer piece about the Full Moon over at my new Substack home for Tracy's Astro Salon.

Come on over and read it here.

Gibbous Moon - September 22

 

Gibbous Moon

Sept 22, 2026

3:34 pm PDT  

 

 

Gibbous — Refining the Process

We refine our information. We pick and choose, discriminate, and organize. This is the phase where we become a bit “Virgo-like.” We sort through details and ask whether something has been overlooked. Adjustments are made. Plans are refined. The goal is not to abandon the seed but to improve how it is unfolding.

Hero’s Journey: Training and preparation before the major test.
Creative/Science Process: Editing and refinement.

 

Focus on:  How are you refining the groups you belong?  How are you fine tuning your role in friendships?  What details did you learn on the new moon that impact your friends and groups?   What details are you learning about your friends? 

 

Planetary Notes:  

 

9/22: Sun in Libra.   Happy Autumnal Equinox.  

9/25: Sun oppose Neptune (2 AR 59)  Fuzzy.  Game may feel off or disconnected. Finding inspiration can be challenging.  

9/25: Sun trine Pluto (3 AQ 09) Friends and groups are ringing their bells.   Hanging out with others may be what the doctor ordered.  

First Quarter Moon Lunar Phase

 

First Quarter Moon 

Sept 18, 2026

1:43pm PDT  

 

 

 First Quarter — Taking Action

Now we act on the information we received. We pursue the idea again. What hurdles have appeared involving the seeds you planted at the New Moon? We make another call, reach out to someone, mail something, or stir the pot again. Sometimes this phase reveals that the goals we planted require more effort from us. Independence may need to be asserted. Others may resist our growth, even if they believe they have our best interests at heart.

Hero’s Journey: Crossing the threshold and committing to the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Commitment — the work begins.

 

Focus on:   How can you take actions that broaden your goals that you set on new moon?   What does it look like to lean into the broader perspective and move on it?   Any details that you found on new moon how can they bridge you to another world now?  

 

Planetary Notes:

 

9/21: Mercury sextile Jupiter (17 Leo 55) Fun ideas and thoughts that are inspired and generous bring freshness to partnerships and or bring balance.    

 

Crescent Phase - Sept 14 1:01 pm (pdt)

 

Crescent Moon Phase 

Sept 14, 2026

1:01pm (PDT)

Crescent — Gathering Information

We begin to receive information. We research a bit more and perhaps get feedback on the seeds we planted at the New Moon. Sometimes we receive clues about what we set in motion. Even if you think nothing is happening, stop and look again. Who called you? What conversation happened? Even the smallest or most mundane events during this phase can contain a message. A parking ticket. An argument with a spouse. A refund check from the phone company. Pay attention. What information is arriving and how can it help?

Hero’s Journey: The hero begins exploring the unknown and gathering allies.

Creative/Science Process: Research — gathering information and materials.

Focus on: What are you learning about death and rebirth? What are you learning about the power of shedding? What are you learning that speaks to extremes? What are you learning about going deep?

Planetary notes:

9/14: Sun sextile Mars (22 CA 01) Actions that are practical and emotionally satisfying are easy to access today.

9/15: Venus square Pluto (3 AQ 16) The love of power and the power of love could be twisted up. Values may be shifting and release might be needed.

9/15: Neptune sextile Pluto (3 AQ 16) (see separate)

9/17: Chiron re-enters Aries (see above)

9/18: Mercury opposite Saturn (12 AR 32) Who is the person in your way of what you think you want? The timing may be slowed down, but that doesn't mean it is off.

This phase lasts until 9/18 1:43pm PDT when First Quarter Phase begins.