86Thousand400: The Moon :)

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Moon Phases: Historically the moon has been associated with the feminine due to the monthly cyclic nature of the menses which correspond to the monthly lunar cycle

The influences of the moon phases on plants, animals and humans has been well established. The cosmic energies of planetary cycles, movements, positions and interactions and their effects on biological and energetic systems is the basis of astrology

The phases and cycles of the moon and sun have the most universal influence over life on earth

Symbolically, it is the New Moon phase when the old is shed and what is no longer needed is given back to mother earth and life is renewed

Astrologically, the moon corresponds to personality. It represents feminine nature, emotions, instincts, intuition and nurturing

The moon is very sensitive, being influenced by the aspects (positions) of other planets. It is also the fastest moving celestial body in the solar system, orbiting at an average speed of 2287mph

The Moon Phases

The time it takes for the moon to complete its orbit around the Earth is called a lunation, lunar month. One lunar month lasts about 29.5 days. The cycle varies due to the gravitational forces of the sun and earth as well as the moons own variable cycles

The Moon Phases from new to full and back to new. Each lunation begins and ends at the new moon

The cycle is divided into Phases:

New – the cycle begins. The moon is conjunct with the sun (in the same longitude or line). It is between the earth and the sun. Also called the “dark of the moon.” When new, the moon is generally invisible for 2-3 days before the crescent is seen

*Moon fully hidden. She is preparing for a new journey. Time for contemplation and formulation of new plans and desires. Take time to nurture yourself and evaluate your needs

First Quarter – New to half. It is illuminated on the right ride in the northern hemisphere, or the left side in the southern hemisphere

*The moon begins waxing. It’s a time for activity, new growth, setting things in motion, implementing new plans or projects, drawing energy down to utilize, to build and to create. It’s a time for new beginnings and planting seeds. This is a powerful time because the sun is moving in the same direction as the moon, their forces (energies) are working together

Second Quarter – half to full – waxing gibbous (convex). The sun and moon are at right angles. The moon is moving away from the sun. Rises around noon and sets around midnight. It can be seen in the evening in the west

*Continue to develop that which has previously begun. The moon’s light is still increasing, energy is in express mode. Give your time to important projects and engagements. Prepare for culmination of energies at the full moon. Finalize plans

Full – begins the third quarter. The sun and the moon are opposite each other with the earth between them. Rises in the east around sunset and sets around sunrise

*The moon is in her full light with nothing to hide. A time for exposure, fulfilment and high energy. Howl at the moon, rejoice in your efforts and accomplishments, be filled with gratitude as you gaze upon her beauty!

Third Quarter – full to half – waning gibbous. The second half is illuminated on the left in the northern hemisphere and opposite in southern

*The moon begins to wane prompting the release of excess energy. Release your prayers, doubts, fears and angers. Tie up loose ends

Fourth Quarter – half to new. Diminishing light (waning) and old crescent. The cycle is complete when the moon is new again. Rising at midnight and visible in the evening in the eastern sky

*The cycle is winding down as the moon is waning towards the old crescent. This is a time for reflection, re-evaluation, letting go of worn out ideas and modes of operation. Rest and meditate.

Waxing moon – Increasing in light from new to full, 1st and 2nd quarters

*Power, energy, building, acting, initiating

Waning moon – Decreasing in light from full to new, 3rd and 4th quarters

*Introspection, review, planning, storing, give-away

Periodic Cycle

The ascending and descending moon – this cycle refers to the moons arch in the sky. Similar to the sun’s yearly cycle, the moon lasts approx. 27.5 days

Each cycle has the moon steadily rising and setting at various degrees in the sky in an increasing and decreasing arch. If it rises higher on one night than the last, it is ascending. And vice versa

Ascending Moon – low to high. The moon’s influence is more powerful. A time for high energy, increased growth and vitality

Descending Moon – high to low. Energy favourable for getting rid of things, weeding out, going within

Nodical days are not good times to begin new projects, work on important ones nor schedule important events

Anomalistic Cycle – When the moon is closest to the earth, it is perigee. It’s furthest position is apogee. This cycle is 27.5 days

Perigee – Big moon – travels at greatest speed and moon phases appear to change faster, and it appears larger. Avoid important procedures on the day of

Apogee – Small moon – travelling at slowest speed, phases change at slower pace

Moon Void of Course – when she moves from the last major planetary aspect in a sign until her arrival into the next sign. Said to be “resting”. This is a time to avoid important decisions, but is a good time to rest, daydream and meditate

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Equinox:

The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about 22nd & 20th March)

Full Moon:

The full moon is a time of positive opportunity if you use it correctly. It can increase your positive energy or conversely, it can wreak havoc on your emotions. Since the full moon pours down a tremendous amount of energy, you must be in a calm state of mind to receive a positive effect

Summer Solstice:

Occurs when a planet’s rotational axis, or geographical pole on either its northern or its southern hemisphere, is most inclined toward the star that it orbits. On the summer solstice, Earth’s maximum axial tilt toward the sun is 23.44 (Likewise, the sun’s declination from the celestial equator is 23.44 degrees in the northern celestial hemisphere and 23.44 degrees in the southern celestial hemisphere. This happens twice each year (once in each hemisphere) when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky as seen from the north or south pole.

Depending on the shift of the calendar, the summer solstice occurs sometime between June 20 and June 22 in the N.Hemisphere and between December 20 and 23 each year in the S.Hemisphere. The same dates in the opposite hemisphere are referred to as winter solstice.

As seen from a geographical pole, the sun reaches its highest altitude of the year on the summer solstice

Distinctions: Although the summer solstice is the longest day of the year for that hemisphere, the dates of earliest sunrise and latest sunset vary by a few days. This is related to the fact that the earth orbits the sun in an ellipse and its orbital speed varies slightly during the year. Although the sun appears at its highest altitude from the viewpoint of an observer in outer space or a terrestrial observer outside tropical latitudes, the highest altitude occurs on a different day for locations in the tropics, specifically the sun is directly overhead (maximum 90 degrees elevation) at the subsolar point. This day occurs twice each year for all locations between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn because the overhead sun appears to cross a given latitude once before the day of the solstice and once after

Tropic of Cancer:

Referred to as the Northern Tropic, is currently 23*26’13.0” North of the equator. It is the most northerly circle of latitude on earth at which the sun can be directly overhead. This occurs on June solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun to its maximum extent

Tropic of Capricorn:

Southern Tropic is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point on the December (or Southern) solstice. It is thus the southern most latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. The tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitudes that mark maps of Earth. It’s latitude, as of the 12th Dec 2017 is 23*26’13.0” south of the equator, but is very gradually moving northward

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