DAY: 3.5 - 7
PHASE ARC: 45º - 90º

Keynote: Setting Your Plan Into Motion.

The first crucial point of the Lunation Cycle is reached at the Crescent Moon phase, about three and one-half days after the New Moon. Here we simultaneously experience a push into the future and the pull of old patterns and reactions. One may experience resistance from others, a lack of resources, or a fear to go on; perhaps great enthusiasm, soft-core mania and unrealistic expectations. It is often a mixed bag, but the important thing is to go on to establish a steady, realistic pace and flow of activity. Don't push the river, but don't sit back expecting everything to come to you. Take the first step toward making things happen.
      The Moon is gradually waxing and the Lunation Cycle is still very much in its initial stages, so most of your work is still ahead of you. Focus on a clear plan of action and put it in motion. Don't broadcast your big plans yet because it will diffuse your energy, keep things on need to know basis. When the Sun and Moon form a waxing octile (semi-square), don't sit around doing nothing, even if some astrological calendars may tell you the "Moon is void-of-course". Now is the time to take the initiative, to do something definite, but keep it realistic and well-focused.
      Once you have formulated your Lunation Plan for the month (the New Moon phase) and have set it into motion (Crescent Moon phase), things should develop in a smooth fashion, which will become apparent around the time of the waxing Sun-Moon sextile, which occurs about four and one-half days after the New Moon. If you still haven't gotten the ball rolling, don't give up, no matter how lazy or indifferent you may feel. Overcome the inertia of the past and force yourself to get on the right track!
      If you overdid it and tried to accomplish too much too soon, or if you tried to make a big splash to impress others, by the end of this phase you may be experiencing a backlash or a touch of disappointment because things aren't working out as well as you had expected. If so, lighten-up and reexamine your plan and timing. If others seem to resist your creative work, listen to and carefully consider their comments, but don't sell-out just to be popular or accepted. At the other end, don't dissipate your time and energy arguing or trying to force others to see things your way.