Dana Gerhardt | Mooncircles

About Dana Gerhardt

A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for astrology publications on several continents. Her ongoing passions are the moon and living the intuitive life. Dana worked for many years in the corporate sector, where she observed the undeniable influence of natural cycles. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College in Los Angeles and did graduate work in literature at Columbia University and CSULA. Dana can be contacted by email.

Dec12025

Menopause and the Moon

When I went through menopause, following the Moon saved me.I was unmoored without my cycle.” I’ve heard words like these from many clients and students over the years. And they make sense. The lunation cycle keeps crones juicy and in rhythm. All beings on Earth are built for monthly tides, but women’s bodies know this pattern in a deeper way. When menopause quiets the earlier … [Read more...]

Dec12025

Ritual: Gemini Sagittarius Full Moon

3-Minute Full Moon Ritual Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a … [Read more...]

Nov152025

Offer Yourself to the Scorpio New Moon

Scorpio draws us into the mystery of the underworld. Here Isis and Ishtar descend. Persephone savors her pomegranates. Cerridwen stirs her cauldron. The snake goddesses respect Scorpio’s powers of transformation and its gifts of wisdom. They understand that underworld empowerments usually come with a price. Yet the reward is always greater wealth. Give a little, get a lot. … [Read more...]

Nov22025

It’s Time for the Green Fire Ritual

Fall is the season to call back and re-organize the loose, outward-flowing patterns that flourished in the warmer months. Like the turning leaves, something within you is changing colors. Perhaps a subtle new desire has flushed to the surface. What is it? However you name it, when the Sun is in Scorpio, the way to proceed is by first releasing something. Purge. Burn. … [Read more...]

Nov22025

Ritual: Taurus Scorpio Full Moon

Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred chalice, drawing the power … [Read more...]