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Understanding the Lunar Cycle - The Moon's Astrological Signs
By: James Jarvis
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Averaging 29 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes the lunar cycle represents our emotional evolution or unfoldment throughout the month. The new Moon represents a starting point and the beginning of a new phase of our growth. A new moon occurs when the Sun and moon are in the same sign and signifies the joining of solar and lunar energies. Use the new moon to discover where your growing edge is emotionally
The full moon brings to light or awareness what qualities we can focus on that will truly nurture us in the moment. Astronomically, the full moon occurs when the Sun and moon oppose each other. With each full moon we have an opportunity for a new quality to emerge into our consciousness. Use the full moon to deepen your practice of self-care and nurturing.
For those who want to track the daily movement of the moon, you will need to purchase a daily moon ephermeris. Most standard calendars will list the new and full moons for each month as well. In addition, you can use the follow delineations to get greater clarity about the position of the moon in your natal chart. |
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Moon in AriesThe Moon in Aries asks us to speak out boldly about what we need for emotional fulfillment. Moon in Aries challenges us to bring full awareness to our needs so that we then can be totally present and authentic with others. Only when we can truly nurture ourselves and honor our own needs for independence, autonomy and freedom can we truly be in relationship with others. What nurtures us now is activating our will and initiating action in our lives. If there are any projects that you’ve been putting off use the Aries moon energy to get yourself motivated and into action!Moon in TaurusWith the moon in Taurus the emphasis is on listening to the needs of our body. When was the last time you had a massage or just took the time to take care of your body? When was the last time that you took a walk in nature or just opened to the awesome beauty of the earth? Use the moon in Taurus to get in touch with your needs for touch, sensuality, being in nature, and taking care of your body. Your body will really appreciate you for taking the time to check in!Moon in GeminiThe moon in Gemini presents the opportunity of nurturing ourselves through connecting with others to disseminate and receive information. It’s a great time to take a class, read up about a subject that broadens your knowledge base, or just get together with friends for stimulating conversation. With the moon in Gemini our task is to expand our personal network of friends and associates so we can grow intellectually. Often times we forget about our need for intellectual stimulation so use this time to nurture yourself through enriching your mind.Moon in CancerWith moon in Cancer, the quality that is emerging is our ability to nurture ourselves through becoming aware of and taking care of our own needs. In other words, “what nurtures the nurturer?” Take some time to tune into what nurtures you. You might find hints from the past. Maybe you used to take long walks in nature or by the water or indulged yourself in long, steamy baths or showers. Now is the time to re-discover what nurtures your inner child.Moon in LeoWith the moon in Leo we have an opportunity to bring to light our inner, divine child. Take time to tap into the qualities of the divine child; spontaneity, authenticity, creativity and fun! For many people who had to be responsible at an early age these qualities may seem quite foreign. Learning how to express more of these qualities in your life may be just the ticket for freeing up your creativity and your aliveness.Moon in VirgoThe moon in Virgo brings a strong awareness of the need to nurture and take care of our selves. Focusing on diet, nutrition, mind/body awareness and healing will bring powerful results. Use the positive qualities of Virgo; discernment and discrimination, to put your life and daily routine into increasingly coherent order. Be mindful how you can make your daily life more streamlined and efficient. By doing this work now, you will be able to fully experience the balance, harmony and peacefulness brought in by the moon in LibraMoon in LibraWith moon in Libra, the emphasis is on experiencing balance and harmony with loved ones. Moon in Libra calls us to balance our desire for intimate merging with our needs for autonomy. The main challenge is to become aware of the vulnerability, fear of rejection and abandonment we may feel when we express our true needs to others. The moon in Libra is asking us to communicate from a balanced center where we consider both the needs of others and ourselves equally.Moon in ScorpioWith the moon in Scorpio the focus is on experiencing a deep and primary bond with loved ones. Moon in Scorpio asks us to communicate from the depths of who we are what we need for emotional and physical bonding. By letting go and trusting we can move deeply into our desire for intimate merging. As we let go of the fear of abandonment we can learn to express our passion and the intensity of our emotions without reservation.Moon in SagittariusWith the moon in Sagittarius the emphasis is on developing whatever nurtures us spiritually. The moon in Sagittarius calls us to discover our vision about what is possible for our lives. The challenge is to tune into our natural optimism and trust that there is indeed a larger, more inclusive reality that is guiding us. The moon in Sagittarius is asking us to take whatever steps are necessary so that we can be more fully nurtured and inspired by higher Self.Moon in CapricornWhen the moon is in Capricorn there is a strong need to create emotional safety, groundedness and security. Moon in Capricorn helps us reconnect with the earth element in our lives. The challenge is to awaken our inner self-reliance. Take whatever steps are necessary so that you can be more fully in your body; secure in the knowledge that you are approaching life with a pragmatic and realistic focus. |
Moon in AquariusMoon in Aquarius helps us learn how to detach emotionally in a positive way. The moon in Aquarius teaches us how we can be emotionally present to others while still maintaining our individuality and our own center. As we learn how to detach we have an opportunity to attune our emotional body with our sense of social consciousness. Renewed interest in community, finding like minded souls that nourish and support our uniqueness, and healing feelings of alienation are all issues that can be worked on at this time.Moon in PiscesThe Moon in Pisces completes the Moon’s voyage through the zodiac and invokes the principle of surrendering the personal sense of "I" to allow for integration into the whole. With the Moon in Pisces we have an opportunity to surrender to this process by letting go emotionally. Going with “the flow”, immersing our selves spiritually, and finding positive outlets for our compassion are all ways of tuning into this Moon cycle.
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| James Jarvis, M.A. is a transpersonal counselor, master astrologer, and LifeQwest™ Coach who specializes in helping you "Create the Life of Your Dreams." Sign up for James' free bi-monthly LifeQwest™ E-zine and receive a free 12-page report, "Keys to Right Livelihood," plus monthly horoscope, coaching tips and special discounts on services. http://lifeqwest.com |
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