For those who plan their activities around lunar cycles, today brings welcome news. After the early morning hours, the Moon clears its void-of-course period, opening the door for important decisions and purchases.
Today's Moon Alert
"After 12:30 AM EDT today are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Aries," confirms the National Post daily horoscope .
This means that for the vast majority of your waking hours on March 19, you have cosmic green lights for:
- Major purchases
- Signing contracts
- Launching projects
- Having important conversations
- Making decisions with long-term impact
Understanding Moon Alerts
In astrology, the Moon's void-of-course period occurs between its last major aspect in one sign and its entry into the next sign. During this void period, traditional astrologers advise against starting new initiatives because things begun then may lack momentum or come to nothing.
When the Moon is "well-placed" (not void), its energy supports your endeavors. Today, with the Moon in Aries after 12:30 AM, the energy is dynamic, initiating and courageous—perfect for taking action.
Moon in Aries Energy
With the Moon now in Aries (until it moves to Taurus later), expect these influences:
- Initiative comes easily – You feel ready to start things
- Impulsivity increases – Think before leaping
- Competitiveness rises – Channel this into healthy achievement
- Patience decreases – Others' slow pace may frustrate
This lunar placement favors bold moves, but with Mercury retrograde still in effect until tomorrow, combine initiative with careful review.
Best Uses of This Energy
Since the Moon is in Aries for most of the day, here's how to make the most of it:
Morning (after 12:30 AM): If you're awake in the very early hours, any decisions made now carry strong Aries initiating energy. Perfect for setting intentions.
Daytime: Use the confident Aries Moon for tasks requiring courage—making that call you've postponed, starting a fitness routine, or tackling a project you've avoided.
Evening: As the day progresses, the Aries Moon maintains its fire but you may feel your energy shift. Use evenings for action planning rather than rest—you'll have plenty of ideas.
What to Avoid
Even with no restrictions, the Aries Moon combined with Mercury retrograde's final hours suggests avoiding:
- Impulsive major purchases without research
- Aggressive confrontations (Aries Moon amplifies temper)
- Starting projects you can't complete quickly
- Making final decisions about relationships
Tomorrow's Shift
March 20 brings two significant changes: Mercury stations direct, and the Moon moves into Taurus (exact time varies by time zone). Taurus Moon energy feels completely different—slower, more deliberate, pleasure-oriented.
If you've been waiting for the right cosmic moment to make a decision, today after 12:30 AM works. But for matters requiring deep deliberation, you might prefer tomorrow's Taurus Moon or even next week once Mercury fully accelerates.
Practical Application
Here's a simple way to use today's favorable Moon energy:
1. List 2-3 decisions you've been postponing
2. Gather information this morning
3. Make choices this afternoon
4. Implement while Moon energy supports action
The key is balancing Aries impulsivity with Mercury retrograde's call for review. Act, but act with awareness.
