Here are the Moon charts for February:

• February 14th: New Moon at 25° Aquarius 18′
• A new Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• February 28th: Full Moon at 09° Virgo 59′
• A full Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• A new Moon/full Moon comparison chart
• A page with background information

This second Moon cycle of year 2010 starts on St. Valentine's Day. This year's Valentine's Day is a busy one -- occurring on this day are --

• the New Moon
• a new Lunar Year, that is, Chinese New Year
• the New Moon is conjunct the U.S.'s natal Moon, suggesting the beginning of a major lunar cycle. Note that lunar returns in which the Moon exactly conjuncts the Natal Moon's position occur monthly; these would be considered a minor cycles. The next time the new Moon occurs this close to the U.S.'s natal Moon is in 2018, the time after that is 2037. The charts for the next two conjuncts are included; follow the links above.

At this time we find the Sun and new Moon at 25° Aquarius and the full Moon balanced against the Sun on the Virgo/Pisces axis at 10° Virgo (9 Virgo 59 is just one minute away).

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Here are the Moon charts for January:

• January 15th: New Moon at 25° Capricorn 01′
• A new Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• January 30th: Full Moon at 10° Leo 15′
• A full Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• A new Moon/full Moon comparison chart
• A page with background information

This is the first Moon cycle of year 2010. There is an annular Solar eclipse on Jan 15, concurrent with the new Moon. Find more information at the NASA Eclipse web site.

At this time we find the Sun and new Moon almost exactly at 25° Capricorn (one degree off) and the full Moon balanced against the Sun on the Leo/Aquarius axis at 10° Leo.

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Here are two charts for the Winter Solstice, aka Winter Ingress, on 21 December 2009, 5:48 PM (GMT); and a report on the Ingress (see notes below). The winter ingress is considered significant because it marks the point of the Sun's yearly return and the return of light.

• Winter Solstice Chart, tropical (or traditional) version--Placidus house system.
• Winter Solstice Chart, sidereal version--Fagan-Bradley house system (Note: a glitch in the program labels the house system Placidus.)
• Report based on the tropical version of the Winter Solstice Chart

Here are calendars with astrological annotation for the first quarter of 2010:

• January
• February
• March

Looking at the sidereal chart, note that the Sun is shifted about 25°, back to Sagittarius. This is true for all the points in the chart. For an explanation why this is so, check out this article in the wikipedia. It's pretty much right on.

Keep in mind that drawing up a chart is essentially science-based, using astronomical positions and math. Reading and interpreting a chart is an art, a balance between collective consciousness, evolving consciousness, and meanings that work in our world(s) today.

About the Winter Ingress Report

• This report (generated by software available from Matrix Astrology) reads the chart as if it were a natal one. According to some astrologers, this is the birth chart for the coming year and can indicate trends. It also sums up conditions existing at the moment of crossing over to a new year.
  • Try to read the report as impersonally as possible, substituting 'we' for 'you.'
  • Here is a deeper look at the winter solstice is given by Rob Tillett in his article "The Solstices."
  • Here's an interesting take on the winter solstice from the Huffington Post
  • And here's a listing of articles about ingresses
• I've greyed-out the references to houses, because the chart was drawn for one location on Earth -- Greenwich, United Kingdom. If you don't live there or nearby, the houses occupied are different.
• While all of the planets, lights, and asteroids are delineated, no mention is made of patterns, relative strengths and weaknesses, final dispositors, and so on. So proceed with caution.
• Transpluto is to me an unknown. Here is a little information, somewhat contradictory, on it:
  • a list of articles
  • an attractive site and interesting article
• My purpose in presenting this relatively raw, undigested information in which some parts are simply not usable is to acquaint you with all that is available. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Who knows, it may prove to be useful to you, as an individual.

This may appear to be late, but that's just an illusion. LOL.

Here's the link to this year's contribution to Christmas, and one year ending and another starting. I hope you find it useful and maybe a little entertaining.

Here are the Moon charts for December:

• December 16th: New Moon at 24° Sagittarius 40′
• A new Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• December 31st: Full Moon at 10° Cancer 15′
• A full Moon/U.S.natal comparison chart
• A new Moon/full Moon comparison chart
• A page with background information

This is the twelfth and last Moon cycle of year 2009. You may already know that this Moon event is what's called a "blue Moon." Go ahead and donate a little to Wikipedia while you're following this blue Moon link.

At this time we find the Sun and new Moon close to 25° Sagittarius and the full Moon balanced against the Sun on the Cancer/Capricorn axis at 10° Cancer.

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