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.
On this Page:
The Void of Course Moon
Electional Astrology Using the Moon
Phase of the Moon
Moon Signs
First Meeting Chart
Current Month's Moon Tables
Void of Course Moon Tables
Biorhythms
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:
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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.
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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:
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April to August 2008 (Times given
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[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 August 9th at 5:02 PM
(EDT) when it makes its last major aspect (a square to
Mercury) in
the sign until August 9th (the same day) at 7:10 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
August 9th at 4:10 PM Pacific Time.
Apr 2, 2008 5:14 AM Moo Conj Nep V/C
Apr 2, 2008 4:55 PM Moo enters
Pisces
Apr 4, 2008 5:43 PM Moo Conj Ven V/C
Apr 4, 2008 8:27 PM Moo enters Aries
Apr 6, 2008 11:01 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Apr 6, 2008 9:20 PM Moo enters
Taurus
Apr 8, 2008 11:13 AM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
Apr 8, 2008 9:27 PM Moo enters
Gemini
Apr 10, 2008 12:11 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
Apr 10, 2008 10:43 PM Moo enters
Cancer
Apr 12, 2008 2:32 PM Sun Sqr Moo V/C
Apr 13, 2008 2:29 AM Moo enters Leo
Apr 15, 2008 12:56 AM Sun Trine Moo V/C
Apr 15, 2008 9:07 AM Moo enters Virgo
Apr 17, 2008 1:59 AM Moo Trine Jup V/C
Apr 17, 2008 6:10 PM Moo enters Libra
Apr 19, 2008 4:54 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
Apr 20, 2008 5:00 AM Moo enters
Scorpio
Apr 22, 2008 4:54 AM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
Apr 22, 2008 5:07 PM Moo enters
Sagittarius
Apr 24, 2008 5:38 PM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
Apr 25, 2008 5:47 AM Moo enters
Capricorn
Apr 27, 2008 10:18 AM Moo Sqr Ven V/C
Apr 27, 2008 5:27 PM Moo enters
Aquarius
Apr 30, 2008 1:25 AM Moo Sxtil Ven V/C
Apr 30, 2008 2:11 AM Moo enters
Pisces
May 2, 2008 5:35 AM Moo Sxtil Mer V/C
May 2, 2008 6:51 AM Moo enters Aries
May 4, 2008 3:16 AM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
May 4, 2008 7:58 AM Moo enters
Taurus
May 6, 2008 4:22 AM Moo Sxtil Mar V/C
May 6, 2008 7:17 AM Moo enters
Gemini
May 7, 2008 9:36 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
May 8, 2008 7:02 AM Moo enters
Cancer
May 9, 2008 8:06 PM Moo Oppos Jup V/C
May 10, 2008 9:10 AM Moo enters Leo
May 12, 2008 4:09 AM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
May 12, 2008 2:48 PM Moo enters Virgo
May 14, 2008 12:38 PM Sun Trine Moo V/C
May 14, 2008 11:46 PM Moo enters Libra
May 16, 2008 11:29 PM Moo Trine Nep V/C
May 17, 2008 10:59 AM Moo enters
Scorpio
May 19, 2008 10:11 PM Sun Oppos Moo V/C
May 19, 2008 11:19 PM Moo enters
Sagittarius
May 22, 2008 12:19 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
May 22, 2008 11:55 AM Moo enters
Capricorn
May 24, 2008 8:26 AM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
May 24, 2008 11:52 PM Moo enters
Aquarius
May 26, 2008 10:49 PM Moo Conj Nep V/C
May 27, 2008 9:38 AM Moo enters
Pisces
May 29, 2008 2:23 AM Moo Conj Ura V/C
May 29, 2008 3:52 PM Moo enters Aries
May 31, 2008 8:54 AM Moo Sxtil Nep V/C
May 31, 2008 6:19 PM Moo enters
Taurus
June 2, 2008 9:03 AM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
June 2, 2008 6:06 PM Moo enters
Gemini
June 4, 2008 8:09 AM Moo Trine Nep V/C
June 4, 2008 5:16 PM Moo enters
Cancer
June 6, 2008 5:32 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
June 6, 2008 6:00 PM Moo enters Leo
June 8, 2008 11:41 AM Moo Oppos Nep V/C
June 8, 2008 10:01 PM Moo enters Virgo
June 10, 2008 3:42 PM Moo Oppos Ura V/C
June 11, 2008 5:55 AM Moo enters Libra
June 13, 2008 5:15 AM Moo Trine Nep V/C
June 13, 2008 4:53 PM Moo enters
Scorpio
June 15, 2008 5:29 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
June 16, 2008 5:19 AM Moo enters
Sagittarius
June 18, 2008 5:37 PM Moo Conj Plu V/C
June 18, 2008 5:52 PM Moo enters
Capricorn
June 20, 2008 3:02 PM Moo Sxtil Ura V/C
June 21, 2008 5:33 AM Moo enters
Aquarius
June 23, 2008 3:04 PM Moo Sxtil Plu V/C
June 23, 2008 3:32 PM Moo enters
Pisces
June 25, 2008 10:16 PM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
June 25, 2008 10:49 PM Moo enters Aries
June 28, 2008 2:14 AM Moo Trine Plu V/C
June 28, 2008 2:50 AM Moo enters
Taurus
June 30, 2008 2:43 AM Moo Sqr Mar V/C
June 30, 2008 4:03 AM Moo enters
Gemini
July 2, 2008 3:08 AM Moo Oppos Plu V/C
July 2, 2008 3:53 AM Moo enters
Cancer
July 3, 2008 4:14 PM Moo Trine Ura V/C
July 4, 2008 4:15 AM Moo enters Leo
July 6, 2008 6:04 AM Moo Trine Plu V/C
July 6, 2008 7:04 AM Moo enters Virgo
July 8, 2008 12:21 PM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
July 8, 2008 1:31 PM Moo enters Libra
July 10, 2008 10:14 PM Moo Sxtil Plu V/C
July 10, 2008 11:35 PM Moo enters
Scorpio
July 12, 2008 11:05 PM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
July 13, 2008 11:50 AM Moo enters
Sagittarius
July 15, 2008 10:44 PM Moo Conj Plu V/C
July 16, 2008 12:20 AM Moo enters
Capricorn
July 18, 2008 3:59 AM Sun Oppos Moo V/C
July 18, 2008 11:40 AM Moo enters
Aquarius
July 20, 2008 7:25 PM Moo Sxtil Plu V/C
July 20, 2008 9:08 PM Moo enters
Pisces
July 23, 2008 2:39 AM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
July 23, 2008 4:22 AM Moo enters Aries
July 25, 2008 7:30 AM Moo Trine Plu V/C
July 25, 2008 9:14 AM Moo enters
Taurus
July 27, 2008 12:52 AM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
July 27, 2008 11:55 AM Moo enters
Gemini
July 29, 2008 11:25 AM Moo Oppos Plu V/C
July 29, 2008 1:12 PM Moo enters
Cancer
July 31, 2008 1:31 AM Moo Trine Ura V/C
July 31, 2008 2:22 PM Moo enters Leo
Aug 2, 2008 2:59 PM Moo Trine Plu V/C
Aug 2, 2008 4:59 PM Moo enters Virgo
Aug 4, 2008 8:16 PM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
Aug 4, 2008 10:28 PM Moo enters Libra
Aug 7, 2008 5:02 AM Moo Sxtil Plu V/C
Aug 7, 2008 7:26 AM Moo enters
Scorpio
Aug 9, 2008 5:02 PM Moo Sqr Mer V/C
Aug 9, 2008 7:10 PM Moo enters
Sagittarius
Aug 12, 2008 5:04 AM Moo Conj Plu V/C
Aug 12, 2008 7:42 AM Moo enters
Capricorn
Aug 14, 2008 1:09 PM Moo Trine Mar V/C
Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM Moo enters
Aquarius
Aug 17, 2008 1:14 AM Moo Sxtil Plu V/C
Aug 17, 2008 3:46 AM Moo enters
Pisces
Aug 19, 2008 7:41 AM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
Aug 19, 2008 10:10 AM Moo enters Aries
Aug 21, 2008 12:53 PM Sun Trine Moo V/C
Aug 21, 2008 2:38 PM Moo enters
Taurus
Aug 23, 2008 5:19 AM Moo Sqr Nep V/C
Aug 23, 2008 5:48 PM Moo enters
Gemini
Aug 25, 2008 5:52 PM Moo Oppos Plu V/C
Aug 25, 2008 8:19 PM Moo enters
Cancer
Aug 27, 2008 8:13 PM Moo Sxtil Mer V/C
Aug 27, 2008 10:51 PM Moo enters Leo
Aug 29, 2008 11:44 PM Moo Trine Plu V/C
Aug 30, 2008 2:18 AM Moo enters Virgo
Sep 1, 2008 5:02 AM Moo Sqr Plu V/C
Sep 1, 2008 7:44 AM Moo enters Libra
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Biorhythms:
Biorhythms are
not Moon-related, but can help further refine your
plan-making. Above the middle line is positive, at the middle
line is critical (difficult or challenging days), and below
the line is negative (lower energy levels).
Moon Dance
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