June 2018 - Midnight Moon Astrology

Mars Retrograde (and Out-of-Bounds) in Aquarius

Mars retrograde is already unique; it only happens once every two years or so. This one is made more volatile with Mars out-of-bounds for most of it (July 7-September 24). The retrograde began on June 26, 2018, 5:04 pm ET, at 9º13' Aquarius, & stations on August 27, 10:05 am at 28º37' Capricorn. Aquarius is a fixed Air sign ruled by Saturn that values progress, efficiency, & innovation. Mars can totally get on board with those things, but when retrograde, both Mars & his ruler may experience rising frustrations/irritations. Mars may want to accomplish Saturn's goals, yet run int ...

Full Moon in Capricorn: Rose Moon/Lovers’ Moon

Full Moons take place in the sign opposite to the season we’re in. For example, with the Sun in Cancer, the Full Moon takes place at 12:53 am in Capricorn on June 28th, 2018 because this is the spot where her light shines the brightest. While the Sun & Moon are viewed as consorts, ironically, the Moon cannot be seen when she’s conjunct the Sun. His light obliterates her from notice completely. She glows full & complete when standing alone, opposite her consort, so each of them can be seen in their peak glory. While outwardly, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere ex ...

Midnight Moon Astrology: Name Origin & Inception Chart

Welcome to Midnight Moon Astrology! The origin of the name comes from some personal chart placements - I was born at midnight under a rising Moon, & am also a Cancer Rising. The Moon was the only planet above the horizon in my natal chart. Originally I wanted the name of my practice to reference the language of the stars, & made a list of countless possibilities, but either they were already taken or didn't "click" with me. This one sounded right, so I cast an event chart at the moment I thought of it. Below is the event chart for the moment I named my practice. First, the cha ...