Lunar Astrology Flashcards
First Quarter (New Moon)
The first quarter begins at the New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are conjunct (the Sun and Moon are in the same degree of the same zodiac sign). The Moon is not visible at first, since it rises at the same time as the Sun. The New Moon phase is a time for new beginnings that favor growth, the externalization of activities, and the expansion of ideas. The first quarter is the time when things germinate and emerge; a time of beginnings, and outwardly directed activity.
Second Quarter
The second quarter begins halfway between the New Moon and the Full Moon, when the Sun and Moon are ninety degrees apart. This half Moon rises around noon and sets around midnight, so it can be seen in the western sky during the first half of the night. The second quarter is the time of growth, development, and articulation of things that already exist.
Third Quarter (Full Moon)
The third quarter begins at the Full Moon, when the Sun is opposite the Moon and its full light can shine on the full sphere on the Moon. The round Moon can be seen rising in the east at sunset, and then rising a little later each evening. The full Moon stands for illumination, fulfillment, completion, drawing inward, unrest, and emotional expressions. The third quarter is a time of maturity, fruition, and assumption of the full form of expression.
Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter begins about halfway between the Full Moon and New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are again at ninety degrees, or square. This decreasing Moon rises at midnight, and can be seen in the east during the last half of the night, reaching the overhead position just about as the Sun rises. The fourth quarter is a time of disintegration, drawing back for reorganization, and for reflection.
Moon Day 1
A day for making plans and “symbolic beginnings”. Do not push forward too actively in a new direction while the Moon is still invisible in the sky. Instead, try to prioritise the activity which you know will be important for you during the coming month.
Sit down at the table and work out what needs to be done. Draw up a plan and take the very first step forward. There will be other days for everything else.
Moon Day 2
A day for laying foundations. Good for beginnings, especially for long term issues such as conceiving a child or laying the first bricks of your future house. It favours moves, trips, long journeys and buying property, but it is a day when financial machinations or theft will bring trouble.
Moon Day 3
Different traditions give contradictory interpretations of this day. The Vedic tradition recommends getting actively involved in an occupation, and Avesta even stresses being aggressive. Yet the European tradition states that the day is inauspicious and nothing important should be undertaken.
Moon Day 4
This is a contradictory day. In the Vedic and Avesta traditions, it is inauspicious and only good for conflict and getting rid of anything outmoded. Nothing should be started, especially if it is connected to any kind of material gain. In the European tradition this is a good day for beginnings, especially if you are searching for something lost. It is also lucky for any kind of business that deals with water.
Moon Day 5
The Vedic tradition considers this day to be the best for any the actions intended to bring benefits, and also excellent for beginning any enterprise. The European tradition states the opposite: the day is inauspicious, bringing losses and dangerous illnesses.
Moon Day 6
Without doubt, an auspicious day. It is good for intellectual activities, study, spiritual pursuits and also for searching for lost people, animals and things. It favours recovery and the restoration of health. The Vedic tradition especially recommends this day for building and anything connected with property.
Moon Day 7
On the whole, an auspicious day. It is a good day for starting a journey, and for everything to do with transport and vehicles. It is also good for surgery and medical treatment, for physical exercise and for everything which can be finished quickly. However, beware of telling others something you didn’t really mean to tell them on this day.
Moon Day 8
An auspicious day for trips, especially a business trip or long journey. The Vedic tradition recommends this day for many different things, including art, physical activities, and any business related to property. This is also thought to be one of the best days for any kind of beginning. However, this could be a critical day for those who are ill.
Moon Day 9
A day of struggle, the aggravation of conflicts, and heightened risk. Nothing new should be started on this day, especially if it is connected to material issues. The best things to do on this day are physical activities, such as working with land and taking care of plants and animals.
Moon Day 10
This is an exceptionally auspicious day in all traditions. It is especially good for beginning important business or acquiring a large-scale acquisition. It is also beneficial for travelling and anything connected to transport and vehicles. It gives those who were born on this day a love of long journeys.
Moon Day 11
This day gives you an abundance of energy and favours moves and changes. It helps to get off the ground a business which was previously derailed. Make sure you put your excess energy into something useful, however, to avoid conflicts and bust-ups.
