Robin Ivy is an astrologer, educator and tarot reader in Portland, Maine. She hosts the morning show on 94.3 and 93.9 WCYY Portland's New Rock Alternative where her daily forecasts are aired at 6:15 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 8:15 a.m. Robin's website is found at www.robinszodiaczone.com
Mid to late January is a traditional time to clean and decorate for families
that celebrate Chinese New Year beginning on the year's first New Moon.
Occasions often inspire us to spruce up our living space for guests and
celebrations. House cleaning and kitchen witchery can be astrologically timed
for reasons other than the holidays too. So next time you feel the urge to
purge, rearrange, cook up a storm, organize or redecorate, check your
astrological calendar to gain some insight into exactly what your domestic
instincts are really telling you.
Moon in Cancer/Pisces/Scorpio
Moon in Cancer is the ultimate time for creating a warm, inviting home.
During a Cancer Moon, cooking and cleaning are done with love! A son or
daughter coming home from college or the birth of a grandchild may inspire
this kind of house work as we try to make others in our lives as happy and
comfortable as possible. Cancer is a nesting sign, so cleaning done now is
preparation for the arrival of something or someone. Cancer also represents
the mother and the nurturer, inspiring us to fill our kitchens with inviting
aromas and flavorful foods. Purifying the house after a family member has
been sick is also a good idea when the Moon is in this sign.
Pisces and Scorpio Moon times may not have the mothering touch of a Cancer
Moon, but they do put us in sentimental moods. Creating family photo albums
or scrapbooks is an excellent idea when the Moon is in any of the three water
signs. Pisces and Scorpio Moons also find us at our creative best for room
redesign or choosing new color schemes. The water signs strongly correlate
with color magic, but save painting for when the Moon is in a drier sign. A
Scorpio Moon is particularly favorable for finding items you misplaced or
accidentally hid from yourself! If you brew beer, wine or cider, plan to
concoct your seasonal favorite during a water sign Moon.
Moon in Capricorn/Taurus/Virgo
An earth sign Moon will have an organizing influence on us. At a Capricorn or
Virgo Moon time we'll sort out all those papers, bank statements, bills and
receipts. These Moons are also good for alphabetizing books; emptying and
restocking kitchen cabinets; and making simple repairs. While Virgo is
thrifty and may help us focus on eliminating the unnecessary, the Capricorn
and Taurus Moons make us want to add new items from plants and coffee makers
to comforters and soft pillows that provide comfort and pleasure. Making your
desk or office a more workable space is also favored during an earth sign
Moon time.
Moon in Aquarius/Libra/Gemini
Tasks that require thought and vision are most successful when the Moon
visits the air signs, emphasizing the intellect. When the Moon is in
visionary Aquarius, draw up plans for your dream house or an addition or
remodeling of the home you own. Think of Moon in Aquarius as your architect
for the future! Gemini is also a sign of preparation, and under a Gemini Moon
contact people to help you with the household tasks you can't perform
yourself. Aquarius and Gemini Moons will also inspire us to organize the
bookshelves, but a Libra Moon takes a more aesthetic approach in the
household. This is when we bake fancy cakes, make slipcovers, and create
handmade decorations. All of the air signs are favorable for party
preparations, stringing lights, and painting furniture or walls, though for
painting Libra is best.
Moon in Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
The fire signs may not be the most domestic of the zodiac, but certain
actions are strongly favored when the Moon tours these signs. An Aries Moon
is also the time to start new projects while a Leo Moon is the right time to
make permanent changes. In your home, the recreation room is the center of
energy for the playful fire signs. Make children's spaces more functional and
get rid of unused toys and games when the Moon is here. Set up a puppet
theater or dress-up box so kids can express creativity at home. Sporting
equipment is also ruled by the same signs, so clean the garage and hang a
basketball net, dartboard, or archery target. All three signs love a party so
plan and prepare for festive occasions under Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Moons.
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