Sunday February 17, 2013: The Moon in steady, sensual Taurus makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in forward-looking, intellectual Aquarius. Today's first Quarter Moon asks you to think back to your Aquarius New Moon intentions. Whatever you intention was at the New Moon, it's probably off the ground now and facing its first obstacles.

Ask yourself: How is your Aquarius New Moon intention being tested? Check to see if there is anything that needs to be faced (or readjusted) in your life. Are you expressing your individuality? Are you creating more freedom for yourself and others? Or are you just rebelling against change?

Then as the Moon leaves slow and steady Taurus for versatile, easy breezy Gemini(4:50pm EST), catch an updraft, enjoy a breath of fresh air, let go and trust that the information you need could just be riding on the wind - perhaps in the lyric of a song or in the advice from a friend.

Today's Quote:

When written in Chinese the word "crisis" is composed of two characters - one represents danger and the other represents opportunity. John F. Kennedy, address, 12 April 1959

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Sesquisquare Pluto: Difficulty in letting go
• Moon Square Sun: First Quarter Moon, crisis in action
• Moon Square Neptune: Messages from beyond

Note: These are the major astrological trends that are influencing everyone's life today. The real story for you how these general trends will affect YOUR chart and YOUR life. To find an astrologer visit the practitioners page on All things Healing, select astrology and enter your zip code. Or click here for a list of Atlanta Astrologers. Need some quick advice? A short astrological consult, via email, may be perfect for you. Click here

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The First Quarter Moon phase ~ taking action with activities directed toward the future