FIRST QUARTER MOON - MARCH 5, 2017

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The Moon today is in a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the earth is one quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. http://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/


FIRST QUARTER MOON ("half moon"): Challenges, decisions, action.
Taking direct action and managing energy. Building, growth. 
During the First Quarter Moon, we are met with challenges and obstacles that we have not prepared for.

planting roots, growing and moving forward. This symbolizes a period of strength, determination, concentration, decision-making or re-evaluation, and commitment to action. 

During this time, remember to keep soldiering forward, despite any fears, emotions or doubts that might get in your way. Turn around any emotional energy into creative passion so that you can get things done and finish goals.