Astrological Insights: Phases of the Moon & What Your Moon Sign Reveals


Astrological Moon Reading Personalized Just for You!

Your moon sign is one of the most important parts of your birth chart. It represents your emotions, intuition, feelings, and memories. Your moon is what you hide from others, how you keep safe, and tells of your fears and obsessions. Some believe that your moon sign reveals your true inner self.

Most focus on the sun sign and personality, but the moon can guide you towards truly innerstanding your deepest desires, the nurturing you received or lack there of as a child, how you parent yourself, reflects your subconscious mind, and is the driving force behind your emotional reactions.

By learning its phases, the moon can be helpful and truly magickal, creating more flow and less resistance in your life. The moon neither absorbs nor emits light. The time it takes for the moon to complete its lunar cycle of phases is 29.5 days. During a New Moon, the moon sits between the Earth and the Sun appearing to be unseen or hidden. The side of the moon facing us receives no direct sunlight and the side of the moon that is lit by the sun is facing away from our planet. This is called a conjunction and spiritually during a new moon phase, it’s out with the old and in with the new– cleaning and making fresh starts are sparked! One knows what they want so spontaneity and creativity is heightened during this time, making it easier to initiate new projects. Journal ideas and set intentions.     

As the moon continues its cycle around the Earth, the sun illuminates different parts of the moon creating the different shapes we see in the sky. A Waxing Moon occurs when the illuminated side of the moon seems to be getting bigger in size. This “waxing crescent” phase resembles the shape of a banana and is a time of energetic alignment, growth and preparation, setting intentions, and sending those prayers out into the world.

Upon reaching the first quarter moon, the moon is now 90 degrees from the sun, appearing like a half-lit sphere with the right side illuminated and the left side in shadow. You may be feeling resistance, impatient, and frustration during this time, but know this is not the time to hesitate. Whatever obstacles or challenges you may be facing, it’s time to be strong and solid in your decision making– push forward with confidence and give yourself some tlc. 

As the moon continues to orbit, it is still in its waxing phase, between a half moon and a full moon. Scientifically, this is an intermediate phase of the moon when the moon is illuminated more than 50% but smaller than its full form. This is referred to as a Waxing Gibbous Moon. The word gibbous comes from the root word meaning hump-backed. This is a time when momentum is building. Allow time for introspection and observation. Refine your plans and make any necessary shifts.

It has been 14 days thus far in our moon cycle and we now arrive at a perfect alignment between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The moon is 180 degrees away from the sun, fully illuminated, blessing us with a luminous Full Moon. This moon to sun aspect can create conflict so it is important to be receptive and aware of our emotional body. Don’t let anyone hinder your power. Use smoke cleansing and spiritual baths to help remove negative energy and surrender anything that may be inhibiting your growth. Psychic abilities are heightened and this is prime time for divination and dream work. Goals are coming to fruition, so celebrate how far you’ve come!

After a full moon, when the moon appears to be declining or getting smaller, a Waning Moon appears. This sets the stage for gratitude and seeding ideas for the next phase, a Waning Gibbous Moon. Slow and steady now, create space for your manifestations to materialize.

Upon entering the third quarter moon, the sun is now illuminating the opposite side of the moon compared to the first quarter. This half moon may inspire you to cleanse, let go, and breathe through it. This can be a time to focus on detoxification.

The moon continues to wane entering the Waning Crescent Moon phase. As the light fades, we return to a period of stillness, tapping into the needs of your whole body.  Reconnect with yourself, invite rest, and rejuvenation.

The moon cycles through each of us monthly, but when you know the placement of the moon at the time you were born, you can establish why your emotional base is the way it is. Your personalized reading will illuminate the path that your soul is on right now… and provide a rare glimpse into the secret depths of your true personality.

At the precise time of your birth, the moon was in the sky at a specific location; that’s why it is important to know the accurate birth time. It is quite possible that there are times you simply don’t feel like your sun sign, those moments are a great opportunity to go within and connect with the essence of your moon.

If it seems like you are unsure about your next steps in life, consider a Moon Reading to help light your path forward. When you start to view your past experiences, dreams, relationships, passions, and desires through the eyes of the moon, new perspectives are shone that lead to healing, growth, and self evolution.

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