Moon Magic—Her Monthly Cycle and Her Daily Impact

The closest body to the Earth, the Moon spins through each sign of the zodiac within a lunar month. Because she spends roughly only two and half days in each sign, the Moon has great impact on our daily affairs. But the Moon going through the zodiac signs tells only part of the story. The Moon impacts your natal chart by the house it is in and the planet it may aspect.

You may have heard an astrologer talk about the different houses. A “house” is an ancient term for the two-hour divisions of the twenty- four hour clock. The ancient Greeks assigned Aries as the first sign of the zodiac, since at the time, the first day of spring, the center of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth’s equator. The precise order of the zodiac signs were overlaid on the two- hour divisions known as houses, lending to those houses the qualities of the zodiac sign with which it is associated.

In addition there is a planet that is associated with each of the zodiac signs. That planet is said to “rule” the house. The zodiac signs, the planets and the houses, then, have equivalent meanings. As the moon enters a zodiac sign, she takes on the mantle of the qualities of that sign and directly impact the affairs ruled by it. Where the moon moves through in your chart shines a spotlight on that area. When it makes an energetic connection called an aspect with another planet it highlights that area of your life as well. In a continuous monthly cycle you experience the different slices of your life. Most significantly, the Moon impacts our emotional responses. It also influences our interactions with women and activities within the home.

Here’s how the moon affects us as it transits through the signs, the houses and in aspect to a planet:

Moon in Aries, in the first house, Moon in aspect to Mars—Emotionally you are revved up. You may rush through things, are a little too ready for a fight and think more about your body. You might find yourself eating a little too much during this period. Mood: Upbeat

Moon in Taurus, in the second house, Moon in Aspect to Venus—Finances are highlighted during this period. Purchases are made for the home. If the moon is under stress aspect, extravagance or financial difficulties are possible. Mood: Practical

Moon in Gemini, in the third house, Moon in aspect to Mercury—Communications and relationships with brothers and sisters come to the forefront. Visitors may show up on your doorstep. You want to talk about your feelings. Mood: Chatty

Moon in Cancer, in the fourth house, Moon aspecting your natal Moon-The home, family and activities in the home are important during this period. You have a sudden interest in having your house tidy. You can be hypersensitive to family issues. Mood: Nurturing

Moon in Leo, in the fifth house, Moon aspecting your Sun—Romance, pleasure, children and creative pursuits capture your interest. In a “too much of good thing” aspect, you tend to pay more attention to leisure activities instead of responsibilities. Mood: Playful

Moon in Virgo, in the sixth house, Moon aspecting Mercury or Ceres—The need for order, hygiene and cleanliness and efficiency strikes during this period. So does the feeling that your efforts are appreciated. Mood: Industrious

Moon in Libra, in the seventh house, Moon aspecting Venus—Love relationships and finances are spotlighted. If stressed, you may have a difficult time with the public or quarrels with the family. Mood: Romantic

Moon in Scorpio-in the eighth house, Moon aspecting Pluto—This moon takes you deep into secrets, including ones about your self. This is an introspective moon and you may feel more reserved than usual. Mood: Amorous

Moon in Sagittarius, in the ninth house, Moon aspecting Jupiter—this a freewheeling moon that likes to lighten up, have fun. Religion, philosophy or legal affairs move to the top of your Daytimer. Mood: Cheerful

Moon in Capricorn, in the tenth house, Moon aspect Saturn—More responsibility lands on your plate, the career needs more of your attention. Your social standing becomes important to you. Mood: Serious

Moon in Aquarius, in the eleventh house, Moon aspecting Uranus—Issues regarding your friends and your personal freedom crop up. Your personal goals are spotlighted, and you are more involved with groups and organizations. Mood: Friendly

Moon in Pisces, in the twelfth house, Moon aspecting Neptune—This is a time of emotional sensitivity, where we might withdraw temporarily with our own thoughts. We can delve deep inside ourselves for insight. Mood: Sensitive

Next Week: Moon Aspects and Romance

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