How important is the Moon's cycles to our lives?
As the moon makes her cycle in approximately twenty-nine days from the wax (increase) to the wane (decrease). The moon is broken up into
quarters or phases. Experience has shown that anything started when the Moon is weak by sign and aspect is unlikely to be prosperous. The
moon's strength is assessed by its energy in other signs. As in Cancer, the sign it rules and where it enjoys its purest form of _expression. The
moon is said to be the strongest because of Cancer's symbolism trait of mothering, nurturing, feeling and intuiting. On the other hand when it
is in Capricorn its weakest time, because the qualities of goal setting, detachment and achieving which are not the aspects of the moons mode
of _expression. The moon is considered weak when it is in the void-of-course which are near the end of a sign and not aspecting other planets.
When activities begin during a void-of-course Moon often have a different ending than what was expected.
The first twelve hours after the exact moment of the New Moon are considered unfavorable for many things. The next seventy-two hours (until
the time of the first qtr) are considered favorable. The twelve hours beginning with the exact time of the first qtr are unfortunate. As this pattern
continues through out the cycle of the moon.
The first qtr begins at the New Moon when the Sun and the Moon are conjoined; are at the same degree of the zodiac sign. The new moon
time is for new beginnings that are for growth and drawing things to you. During this time the lunar and solar forces are at work together
pulling things in the same direction. The end of this phase is the best time to finalizing plans. Time to start relationships, plant gardens,
renew. A feeling of energy, impulsively, spontaneous planning. Fresh possibilities.
The second qtr begins when the Sun and the Moon are ninety degrees apart; about seven days into the cycle and it ends with the Full Moon.
This qtr moon rises about noontime and sets near midnight. This time period represents growth, development and the expression of things
that already exit. If your plans are taking shape, concentrate on completing or adding to projects at this time. It should be noted that every
thing has its own timetable. Events occurring now may be the result of something initiated in different cycle, year or season of your life. A time
showing what change is needed to take advantage of the seeds sown in the new moon. A time of "things come to a head." Movement toward
solutions. A time to set apart and go with your ideas. Begin to bring whatever you start at New Moon to fruition. Building, creating, planning.
The third qtr begins at the Full moon (fourteen days into the cycle) when the Sun and the Moon are opposite, which allows the Sun's light to
shine on the Moon. Early in this stage of this qtr, the Moon can be seen rising in the east at sunset and then rising a little later each evening.
This Moon is for illumination, completion, unrest and using what we worked for to create. Towards the end of this qtr is time of maturity,
fruition and fulfillment. Emotions run high during this time. A time of romance, fertilization, relationships, emotions, feelings.
The fourth Qtr begins about twenty-one days of the cycle when the Sun and the Moon are in square aspect. The waning Moon rises at
midnight and can be seen in the east during the last half of the night and reaching overhead at the time of Sun rise. This is the time of
disintegration, drawing back for reorganization, reflecting on the past and ridding yourself of what has become unnecessary in order to make
room for what is new to come in. Dynamic, conscious movement. Clearing, releasing, a time of reaping, harvest, pruning away the old to
make room for the new. Prepare for rebirth - the next New Moon.
Waxing
The moon is growing larger in the sky, moving from a narrow crescent just after the new moon towards the full moon. The waxing moon grows
from right to left and is called the 'right-hand moon' - the crescent is like the curve between the right-hand's index finger and thumb.
Waning
The moon is decreasing in size, moving from the full moon back towards a crescent as the new moon approaches. The waning moon
decreases from right to left and is called the 'left-hand moon' because of its similarity to the curve on the left hand.
Gibbous
During the phases between the First Quarter and the full moon, and between the full moon and the Last Quarter, when more than half of the
disc is illuminated.
Super Moon
Super Moon is a new or full moon which coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth. Now to make things tricky or time to get out the
astrology chart for each day. When there is a trine or sextile, sometimes a conjunction is considered favorable aspects. When it is between the
Sun and Moon it is an excellent foundation for success. Whether or not a conjunction is considered favorable depends upon the planet the
Moon is making a conjunction to. If it joining the Sun, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter or even Saturn the aspect is favorable. If the Moon joins Pluto or
Mars, however, that would not be considered favorable. It is important to avoid times when the Moon makes an aspect to or is conjoining any
retrograde planet, unless of course you want to start and end in a failure.
As the moon makes her cycle in approximately twenty-nine days from the wax (increase) to the wane (decrease). The moon is broken up into
quarters or phases. Experience has shown that anything started when the Moon is weak by sign and aspect is unlikely to be prosperous. The
moon's strength is assessed by its energy in other signs. As in Cancer, the sign it rules and where it enjoys its purest form of _expression. The
moon is said to be the strongest because of Cancer's symbolism trait of mothering, nurturing, feeling and intuiting. On the other hand when it
is in Capricorn its weakest time, because the qualities of goal setting, detachment and achieving which are not the aspects of the moons mode
of _expression. The moon is considered weak when it is in the void-of-course which are near the end of a sign and not aspecting other planets.
When activities begin during a void-of-course Moon often have a different ending than what was expected.
The first twelve hours after the exact moment of the New Moon are considered unfavorable for many things. The next seventy-two hours (until
the time of the first qtr) are considered favorable. The twelve hours beginning with the exact time of the first qtr are unfortunate. As this pattern
continues through out the cycle of the moon.
The first qtr begins at the New Moon when the Sun and the Moon are conjoined; are at the same degree of the zodiac sign. The new moon
time is for new beginnings that are for growth and drawing things to you. During this time the lunar and solar forces are at work together
pulling things in the same direction. The end of this phase is the best time to finalizing plans. Time to start relationships, plant gardens,
renew. A feeling of energy, impulsively, spontaneous planning. Fresh possibilities.
The second qtr begins when the Sun and the Moon are ninety degrees apart; about seven days into the cycle and it ends with the Full Moon.
This qtr moon rises about noontime and sets near midnight. This time period represents growth, development and the expression of things
that already exit. If your plans are taking shape, concentrate on completing or adding to projects at this time. It should be noted that every
thing has its own timetable. Events occurring now may be the result of something initiated in different cycle, year or season of your life. A time
showing what change is needed to take advantage of the seeds sown in the new moon. A time of "things come to a head." Movement toward
solutions. A time to set apart and go with your ideas. Begin to bring whatever you start at New Moon to fruition. Building, creating, planning.
The third qtr begins at the Full moon (fourteen days into the cycle) when the Sun and the Moon are opposite, which allows the Sun's light to
shine on the Moon. Early in this stage of this qtr, the Moon can be seen rising in the east at sunset and then rising a little later each evening.
This Moon is for illumination, completion, unrest and using what we worked for to create. Towards the end of this qtr is time of maturity,
fruition and fulfillment. Emotions run high during this time. A time of romance, fertilization, relationships, emotions, feelings.
The fourth Qtr begins about twenty-one days of the cycle when the Sun and the Moon are in square aspect. The waning Moon rises at
midnight and can be seen in the east during the last half of the night and reaching overhead at the time of Sun rise. This is the time of
disintegration, drawing back for reorganization, reflecting on the past and ridding yourself of what has become unnecessary in order to make
room for what is new to come in. Dynamic, conscious movement. Clearing, releasing, a time of reaping, harvest, pruning away the old to
make room for the new. Prepare for rebirth - the next New Moon.
Waxing
The moon is growing larger in the sky, moving from a narrow crescent just after the new moon towards the full moon. The waxing moon grows
from right to left and is called the 'right-hand moon' - the crescent is like the curve between the right-hand's index finger and thumb.
Waning
The moon is decreasing in size, moving from the full moon back towards a crescent as the new moon approaches. The waning moon
decreases from right to left and is called the 'left-hand moon' because of its similarity to the curve on the left hand.
Gibbous
During the phases between the First Quarter and the full moon, and between the full moon and the Last Quarter, when more than half of the
disc is illuminated.
Super Moon
Super Moon is a new or full moon which coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth. Now to make things tricky or time to get out the
astrology chart for each day. When there is a trine or sextile, sometimes a conjunction is considered favorable aspects. When it is between the
Sun and Moon it is an excellent foundation for success. Whether or not a conjunction is considered favorable depends upon the planet the
Moon is making a conjunction to. If it joining the Sun, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter or even Saturn the aspect is favorable. If the Moon joins Pluto or
Mars, however, that would not be considered favorable. It is important to avoid times when the Moon makes an aspect to or is conjoining any
retrograde planet, unless of course you want to start and end in a failure.
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