The Moon Method with Laura Kusto

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Are you wondering how to find your fire and use it to fuel your dreams? The Sagittarius First Quarter Moon (August 31, 2025) is here to help you align with passion, responsibility, and devotion to take intentional action.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to tap into your spark, channel fire energy responsibly, and use Venus and Saturn’s support to turn your emotions into grounded, meaningful steps forward.

When the Moon is in fiery Sagittarius, you’re called to reconnect with what lights you up. But this isn’t about reckless action—it’s about fueling your dreams with passion, love, and responsibility so you can build something lasting and true.

Whether you’re just beginning your lunar journey or you’ve been working with Moon cycles for years, this episode will help you find your fire and put it into motion.

Timestamps

[00:00] Find your fire and let it fuel your dream – Sagittarius First Quarter Moon message

[01:00] Why following the Moon helps you align with your emotions

[02:00] Free resource → Moon Phase Compass for foundational Moon wisdom

[03:00] Step 1: Find your spark (look back to Nov 30, 2024 New Moon)

[05:00] How to identify your area of life activated by Sagittarius (Moon Map + Moon Chat)

[07:00] Step 2: Fire safety – how Virgo Sun & Mars in Libra guide responsible action

[09:00] Step 3: Fine-tune your fire with Venus (love & pleasure) and Saturn (responsibility & devotion)

[11:00] Turning spark into action → real-world steps you must take

[12:00] Recap of the 3 steps: find your spark, use fire responsibly, fine-tune with love & devotion

[13:00] Sagittarius energy = aspiration, truth, and aiming high

[15:00] Closing reflections + invitation to share how you’ll use this First Quarter

If you’ve been searching for how to find your fire, this Sagittarius First Quarter Moon is your opportunity. Harness the passion, align with devotion, and take bold yet responsible action toward your dreams.

✨ Drop a comment with what action you’re taking this First Quarter—I’d love to cheer you on!

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Are you feeling desperate for a change? The August 23, 2025 Virgo New Moon is your invitation to set a bold, unconventional new course.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to use this energy to move from disappointment to empowerment—rooted in both practical Virgo energy and the innovative influence of Uranus.

You’ll learn how to reconcile practicality with bold change, raise your vibration using the Map of Consciousness, and set intentions that align with your highest self.

If you’ve been craving a shift, this is the New Moon to plant seeds for real transformation.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Are you desperate for a change?

01:00 – How to start working with the Moon & free Moon Phase Compass guide

02:00 – New Moons as the start of a cycle & why Virgo + Uranus is so powerful

03:00 – Step 1: Why ignoring daily routines can lead to desperation for change

03:45 – Map of Consciousness & the frequency of desire

05:45 – Step 2: Uranus’ role—doing something unconventional but rooted in practicality

07:00 – Reconciling tension between Virgo’s responsibility & Uranus’ unpredictability

07:45 – Step 3: Using reasoning to shift your vibration & embrace empowerment

10:00 – How the Moon Map can reveal the exact area of life this New Moon activates for you

11:00 – Recap: 3 steps to use this Virgo New Moon energy

12:00 – Final reflections & intention-setting encouragement

If you’re ready to step into the driver’s seat of your life and create meaningful change, this episode will give you the tools to start.

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On this Taurus Last Quarter Moon, it’s time to gently release what no longer serves and let go with love. In this episode, Laura Kusto walks you through the 3 essential steps to bring emotional closure and energetic release to a story that began in May 2023, and reached a dramatic peak in November 2024.

Whether you’re facing an inner block, a lingering attachment, or an identity shift, this Last Quarter invites you to soften your grip — without guilt or regret — and finally allow new growth to emerge.

You’ll explore:

- How the Moon’s 18-month story arc supports deep emotional release

- Why Taurus energy may be keeping you stuck in stubborn patterns

- A powerful mindset shift to help you release with grace

- Astrological timing and support from your birth chart

Use this episode to move from ego-driven resistance to heart-centered surrender. It's time to let go with love — and create space for what's next.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS + STEPS:

[00:00] The message from the Moon: Release and let go with love

[01:00] How lunar cycles support intentional living

[02:00] Download the free Moon Phase Compass to get started

[03:00] Understanding Quarter Moons + emotional tension

[04:00] Step 1: Get your bearings – revisit the Moon story arc & key dates

[07:00] Step 2: Check yourself – are you being stubborn?

[09:00] Step 3: Release and let go with love

[12:00] You’re creating space for what’s next

[13:00] Taurus and your chart – what area of life is activated?

[14:00] Final recap: Get your bearings, check your stubbornness, let go with love

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It’s time to level up. The Aquarius Full Moon on August 9th, 2025, brings a powerful culmination moment—a breakthrough in a story that began back in February 2024 and was shaped in November 2024. This episode shows you how to work with the energy of this Full Moon in three practical steps so you can ride this wave - and soar!

With a rare kite formation in the sky—featuring five powerful planets working in harmony—this Full Moon doesn’t just push you to the edge, it gives you wings. If you’ve been waiting for a green light from the universe, this is it.

Whether you’re working on personal growth, career transformation, or spiritual expansion, this episode offers guidance rooted in lunar wisdom and astrology to help you take aligned action—without burnout or guesswork.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Full Moon message: It’s time to level up

[00:01:00] Why the Moon matters & how to begin following it

[00:02:00] Step 1: Get your bearings — revisit the New Moon (Feb 9, 2024) and First Quarter (Nov 8, 2024)

[00:04:30] How to trace your lunar story through these phases

[00:05:30] Use your chart: Which area of life is Aquarius activating?

[00:06:00] Step 2: Understand the rare kite formation and its message

[00:08:00] Step 3: Trust the process — this Moon is blessed

[00:09:30] Don’t force it — flow with balance and aligned effort

This isn’t just another Full Moon—it’s a cosmic opportunity. Use it to align, leap, and level up your life with confidence and trust.

I’m Laura Kusto—The Moon Phase Astrologer, and your life strategist for rhythmic living. I help people who feel overwhelmed by the speed, pressure, and uncertainty of modern life reconnect with their own inner timing — using the rhythm of the Moon and the wisdom of astrology to move from anxious reactivity to grounded, meaningful action. Through consistent, grounded guidance and a supportive community, I offer a new way to relate to life’s challenges—not as signs of collapse, but as invitations to participate in meaningful change. Together, we learn to navigate uncertainty with confidence, reconnect to what matters, and become steady forces for good.

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If you've been waiting for a sign to take action—this is it. The Scorpio First Quarter Moon (August 1, 2025) is BEGGING you to ask for what you want. This is the moment to get skin in the game! (Especially if you set intentions back on the Scorpio New Moon November 1, 2024).

In this episode, Laura Kusto walks you through three aligned steps to check your motivations, clean up your energy, and make your ask with confidence—without forcing outcomes during Mercury retrograde.

Working with the Moon's timing means everything in this phase is energetically supported. You’ll learn how to work with the tension between desire and action, all while honoring this moment’s unique astrology.

Whether you’re applying for something big, starting a conversation, or reclaiming something important—this episode helps you do it in alignment.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How to work with First Quarter energy to move goals forward

- Why Mercury retrograde changes how you ask for what you want

- What Scorpio is asking you to revisit from November 2024

- Three steps to take aligned action without pushing or second-guessing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Theme of this Scorpio First Quarter Moon: Ask for what you want

01:00 – Why the Moon’s movement impacts your emotions and timing

02:00 – Tapping into the energy from November 1, 2024

03:00 – Step 1: Get your bearings—review your New Moon intentions

05:00 – Step 2: Check your motivations (Mars in Virgo)

07:00 – Step 3: Make the ask—but let go of the outcome (Mercury retrograde tips)

08:00 – Why you may not get a final answer now—and why that’s okay

09:00 – Importance of working in your personal life zone (Scorpio area of your chart)

11:30 – A question to reflect on: What’s your ask?

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This Leo New Moon (July 24, 2025) is more than a reset—it’s a call to transformation. Opposing Pluto and supported by a powerful cast of planets (Neptune, Uranus, Saturn), this lunation wants you to confront your fears—but in the easiest, most supported way possible.

In this episode, I walk you through a 3-step process to help you face the fears that are holding you back… and integrate them into a bold, self-aligned vision of who you're becoming. If you’re feeling pulled toward more, but fear keeps whispering “not yet”—this is your cosmic cue.

We’re not bypassing fear—we’re using it. And the planets are aligned to help.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

- Spot the Pluto-powered fears holding you back

- Use the Leo New Moon energy to dream into your potential

- Align your intentions with universal support (yes—it’s that strong)

- Create a vision for who you could be without fear

- Work with the long-term astrology transits to keep moving forward

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: What the Moon is asking of you this week

01:00 – Why following the Moon helps calm fear & overwhelm

02:00 – Pluto oppositions & what fear is really trying to tell you

03:00 – Why this Leo New Moon is different (and how it supports healing)

04:00 – Step 1: Let your fears be seen

05:00 – Why acknowledging fear is the first step to integration

06:00 – Step 2: Ask yourself “Who could I become if my fears didn’t exist?”

07:00 – Neptune’s dreamy support & how to use it

08:00 – The power of FEELING your future self’s success

08:50 – Step 3: Realize you are cosmically supported

09:30 – Saturn’s retrograde: Rethinking structure and fear

10:00 – Uranus: Breakthroughs, innovation & support for change

10:45 – Long-term support from the sky through 2026–2027

11:30 – Recap: How to confront your fears the easy way

12:00 – Your first action step: Set the intention today

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Do you constantly feel responsible for everything and everyone? This week’s Aries Last Quarter Moon (July 18, 2025) delivers a cosmic invitation to finally let go. The Moon’s message: You are not meant to carry it all.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to stop feeling responsible for everything by working with the energy of the Last Quarter Moon and Saturn’s retrograde in Aries. You’ll walk away with a clear 3-step process to reset your boundaries, reclaim your energy, and realign with your true priorities.

This is more than a moment—it’s a powerful cycle you can work with every single month.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

-Use the Last Quarter Moon to release energetic clutter

-Create emotional boundaries and reclaim your space

-Work with Saturn retrograde to reexamine responsibilities

-Let go of the guilt that keeps you in “fixer” mode

-Begin the path to living lighter and more self-sourced

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The Moon’s message on releasing personal responsibility

01:00 – Why the Moon is your emotional guidance system

02:00 – Aries Last Quarter Moon: Why it matters and what it teaches

03:00 – Step 1: Get your bearings using key Moon phase dates

• April 19, 2023 – New Moon
• Jan 17, 2024 – First Quarter
• Oct 17, 2024 – Full Moon

06:00 – Step 2: Lean into your energy first (Aries = the Self)

07:00 – Visualization: Reclaiming your energetic space

08:30 – Step 3: Examine external structures and take action

09:45 – Saturn retrograde: A cosmic review of responsibility

11:30 – The bigger astrological picture: Outer planets shifting signs

12:30 – Tough questions to ask yourself: What are you really responsible for?

13:30 – Summary + invitation to release what no longer serves

14:00 – CTA: Get the Moon Phase Compass & start monthly release work

If you’ve ever struggled with how to stop feeling responsible for everything, this episode will help you shift the story and reclaim your space.

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This Capricorn Full Moon (July 10, 2025) is shining a powerful light on your life’s structures, commitments, and deeper purpose. The Moon’s message is clear: Are you living a life you love? If not—what needs to shift?

In this episode, I guide you through three transformational steps to align your life with your purpose and potential. Backed by a rare planetary alignment (Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Uranus), this is your moment to reflect, recommit, and reimagine your path.

Whether you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like something big is about to shift—this Full Moon is your cosmic checkpoint.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why this Full Moon is a pivotal turning point

- The role of Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus in your evolution

- 3 simple but profound steps to live a life you love

- How to use moon cycles consciously (with key past dates for reflection)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Message from the Moon – Are You Living a Life You Love?

00:50 – Why the Capricorn Full Moon is bringing this up now

01:40 – Step 1: NOTICE what’s being revealed (Full Moon = illumination)

03:00 – The rare planetary shift of 2025: Why this year is different

04:45 – Step 2: ALIGN your commitments with your desires (Neptune + Saturn in Aries)

06:10 – Are your structures supporting the life you want to create?

07:00 – Step 3: OWN your full potential (Pluto + Uranus insights)

08:30 – Daring to dream big: Letting go of what’s holding you back

09:45 – Reflect using these key moon dates:

    – Jan 11, 2024 (New Moon in Capricorn)

    – Oct 10, 2024 (First Quarter Moon)

11:00 – Conscious vs. unconscious moon work

11:45 – Recap: 3 Steps to Live a Life You Love

12:30 – Journal prompts & final reflections

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Feeling unmotivated to do anything—but still need to show up? You’re not broken. You’re just out of rhythm. In this episode, I’m showing up on a low-energy New Moon to talk honestly about what to do when motivation disappears—and how to work with your natural energy, not against it.

Whether you're burned out, emotionally flat, or quietly overwhelmed, this conversation will help you move from pressure to pattern, and from guilt to groundedness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Step 1: Acknowledge the energy honestly – why naming it matters

- Step 2: Adapt the task to your current energy – small shifts that create big relief

- Step 3: Reconnect to natural rhythms – using Moon phases as a supportive framework

00:00 – Feeling unmotivated? You’re not lazy—you’re out of rhythm

01:00 – Why the New Moon might be draining your energy

02:45 – The real reason productivity feels hard right now

03:15 – Step 1: Acknowledge your energy honestly

03:35 – Step 2: Adapt the task to your mood

04:15 – Step 3: Reconnect to natural rhythms (Moon phases)

05:00 – A free tool to help you sync with your natural rhythm

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Feeling like everything’s spiraling? In this powerful I teach you exactly what to do when life feels out of control. Based on my transformative experience during the 2020 pandemic and today’s global unrest, I show you how to shift from overwhelm to grounded action.

You’ll discover:

Step 1: How to stop the emotional spiral with a simple breath + chakra anchoring exercise

Step 2: How to gain perspective and anchor into where you really are in life’s bigger context

Step 3: How syncing to the Moon’s natural cycles gives you immediate peace and purpose

Each step is grounded in biology, neuroscience, celestial design—and loads of practical guidance.

00:00 Intro: Why we spiral when life feels out of control

02:00 Step 1 – Breath & Chakra anchoring to calm body vs mind

09:00 Step 2 – Finding context: your world, life stage & astrology

15:00 Step 3 – Syncing with the Moon’s weekly cycle to regain control

18:00 How Moon phases guide your emotions and bring clarity

I'm Laura Kusto, the Moon Phase Astrologer and a Mainstream Spiritual Guide. I help people who feel anxious and overwhelmed by the uncertainty & pace of our world reconnect with a sense of calm clarity through a combination of science-based astrology and spiritual wisdom. I guide you back to your soul’s timing—so life isn’t just manageable, it’s meaningful.

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