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Don’t ignore this First Quarter Moon! The Taurus First Quarter Moon on January 25, 2026 is your cue to take real, tangible action in your physical world. In this episode, we break down why this specific lunar phase is so powerful—and why it’s the last one we’ll ever experience with Neptune in Pisces in our lifetime.

You’ll learn how to work with this earthy energy to move your goals forward, what to focus on based on the nine-month lunar cycle, and why aligning your body, energy, and intention is critical at this time.

And—announcement!—this will be the last episode for a bit as I shift focus to build something truly exciting. Listen in for how you can stay connected and keep working with the Moon while I pause weekly updates.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Message from the Moon: Do what needs to be done in the earthly realm

01:10 – Announcement: A pause on weekly videos + how to stay connected

02:00 – Step 1: The Energy of the Taurus First Quarter

03:30 – Step 2: Planetary Facts – What’s happening astrologically

04:50 – Neptune's final moments in Pisces: Once-in-a-lifetime energy

06:30 – Personal planets in Aquarius + higher mind activation

07:40 – Taurus and your physical environment

08:10 – Jupiter retrograde in Cancer + revisiting big dreams

08:50 – How to find out what Taurus rules in your chart (Moon Map + Moon Chat)

10:00 – Step 3: The deeper meaning of this lunar energy

11:15 – Aquarius + Taurus: Fixed signs = dependable, practical action

12:00 – Step 4: Taking aligned, inspired action (and what that looks like)

13:00 – Getting into energetic alignment before taking action

14:00 – A personal note on shifting daily routines and honoring your chart

15:00 – Moon Chat Journal: A must-have for 2026 moon tracking

16:00 – How to stay connected during the pause

#TaurusFirstQuarterMoon

#MoonPhaseGuide

#WorkWithTheMoon

#NeptuneInPisces

#Astrology2026

#LunarWisdom

#TakeInspiredAction

#MoonMethod

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#MoonJournal

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It’s time to make things right.

In this week’s episode, we unpack the Libra Last Quarter Moon happening January 10, 2026. You’ll learn why this phase is more than just a moment of release — it’s your opportunity to rebalance your life, lighten your load, and make ethically sound decisions moving into the rest of 2026.

This isn’t just any Last Quarter — with powerful aspects from Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and more, the cosmos are amplifying your ability to see clearly, act wisely, and release what no longer fits.

Expect actionable insights you can apply immediately to align with the Moon’s energy in real time.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Welcome + Message from the Moon: Make Things Right

01:00 - What the Libra Last Quarter Moon is really about

02:00 - How to work with Libra’s energy of fairness and balance

04:00 - Key dates from your Moon family to reflect on

05:30 - What area of life Libra oversees in your chart

06:00 - CTA: Moon Map and Moon Chat for personalized support

07:00 - What makes this Last Quarter unique — multiple planetary aspects

08:00 - Venus, Mars, and Sun in Capricorn — what it means for your actions

09:30 - Jupiter in Cancer brings emotion into the mix

10:30 - The T-Square effect and Libra as the tie-breaker

12:00 - What it means to “make things right” — your emotional and ethical evaluation

13:30 - Step 4: Action to take with this phase

14:30 - Letting go responsibly: Delegation, boundaries, and release

15:00 - Bonus CTA: 2026 Moon Chat Journal

16:00 - Wrap-up + invitation to reflect and share

#MoonMethod #LibraLastQuarter #MakeThingsRight #MoonPhases #MoonChat #MoonMap #AstrologyTools

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How do you feel about who you're becoming?

That’s the message from the Moon for this Cancer Full Moon on January 3, 2026, the first full moon of the new year — and the very last full moon we’ll ever experience with Neptune in Pisces.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to work with the Cancer Full Moon and what makes this one so powerful. I walk you through the Moon’s 9-month cycle, what Cancer represents in your chart, and why this is a moment to pause, feel, and receive insight before we build forward in 2026.

We also talk about the planetary energies at play — including the rare opposition with 4 planets in Capricorn — and how you can use this moon to recalibrate your emotional center and re-align with what truly matters.

⏱️ Timestamps:

01:15 – Why this Cancer Full Moon is so significant

02:40 – What Full Moons are for: culmination, clarity, completion

04:05 – Step 1: Tune into your emotional energy first

05:20 – Step 2: Use the Moon Method’s timeline (July 5, Apr 4, Jan 3)

07:10 – Step 3: Identify what Cancer rules in your chart (Moon Map)

08:40 – Planetary energies: Neptune’s final Full Moon in Pisces

10:10 – Opposition from Sun, Venus, Mars, Mercury in Capricorn

12:00 – Don’t push — let things surface

14:05 – Noticing resistance and meeting it with curiosity

15:20 – How to use this Full Moon to move into 2026 aligned

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Don’t overthink it — take action. That’s the sassy, feisty energy message from the Aries Moon as we hit its First Quarter on December 27, 2025, the final major moon phase of the year!

In this episode we break down how to use this bold, action-oriented Aries energy to nurture the dreams you planted back during the March 2025 eclipse. Learn how tension with Venus, Mars, and the Sun creates momentum and how Mercury in Sagittarius may try to scatter your focus (hint: don’t let it!).

You’ll get:

• The 4-step Moon Method for working with this phase
• Key timeline links to the March 2025 eclipse
• Tips to align with your values and body to take right action
• How to move without overthinking

This is the week to make your move… mindfully.

Timestamps

00:00 – Message from the Moon: “Make your move, but don’t overthink it.”

01:00 – Aries Energy: bold, fast, feisty

02:00 – Step 1: Tuning into your personal energy

03:00 – Step 2: Aries First Quarter facts & what to revisit from March 29, 2025

04:00 – How to identify the Aries area of life using Moon Map or Moon Chat

06:00 – Step 3: What the planetary energies are telling us

07:00 – Recap of March eclipse: Saturn + Uranus & Venus retrograde themes

08:30 – Now it’s time to ACT: Venus, Mars, and Sun align in tension with the Moon

09:00 – Mercury in Sagittarius: the overthinking trap

10:00 – Why movement trumps mental loops this week

11:00 – Step 4: Finding peace through aligned action

12:30 – Your call to action: water your goals, or pull the weeds

13:00 – Final takeaway: make your move, don’t overthink it

#AriesFirstQuarter #MoonMethod #MoonPhases #AstrologyUpdate #LunarWisdom #AriesMoon #MoonCycle #TakeAction #SpiritualGrowth #IntentionSetting #AstrologyForecast #ConsciousLiving #MindfulAction #CelestialTiming

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With the Sagittarius New Moon on December 19, 2025, the gate opens to leave the past behind and begin charting a bold, fresh course into 2026. With its close timing to the Winter Solstice and the planetary energies at play, this New Moon is not just another intention-setting moment — it's a portal to your future.

In this episode, we breaks down the energy you need to tap into, how to set your intentions (the right way), and why this is one of your very last chances to work with Neptune in Pisces — a once-in-a-lifetime moment you don’t want to miss.

Whether you're ready to dream big, plan bold goals, or simply clear the slate before the year ends — this New Moon holds the momentum to launch it.

TIMESTAMPS + KEY TAKEAWAYS:

01:00 – What makes this New Moon uniquely powerful

02:00 – Step 1: Align your energy with intention

04:00 – Why this New Moon + Solstice combo is a potent reset

05:00 – Step 2: Key Moon Dates to track (Dec 2025 to June 2027!)

06:00 – How to work with Sagittarius in your birth chart

07:00 – Area of life Sagittarius rules (Moon Map + Moon Chat explained)

08:00 – Step 3: The deeper meaning behind this Sagittarius New Moon

09:00 – Venus + Mars influences: passion, love, drive

10:30 – Why 2026 is a bold new chapter (Sag energy + numerology)

11:00 – Square with Neptune: Big dreams, urgent timing

12:30 – Saturn square Venus: Love vs responsibility themes

14:00 – Uranus surprise aspect: expect the unexpected

15:30 – Travel & big vision intentions? YES.

16:00 – Step 4: Anchor your intentions with emotional energy

17:00 – Final thoughts + New Moon ritual reminders

Let me know in the comments:

What are YOU leaving behind in 2025?

What bold vision are you charting for 2026?

Hit subscribe or follow so you don’t miss next week’s episode.

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The Virgo Last Quarter Moon on December 11, 2025 is your final "let it go" checkpoint of the year — and the Moon’s message is crystal clear: You’ve got to let it go, or it will weigh you down.

This exact lineup — Virgo Last Quarter + South Node in Virgo + Saturn & Neptune finishing their time in Pisces + Year of the Snake — will never happen again in our lifetime.

You’ll learn:

• What this Last Quarter is asking you to release

• The 27‑month Virgo Moon story you’re completing

• Why 2025 has pushed all of us to shed old skins

• How to lighten your energetic load so you enter 2026 clear, aligned, and unburdened

• Practical steps to release patterns, habits, commitments, or clutter weighing you down

If you’re ready to step into 2026 lighter, cleaner, and more aligned with the life you’re meant to build, this is the episode to watch.

Timestamps

00:32 — Why this final Last Quarter of 2025 is so important

01:00 — 2025 as the Year of the Snake: the year of shedding

02:00 — Step 1: Prepare your energy before you release

03:25 — Step 2: The key Virgo dates shaping this moment

06:00 — Step 3: As below — uncovering your personal story arc

06:45 — Uranus influence: the unexpected + breakthroughs

07:45 — 2025 shedding theme + Saturn & Neptune completing Pisces

09:00 — Virgo archetype: declutter, refine, simplify

09:45 — South Node in Virgo: why this release is non‑negotiable

11:00 — What has been dissolving and why

12:40 — Are you resisting or flowing with what wants to leave?

13:45 — Wisdom from elders: the #1 end‑of‑life regret

14:35 — Why this exact alignment will never occur again

15:10 — Step 4: Mindfully move forward + take action

16:00 — What release can look like (habits, commitments, patterns)

16:45 — How Saturn, Neptune, the South Node & 2025 support your release

17:10 — Entering 2026 lighter, clearer, and ready to build

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What if the secret to your success was simply not missing your moment?

In this week’s Moon Method episode, we’re unpacking the Gemini Full Moon on December 4, 2025—a powerful culmination point that’s syncing up with a rare, once-in-a-lifetime alignment of Neptune at 29° Pisces. If you've been waiting for clarity, insight, or an energetic green light, this is it.

You’ll learn:

• How this Full Moon completes an 18-month cycle
• Why Neptune's final moments in Pisces matter deeply
• Three powerful steps to work with this energy — so you don’t miss your opportunity

This is your chance to align with the secret to success by showing up, being present, and saying yes to what’s calling. Tune in, ground yourself, and trust what’s unfolding.

Drop a comment and let me know: What are you realizing under this Full Moon?

Timestamps

00:00 – “Go For It”: The Gemini Full Moon Message

00:45 – Why Neptune's 29° Pisces placement is a big deal

01:30 – The 18-month pattern you’re completing

02:15 – Step 1: Prepare your mindset (3 key dates to review)

05:50 – What Neptune at 29° Pisces really means

08:00 – Step 2: Be present (and do this 1-minute ritual!)

10:30 – How to teach your subconscious with ritual

12:00 – Step 3: Take your opportunity (and why NOT to dismiss it)

13:30 – Avoid this mistake: reflexively saying no

14:00 – Why you’ll never experience this again in your lifetime

14:30 – Final thoughts + your invitation to share in the comments

#geminifullmoon #MoonMethod #TheSecretToSuccess #AstrologyForecast #NeptuneInPisces #MoonRituals

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What’s the secret to the success? According to the Moon—it's this: Dream boldly and design wisely.

In this episode, we explore how the Pisces First Quarter Moon on November 27, 2025, gives us a powerful formula for success rooted in ancient lunar wisdom and aligned planetary support from Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. These aren’t just astrology buzzwords—they’re tools to help you create structure, clarity, and momentum in your life and dreams.

You’ll learn:

- Why your dreams need structure (and how Saturn helps)

- How to check your 9-month Moon cycle for alignment

- What to release before building your next foundation

- And how to design your future by doing, not just thinking

We also break down the 3 practical steps that will help you embody this lunar energy and take inspired action.

Whether you're starting something new, shifting direction, or rebuilding from the ground up, this Moon phase has the keys to unlock the success you crave.

Timestamps

01:00 — Pisces First Quarter: What's happening astrologically

02:00 — Why Saturn and Neptune in Pisces matter

04:00 — Saturn turns direct: What it means for success

06:00 — Dissolving false structures before February 2026

07:00 — The secret to the success: A repeatable moon framework

08:00 — Step 1: Solidify your dreams (check Feb 27, 2025)

10:00 — How to clarify your energetic state from the New Moon

11:00 — Moon Map vs Moon Chat: Which is right for you

12:00 — Step 2: Solidify your foundation (remove what doesn't fit)

14:00 — Saturn in Pisces: Once-in-a-lifetime energy

15:30 — Step 3: Design through doing — low commitment, high insight

17:00 — Why Neptune + Uranus are the dream team right now

18:00 — Mercury Retrograde: A chance to change your mind

19:00 — Recap: The 3 Steps for Success

21:00 — Real-life reflection on Saturn in Pisces & long-term clarity

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In this week’s episode of The Moon Method, we shift our focus from the weekly Moon phases to a rare, once-in-a-lifetime cosmic alignment between the three outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. From 2025 through 2027, these generational planets are forming a rare and harmonious triangle in the sky—what some astrologers call the Magic Triangle—and its energetic effects will ripple across generations.

So what does this mean for you?

This episode is your guide to understanding how to be more spiritually aware during this profound period of spiritual awakening, personal evolution, and collective transformation. We’re entering an era of spiritual sovereignty, and you’re being asked to step into your personal power, take radical responsibility, and stop outsourcing your spiritual authority. Laura walks you through the meaning of each planet in its current sign, the exact angles that make this so rare, and how to work with this energy—consciously.

Whether you’re feeling the tectonic shift already or just starting to tune in, this is the moment to align, participate, and awaken.

Timestamps & Episode Highlights

01:00 – Meet the outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto (and what they mean)

02:30 – What is the “Magic Triangle” and why it’s so rare

04:00 – Chart visual breakdown: exact planetary degrees and alignment

06:00 – How this 3-year configuration impacts us collectively and individually

08:00 – Personal, social, and transpersonal planets explained

11:00 – Why Uranus, Neptune & Pluto shape generations (not just individuals)

13:00 – Pluto in Aquarius: transforming collective power & networks

15:00 – Neptune in Aries: stepping into spiritual sovereignty

17:00 – Uranus in Gemini: breakthrough communication and thinking

19:30 – How to actively participate vs. passively experience these changes

21:00 – The new scaffolding for spiritual consciousness and insight

24:00 – This is NOT the time for spiritual passivity—how to step in

26:00 – Spirituality’s evolution: religion ➝ modern spiritualism ➝ structured sovereignty

27:30 – The angles don’t lie: the rare exact geometry of this alignment

28:30 – Your 3 assignments:

• Take radical responsibility (Neptune in Aries)
• Upgrade your thinking (Uranus in Gemini)
• Embrace conscious community (Pluto in Aquarius)

30:00 – 4 Ways to start working with this energy today:

• Rewatch this episode
• Work with the Moon Phases monthly
• Learn your Moon Map and personalized natal chart
• Stop asking for permission—develop self-trust

Subscribe and follow The Moon Method for weekly episodes that help you turn the Moon’s rhythm into a reliable system for personal growth, spiritual strategy, and real-world alignment.

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This week’s Scorpio New Moon invites you to go deep, get quiet, and tap into your most authentic truth — not the one society expects from you, but the one your soul came here to live. The energies above are calling you to step off the well-worn path and claim your own path — the one that lights you up from the inside out.

With big influences from Uranus and Black Moon Lilith, this is a clear invitation to reconnect with your deepest self and plant meaningful, unconventional intentions that honor who you really are.

If you’ve been questioning the status quo, or feeling pulled toward a new direction that doesn’t make sense to everyone else — you’re in the right place.

In this episode, I guide you through a clear 3-step framework rooted in the lunar cycle, emotional astrology, and grounded spiritual strategy to help you harness the energy of the Scorpio New Moon and take aligned action.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

1:00 – The Moon’s core message: Pause and reflect on who you are and who you want to be

3:00 – Why “taking your own path” is harder than it sounds (and why society doesn’t support it)

4:00 – Step 1: Step Into Your Own World – How to disconnect from the noise and connect to your truth

6:00 – How technology is keeping us stuck in reactive patterns (and how to break free)

7:00 – Step 2: Lean Into You – Using Scorpio’s deep truth energy to set powerful intentions

8:00 – How to find out which area of life this New Moon activates for you

9:00 – What the Scorpio New Moon means for your emotional truth (Sun, Moon, Mercury & Black Moon Lilith)

11:00 – What Black Moon Lilith teaches us about suppressed parts of ourselves

12:00 – Step 3: Reconcile the Outer World – Uranus energy, social pressure & choosing authenticity

14:00 – How to protect your personal truth + work with discomfort

16:00 – Writing your intentions the right way: future tense, emotional alignment, and energetic congruence

18:00 – What to expect 9 months from now when this intention cycle reaches its First Quarter

19:00 – Why you're working with 36 Moon patterns at all times (and how to stay grounded in them)

20:00 – What to do next: Free tools, Moon Map & Moon Chat explained

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If this episode sparked something in you, I’d love to hear what truth you're ready to embrace. Drop a comment or share this with a friend who’s ready to walk their own path, too. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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To be a light for others, you have to first be a light for yourself—and this week’s Leo Last Quarter Moon (Nov 11, 2025) is giving us the perfect opportunity to figure out what’s dimming our light, and let it go for good.

In this episode of The Moon Method, I walk you through a 3-step framework for using the Leo Last Quarter Moon to uncover and release what’s weighing you down—so you can authentically shine for both yourself and others. The astrology around this Leo Last Quarter is wild! And I explain exactly why this moment is a rare and sacred opportunity to embrace your inner light, especially with surprise themes from Uranus weaving through the entire 27-month story arc.

We’re going deep—because the world needs your real, raw brilliance.

Timestamps & Key Moments:

01:00 – Why this is my favorite episode yet

03:00 – Step 1: View the whole story (Moon phase dates & how to trace them)

05:00 – How to track your Leo Moon story using past Moon phases:

• New Moon – August 16, 2023
• First Quarter – May 15, 2024
• Full Moon – February 12, 2025
• Now: Last Quarter – November 11, 2025

07:00 – How to find what area of life Leo rules in your chart

09:00 – Step 2: Find the Easter Egg (Unexpected Uranus twist!)

10:00 – Why Uranus in Taurus has been quietly shaping your inner self

12:00 – The mind-blowing Uranus pattern through all Leo Moon phases

13:30 – Looking for the “surprise” within YOU

14:00 – Step 3: Release what’s dimming your light

15:00 – What Uranus retrograde + the Last Quarter Moon are asking you to do

16:00 – Sun in Scorpio = perfect energy for deep review and realignment

17:00 – Authenticity vs effortful image — the truth about real light

Reflection Questions:

• What part of yourself have you been hiding, downplaying, or avoiding?
• What’s your “Easter egg”? What feels unconventional but deeply true?
• What needs to be released so your light can shine more brightly?

I’m Laura Kusto — Moon Phase Astrologer for Strategic Minds, pattern reader, and guide for structured, logical souls who feel overlooked and overwhelmed by mainstream spirituality. If you’ve outgrown hustle culture, questioned traditional religion, and feel marginalized by “good vibes only” spirituality — this space is for you. Here, you’ll find grounded guidance, systems, and frameworks rooted in lunar cycles, practical astrology, and nature’s rhythms. Your brilliant mind really is the bridge to your soul. Let’s use it.

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This powerful Full Moon in Taurus is shining a light on the structures that support your life—your stability, routines, resources, home, and the systems that sustain your ability to thrive. While Taurus is known for resisting change, this Full Moon reveals how the changes you’ve already made are beginning to land… even if they still feel a little off.

You’re being asked to recognize and embrace the new foundation that’s forming in your life—and understand why that uneasiness you feel doesn’t mean something’s wrong. It means something new is happening.

This episode offers a clear, 3-step framework for embracing change and decoding the story that began 18 months ago on the Taurus New Moon (May 7, 2024).

You’ll learn:

- How to track the evolution of this Full Moon’s story back to your own goals and decisions

- Why it’s normal to feel uneasy—even when good change happens

- What Saturn is doing behind the scenes to simplify and restructure your life in a lasting way

Timestamps

00:00 — “It takes time for the new to feel familiar”: The Taurus Full Moon message

01:00 — Why I brought back “The Moon Method” name + my background

03:00 — Taurus Full Moon = Foundations + Sustainability

04:00 — The 18-month story (May 2024 New Moon → Now)

05:15 — Step 1: Do your homework (Track May 7, 2024 + Feb 5, 2025)

06:30 — What to look for in your calendar, journal, and your energy

07:30 — How to find the area of life this Full Moon is lighting up in your chart

08:00 — Moon Map and Moon Chat: Two tools to help

09:00 — Step 2: Stay present + Look for the structure

10:00 — Full Moon = reveal moment. What’s coming to the surface?

11:00 — Saturn’s supportive role & the simplification energy

12:30 — Saturn in Pisces = dissolving what doesn’t work

13:00 — Step 3: Learn to embrace the change

14:00 — Why good change still feels “wrong” to your nervous system

16:00 — When your body says “danger” but your mind says “yay”

18:00 — If you don’t like the change, here’s your Saturn timeline for fixing it

18:30 — Saturn retrograde ends Nov 28 → use Dec–March to rebuild

19:00 — Final thoughts + journal prompts to explore your current structures

I’m Laura Kusto—Moon Phase Astrologer for Strategic Minds, pattern reader, and guide for structured, logical souls who feel overlooked and overwhelmed by mainstream spirituality.

If you’ve outgrown hustle culture as your fulfillment drug of choice, questioned traditional religion, and feel marginalized by “good vibes only” spirituality—this space is for you.

Here, you’ll find grounded guidance, systems and frameworks rooted in lunar cycles, practical astrology, and nature’s rhythms. Your brilliant mind really is the bridge to your soul. And you can use it to claim your spiritual path and finally feel that sense of sacred belonging that we all deserve.

#EmbraceChange #TaurusFullMoon #NovemberFullMoon2025 #SaturnInPisces #LunarCycles #AstrologyForGrowth #MoonPhaseAstrology #EmotionalResilience #SpiritualStrategy #MoonMethod

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It's time to get in the game—because this First Quarter Moon in Aquarius is echoing the very same energy from the Aquarius New Moon nine months ago. This is your opportunity to revisit what you set in motion back in January… and finally act on it.

If you've been stuck, avoiding something big, or wondering whether you're still on the right path, this is the Moon phase that helps you take aligned action. It's not just about hustling — it’s about clarity, course-correcting, and reclaiming your direction with confidence.

The planets are working in harmony (and tension) to push you forward:

• Pluto and Mercury revisit the same themes from January’s New Moon
• The Moon pushes you to face what’s been hidden
• The Sun in Scorpio adds urgency and focus
• Mercury helps you analyze and take the next step

It’s OK if you’ve drifted off-course. What matters is that you get back in the game now.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Why this Aquarius First Quarter is telling you: “Stop letting life pass you by”

[02:00] Why this First Quarter is an exact echo of the Aquarius New Moon on Jan 29

[03:00] What this lunar echo means for your goals, dreams, and direction

[05:30] Reflecting on your mindset and mood: were you planting seeds or weeds?

[06:00] How to identify the life area Aquarius rules for you

[08:00] Listen to the echo – What Pluto, Mercury, and the Moon are repeating

[10:00] Understanding the new angles between Sun, Moon, Mercury & Pluto

[11:00] What’s hidden may rise to the surface—here’s how to work with it

[12:30] How to use Mercury’s energy to analyze what’s surfacing

[14:30] Action has its place — this is that week

[15:00] Why the Sun in Scorpio adds even more potency to this First Quarter

Let me know in the comments:

- Are you noticing any echoes from January's New Moon?

- What actions are you taking this week to move things forward?

- Or... what’s finally ready to be released?

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The Libra New Moon on October 21, 2025 is here with a message that may feel equal parts liberating and uncomfortable: No one cares what you're doing as much as you think they do.

And yet, the fear of upsetting others is often the biggest reason we hold back from chasing our biggest dreams. In this week’s episode, we’re breaking that pattern.

We’ll explore:

- Why it’s okay to want more out of life—even if others don’t understand

- The astrology behind this New Moon: Chiron, Jupiter, and Libra’s balancing act

- How to navigate discomfort and set bold, soul-aligned intentions

- Why going after your dreams is actually a gift to the world

This is a heart-centered, liberating episode to help you release guilt, reconnect with long-lost passions, and say YES to your next chapter—even if it challenges the status quo.

Timestamps

[00:00] Libra New Moon overview — no one cares what you do as much as you think

[02:15] Why this New Moon is surfacing old fears about dreaming bigger

[03:00] Step 1: Everyone only knows the version of you you’ve been

  – Chiron’s opposition to the New Moon

  – Past wounds and abandoned dreams may resurface

[06:00] Find your personal Libra house for focused intentions

  – Learn how with Moon Map or Moon Chat

[08:00] Step 2: Expansion is hardest at the beginning

  – Jupiter’s tension with the Moon brings both inspiration + fear

  – The gift of being tested before you commit

[10:45] Step 3: Everyone else is doing the same thing

  – Most people aren’t watching you—because they’re busy starring in their own lives

[12:00] How Libra energy supports dreaming boldly and finding harmony

[13:00] Why your dreams raise the vibration for everyone

[14:00] Final reflections on dreaming, releasing, and planting seeds

Let’s Connect

What dream is resurfacing for you under this New Moon?

Are you feeling that tension between “what you want” and “what others might think”? I’d love to hear—drop your reflection in the comments

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Make it yours—or let it go. That’s the message of the emotionally potent Cancer Last Quarter Moon on October 13, 2025. In this episode, I guide you through exactly how to interpret and act on this lunar energy using astrology, lunar timing, and practical reflection tools. You'll learn how to track your personal story across key Moon dates, use astrology to clarify your emotions, and decide what to release to create space for what’s next.

Whether you're nurturing a cause, relationship, identity, or dream, this Last Quarter invites deep emotional truth and empowered decision-making. We’ll walk through:

- How to uncover your personal moon cycle story

- What Cancer + Black Moon Lilith are stirring emotionally

- How to use this moon to release what’s no longer truly yours

- You’ll also get 3 clear steps to move from confusion to clarity—and start shedding what no longer serves.

Timestamps

[00:00] Cancer Last Quarter Overview – “Make it yours or let it go”

[01:00] Introduction to the Moon Phase Compass (Free Guide)

[03:10] Step 1: Gather Your Facts – Moon dates + personal lunar story

[06:00] How to identify your Cancer house + tools to help

[07:00] Step 2: Assess Your Emotions – Cancer energy, Jupiter & Black Moon Lilith

[12:00] Venus, Saturn, and Neptune – repeat themes and clarity in 2025

[15:00] Step 3: Make It Yours – What brings you alive?

[18:00] Emotional release, Year of the Snake, and the deeper shift of 2025

[19:00] Mars + Mercury in Scorpio – action meets inner clarity

[20:00] Final thoughts + journal prompts for empowered release

Feeling the emotions of this Last Quarter? Gaining clarity on what needs to go? Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how this is unfolding for you.

#CancerLastQuarterMoon #MoonPhaseAstrology #LetItGoWithTheMoon #LunarWisdom #AstrologyForRealLife #EmpoweredAstrology #RhythmicLiving #MoonMagic

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Are you Frantically Looking for Your Answers?

If you’ve been looking for your answers outside of yourself—Googling, polling friends, scrolling for signs—this Aries Full Moon (Oct 6, 2025) invites you to turn inward. In this episode, I show you how “what you seek is within you,” and how to work with the lunar pattern so your inner guidance stops feeling vague and starts feeling reliable.

We’ll connect this Full Moon at 14° Aries to its 9-month “lunar gestation cycle” (New Moon Apr 8, 2024 and First Quarter Jan 6, 2025), explore the current astrology (including the long-running “magic triangle” among Uranus–Neptune–Pluto through 2028 and a potent Mercury–Pluto tension), and walk through three practical steps to find clarity when you’re looking for your answers.

What you’ll learn:

- Why the Aries Full Moon points you back to your sovereignty and self-trust

- How to use the lunar gestation cycle to locate your story arc (and stop second-guessing)

- Where current transits are nudging you to release victim narratives and claim agency

- A simple practice to listen for answers—without outsourcing your intuition

Timestamps

[00:00] What you seek is within you: Aries Full Moon overview & why you’re looking for your answers in the wrong place

[03:36] Step 1 — Find your place in the cycle: connect Oct 6 Full Moon (14° Aries) to Apr 08, 2024 New Moon & Jan 06, 2025 First Quarter; how to review intentions, actions, and self-talk

[06:45] Using your chart: identify the area of life Aries rules for you

[08:45] Step 2 — Understand the astrology now: the “magic triangle” (Uranus–Neptune–Pluto) through 2028 and what it means for power, truth, and the greater good

[11:15] Aries focus on sovereignty: releasing victim consciousness and reclaiming agency

[16:20] Mercury square Pluto: mental clarity via discomfort—why it helps you see control patterns

[17:40] Step 3 — Practice listening: how to participate at the Full Moon (with others and with yourself) and hear your inner answers

[20:10] Leadership your way: visible vs. quiet leadership and trusting your authentic mode

[21:20] Recap: pattern dates, current transits, and the inner practice that reveals your answers

[23:10] After the eclipses: shifting from mutable change to cardinal action (Capricorn & Aries vibes)

[24:10] Reflection prompt: What are you being called to claim next?

If you’ve been looking for your answers everywhere but still feel stuck, this episode reframes how to work with the Aries Full Moon to access self-sourced clarity. Learn the exact dates to review, why your chart’s Aries house matters, how the 2025 astrology supports courageous decisions, and a grounded practice to trust yourself—so “looking for your answers” becomes finding them within.

I’m Laura Kusto—The Moon Phase Astrologer & Life Strategist for Rhythmic Living. I help people detach from the speed, pressure, and uncertainty of modern life and reconnect with their own inner timing—using the rhythm of the Moon and the wisdom of astrology to move from anxious reactivity to grounded, meaningful action. Here, you’ll find grounded guidance using lunar cycles, practical astrology, and science-rooted spiritual tools to calm your mind, restore clarity, and reconnect you to meaning—without the fluff, guilt, or overwhelm. Life has a rhythm—you just haven’t been taught to hear it yet.

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Your dreams are 100% possible—and the Moon is here to help you take your next step. In this episode, we explore the Capricorn First Quarter Moon on September 29, 2025, a phase dedicated to grounded action, responsibility, and steady progress toward your goals. If you’ve been wondering how to achieve your dream life, this is the time to align your energy, refine your vision, and commit to the work that matters most.

Capricorn energy is practical and ambitious. This First Quarter asks you not just to dream, but to act with intention. I’ll walk you through how to identify your true dream, embody its energy, and take action supported by the Moon’s rhythm.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The deeper meaning of a Capricorn First Quarter Moon and why it’s powerful for achievement

- How to uncover whether your dream is truly yours—or shaped by others’ expectations

- Embodiment practices to get into the vibration of your dream life

- The types of practical, Capricorn-style actions that move your dream forward

- How to course-correct if the dream you planted last December doesn’t serve you anymore

Timestamps

[00:00] Message from the Moon: Your dreams are 100% possible

[01:00] Free Moon Phase Compass Guide

[02:00] What does it mean to achieve your dream life?

[03:00] Step 1 – Get clear on your dream (look back to Dec 30, 2024)

[06:00] How to know if your dream is really yours

[08:00] Step 2 – Embody the energy of your dream life

[10:00] Step 3 – Take Capricorn-style action (serious, grounded commitment)

[12:00] What to do if your dream seed has become a “weed”

[13:00] A visualization technique to confirm your next action

[15:00] Recap: Aligning with the Moon to achieve your dream life

Now it’s your turn—what’s coming up for you from last December, and what action will you take this First Quarter to get closer to your dream life? Share in the comments below.

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Gemini Last Quarter Moon Sept 14: https://youtu.be/PjlythQqhrE?si=mlOO7lgwl85Aelwp

Pisces Full Moon Eclipse Sept 7: https://youtu.be/k5lF-OyE-Jw?si=TKR0NDKepK7Ic6Ix

Sometimes life hands us a rare window to reset, redirect, and step into a brand-new chapter. This Virgo New Moon Eclipse is exactly that moment.

With the Moon and planets harmonizing in powerful ways, the message is clear: “My love, we are here to support you. It’s time to change direction in your life.”

In this episode, I’ll guide you through the cosmic setup of this New Moon Eclipse, explain what the planetary alignment means for your soul growth, and share 3 practical steps to use this energy to change direction in life. If you’ve been feeling the pull for a shift, this is your opportunity.

Timestamps

[2:00] This eclipse window and what it means for your future

[5:00] Big truths revealed at the Pisces Full Moon Eclipse (Sept 7)

[7:00] Releases at the Gemini Last Quarter (Sept 14)

[10:00] Step 1: Reflect on recent realizations & releases

[11:00] Step 2: Connect the dots between what ended and what’s beginning

[12:00] Step 3: Dream into the support of the planets and set bold intentions

[15:00] The power of Saturn dissolving old structures

[19:00] Virgo’s high-vibe energy: purity, simplicity, authenticity

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Sometimes changing your mind is the bravest thing you can do. In this week’s episode, I walk through a situation you may very well be in during this Gemini Last Quarter - - how to say no after saying yes. The bonus here? This is right in the middle of eclipse season! And with the Sun in Virgo and Moon in Gemini - the 2 signs that Mercury oversees - Mercury themes of analysis and communication are front and center.

You’ll learn a clear, compassionate process to evaluate what’s draining you, map the lunar pattern that led you here, and communicate a values-aligned “no” that actually serves everyone (including you). We’ll use the lunar gestation cycle (with exact dates), Mars-in-Libra action, and the South Node’s call to release past patterns—so you can let go cleanly and with integrity.

What you’ll learn:

- A 4-step script for how to say no after saying yes without guilt

- The exact dates in the lunar cycle to review (New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon)

- How Gemini/Virgo + Mercury energy sharpen self-honesty and communication

- Why Mars in Libra helps you act fairly—and why that matters during a Last Quarter

- How to connect your “no” to showing up better for the people you love

Timestamps

00:00 — Theme: Sometimes changing your mind is the bravest thing you can do (Gemini Last Quarter overview)

02:15 — Eclipse season context: between Sept 7 Full Moon eclipse (Pisces) and next week’s New Moon eclipse (Virgo)

03:40 — Sun on the South Node: releasing past patterns and karmic commitments

04:40 — Mars in Libra trine the Moon: balanced, fair, relationship-aware action

05:40 — Step 1: Radical honesty — identify what’s draining you (contrast exercise to feel the difference)

08:00 — Step 2: Track the lunar pattern (lunar gestation cycle around ~22° Gemini)

10:40 — Bonus lens: Which life area does Gemini activate for YOU? (Moon Map + Moon Chat options)

12:20 — Step 3: Formulate your story first (Mercury: analyze self + emotion; name the true cost)

15:30 — Step 4: Communicate the “no” — a values-aligned reframe that serves others better (Mars in Libra)

17:10 — Example: modeling healthy boundaries for kids; why “yes then no” can be leadership

18:40 — Recap of the 4-step process + dates to review

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When life feels overwhelming and you’re wondering what to do when bad things happen, the Pisces Full Moon Eclipse on September 7, 2025 offers powerful insight.

This isn’t just any Full Moon—it’s a culmination point that can influence the next six months of your life. And because it’s aligned with the North Node of soul growth, the challenges and changes you face now are guiding you toward your higher path.

In this episode, I break down how to navigate emotional turbulence and turn it into an opportunity for clarity, strength, and soul growth.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

[00:00:00] The Moon’s message for this eclipse.

[00:03:00] The impact of retrograde Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto on this eclipse.

[00:07:00] Step 1: Process your emotions — why it’s essential to go through it instead of bypassing.

[00:09:00] The role of the Map of Consciousness in navigating negative emotions.

[00:10:00] Step 2: Find your center — how to anchor into your inner stability and look back at key dates in the lunar gestation cycle

[00:14:00] How to discover which area of life Pisces oversees for you.

[00:16:00] Step 3: Find meaning — asking “What if?” to shift your perspective and transform fear or anger into growth and love.

[00:19:00] Why choosing to see meaning in your challenges raises your vibration and fuels soul growth.

This Pisces Full Moon Eclipse reminds us that while change can feel destabilizing, it always carries purpose. By processing your emotions, centering yourself, and seeking meaning, you align with the Moon’s promise: there is a reason—and it’s guiding you toward your highest path.

If this episode helped you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend who may need this reminder today.

What are you noticing at this Full Moon Eclipse? What’s your path of soul growth right now? Drop your reflections in the comments—I’d love to hear your story.

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Are you wondering how to find your fire and use it to fuel your dreams? The Sagittarius First Quarter Moon (August 31, 2025) is here to help you align with passion, responsibility, and devotion to take intentional action.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to tap into your spark, channel fire energy responsibly, and use Venus and Saturn’s support to turn your emotions into grounded, meaningful steps forward.

When the Moon is in fiery Sagittarius, you’re called to reconnect with what lights you up. But this isn’t about reckless action—it’s about fueling your dreams with passion, love, and responsibility so you can build something lasting and true.

Whether you’re just beginning your lunar journey or you’ve been working with Moon cycles for years, this episode will help you find your fire and put it into motion.

Timestamps

[00:00] Find your fire and let it fuel your dream – Sagittarius First Quarter Moon message

[01:00] Why following the Moon helps you align with your emotions

[02:00] Free resource → Moon Phase Compass for foundational Moon wisdom

[03:00] Step 1: Find your spark (look back to Nov 30, 2024 New Moon)

[05:00] How to identify your area of life activated by Sagittarius (Moon Map + Moon Chat)

[07:00] Step 2: Fire safety – how Virgo Sun & Mars in Libra guide responsible action

[09:00] Step 3: Fine-tune your fire with Venus (love & pleasure) and Saturn (responsibility & devotion)

[11:00] Turning spark into action → real-world steps you must take

[12:00] Recap of the 3 steps: find your spark, use fire responsibly, fine-tune with love & devotion

[13:00] Sagittarius energy = aspiration, truth, and aiming high

[15:00] Closing reflections + invitation to share how you’ll use this First Quarter

If you’ve been searching for how to find your fire, this Sagittarius First Quarter Moon is your opportunity. Harness the passion, align with devotion, and take bold yet responsible action toward your dreams.

✨ Drop a comment with what action you’re taking this First Quarter—I’d love to cheer you on!

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Are you feeling desperate for a change? The August 23, 2025 Virgo New Moon is your invitation to set a bold, unconventional new course.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to use this energy to move from disappointment to empowerment—rooted in both practical Virgo energy and the innovative influence of Uranus.

You’ll learn how to reconcile practicality with bold change, raise your vibration using the Map of Consciousness, and set intentions that align with your highest self.

If you’ve been craving a shift, this is the New Moon to plant seeds for real transformation.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Are you desperate for a change?

01:00 – How to start working with the Moon & free Moon Phase Compass guide

02:00 – New Moons as the start of a cycle & why Virgo + Uranus is so powerful

03:00 – Step 1: Why ignoring daily routines can lead to desperation for change

03:45 – Map of Consciousness & the frequency of desire

05:45 – Step 2: Uranus’ role—doing something unconventional but rooted in practicality

07:00 – Reconciling tension between Virgo’s responsibility & Uranus’ unpredictability

07:45 – Step 3: Using reasoning to shift your vibration & embrace empowerment

10:00 – How the Moon Map can reveal the exact area of life this New Moon activates for you

11:00 – Recap: 3 steps to use this Virgo New Moon energy

12:00 – Final reflections & intention-setting encouragement

If you’re ready to step into the driver’s seat of your life and create meaningful change, this episode will give you the tools to start.

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On this Taurus Last Quarter Moon, it’s time to gently release what no longer serves and let go with love. In this episode, Laura Kusto walks you through the 3 essential steps to bring emotional closure and energetic release to a story that began in May 2023, and reached a dramatic peak in November 2024.

Whether you’re facing an inner block, a lingering attachment, or an identity shift, this Last Quarter invites you to soften your grip — without guilt or regret — and finally allow new growth to emerge.

You’ll explore:

- How the Moon’s 18-month story arc supports deep emotional release

- Why Taurus energy may be keeping you stuck in stubborn patterns

- A powerful mindset shift to help you release with grace

- Astrological timing and support from your birth chart

Use this episode to move from ego-driven resistance to heart-centered surrender. It's time to let go with love — and create space for what's next.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS + STEPS:

[00:00] The message from the Moon: Release and let go with love

[01:00] How lunar cycles support intentional living

[02:00] Download the free Moon Phase Compass to get started

[03:00] Understanding Quarter Moons + emotional tension

[04:00] Step 1: Get your bearings – revisit the Moon story arc & key dates

[07:00] Step 2: Check yourself – are you being stubborn?

[09:00] Step 3: Release and let go with love

[12:00] You’re creating space for what’s next

[13:00] Taurus and your chart – what area of life is activated?

[14:00] Final recap: Get your bearings, check your stubbornness, let go with love

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It’s time to level up. The Aquarius Full Moon on August 9th, 2025, brings a powerful culmination moment—a breakthrough in a story that began back in February 2024 and was shaped in November 2024. This episode shows you how to work with the energy of this Full Moon in three practical steps so you can ride this wave - and soar!

With a rare kite formation in the sky—featuring five powerful planets working in harmony—this Full Moon doesn’t just push you to the edge, it gives you wings. If you’ve been waiting for a green light from the universe, this is it.

Whether you’re working on personal growth, career transformation, or spiritual expansion, this episode offers guidance rooted in lunar wisdom and astrology to help you take aligned action—without burnout or guesswork.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Full Moon message: It’s time to level up

[00:01:00] Why the Moon matters & how to begin following it

[00:02:00] Step 1: Get your bearings — revisit the New Moon (Feb 9, 2024) and First Quarter (Nov 8, 2024)

[00:04:30] How to trace your lunar story through these phases

[00:05:30] Use your chart: Which area of life is Aquarius activating?

[00:06:00] Step 2: Understand the rare kite formation and its message

[00:08:00] Step 3: Trust the process — this Moon is blessed

[00:09:30] Don’t force it — flow with balance and aligned effort

This isn’t just another Full Moon—it’s a cosmic opportunity. Use it to align, leap, and level up your life with confidence and trust.

I’m Laura Kusto—The Moon Phase Astrologer, and your life strategist for rhythmic living. I help people who feel overwhelmed by the speed, pressure, and uncertainty of modern life reconnect with their own inner timing — using the rhythm of the Moon and the wisdom of astrology to move from anxious reactivity to grounded, meaningful action. Through consistent, grounded guidance and a supportive community, I offer a new way to relate to life’s challenges—not as signs of collapse, but as invitations to participate in meaningful change. Together, we learn to navigate uncertainty with confidence, reconnect to what matters, and become steady forces for good.

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If you've been waiting for a sign to take action—this is it. The Scorpio First Quarter Moon (August 1, 2025) is BEGGING you to ask for what you want. This is the moment to get skin in the game! (Especially if you set intentions back on the Scorpio New Moon November 1, 2024).

In this episode, Laura Kusto walks you through three aligned steps to check your motivations, clean up your energy, and make your ask with confidence—without forcing outcomes during Mercury retrograde.

Working with the Moon's timing means everything in this phase is energetically supported. You’ll learn how to work with the tension between desire and action, all while honoring this moment’s unique astrology.

Whether you’re applying for something big, starting a conversation, or reclaiming something important—this episode helps you do it in alignment.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How to work with First Quarter energy to move goals forward

- Why Mercury retrograde changes how you ask for what you want

- What Scorpio is asking you to revisit from November 2024

- Three steps to take aligned action without pushing or second-guessing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Theme of this Scorpio First Quarter Moon: Ask for what you want

01:00 – Why the Moon’s movement impacts your emotions and timing

02:00 – Tapping into the energy from November 1, 2024

03:00 – Step 1: Get your bearings—review your New Moon intentions

05:00 – Step 2: Check your motivations (Mars in Virgo)

07:00 – Step 3: Make the ask—but let go of the outcome (Mercury retrograde tips)

08:00 – Why you may not get a final answer now—and why that’s okay

09:00 – Importance of working in your personal life zone (Scorpio area of your chart)

11:30 – A question to reflect on: What’s your ask?

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This Leo New Moon (July 24, 2025) is more than a reset—it’s a call to transformation. Opposing Pluto and supported by a powerful cast of planets (Neptune, Uranus, Saturn), this lunation wants you to confront your fears—but in the easiest, most supported way possible.

In this episode, I walk you through a 3-step process to help you face the fears that are holding you back… and integrate them into a bold, self-aligned vision of who you're becoming. If you’re feeling pulled toward more, but fear keeps whispering “not yet”—this is your cosmic cue.

We’re not bypassing fear—we’re using it. And the planets are aligned to help.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

- Spot the Pluto-powered fears holding you back

- Use the Leo New Moon energy to dream into your potential

- Align your intentions with universal support (yes—it’s that strong)

- Create a vision for who you could be without fear

- Work with the long-term astrology transits to keep moving forward

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: What the Moon is asking of you this week

01:00 – Why following the Moon helps calm fear & overwhelm

02:00 – Pluto oppositions & what fear is really trying to tell you

03:00 – Why this Leo New Moon is different (and how it supports healing)

04:00 – Step 1: Let your fears be seen

05:00 – Why acknowledging fear is the first step to integration

06:00 – Step 2: Ask yourself “Who could I become if my fears didn’t exist?”

07:00 – Neptune’s dreamy support & how to use it

08:00 – The power of FEELING your future self’s success

08:50 – Step 3: Realize you are cosmically supported

09:30 – Saturn’s retrograde: Rethinking structure and fear

10:00 – Uranus: Breakthroughs, innovation & support for change

10:45 – Long-term support from the sky through 2026–2027

11:30 – Recap: How to confront your fears the easy way

12:00 – Your first action step: Set the intention today

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Do you constantly feel responsible for everything and everyone? This week’s Aries Last Quarter Moon (July 18, 2025) delivers a cosmic invitation to finally let go. The Moon’s message: You are not meant to carry it all.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to stop feeling responsible for everything by working with the energy of the Last Quarter Moon and Saturn’s retrograde in Aries. You’ll walk away with a clear 3-step process to reset your boundaries, reclaim your energy, and realign with your true priorities.

This is more than a moment—it’s a powerful cycle you can work with every single month.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

-Use the Last Quarter Moon to release energetic clutter

-Create emotional boundaries and reclaim your space

-Work with Saturn retrograde to reexamine responsibilities

-Let go of the guilt that keeps you in “fixer” mode

-Begin the path to living lighter and more self-sourced

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The Moon’s message on releasing personal responsibility

01:00 – Why the Moon is your emotional guidance system

02:00 – Aries Last Quarter Moon: Why it matters and what it teaches

03:00 – Step 1: Get your bearings using key Moon phase dates

• April 19, 2023 – New Moon
• Jan 17, 2024 – First Quarter
• Oct 17, 2024 – Full Moon

06:00 – Step 2: Lean into your energy first (Aries = the Self)

07:00 – Visualization: Reclaiming your energetic space

08:30 – Step 3: Examine external structures and take action

09:45 – Saturn retrograde: A cosmic review of responsibility

11:30 – The bigger astrological picture: Outer planets shifting signs

12:30 – Tough questions to ask yourself: What are you really responsible for?

13:30 – Summary + invitation to release what no longer serves

14:00 – CTA: Get the Moon Phase Compass & start monthly release work

If you’ve ever struggled with how to stop feeling responsible for everything, this episode will help you shift the story and reclaim your space.

#HowToStopFeelingResponsibleForEverything #AriesLastQuarterMoon #MoonPhaseGuide #AstrologyForBoundaries #LetGoAndLive #SpiritualBurnout #SaturnRetrograde #EnergyClearing #PersonalGrowth #LunarWisdom

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This Capricorn Full Moon (July 10, 2025) is shining a powerful light on your life’s structures, commitments, and deeper purpose. The Moon’s message is clear: Are you living a life you love? If not—what needs to shift?

In this episode, I guide you through three transformational steps to align your life with your purpose and potential. Backed by a rare planetary alignment (Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Uranus), this is your moment to reflect, recommit, and reimagine your path.

Whether you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like something big is about to shift—this Full Moon is your cosmic checkpoint.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why this Full Moon is a pivotal turning point

- The role of Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus in your evolution

- 3 simple but profound steps to live a life you love

- How to use moon cycles consciously (with key past dates for reflection)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Message from the Moon – Are You Living a Life You Love?

00:50 – Why the Capricorn Full Moon is bringing this up now

01:40 – Step 1: NOTICE what’s being revealed (Full Moon = illumination)

03:00 – The rare planetary shift of 2025: Why this year is different

04:45 – Step 2: ALIGN your commitments with your desires (Neptune + Saturn in Aries)

06:10 – Are your structures supporting the life you want to create?

07:00 – Step 3: OWN your full potential (Pluto + Uranus insights)

08:30 – Daring to dream big: Letting go of what’s holding you back

09:45 – Reflect using these key moon dates:

    – Jan 11, 2024 (New Moon in Capricorn)

    – Oct 10, 2024 (First Quarter Moon)

11:00 – Conscious vs. unconscious moon work

11:45 – Recap: 3 Steps to Live a Life You Love

12:30 – Journal prompts & final reflections

Feeling unmotivated to do anything—but still need to show up? You’re not broken. You’re just out of rhythm. In this episode, I’m showing up on a low-energy New Moon to talk honestly about what to do when motivation disappears—and how to work with your natural energy, not against it.

Whether you're burned out, emotionally flat, or quietly overwhelmed, this conversation will help you move from pressure to pattern, and from guilt to groundedness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Step 1: Acknowledge the energy honestly – why naming it matters

- Step 2: Adapt the task to your current energy – small shifts that create big relief

- Step 3: Reconnect to natural rhythms – using Moon phases as a supportive framework

00:00 – Feeling unmotivated? You’re not lazy—you’re out of rhythm

01:00 – Why the New Moon might be draining your energy

02:45 – The real reason productivity feels hard right now

03:15 – Step 1: Acknowledge your energy honestly

03:35 – Step 2: Adapt the task to your mood

04:15 – Step 3: Reconnect to natural rhythms (Moon phases)

05:00 – A free tool to help you sync with your natural rhythm

#MoonPhases #UnmotivatedToDoAnything #LunarWisdom #NewMoonEnergy #EmotionalBurnout #SpiritualRhythm #ClarityAndCadence

Feeling like everything’s spiraling? In this powerful I teach you exactly what to do when life feels out of control. Based on my transformative experience during the 2020 pandemic and today’s global unrest, I show you how to shift from overwhelm to grounded action.

You’ll discover:

Step 1: How to stop the emotional spiral with a simple breath + chakra anchoring exercise

Step 2: How to gain perspective and anchor into where you really are in life’s bigger context

Step 3: How syncing to the Moon’s natural cycles gives you immediate peace and purpose

Each step is grounded in biology, neuroscience, celestial design—and loads of practical guidance.

00:00 Intro: Why we spiral when life feels out of control

02:00 Step 1 – Breath & Chakra anchoring to calm body vs mind

09:00 Step 2 – Finding context: your world, life stage & astrology

15:00 Step 3 – Syncing with the Moon’s weekly cycle to regain control

18:00 How Moon phases guide your emotions and bring clarity

I'm Laura Kusto, the Moon Phase Astrologer and a Mainstream Spiritual Guide. I help people who feel anxious and overwhelmed by the uncertainty & pace of our world reconnect with a sense of calm clarity through a combination of science-based astrology and spiritual wisdom. I guide you back to your soul’s timing—so life isn’t just manageable, it’s meaningful.

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This week’s episode is a powerful invitation to return to your center. The Cancer New Moon on June 25th, 2025, brings a profound message of emotional grounding in uncertain times. With global and personal shifts all around, this lunation offers you the opportunity to anchor into your inner world, rediscover your own power, and commit to self-nurturing expansion.

Then, on July 2nd, the Libra First Quarter Moon urges bold, balanced action. It’s your time to move your dreams forward—but with harmony, grace, and aligned intention. This episode walks you through the deeper astrology, the key cosmic influences at play, and how to step into your own growth using the lunar rhythm.

Whether you're a seasoned Moon follower or just starting to work with the Moon's cycles, this episode offers soul-centered, practical wisdom rooted in cosmic truth.

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00:00] - Opening: The message of the Cancer New Moon — “Find your center.”

[00:01:00] - Why syncing with the Moon is simple (and powerful).

[00:02:00] - The illusion of certainty & the emotional undercurrent of global change.

[00:04:00] - Key Question: Amid uncertainty, who are you becoming?

[00:05:00] - Jupiter’s influence: Expansion through nurturing the self.

[00:06:00] - Saturn & Neptune in Aries: Motivation to reclaim your personal power.

[00:07:30] - Practical prompts: How to rewrite your internal structures.

[00:08:00] - Dream bigger: Use Neptune to dissolve illusions and create new self-sourced reality.

[00:09:30] - Where there is space, there is opportunity.

[00:10:00] - Moon Chat Mention: Why personal guidance supercharges your lunar alignment.

[00:11:00] - Libra First Quarter Moon (July 2): Time for inspired action.

[00:12:00] - Step-by-Step: How to find what action to take:

Reflect on October 2, 2024 (previous Libra New Moon).

Tune into your energy and self-talk from that time.

Ask what needs forward momentum now.

[00:14:00] - Venus & Uranus: Unexpected joy and bold clarity may emerge.

[00:15:00] - Mars in Libra: Take measured, fair, purposeful action.

[00:16:00] - Final reminder: Seize the New Moon for inner strength. Use the First Quarter to commit to your dreams

About Laura Kusto

Hi, I’m Laura Kusto—a spiritual guide, astrologer, and intuitive mentor for spiritually hungry seekers. I help you reconnect to your soul’s blueprint through astrology, lunar wisdom, and cosmic timing so you can live a life that finally feels like yours—rich with meaning, flow, and soul-led action.

https://laurakusto.com/become-a-moon-chat-member/

Feeling like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? In this episode, I’ll show you how to slow life down in 3 simple steps—without losing momentum, checking out of your life, or falling behind.

This isn’t about quitting or taking a break from life. It’s about aligning with the rhythm of life that actually works for your body, your mind, and your purpose. These three steps will help you reconnect to the natural cycles we were designed for and show you how to tap into weekly focus and clarity without overwhelm.

Here’s what we’ll explore:

- The difference between linear time and cyclical time (and how society traps us in the first)

- The four phases of the Moon and how they naturally support focus, rest, creativity, and release

- A simple, science-based tool that helps you stay in sync—customized to your birth chart

Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or just out of sync with your life, this episode will give you the insight (and structure) you need to shift from survival mode into natural productivity that feels easy.

Listen in and learn how to slow life down in 3 simple steps. Because your best work, deepest joy, and real presence won’t be found by speeding up.

00:00 – Introduction: The paradox of high-achievers and burnout

01:00 – Why doing more isn’t the answer

01:45 – Step 1: Get out of linear time

03:00 – Understanding cyclical time and your natural design

04:00 – Step 2: Sync with a natural rhythm

04:45 – Why the Moon is the perfect guide

05:30 – Overview of the 4 Moon phases

05:45 – New Moon: Pause and plan

06:30 – First Quarter: Decision and action

07:15 – Full Moon: Realization and presence

08:00 – Last Quarter: Integration and release

09:00 – Step 3: Use a guide to make it sustainable

09:45 – What is Moon Chat?

10:15 – How Moon Chat syncs your life to the Moon

11:00 – Final thoughts: Sync your soul with time

#HowToSlowLifeDown #MoonChat #LunarLiving #MoonPhasesExplained #TimeManagementTips #MoonPhaseCompass #StopBurnout #MoonCycleWisdom #LiveInFlow #CyclicalLiving #IntentionalLiving #SpiritualProductivity #AstrologyTools #MoonPhasesForBeginners #LunarRhythm #WorkWithTheMoon #NaturalTime

In this episode, I’m walking you through the astrology of these two powerful Moon phases — so you can walk wisely through these heightened energies.

Sagittarius Full Moon 2025:

- It's the culmination of a story that began on Dec 12, 2023 (New Moon)

- Highlighting big decisions and bold truths

- Jupiter & Mercury in Cancer bring emotional communication

- Venus-Pluto tension stirs the pot in love + relationships

- Use this Full Moon to pause, stay present, and choose consciously

Pisces Last Quarter Moon 2025:

- Happening June 18, 2025

- Time to clear space and let go with grace

- Uranus offers creative, unconventional breakthroughs

- Mars enters Virgo to help you act with precision + integrity

- Look back to the March 21, 2023 New Moon to trace the full arc

See the bigger picture, align your choices with your growth, and navigate this mid-June energy with clarity and confidence.

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Look deep, dream boldly, and step into your potential. That’s the powerful message of the Gemini New Moon on May 26, 2025 — and it’s the beginning of a potent new cycle of growth and change.

In this episode of The Moon Method, I walk you through the energies of both the Gemini New Moon on May 26, 2025 and the First Quarter Moon in Virgo happening June 2, 2025.

Whether you're a spiritual seeker, busy executive, or astrology lover craving structure and guidance, this episode gives you both cosmic insight and real-world practicality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- What the Gemini New Moon May 2025 means for your personal growth and legacy

- How planetary shifts like Mercury conjunct Uranus and Saturn entering Aries will affect your thinking and clarity

- The ideal day to write down your New Moon goals

- When to expect breakthroughs and the best day to take action (hint: it's not the New Moon!)

- The power of the First Quarter Moon in Virgo and how to spiral UP when tension arises

- How to anchor your goals with integrity and aligned action

]]> 0:08:01 false Laura Kusto https://blubrry.com/3855388/145194407/27-week-of-may-9-2025-scorpio-full-moon-make-good-choices/ 145194407 https://blubrry.com/3855388/145194407/27-week-of-may-9-2025-scorpio-full-moon-make-good-choices/ Laura Kusto Fri, 09 May 2025 00:01:00 -0400 May 2025’s Scorpio Full Moon is here — and it’s intense, revealing, and full of emotional depth.

This Flower Full Moon in Scorpio peaks on Monday, May 12th at 10:56 AM MST, and it’s not your typical full moon. With Mercury squaring Pluto and the Sun edging toward Uranus, this lunation could bring surprise conversations, power struggles, and truth bombs that hit deep.

But that doesn’t mean it’s time to react. In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

• The full energetic arc from the November 2023 Scorpio New Moon to now
• How to work with Scorpio Full Moon energy without jumping to release
• The real role of the Full Moon in your personal cycle (and why you don’t need to “let go” right now)
• What to expect with Mercury square Pluto and Uranus in play
• How to make good choices under pressure — without losing your cool

This is full moon astrology for real life. No fluff, no woo — just common sense zodiac insights, energetic timing, and a grounded way to ride the waves with grace.

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0:00 Intro – Full Moon in Scorpio energy

1:00 Key moon phase dates: Nov 2023, Aug 2024, May 2025

3:00 How to find your emotional signature at each phase

5:00 Why Full Moons aren’t about releasing (yet!)

6:30 Mercury square Pluto + Uranus vibes

9:00 Real-life examples of Full Moon energy

11:00 How to stay grounded + aligned this week

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#LauraKusto

#TheMoonMethod

This week’s First Quarter Moon in Leo is all about tuning into what makes you feel alive — and taking action to move that forward. Whether it’s a bold next step, a course correction, or just choosing yourself for once… the energy is supporting you to lead with heart.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why First Quarter Moons are all about action — and how to use them

- How to uncover what needs action by looking back to the August 4, 2024 New Moon in Leo

- Why this Leo Moon is asking you to lead your own life with clarity and courage

- The influence of Venus-Neptune and Pluto retrograde on your love, pleasure, and self-worth

- How opportunity aspects with Mercury, Jupiter, and Pluto open the door for deeper connection, personal growth, and big-picture breakthroughs

- Why this week is less about waiting... and more about trusting your next step

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Stay present. Observe. Ride the wave.

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Stop waiting. Claim what’s yours.

This week, the Moon, Mars, Pluto, and Venus are all working together to help you get radically clear on what you want — and set intentions that actually stick. This is a grounded, powerful New Moon moment that’s ideal for long-term visioning and action.

In this episode, I break down:

- Why this New Moon is different — and how to use it to your advantage

- How to work with the Mars–Pluto opposition (and what it’s revealing)

- The deeper meaning behind Venus entering Aries and what it says about your desires

- Why Wednesday, April 30th is the perfect day to write your intentions

- How to shift from shedding → claiming with the Moon's support

✨ Want to start working with the Moon in a way that actually fits your life?

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]]> 0:06:52 false Laura Kusto https://blubrry.com/3855388/144637947/24-week-of-april-18-2025-aquarius-last-quarter-moon-clean-the-slate-and-move-forward/ 144637947 https://blubrry.com/3855388/144637947/24-last-quarter-moon-in-aquarius-april-1825-2025-clean-the-slate-for-whats-next/ Laura Kusto Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400 This week, the Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius is asking you to create a clean slate — not just for the sake of letting go, but for your highest good.

In this episode, I walk you through:

- The meaning behind the message of "a clean slate"

- How it ties back to key dates in your personal Moon phase story

- The planetary lineup that’s supporting you with healing, release, and inspired action

- Why Mars, Neptune, Venus, and Pluto are all working with you this week (yes, all at once!)

- How to use this energy to move forward intentionally — even if you’ve felt stuck

We’re not just talking astrology. We’re talking practical tools to clear space, reset your focus, and get grounded for what’s coming next.

FREE RESOURCE: Want to start working with the Moon in 3 simple steps?

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GET CUSTOM GUIDANCE: Want to know what area of life this Moon is activating for you?

Check out Moon Chat for personalized Moon Phase Maps + inbox alerts:

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Drop your thoughts or aha moments in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this Moon message!

Hosted by Laura Kusto, Moon Phase Astrologer

Website: laurakusto.com

#LastQuarterMoon #AquariusMoon #MoonPhaseAstrology #LauraKusto #MoonChat #MoonPhases #AstrologyPodcast

The Libra Full Moon is shining a light on the areas of your life that have become overgrown or chaotic. Instead of forcing change, this is a time to surrender, trust, and allow what is naturally falling away to go. Libra teaches us that balance comes from presence—not control.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through the energy of this Full Moon and how to navigate it with ease. You don’t need to do anything—just stay present and let life unfold.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the Libra Full Moon means for you
• Why this is a time for release, not action
• How to embrace balance through surrender

WANT PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE? Join Moon Chat to receive customized notifications for YOUR chart, showing you exactly which area of life each moon phase is activating. Go to https://laurakusto.com/become-a-moon-chat-member/ to learn more!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome + Why This Full Moon Matters

01:45 - Libra Themes: Balance, Beauty, and Boundaries

04:30 - What’s Out of Alignment? Let It Fall Away

07:10 - You Don’t Have to Fix It—Just Be Present

10:05 - Real-Life Examples & Journal Prompts

12:40 - How to Work With This Full Moon Energy

15:20 - Wrap-Up + Final Reflections

Let go. Trust the shifts. Stay present. The universe is doing the rest.

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#librafullmoon #AstrologyUpdate #FullMoonRitual #LetGoAndFlow #SpiritualGuidance #CosmicEnergy #MoonMagic #IntuitiveLiving #EnergeticReset #FullMoonInLibra

There is no need for complicated rituals on the Full Moon. Just stay present, participate in life, and let the Moon do its work.

GET THE GUIDE: If you’re unsure how to work with the Moon phases, grab my Free Moon Phase Guide for exact three simple steps I take to work with each Moon phase.

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Stay present. Observe. Ride the wave.

WANT PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE? Join Moon Chat to receive customized notifications for YOUR chart, showing you exactly which area of life each moon phase is activating

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WEBSITE: Curious what this is all about? There’s some pretty rigorous science behind the Moon’s movements and you can learn more about it on my website

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LOVE THE PODCAST? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the weekly messages from the Moon. 

CONNECT: I post weekly on YouTube and when inspiration strikes on Instagram

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurakusto/

#fullmoonenergy #fullmoon #MoonPhases #PracticalSpirituality

The First Quarter Moon is all about taking action—showing the Moon and the universe what you truly want by committing to your goals. This is your chance to align with the lunar cycle and co-create your life with the Moon’s energy.

Why This First Quarter Moon Matters

• Take bold, unconventional steps to move your intentions forward.

• Reflect on the New Moon from July 5th, 2024, to see how your intentions and energy have evolved.

• Use this pivotal moment to align with the Moon phases and take inspired action.

WANT MORE GUIDANCE?

If you want to know which area of life this First Quarter Moon in Cancer is activating for you, check out Moon Chat—you will receive customized notifications for YOUR chart, showing you exactly which area of life each moon phase is activating. Go to laurakusto.com/become-a-moon-chat-member/ to learn more!

FREE RESOURCE: Download my Moon Phase Guide with the 3 simple steps I use for each phase

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WEBSITE: Curious what this is all about? There’s some pretty rigorous science behind the Moon’s movements and you can learn more about it on my website

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IN THIS VIDEO I'LL EXPLAIN:

- Why the First Quarter Moon is the most empowering phase of the lunar cycle.

- How to use this energy to take inspired action.

- Why this phase is also your chance to shift directions if your intentions no longer align with your goals

YOUR CALL TO ACTION:

The First Quarter Moon is your moment to participate in the co-creation of your life with the universe. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Whether you’re nurturing the seeds you planted at the New Moon or shifting gears to align with a new direction, take inspired action on every single First Quarter Moon if you really want to optimize the Moon's support in your life!

FREE RESOURCE: Download my Moon Phase Guide with the 3 simple steps I use for each phase: https://laurakusto.com/free-moon-phase-guide/

WANT PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE? Join Moon Chat to receive customized notifications for YOUR chart, showing you exactly which area of life each moon phase is activating. Go to https://laurakusto.com/become-a-moon-chat-member/ to learn more!

Using a simple visualization, I explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon, and how the Moon’s tilted orbit creates the magic of eclipses. You’ll learn:

• Why the Moon’s orbit isn’t perfectly aligned with the Earth’s path around the Sun (the ecliptic).

• How this alignment (or lack of it) determines whether we experience a regular New Moon or a powerful New Moon Eclipse.

• What makes eclipse energy so potent and how it impacts your life for months at a time.

Plus, I dive into the concept of eclipse seasons—a two-month window where the energy of the eclipses is most powerful—and how you can work with this transformative energy to set bold, life-changing intentions.

FREE RESOURCE:

Download my Moon Phase Guide with the 3 simple steps I use for each phase: https://laurakusto.com/free-moon-phase-guide/

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The final Aries eclipse of this 2-year cycle arrives March 29th at 4:48 AM MST, followed by a powerful New Moon at 4:58 AM MST. Learn how to harness this supercharged energy to create profound transformation in your life!

In this episode:

• Understanding solar eclipse energy

• How to work with this New Moon Eclipse

• Key dates & timing

• Practical steps for setting powerful intentions

FREE RESOURCE:

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The Last Quarter Moon isn't sexy and it gets ZERO love. But it's responsible for creating the fertile soil upon which you plant your new dreams. It creates SPACE in your life so you have room for the new to come in!

Join me for an explanation of what this looks like in the sky (and why it looks that way) as well as how you can work with this energy most effectively.

And the episode I continually reference with the juicy example is episode #16 - Moon's Message for March 21-28, 2025 - Get Practical and LET IT GO with the Capricorn Last Quarter

The Moon's messages for this week.

1. We’ve got a Capricorn last quarter this week - it’s time to get practical

The message from the Moon this week is "Alright, last week I encouraged you to notice something old and outdated in your life. I was in Earthy Virgo - a sign that’s a little more focused on the routines of life. But here I am in an Earth Sign again - Capricorn. I’m acting SUPER practical now. And strategic. What are you doing that’s not getting you anywhere? I’m serious. It’s time to stop wasting your valuable resources - your time, your money, your brainpower - on anything that brings you down. I will work with you to give you the clarity as to exactly what that is, but you have to take action. You have to let go of it this week."

2. I share a personal story of these energies coming together in my life - it's incredibly humbling.. and a tad embarrassing.

3. We get some help from Venus and Mercury joining up with the Sun to take action that serves our highest good - and gets rid of what no longer serves us.

The Moon's messages for this week.

1. We have a Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo this week - it's on the south node so it's asking us to release. The message from the Moon this week… is WHOA - did you see that? That’s old right? Are you ready to let it go? Cause I sure think you are.

2. There is an element of responsibility clouding things up - you're going to feel like you can't release because it would be irresponsible. But that responsibility is in dissolving energy - it wants to be released!

3. We get some help finding a creative way out from the Sun and Uranus - when you get your unexpected idea for how to resolve it - run with it! That's your ticket

1. On Friday the 7th we go into the weekend in the energy of the Gemini First Quarter - a time to commit and SHOW the Moon what you want by taking action. You'll receive aid from the Sun and Mars in making this happen.

2. Then we move into the Virgo Full Moon Eclipse energy - we start to feeling it by Wednesday the 12th and it's fully active at 6:55am MST on Friday, March 14th.

3. At the end I also share a personal story progression of what is occurring for me at this Full Moon and walk you through the dates leading up to this Full Moon and the things that have occurred on those Moon Phases. It's a story that is unfolding and brings Moon Chat to life!

1. Get dreamy! We have a Pisces New Moon the 27th and we're still in its energy on the 28th. Get your ego out of the way and dream big.

2. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT! March 1-3 is the ideal time to put pen to paper and write down your intentions as the Moon begins to wax and become visible. Mercury, Neptune, Jupiter and the Sun are dancing in the sky and you can use their energies to help.

3. SHOW ME WHAT YOU WANT! March 4-7 we're in the energy of the Gemini First Quarter. Mercury has moved into Aries and is working with Pluto helping you look at what is below the surface. And the Sun makes THE BEST aspect to Mars to help you commit on this First Quarter.

1. Friday - Monday, February 21-24 - wrap up and take action on the Sagittarius last quarter on the 20th. We have incredibly supportive energies coming in over the weekend from Neptune, Mars and Mercury.

2. February 23 - Mars turns direct after being retrograde since December 6 - if you've felt stuck and like you can't move things forward, we're going to see forward direction!

3. February 27th we have the Pisces New Moon - the best sign for the New Moon - a time to really lean into dreaming and setting big intentions for the area of life Pisces represents.

1. February 14 on through weekend we are still in the energy of the Full Moon, though it is waning. Stay present and observant of the truth. Mercury also enters Pisces.

2. February 18, the Sun enters Pisces and we enter the energy of the Sagittarius Last Quarter on the 20th. There are key dates to keep in mind when looking back on the Moon's phases through Sagittarius to determine the full storyline and what you're ready to harvest and release.

3. February 20th - we have the Last Quarter - AND, Jupiter squares Mercury adding a bit of a curve ball to how to process this Last Quarter. Follow the recommended timing to best take action in a way that will have lasting positive results.

1. February 9 - take action for the Feb 5 First Quarter if you haven't already! The energy is still available and the 9th has some great things going on to help you!

2. February 10-15 - we are in the energy of the Leo Full Moon. Uranus is involved and it's poised to be eventful and surprising. Buckle up and stay present - ride the wave!

3. February 14 - Mercury moves into Pisces and can cloud up communications as well as lead us on wild-goose chases and to dead-ends... seemingly. We all need to dream from time to time and we never know where it will lead us.

1. February 2 - finish writing your Aquarius New Moon Intentions if you haven't

2. February 3-8 - we are in First Quarter energy! Take action to commit to your dreams!

3. February 4 - Venus moves into Aries and Jupiter stations direct. Both of these energies aid in taking action this week.

1. Find the area of your life being activated - what area of life does AQUARIUS represent for you?

If you don’t know, go to laurakusto.com and pop in your email. I’ll send you a free 14-day trial of Moon Chat, which will bring you a custom email a day or 2 prior to each moon phase, telling you exactly what area of life each moon phase is activating for you and simple steps for how to work with it. Also - if you opt to continue after the 14 days, Moon Chat is yours for only $19.99 per month. That’s a special introductory rate that will go away soon!

2. Take the area of life being activated and look at a couple dates…

- May 1, 2024 - the last time there was a last quarter in AQUARIUS. Look and see - did you take action on anything around that date towards ending anything? Especially in the area of life being activated?

- The 2nd date - JULY 29, 2026 - the Full Moon this is seeding… and this is for planning major events. Depending on the area of life being activated for you, maybe there is something major you are working on - if it’s partnerships that could be getting married some day. If it’s family - maybe having a baby or adopting. A career - a big promotion or looking for a major new opportunity. 3rd house of communication - writing a book? Big endeavors - big dreams! - that require a lot of time and planning - planning to have the event on or very near that full moon date and setting your intention by specifying that date are extremely powerful!

3 - Set your intentions. Here’s what I like to do:

Set aside time on the new moon - or the day prior or after - to get quiet and really allow yourself to dream. Moving our bodies can really help with this - going for a walk, do some yoga. Or even free-form journaling just getting your thoughts out of your head.

Then as the moon begins to wax - as it starts to get bigger JAN 31-/FEB 1- right when you can start to see a sliver of it - put pen to paper -it’s important to write it down physically - not type - so you engage you subconscious mind. The subconscious - or unconscious- mind controls 95% of the brain’s activity and we want as much of ourselves on board with our intentions as possible!

3 Steps to working with the Scorpio Last Quarter

STEP 1 - Find the area of your life being activated - what area of life does Scorpio represent for you?

If you don’t know, go to laurakusto.com and pop in your email. I’ll send you a free 14-day trial of Moon Chat, which will bring you a custom email a day or 2 prior to each moon phase, telling you exactly what area of life each moon phase is activating for you and simple steps for how to work with it. Also - if you opt to continue after the 14 days, Moon Chat is yours for only $19.99 per month. That’s a special introductory rate that will go away soon!

Next - STEP 2 - Get your Bearings!

Take the area of life being activated and look at these THREE dates that represent the phases leading up to this point and how you’ve worked with the energy - consciously or unconsciously from the moment of setting intentions, to helping them along to the culmination of what happened until now….

The First Date - New Moon on OCTOBER 25, 2022 - Did you consciously write intentions down? And unconsciously - what conversations and experiences did you have? Use your calendar, your email and your camera role to find these things

The 2nd date - the First Quarter on JULY 25, 2023 - you can look in the same places but now it’s what action did you take? We’re looking for commitments here. Not just conversations but deposits paid, tickets booked. That sort of thing.

Last Date - The Full Moon on APRIL 23, 2024 - - what truth came to light? Was there a culmination or grand finale of sorts that strings all these dates together? Or just in general… when you’re just getting started it can be hard to notice. So go easy on yourself and just look at this full Moon date back on APRIL 23 of this year.

Step 3 - make some decisions and take some action. When working with the Moon phases, the analogy of working with a garden is very helpful. And all four of these dates (the 3 I just mentioned and the 4th one being this Last Quarter Moon) create what is called a Moon Family. It’s a full cycle from the point of planting the seed by setting your intentions, to harvesting and clearing the garden here at this last quarter. So when you look at this area of life, what do you want harvest - to keep safe and perhaps replant on the next New Moon in Scorpio? And what do you want to get rid of? What needs to end and be removed from your life so you have ample space for those seeds to grow? When we create blank space we make space for the new to come in!

Energies around this LAST QUARTER Moon

- The Sun has entered Aquarius and it’s conjunct Pluto, which means Pluto is making a square to the Moon

- So DIG DEEP - you're going to feel tension, it’s calling you to look at what you can’t see, what is in the shadows, what aren’t you noticing. What are you avoiding? THAT IS YOUR RELEASE POINT. There you will find your answers for what needs releasing.

- This Last Quarter is a great day to contemplate your life and how you are showing up.

- Am I owning my part? Did I own my part?

- Is there something I have been avoiding? Or “we” avoided here?

- Perhaps it’s time to look at that - even if it’s only for the sake of knowing it’s not dragging me down and holding me back

- Jan 23rd - is the perfect day to take your action - get to that in a minute!

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK

Jan 19 -

Mercury sextile Saturn at 12:37am

Mercury sextile Venus at 9:31am

Sun enters Aquarius at 1pm

- Aquarius is an air sign - and it’s the most sophisticated and evolved of the air signs. It’s concerned with humanity and within you it represents your individual relationship to humanity.

- Symbol of Aquarius is the water bearer - the water representing what nourishes all of humanity and being a steward for that knowledge - respecting the facts and truth, creating space at the table for creativity, integration of its opposite sign - Leo - and the self / sovereignty - and bringing it all together for the benefit of humanity.

- It’s all-encompassing / multi-faceted - it’s nuanced. Using the left and right brain - the head and the heart. Being truly human, our natural state - connected to oneself and the divine and quite honestly - distilling that down to common sense. Oh - this is what is right. This is what is good. This is what is true and what will honor all involved.

Jan 21 - Sun conjunct Pluto at 5:28am - THIS IS THAT LAST QUARTER

- On that last quarter - do that evaluation, ask yourself those questions

Moon Chat members get a list of all these great questions to ask on Last Quarters

Jan 23 - Mars sextile Uranus at 8:07am

Mercury opposed Mars at 1:48pm

Mercury trine Uranus at 3:07pm

- We have Mars, Uranus and Mercury doing a dance this day… if you wanted to pick a day to take some unexpected action…..

- It starts with Mars - our action-taking/assertiveness having an opportunity to do something unexpected or unconventional - it’s an opportunity though. It doesn’t just happen, but it’s a growth opportunity. Will you take it?

- Later in the day Mercury opposes Mars, pointing to some sort of debate around action that was taken and the motives behind it. What did you do? Why did you do that? Seriously? That doesn’t make any sense. Yes -it was unconventional.

- The day ends with Mercury making a trine to Uranus - which is essentially the energy of something unexpectedly coming to light that makes sense of the unconventional action you took

- So I would say - if you have been looking at doing something a little unexpected and you’ve done some analysis on it… the opportunity will present itself to take the action on the 23rd

- Be patient with others - they will need to catch up. And they might confront you and get a little upset!

- But they will come around.

Jan 25 - Venus trine Mars at 4:53 pm

THREE STEPS TO WORKING WITH THIS FULL MOON

STEP 1 - Find the area of your life being activated - what area of life does CANCER represent for you?

If you don’t know, go to laurakusto.com and pop in your email. I’ll send you a free 14-day trial of Moon Chat, which will bring you a custom email a day or 2 prior to each moon phase, telling you exactly what area of life each moon phase is activating for you and simple steps for how to work with it. Also - if you opt to continue after the 14 days, Moon Chat is yours for only $19.99 per month. That’s a special introductory rate that will go away soon!

Next - STEP 2 - Get your Bearings!

Take the area of life being activated and look at these TWO dates that represent when seeds were last planted and nurtured in the CANCER area of life:

- The First Date - New Moon on JULY 17, 2023 - Did you consciously write intentions down? And unconsciously - what conversations and experiences did you have? Use your calendar, your email and your camera role to find these things

- And the 2nd date - the First Quarter on APRIL 15, 2024 - you can look in the same places but now it’s what action did you take? We’re looking for commitments here. Not just conversations but deposits paid, tickets booked. That sort of thing.

Step 3 NOTICE!!! The Full Moon is all about noticing the truth. The Moon is as big as it gets - and it’s telling us - look, I’m shining as much light in this spot (which is CANCER) as I possibly can. See what we created? It might be something amazing and exactly what you’ve been aiming for… or it may fall a little - - or a LOT - short of that. Either way - take a deep breath and take it in. On the final moon phase of this CANCER cycle - the Last Quarter - we will reconcile all of this truth and move forward.

ENERGIES AROUND THIS CANCER FULL MOON

- Conjunct Mars - Means this Full Moon is a bit “extra” - - Full Moons are already a time where emotions run high and things come to a culmination naturally with the push/pull of the opposition between Sun and Moon. But Mars is here too, and it’s retrograde so more powerful than normal. So extra intensity, extra emotion, perhaps some aggression and impulsive behavior

- There are a few other aspects that are quite lovely

- On 12th, Mars makes a harmonious trine to Neptune at 2:15 PM - this is effortless harmonious collaboration of these two energies. This points to your creativity, spirituality and dreaminess being activated. If you find things coming to you - grab your journal and write them down.

- On the 13th at 1:13am MT, the Sun comes into trine with Uranus - this is harmonious, effortless collaboration of the Sun - which represents the self and Uranus - the unexpected, flashes of inspirational ideas - usually laced with freedom and non-conventional thinking

- The two of these - action oriented Mars trining dreamy Neptune and unexpected/unconventional Uranus trining our sense of self, tells me that when we overlay this with the Full Moon energy, which is about bringing truth to light for all to see, we could have some interesting things coming to light. In the collective we could see revelations, big announcements, unexpected surprises and unexpected actions. Within ourselves we could have big breakthroughs - , unexpected and/or creative solutions presenting themselves. It will be interesting!

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK

14 - Venus square Jupiter at 12:47pm

- I see this square playing out as opening your mind and creating opportunities for things you love and pleasure if you use it positively.

- However, the tension angle could also manifest negatively if we’re not careful - Jupiter wants more, more more and Venus loves pleasure so this could give way to overindulge or doing something that you take pleasure in but regret later.

15 - Sun opposed Mars at 7:38pm

This is action-oriented energy. Wanting to get things done and get a head start on something or finish up something that’s been lingering in your world. It’s “You” and “self” focused so the 15/16th would be good days to tackle something that you just need to get done, or perhaps get started.

18 - Venus conjunct Saturn at 6:26pm

This is the merging of love and responsibility - it points to doing the responsible thing when it comes to those you love and care for. It would be a good day to do those things that you know are appreciated and valued by those you love - be it for a partner, a child or friend. Or your pets or even plants in your home. To nurture and take care of the responsibilities of those you love.

It’s also a great day for personal self care especially if it involves your health. A chiropractic adjustment, therapeutic massage or even just cooking a really great meal you know is very nutritious and perhaps making an extra batch that you can freeze for later - - that’s the responsibility aspect coming in!

At a First Quarter we take action. And Aries IS the sign of taking action!! It’s ruled by Mars. But Mars has a very unique shift happening RIGHT on the day of this First Quarter - more on that in just a few minutes

How to use the Aries First Quarter

1 - Find the area of your life being activated - what area of life does ARIES represent for you? If you’re a Moon Chat member, check your member email for this FIRST QUARTER, it will tell you. If you don’t know, go to laurakusto.com and pop in your email. I’ll send you a free 14-day trial of Moon Chat, which will bring you a custom email a day or 2 prior to each moon phase, telling you exactly what area of life each moon phase is activating for you and simple steps for how to work with it.

2 - Get your Bearings!

Take the area of life being activated and look at these this date that represent when you set intentions - consciously or unconsciously - in the ARIES area of life:

The First Date - New Moon on APRIL 8, 2024 - Did you consciously write intentions down? And unconsciously - what conversations and experiences did you have? Use your calendar, your email and your camera role to find these things

3 - Take Action

The First Quarter is when the Moon enters into an angle of tension between the Sun and the Earth. This tension is a call to action - to do our part by noticing what we can do to help our dreams along - and DO IT!

The 12 Laws of Nature always come to mind for me at the First Quarter. The most popular of these laws is probably the law of attraction - like attracts like.

But a lesser known law is the Law of Inspired Action states that while setting intentions and visualizing goals are important, it is the inspired actions that are taken that bring about our aspirations.

So get out there and do it -USE THIS ARIES ENERGY! - make the phone call and have the conversation, schedule the meeting, book the trip, pay the deposit. We are looking for commitment-related actions here. When you make a commitment, you’re signaling to the Universe that you are “in” this.

Energies around this FIRST QUARTER MOON

On the 6th…

- Mars in retrograde enters Cancer, earlier in the day at 3:44 am MST so it will be there on this First Quarter. Mars is closer to us and more powerful. Use that “Action oriented energy” but in a nurturing way (Cancer)

- Mercury squares Neptune at 6:55 am MST that day so that energy will be active. This can create misunderstandings and confusion with communication and details. Put things in writing - get things in writing and look over the fine details when committing to something. Good idea - set up a time to take action on the First Quarter, but don’t actually take the action. Just set up a meeting, a conversation for taking it, etc.

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK

Jan 6, 2025

- Mars retrograde enters Cancer at 3:44 am MST. It will retrograde until Feb 23, where it will turn direct at 17 degrees Cancer and it enters Leo again on April 17, 2025. Mars in Cancer brings an element of nurturing and tenderness to our action and assertiveness . What situations in your life can you bring this sort of energy to? What are you nurturing and growing that would benefit from some assertiveness?

- Mercury square Neptune at 6:55 am MST. Will remain active for a couple days, Mercury moves on quite quickly. But it brings misunderstandings and confusion to situations. Not great for business dealings or anything else involving details with high stakes. Save the details and signing any contracts for the end of the week

Jan 8

- Mercury enters Capricorn. Mercury will have moved on from that square to Neptune and into Capricorn which is a productive, goal-driven earth sign. MUCH better for business dealings and details.

Jan 11 - Nodes change from NN Aries/Libra to NN Pisces/Virgo and will be there until July 26, 2026. The nodes change signs about every 18 months and they are where we have eclipses. As the nodes shift, the location of the NN is collectively our growth edge and the SN is our area of release. As we move into North Node in Pisces and South Node in Virgo….it’s about leaning into high vibe Pisces themes - compassionate, empathic, sensitive and imaginative/artistic. And it’s about releasing low-vibrational Virgo-related themes. Virgo, an earth sign ruled by Gemini is very busy, productive and organized. So this is about allowing your over-scheduled/over-organized - CONTROL FREAK type tendencies to rest.

STEP 1 - Find the area of your life being activated - what area of life does CAPRICORN represent for you? If you don’t know, go to laurakusto.com and pop in your email. I’ll send you a free 14-day trial of Moon Chat, which will bring you a custom email a day or 2 prior to each moon phase, telling you exactly what area of life each moon phase is activating for you and simple steps for how to work with it. Also - if you opt to continue after the 14 days, Moon Chat is yours for only $19.99 per month. That’s a special introductory rate that will go away soon!

Next - STEP 2 - Get your Bearings!

Take the area of life being activated and look at a couple dates…

- April 1, 2024 - the last time there was a last quarter in Capricorn. Look and see - did you take action on around that date towards ending anything? Especially in the area of life being activated?

- The 2nd date - June 29, 2026 - the Full Moon this is seeding… and this is for planning major events. Depending on the area of life being activated for you, maybe there is something major you are working on - if it’s partnerships that could be getting married some day. If it’s family - maybe having a baby or adopting. A career - a big promotion or looking for a major new opportunity. 3rd house of communication - writing a book? Big endeavors - big dreams! - that require a lot of time and planning - planning to have the event on or very near that full moon date and setting your intention by specifying that date are extremely powerful!

Step 3 - set your intentions. Here’s what I like to do:

Set aside time on the new moon - or the day prior or after - to get quiet and really allow yourself to dream. Free-form journaling, walks alone in nature - go for a run, do yoga. Get your body moving is helpful

Then as the moon begins to wax - as it starts to get bigger - right when you can start to see a sliver of it - put pen to paper -it’s important to write it down physically - not type - so you engage you subconscious mind. The subconscious - or unconscious- mind controls 95% of the brain’s activity and we want as much of ourselves on board with our intentions as possible!

Now - I use Moon Chat and I use the journals with the Moon Chat system electronically. So I always write my intentions out and then type them into my journal afterwards.

Energies around this New Moon

- Jupiter square Saturn

- Mercury opposed Jupiter and square Saturn - separating and getting looser so we’re talking 5 degrees - but still operational - - T-Square between these 3 planets

January 2 - Venus enters Pisces - Venus exalted in Pisces is generally considered positive for the world, as it signifies a heightened capacity for compassion, unconditional love, artistic expression, and a deep understanding of others.

January 3 - Mars opposed Pluto for the 2nd time This is "I want what I want and I want it now" energy. Can use it to harness and fuel your determination -

set new goals for the year, create actionable plans for achieving them and get started on them.

January 4 - Sun sextile Saturn - growth opportunity towards taking on more responsibility, bigger position, higher standing - - opportunity to take on leadership in some area of your life

1.Find where it's activating your chart - what house and area of life does Libra represent for you? If you're not sure, go to LauraKusto.com and pop in your information for a free trial of Moon Chat, which will tell you exactly where it's supporting YOU!

2.Get your Bearings - notice what happened on the dates in this Moon Family that lead us to this last quarter. And we ALL worked with this whether we are conscious of it or not!

• New Moon on September 25, 2022 when intentions were set - Did you consciously write intentions down? And unconsciously - what conversations and experiences did you have? Use your calendar, your email and your camera role to find these things
• The First Quarter on June 26, 2023 when your intentions were nurtured by action you took. You can look in the same places but now it’s what action did you take? We’re looking for commitments here. Not just conversations but deposits paid, tickets booked. That sort of thing.
• The Full Moon on March 25, 2024 when the results of your efforts were revealed. What truth came to light? Was there a culmination or grand finale of sorts that strings all these dates together? Or - if you are short on time just look at this date alone in general. Especially when starting out and you don't have notes for the above 2 dates.

3.Take action and harvest this area of life! That's what the Last Quarters are all about. When you look at this area of life, what did you create that you want to harvest and grow again? Possibly in a new way based on lessons learned? And what do you want to get rid of? What needs to end and be removed from your life so you have ample space for those fresh seeds to grow?

This Last Quarter is being positively supported by Pluto - it will allow you to effortlessly look deep beneath the shadows into this area of life and clear out the deepest of clutter that has been holding you back!

Astrology for the Dec 22-28, 2024

• Jupiter square Saturn makes its 2nd pass, calling on us to look at our relationships with structure and independence/growth. Both internally within ourselves and with others
• Mercury makes its final opposition with Jupiter calling on us to evaluate how we prioritize and balance the facts of life with the meaning of life
• Mercury makes its final square to Saturn which is actually supporting us to take responsibility and have conversations and take action towards to dissolving old structures that no longer serve our dreams - EXCELLENT for this Last Quarter taking action phase!
• Venus squares Uranus bringing the urge to spice up what brings us pleasure and don't be surprised if something unexpected brings that to the table for you!

The full moon in Gemini is Dec 15, 2024. The three steps to work with this full moon: identifying the area of life being activated, reflecting on past intentions and actions, and noticing the truth. Neptune is squaring this Full Moon, which could create a dreamy or unclear perception of the truth. Use the free trial of MoonChat to better understand the Full Moon's impact on your life - go to laurakusto.com, enter your email and you'll get your free trial.

Astrological Events and Reflections Discussed

Mercury's retrograde in Sagittarius, which is its detriment, is not a bad thing as it has allowed for thorough analysis. Mercury's trine with Mars, which occurred on November 2nd, was a harmonious continuation of a story involving communication or analysis. Reflect on the events of November 2nd and identify any recurring themes in your life. The sun's square with Neptune on Wednesday and Thursday will be a continuation of the Full Moon's aspect with Neptune, but with increased tension.

Astrology and Holiday Influences Discussed

Sun square Neptune can potentially create feelings of disorientation and vulnerability to low-vibration activities during the aspect's active period. Have caution when shopping during the holidays due to potential deception.

Venus trine Jupiter brings about a surge in kindness and possibly a breakthrough announcement in technology. The upcoming square aspect between Jupiter and Saturn, could create battles between authority and expansion within yourself or with others from the 21-29th - right over the holidays. Anticipate increased authority and structure from Saturn and to create space for expansion and thinking outside the box with Jupiter. Patience and understanding will go a long way in dealing with challenging family situations during this time.

The winter solstice, when the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, emphasizes the need for balance and reflection, and the importance of gratitude and connection with loved ones.

Preview of next week's update - we will focus on the last quarter moon in Libra and the process of clearing away the garden to prepare for the next new moon.

Maximizing Opportunities With Moon Chat

Moon chat allows you to work with the moon in a specific way across each area of life - it creates 48 unique opportunities every year. Moon chat can help you make the most of these opportunities. Visit LauraKusto.com, to sign up for your free trial.

And we get into the astrology for Dec 8-14

- Sun opposed Jupiter

- Venus opposed Mars

- Mercury sextile Venus

- And a long 3-day trine between Mercury and Mars!

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