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             BALSAMIC Phase of the Moon       Keywords: surrender, rest, recuperation.
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The word, "Balsamic" sounds so serene and peaceful.  It is associated with the word, "balm," which is
a soothing, restorative medication.  Balsamic vinegar is vinegar which has been "toned down" into a
more relaxed flavor. So, that is what this three day phase is all about; calming, soothing, toning down
oneself from the near-month long lunar intensity.

Since nobody seems to be in Washington at this time, I had decided to go back to the center of the
U.S. to make this chart, but habit won.  The lonely slivered Moon is rising in Washington. She is in trine
to Uranus and sextile Saturn for a few hours today, perhaps bringing a bit of peace to rivals. (I think
they are probably just busy shopping.)

The next three days before the new Moon in Capricorn is a time for surrender, rest, and recuperation.
MEDITATION is the balm for an anxious mind.  We will recover and be better and stronger than ever!