The moon is and has always been a determining factor in the way we conceive our culture and, therefore, our personality.
Thousands of scientists, astrologers, thinkers have dedicated themselves to understanding and study the significance it has in our way of life, At the same time, they have developed multiple studies and theories to see how the moon affects us.
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The basic explanation for the different shapes of the moon is that the phases of the moon are created by changing the angles (relative positions) of the earth, moon, and sun as the moon orbits the earth. However, astrology, in relation to behavior, has much more to say about it.
Moon phases and how they affect you
New Moon
Waning, 0-45 degrees
The New Moon is the most suitable time for new beginnings! During the first 48 hours after the exact time of the New Moon each months, a window of opportunity opens to make wishes that, if observed, will come true in the days and months to come.
There’s a lot of excitement in the atmosphere, so it’s a great time to move on and start projects that you feel instinctively drawn to start. Follow your impulses and allow yourself to start over in areas that are important to you.
Crescent moon
Waning, 45-90 degrees
During this lunar phase, there is a slight slowdown in enthusiasm due to an emerging desire to produce tangible results from the energy that is expended.
The question of values enters the equation and the need to join the available data so that you can use the current opportunities.
There is still a lot of movement going forward, and this is a good time to continue starting and progressing. This lunar phase favors the obtaining of more information and the contribution of others to promote your plans.
first quarter
Waning, 90-135 degrees
Emotions begin to stir along with the recognition that the new beginnings you’re making must rise as well. personal security to be worthwhile in the long run.
This is a time when it is appropriate to get in touch with your instincts and begin to guide your life more deliberatewith the awareness of using your «sixth sense» as well as your enthusiasm.
Obstacles may arise that require that you reassess how to better integrate into your immediate environment.
waxing gibbous moon
Waning, 135-180 degrees
Outside distractions begin to press on your world. Analysis is favoredreassessing all the various factors that are being dealt with.
It is time to process the information and effectively integrate your goals with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time to organize things.
This moon phase is suitable for synthesis: develop a practical plan to get from point A to point B.
A required adjustment.
full moon
Waning, 180-135 degrees
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and you suddenly gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you desire in your heart is beginning to manifest in your life.
Traditionally, the full moon phase arouses emotionsand this is because when you «see» what is happening, you may get upset if you are experiencing «the same, always the same», instead of the things you would like.
If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, at the next New Moon now is the time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.
Waning Gibbous Moon
Waning, 135-90 degrees
This is a tremendous moment of transmutation. All of the above items come together for one final blast of production creative. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the position of your loved ones.
Now, the accumulation of that informationn is leading to a deep core change within you.
In this phase, you will naturally feel inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can come out of this transformation successfully. This moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
last quarter
Waning, 90-45 degrees
There is a sense of completion infused into the atmosphere during the last quarter moon.
The opportunity to recognize how far you have come in various parts of your life opens up.
This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a proper reflection period to assess how you have been using your time and what has been achieved. Authority issues may arise.
This lunar phase supports taking responsibility for actively binding loose ends of the projects that are already underway.
Balsamic Moon
Waning, 45-0 degrees
This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, drawing back within yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength.
Now is not the time to start anything new. It is a suitable phase to spend time with friends and get in touch with the «big picture». There is a window of opportunity to see your life objectively and become aware of what is important to you.
At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What bigger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement to life?
This is a time to rest and gain inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.
black moon
0% lighting
This is a tremendous moment of transmutation. All of the above elements come together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear vision of your own needs and the position of your loved ones.
Now, the accumulation of that information is leading to a deep core change within you.
In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can get out. of this successful transformation.
What are the phases of the moon?
It is probably easiest to understand the lunar cycle in this order: moon new and moon full, first fourth and third fourth and phases intermediate.
As shown in the diagram above, the new moon occurs when the moon is placed between the earth and the sun. The three objects are roughly aligned. The entire illuminated portion of the moon is on the back of the moon, half that we can’t see
in moon fullthe earth, moon, and sun are roughly aligned, just like the new moon, but the moon is on the opposite side of the earth, so the entire sunlit part of the moon is facing us. The shaded part is completely hidden from view.
The first room and the third quarter moon (both often called «half Moon«), occur when the moon is at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the earth and the sun. So, we’re seeing exactly half of the moon lit and half in shadow.
Once you understand those four key moon phases, the phases between them should be fairly easy to visualizesince the illuminated part gradually passes between them.
An easy way to remember and understand the names of the «between» moon phases is by dividing and defining 4 words: growing, humpback, growing Y ebb.
The word crescent refers to the phases in which the moon is illuminated less than half. The word gibbous refers to the phases in which the moon is illuminated to more than half. Waxing essentially means to «grow» or expand in illumination, and wane means to «shrink» or decrease in illumination.
Therefore, you can simply combine the two words to create the phase name, as follows:
after the new moonthe sunlit portion increases, but less than half, so the crescent increases.
After the first trimesterthe sunlit portion is still increasing, but it is now more than half, so it is increasing in gibbous.
after the full moon (maximum illumination), the light decreases continuously. So, the gibbous waning phase occurs next.
after the third quarter there is the waning crescent, which fades until the light disappears altogether: a new Moon.