Timing with the Moon

Timing with the Astrological Moon

Electional Astrology - Techniques for Determining Ideal Days

The Moon is the fastest moving planet (luminary), and it is used extensively for timing in predictive astrology (in progressions, for example), horary astrology (charting the moment a question is posed), and in electional astrology (choosing the best time to do something, such as start a business).

The Moon changes zodiac signs approximately every two and a half days, and completes its cycle approximately every 28 days.

The Void of Course Moon.

The Moon is considered "Void of Course" when it doesn't make any major applying aspects before changing signs. When determining the Void of Course Moon period, traditional astrology only considers major aspects (that is, the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, and opposition) that are applying. Applying aspects occur when the planets forming the aspect are moving closer to the point of contact. In practical terms, the faster-moving planet (when the Moon is involved, it is always the faster-moving planet) is at a degree that is less than the slower-moving planet. For example, if the Moon is at 25 degrees Aries, and the Sun is at 26 degrees Libra, the Moon is forming an applying aspect (an opposition) to the Sun.

After the Moon has made its last major aspect before changing signs, the Void of Course phase begins. Therefore, in our example, if the opposition to the Sun is the last aspect the Moon will make before it changes signs (in this case, moves to 0 degrees Taurus), the Moon will enter the Void of Course phase (at 26 degrees Aries until 0 degrees Taurus in our example).

According to theory, most activities should be initiated when the Moon is not Void of Course. Activities started during the void period generally don't work out to our liking, or they need some serious adjustment in order for them to meet any success. Therefore, if possible, one should avoid going on a first date, a job interview, starting a business or project, and so forth, during the Void of Course Moon. In Horary Astrology, in which a person asks a question and then the astrologer draws a chart of that moment in order to find an answer, if the Moon is Void of Course, we generally consider that "nothing will come of the matter".

When is the Moon Void of Course? Refer to our chart below for the current months. Notice that our charts show the last major applying aspect the Moon makes before changing signs (for example, it squares Mars). You can also use this table to see the Moon's sign for the months shown! The date and time the Moon changes sign is shown in the chart.

Electional Astrology using the Moon:

If you are interested in timing the initiation of a project or important activity according to a favorable Moon position, you should consider 2 major factors:

The Moon's first applying aspect after you begin your activity, which will symbolize how your undertaking begins. You should aim for that aspect to be a sextile or trine, and in some cases (depending on the nature of the planet), a conjunction.
The Moon's last applying aspect before it changes signs (shown in the tables below), which will symbolize the outcome of your undertaking. You should also aim for that aspect to be a conjunction, sextile, or trine.

In addition to the nature of the aspect, the nature of the planet that the Moon is aspecting should be considered. It will describe the circumstances surrounding your undertaking.

Another important timing factor involves the phase of the Moon. As a general principle, starting a project is more favorable during the waxing period of the Moon (from New Moon to Full Moon). You will want to conclude projects or do preparation work for a new project (not start a new one) during the waning phase of the Moon (from Full Moon to New Moon).

Each phase of the Moon is associated with a particular power or purpose. The New Moon is a time to begin new things, to be spontaneous. The Crescent Moon phase is an information-gathering phase, and a time to implement initial plans. The First Quarter Moon is a confrontational period when problems should be addressed, and laying of the foundations of plans is favorable. The Gibbous Moon phase is a time to make adjustments and refinements. The Full Moon Phase is a time for fulfillment. It is a point of unveiling and revealing. The Disseminating Moon phase is a social period and a time when sharing and understanding is highlighted. The Last Quarter Moon is a time of letting go, and the Balsamic Moon phase is a time of rest and reflection.

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The Moon's Sign on a Particular Day:

The Moon favors these kinds of activities:

In Aries, quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.
In Taurus, substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.
In Gemini, mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands.
In Cancer, domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.
In Leo, creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.
In Virgo, mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details.
In Libra, relationship issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.
In Scorpio, taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.
In Sagittarius, adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, advertising, sports, physical activity.
In Capricorn, long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.
In Aquarius, unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group.
In Pisces, imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.

Using the Moon to see where a Relationship is Headed:

The condition of the Moon by sign, its first and last applying aspect, the phase of the Moon, and more can be used to predict where a relationship is headed. The theories behind the Moon in Electional Astrology can be applied to the "first meeting" chart of a relationship. See our example of the delineation of a "first meeting chart" here.

Current Position of the Moon (this is at GMT):

Current Phase of the Moon:

Void of Course Moon Tables:

May 2009 to December 2009 (Times given ET) Void of Course Moon (DST is observed)

[The Moon is Void of Course from the time that its last aspect is listed until the Moon enters a new sign. For example, the Moon is Void of Course from May 9th at 2:48 PM (EDT) when it makes its last major aspect (a square to Neptune) in the sign until May 9th (the same day) at 9:49 PM, when the Moon changes signs to Sagittarius.]

For Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times. For example, the Moon enters Sagittarius on May 9th at 6:49 PM Pacific Time.

May 2, 2009 6:08 PM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
May 3, 2009 12:37 AM Moo enters Virgo
May 4, 2009 9:31 PM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
May 5, 2009 5:51 AM Moo enters Libra
May 7, 2009 6:00 AM Moo Trine Nep V/C
May 7, 2009 12:48 PM Moo enters Scorpio
May 9, 2009 2:48 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
May 9, 2009 9:49 PM Moo enters Sagittarius
May 12, 2009 1:55 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
May 12, 2009 9:09 AM Moo enters Capricorn
May 14, 2009 8:58 PM Moo Trine Mer V/C
May 14, 2009 10:01 PM Moo enters Aquarius
May 17, 2009 6:40 AM Moo Sqr Mer V/C
May 17, 2009 10:17 AM Moo enters Pisces
May 19, 2009 5:43 PM Sun Sxtil Moo V/C
May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Moo enters Aries
May 21, 2009 6:36 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
May 22, 2009 12:40 AM Moo enters Taurus
May 23, 2009 8:48 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
May 24, 2009 2:34 AM Moo enters Gemini
May 25, 2009 9:17 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
May 26, 2009 2:58 AM Moo enters Cancer
May 27, 2009 11:06 PM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
May 28, 2009 3:44 AM Moo enters Leo
May 30, 2009 4:18 AM Moo Trine Mar V/C
May 30, 2009 6:17 AM Moo enters Virgo
June 1, 2009 4:32 AM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
June 1, 2009 11:17 AM Moo enters Libra
June 3, 2009 2:00 PM Moo Oppos Ven V/C
June 3, 2009 6:44 PM Moo enters Scorpio
June 5, 2009 10:18 PM Moo Sqr Jup V/C
June 6, 2009 4:24 AM Moo enters Sagittarius
June 8, 2009 9:51 AM Moo Sxtil Jup V/C
June 8, 2009 4:00 PM Moo enters Capricorn
June 10, 2009 11:31 PM Moo Trine Mer V/C
June 11, 2009 4:52 AM Moo enters Aquarius
June 13, 2009 5:04 PM Moo Sqr Mer V/C
June 13, 2009 5:32 PM Moo enters Pisces
June 15, 2009 9:17 PM Moo Conj Ura V/C
June 16, 2009 3:52 AM Moo enters Aries
June 18, 2009 5:35 AM Sun Sxtil Moo V/C
June 18, 2009 10:20 AM Moo enters Taurus
June 20, 2009 8:02 AM Moo Sqr Jup V/C
June 20, 2009 1:00 PM Moo enters Gemini
June 22, 2009 8:20 AM Moo Trine Jup V/C
June 22, 2009 1:12 PM Moo enters Cancer
June 24, 2009 7:24 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
June 24, 2009 12:50 PM Moo enters Leo
June 26, 2009 8:28 AM Moo Oppos Jup V/C
June 26, 2009 1:47 PM Moo enters Virgo
June 28, 2009 11:26 AM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
June 28, 2009 5:24 PM Moo enters Libra
June 30, 2009 5:59 PM Moo Trine Jup V/C
July 1, 2009 12:19 AM Moo enters Scorpio
July 3, 2009 6:03 AM Moo Oppos Ven V/C
July 3, 2009 10:11 AM Moo enters Sagittarius
July 5, 2009 3:17 PM Moo Sqr Ura V/C
July 5, 2009 10:07 PM Moo enters Capricorn
July 8, 2009 5:43 AM Moo Trine Mar V/C
July 8, 2009 11:03 AM Moo enters Aquarius
July 10, 2009 10:17 PM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
July 10, 2009 11:44 PM Moo enters Pisces
July 13, 2009 4:03 AM Moo Conj Ura V/C
July 13, 2009 10:40 AM Moo enters Aries
July 15, 2009 11:07 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
July 15, 2009 6:30 PM Moo enters Taurus
July 17, 2009 4:48 PM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
July 17, 2009 10:41 PM Moo enters Gemini
July 19, 2009 6:12 PM Moo Sqr Ura V/C
July 19, 2009 11:51 PM Moo enters Cancer
July 21, 2009 10:35 PM Sun Conj Moo V/C
July 21, 2009 11:28 PM Moo enters Leo
July 23, 2009 4:28 PM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
July 23, 2009 11:23 PM Moo enters Virgo
July 25, 2009 7:14 PM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
July 26, 2009 1:25 AM Moo enters Libra
July 27, 2009 10:53 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
July 28, 2009 6:56 AM Moo enters Scorpio
July 30, 2009 8:55 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
July 30, 2009 4:10 PM Moo enters Sagittarius
Aug 2, 2009 1:42 AM Moo Trine Mer V/C
Aug 2, 2009 4:08 AM Moo enters Capricorn
Aug 4, 2009 9:21 AM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
Aug 4, 2009 5:08 PM Moo enters Aquarius
Aug 6, 2009 8:20 PM Moo Conj Nep V/C
Aug 7, 2009 5:34 AM Moo enters Pisces
Aug 9, 2009 8:45 AM Moo Conj Ura V/C
Aug 9, 2009 4:23 PM Moo enters Aries
Aug 11, 2009 4:03 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Aug 12, 2009 12:50 AM Moo enters Taurus
Aug 13, 2009 11:17 PM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
Aug 14, 2009 6:25 AM Moo enters Gemini
Aug 16, 2009 2:19 AM Moo Sqr Ura V/C
Aug 16, 2009 9:13 AM Moo enters Cancer
Aug 18, 2009 3:09 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Aug 18, 2009 9:57 AM Moo enters Leo
Aug 20, 2009 6:02 AM Sun Conj Moo V/C
Aug 20, 2009 10:00 AM Moo enters Virgo
Aug 22, 2009 7:44 AM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
Aug 22, 2009 11:12 AM Moo enters Libra
Aug 24, 2009 2:10 PM Moo Trine Mar V/C
Aug 24, 2009 3:16 PM Moo enters Scorpio
Aug 26, 2009 2:35 PM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Aug 26, 2009 11:16 PM Moo enters Sagittarius
Aug 29, 2009 1:26 AM Moo Sqr Ura V/C
Aug 29, 2009 10:44 AM Moo enters Capricorn
Aug 31, 2009 2:09 PM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
Aug 31, 2009 11:43 PM Moo enters Aquarius
Sep 3, 2009 1:19 AM Moo Conj Nep V/C
Sep 3, 2009 11:58 AM Moo enters Pisces
Sep 5, 2009 12:53 PM Moo Conj Ura V/C
Sep 5, 2009 10:14 PM Moo enters Aries
Sep 7, 2009 8:12 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Sep 8, 2009 6:18 AM Moo enters Taurus
Sep 10, 2009 3:17 AM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
Sep 10, 2009 12:17 PM Moo enters Gemini
Sep 12, 2009 7:30 AM Moo Sqr Ura V/C
Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM Moo enters Cancer
Sep 14, 2009 9:57 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Sep 14, 2009 6:39 PM Moo enters Leo
Sep 16, 2009 12:11 PM Moo Conj Ven V/C
Sep 16, 2009 7:56 PM Moo enters Virgo
Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM Moo Conj Mer V/C
Sep 18, 2009 9:26 PM Moo enters Libra
Sep 20, 2009 2:43 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
Sep 21, 2009 12:52 AM Moo enters Scorpio
Sep 22, 2009 11:33 PM Moo Sxtil Sat V/C
Sep 23, 2009 7:43 AM Moo enters Sagittarius
Sep 25, 2009 10:15 AM Moo Sqr Sat V/C
Sep 25, 2009 6:19 PM Moo enters Capricorn
Sep 27, 2009 11:33 PM Moo Trine Sat V/C
Sep 28, 2009 7:07 AM Moo enters Aquarius
Sep 30, 2009 7:34 AM Moo Conj Nep V/C
Sep 30, 2009 7:26 PM Moo enters Pisces
Oct 2, 2009 11:29 PM Moo Oppos Sat V/C
Oct 3, 2009 5:21 AM Moo enters Aries
Oct 5, 2009 1:46 AM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
Oct 5, 2009 12:33 PM Moo enters Taurus
Oct 7, 2009 1:19 PM Moo Trine Sat V/C
Oct 7, 2009 5:46 PM Moo enters Gemini
Oct 9, 2009 9:35 PM Moo Sqr Mer V/C
Oct 9, 2009 9:48 PM Moo enters Cancer
Oct 11, 2009 9:37 PM Moo Sxtil Sat V/C
Oct 12, 2009 1:03 AM Moo enters Leo
Oct 13, 2009 5:20 PM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
Oct 14, 2009 3:45 AM Moo enters Virgo
Oct 16, 2009 6:18 AM Moo Sxtil Mar V/C
Oct 16, 2009 6:29 AM Moo enters Libra
Oct 18, 2009 1:33 AM Sun Conj Moo V/C
Oct 18, 2009 10:23 AM Moo enters Scorpio
Oct 20, 2009 2:57 PM Moo Sxtil Sat V/C
Oct 20, 2009 4:49 PM Moo enters Sagittarius
Oct 23, 2009 2:39 AM Moo enters Capricorn
Oct 23, 2009 2:39 AM Sun Sxtil Moo V/C
Oct 25, 2009 2:15 PM Moo Trine Sat V/C
Oct 25, 2009 3:08 PM Moo enters Aquarius
Oct 28, 2009 3:22 AM Moo Trine Mer V/C
Oct 28, 2009 3:45 AM Moo enters Pisces
Oct 30, 2009 12:56 AM Moo Conj Ura V/C
Oct 30, 2009 1:56 PM Moo enters Aries
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
Nov 1, 2009 8:29 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Nov 1, 2009 7:45 PM Moo enters Taurus
Nov 3, 2009 1:04 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
Nov 3, 2009 11:53 PM Moo enters Gemini
Nov 5, 2009 10:47 PM Moo Trine Ven V/C
Nov 6, 2009 2:42 AM Moo enters Cancer
Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Nov 8, 2009 5:23 AM Moo enters Leo
Nov 9, 2009 9:43 PM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
Nov 10, 2009 8:30 AM Moo enters Virgo
Nov 12, 2009 2:13 AM Moo Sxtil Mer V/C
Nov 12, 2009 12:22 PM Moo enters Libra
Nov 14, 2009 6:10 AM Moo Trine Nep V/C
Nov 14, 2009 5:24 PM Moo enters Scorpio
Nov 16, 2009 2:14 PM Sun Conj Moo V/C
Nov 17, 2009 12:22 AM Moo enters Sagittarius
Nov 18, 2009 9:46 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Nov 19, 2009 10:01 AM Moo enters Capricorn
Nov 21, 2009 10:04 PM Sun Sxtil Moo V/C
Nov 21, 2009 10:11 PM Moo enters Aquarius
Nov 23, 2009 10:36 PM Moo Conj Nep V/C
Nov 24, 2009 11:07 AM Moo enters Pisces
Nov 26, 2009 9:17 AM Moo Trine Ven V/C
Nov 26, 2009 10:11 PM Moo enters Aries
Nov 28, 2009 6:33 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Nov 29, 2009 5:34 AM Moo enters Taurus
Dec 1, 2009 8:39 AM Moo Oppos Ven V/C
Dec 1, 2009 9:23 AM Moo enters Gemini
Dec 3, 2009 5:28 AM Moo Oppos Mer V/C
Dec 3, 2009 11:01 AM Moo enters Cancer
Dec 5, 2009 12:09 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Dec 5, 2009 12:07 PM Moo enters Leo
Dec 7, 2009 3:58 AM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
Dec 7, 2009 2:05 PM Moo enters Virgo
Dec 9, 2009 5:04 AM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
Dec 9, 2009 5:47 PM Moo enters Libra
Dec 11, 2009 12:44 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
Dec 11, 2009 11:31 PM Moo enters Scorpio
Dec 13, 2009 8:18 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
Dec 14, 2009 7:25 AM Moo enters Sagittarius
Dec 16, 2009 7:02 AM Sun Conj Moo V/C
Dec 16, 2009 5:32 PM Moo enters Capricorn
Dec 18, 2009 3:08 PM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
Dec 19, 2009 5:39 AM Moo enters Aquarius
Dec 21, 2009 7:54 AM Moo Sxtil Ven V/C
Dec 21, 2009 6:42 PM Moo enters Pisces
Dec 24, 2009 3:09 AM Moo Sqr Ven V/C
Dec 24, 2009 6:40 AM Moo enters Aries
Dec 26, 2009 6:44 AM Moo Sxtil Jup V/C
Dec 26, 2009 3:26 PM Moo enters Taurus
Dec 28, 2009 12:54 PM Moo Sqr Jup V/C
Dec 28, 2009 8:13 PM Moo enters Gemini
Dec 30, 2009 3:29 PM Moo Trine Jup V/C
Dec 30, 2009 9:45 PM Moo enters Cancer
Jan 1, 2010 10:43 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
Jan 1, 2010 9:41 PM Moo enters Leo

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