RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2023-04-20
Libra New Moon
Southern Hemisphere
The New Moon
When your feelings about the past, memories, and your sense of security
conjunct or meet up with
Your confidence, purposefulness, and your hopes for the future
A profound impression is made.
A note on the harp of the soul.
A seed moment in celestial manifestation.
The Horoscope for the New Moon is for the exact moment of the New Moon.
There are no houses in this chart because the Moon is in all 12 houses at the same time when viewed globally. So this is the true New Moon chart for anywhere on earth. You can add the houses to it according to where you live.
Most computer printouts will draw the horoscope with the houses as appropriate for where you are on the planet. This was not done here in order to focus on things valid for everyone on the planet.
New Moons are the peak points of subjective impressionability in the month.
Receptivity to core insights and to God, are accentuated.
Chanting (or even drumming) on a New Moon will give an extra vitality to your efforts over the following month,
until the next New Moon.
A holy environment and spiritual companions are a great blessing.
The New Moon accumulates and reflects on all of the experiences of the past month. On the New Moon the conglomerate of experiences past, creates a high tide of intuitive impressions. At the moment the Moon meets the Sun, light is shone on these impressions creating a new sense of purpose. It is the Sun than effects the Moon.
From our worldly consciousness we cannot see the combination or aggregate of memories, but we can certainly feel it.
Unfortunately our habit patterns are too gross or physical to allow us to attune to this phenomenon consciously, but we certainly can feel it.
Only the initiate or one established in spiritual disciplines can clearly witness the New Moon within.
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Zodiac Pattern Types
THE BOWL TYPE:
All the planets on one side of a chart, within an opposition. One half to almost two thirds of the chart is empty.
The Bowl Type has a deep sense of being separated from one half of existence. Half seems to be with you and the other half not. Because this pattern is based on the opposition there is an inherent awareness of duality. You will embrace your concerns strongly. You will also be powerfully aware of what does not concern you. You clearly see who you are, and who you are not! You tend to champion causes and will usually go out of your way to give to others on one level or another. Your sensitivity to duality will find you questioning the purpose of existence.
WANING CRESCENT MOON PHASE
45° – 0°, 3 1/2 to 0 days before the New Moon.
This is the last phase of the lunar cycle before the new moon. It is often called the balsamic moon phase and it lasts for three and one half days from the crescent to the new moon. The light finally disappears into the mystery of silence and darkness. Completion becomes important. Your own projections seem to disappear in the vastness of all that is happening around you.
You are searching for something new but are unsure of how to end the old attachments. Your awareness of others begins to lose relevance as you approach renewal. Try to understand what needs to be left behind. This should be a daily meditation. You have the uncanny ability to know when anything is ending or about to fall apart. Unfortunately it is not usually wise to tell others about it. They would probably consider you to be too negative. You need to learn why things come to an end. It is important for you to mind your own business or you will keep seeing everything that is going to collapse on everyone. Learn to look within for the new vision. Trust silence. Take steps to move towards your vision. Be very selective. Listen and wait.
Often people will not appreciate you until you have gone. Try to insure that your influence is a positive one. Watch what you say. Often you will seem overwhelmed by useless or futile commitments. Do not try to save face. Be honest and let go.
The quality of ending will directly effect the nature of the new beginning just about to come. So be wise. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. It may not make sense to others but if you trust your conscience, you will see the way. Hold on to your principles. Do not make promises that you cannot keep, especially long term promises.
You have the tendency to lose yourself in others only to be left very insecure when they do not have the answers. You want to become completely involved with someone. You will constantly search for or wonder about the ultimate love of your life. Often you will feel that what you have is not enough, and then you will wonder why you bother to stay within it.
You are looking for completion and fulfillment and are not likely to embrace freedom comfortably. You want to burn your past for future goals. It is amazing though how long you can procrastinate and wait. You want to help but often do not know what to do. You will probably not bother until somebody else cares.
A little encouragement can have profound effects. To attract positive feedback you must be positive towards others. If you must end a situation, it is important for the reason to be correct, otherwise your problems will reoccur in the new arena.
THE WAXING NEW MOON PHASE
O°- 45°, 0 to 3 1/2 days after the New Moon.
This is the beginning of the lunar cycle and lasts for three and one half days. The light is emerging gently. From the depths of the darkest moment up to the first slim crescent of light, and a little farther until the crescent is smiling brightly.
This is a highly intuitive time filled with deep impressions and new beginnings. This is a time of seed moments and powerful insights. There is a predominant undercurrent of anxious anticipation. A new moon cycle is born.
Born under this phase you need to feel that your life is just beginning to open up. The challenge is subjective: are you prepared to advance your own cause? You should readily adjust your lifestyle to support any new sense of direction that you feel is emerging within you. You will be constantly having to make new starts in life. You will be sensitive to new beginnings and uncertain about your present surroundings. You are inclined to leave old attachments and memories behind. You want to move forward towards your goals and will be frustrated by any setbacks.
When you begin a project it is important to advance with care and gentleness. Make sure that you nurture and protect the germinating seed; ie. the new you. It is usually easier for you to do things than to talk about them. Remember that you do not have to achieve everything right away, but it is important for you to feel that you are advancing toward your goals.
You are the kind of person who plants ideas in the minds of others. You will reach out and impress others subtly. You will always be able to sense the new path that should be taken. As long as you are moving along this path you will feel relatively secure. Worries and problems will surface when you crystallize or stop growing. Do not look back or hold on to the past. Nurture the light within. Protect your own development and do not throw your good ideas out to fools who will not appreciate them. Neither should you follow the dreams of others. Trust your own inner sense of direction. Whenever you can make the effort to be creative, you should. Do not try to explain the process, just do it! Consistent effort will accumulate. Reach out. Rely on your instincts. Grow. Break out of old patterns. Move on. Move on. New beginnings always seem small against the vastness of life around you, none-the-less every journey starts with one small step. Try to find friends who will support and acknowledge your efforts. Always be cautious about what you say. Words can come back to haunt you.
You will always be trying to start something. Make certain that you take time to water the flowers and plants in your garden of hopes and dreams. The end does not always justify the means so make your daily life creative. Take time to smell the flowers along your path. You will be able to draw encouragement and inspiration by listening to birds singing.
DAYLIGHT IS DECREASING = Momentum towards responsibility
MORE DARKNESS THAN DAYLIGHT = Belonging predominates
CARDINAL = Makes things happen.
AIR = Communicative, intelligent, cerebral.
MASCULINE = Projective.
RULED BY = VENUS: Desire for satisfaction and appreciation/ self worth..
KEYNOTE: = “I balance” (I harmonize)
PART OF BODY = Kidneys, ovaries, loins, appendix.
COLOUR = Green.
GEMS = Opal, diamond, moss agate, coral, jade, alabaster, lapis lazuli, beryl, and chrysolite.
METALS = Copper
HERBS = Dandelion, yarrow, penny royal, violet, thyme, catnip, silverweed, archangel, bearberry, burdock, and almonds.
Some Libra Considerations:
Libra is a Cardinal sign. Cardinal signs are assertive.
Libras push to be appreciated and especially to be listened to.
They want their ideas to be relevant. They are driven by
encouragement and relevance in the eyes of others.
They like to share and can talk too much.
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of values and choices, of attraction and repulsion, of beauty and ugliness, and of love and hate.
When negative Libra can be driven by envy or vanity.
They need to develop worthy values so that they have something significant to share. There is a tendency to trivialize.
If one can’t get what or who one wants, one is inclined to take the next best choice. There is a need to cultivate proper selectiveness and self worth. Sometimes one must do without and wait for what one really wants. One needs to avoid choices of degenerating quality and escalating repercussions.
This is the beginning of Fall or the light half of Autumn.
Darkness is increasing and with it involvement and responsibilities increase. Darkness is now also greater than daylight.
The concerns of others predominate and determine priorities.
This is the trigram of Keeping Still, Mountain.
One can easily be pulled into other people’s concerns
And get nothing accomplished for oneself. Talk is cheap!
One needs to learn to wait and listen for appropriate relevance and true value before speaking or acting.
There is a tendency to do nothing unless someone else is interested or cares. Keeping still works in two ways.
Either it puts one to sleep, or it wakes one up in deep meditation.
Meditation is the cultivation of the experience of silence.
In Libra the Eightfold Path is Right Effort.
1. One needs to use their will energetically to prevent unwholesome states of mind from arising.
2. One needs to get rid of unwholesome states of mind that have already arisen.
3. One needs to produce and cause to rise good and wholesome states of mind not yet risen.
4. One needs to develop and bring to perfection the good and wholesome states of mind already present.
Pentans
Pentans are five degree divisions of the Zodiac in which the zodiac repeats itself creating a sub-level of meaning. Sub-pentans divide each 10 degrees of the zodiac into 12 sub-sub-signs adding a third level of meaning. The Zodiac sign is the Main Theme, The Pentan is the Special Focus and the Sub-Pentan is the Intimate Detail.
To Understand Pentans watch this video: (Click on the title Pentans)
Zodiac Faces
Today we see
the Face of Prejudice
Aries: Do not be swayed by the prejudice of others. Innuendo will grow if you empower it. Be direct and keep active. Mind your own business. If someone is inclined to distort reality you will not be able to stop them.
Taurus: A considerate understanding of others will accomplish much more than a prejudicial view. Be kind and help where you can. Make yourself useful. Concentrate on comfort and cleanliness.
Gemini: Mixed signals prevail. There will be a great divergence of opinions and beliefs. Be generous enough to allow others to have their own different points of view. Do not put anyone down!
Cancer: Favouritism of any sort will be interpreted by some as prejudice. Concentrate on being of service and helping others less fortunate than yourself. If what you do is healing it will be a good thing to do!
Leo: Choose your company wisely. Sharing will be appreciated. Do not reinforce questionable activities. You will need to keep everything up front and on the level today. Be honourable!
Virgo: There is a difference between valid discrimination and prejudice. Mind your own business today and give others the same right. If you are imposed upon then back away. No good will come from complaining or pointing the finger!
Libra: Be wary of the hidden agendas of the self righteous. The end will not justify the means. The words that come out of your mouth will be interpreted out of context.
Scorpio: Be critical of prejudice. If you are attracting the wrong crowd then you need to ask yourself why. Half truths and little lies will accumulate until they become bigger. Be honest or stay silent.
Sagittarius: Pride and prejudice will take its toll today. The more you try to impress others the more alienated and criticized you will be. Keep things simple if you can. Be polite.
Capricorn: It will be important to be discriminating about who you associate with. If you let your defences down you will be tarnished by the likes and dislikes of irresponsible people.
Aquarius: Be courteous and polite today. Avoid making any insinuations or you will be tainted by the brush of prejudice. Leave intrigues well enough alone and treat everyone fairly.
Pisces: Be considerate of others. If you must err do it on the side of compassion rather than prejudice. Do not give any credence to the petty comments of others. You have to live with your own conscience!
Hexagram Degrees
029 libra 50
Main Theme:
LIB 29°-30° (IC) DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS: W.53, Line 6: Active.
Special Focus:
……………29° 50’-29° 60’ Lib (Vi IC-lvl2) THE ARMY:W.7, Line 1: Yielding.
………………….Intimate Detail:
………………….29° 50’ 00”-29° 51’ 40” Lib (Pi IC-lvl3) FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: W.13, Line 6: Projective.
Main Theme
53. DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS: (Alternative: Listens to the Wind)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..24° – 30° Libra
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Oct 17 to Oct 23 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Apr 14 to Apr 20 approx
House 6:……..66° – 60° setting to IC
Time of day:…07:36 to 08:00 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..66° – 60° Waning (Sextile – applying))
Moon Phase:.. Waning Crescent Moon Phase (90° – 45°)
………………..(7 to 10½ days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The wood above, the mountain below.
The penetrating wind on the immovable mountain.
The wind will have an effect but it is difficult to measure.
Gentleness without and patience within.
Be selective about what you say
And wait for the right moment to say it.
THE IMAGE:
A tree on the mountain grows slowly,
But it will survive the axe.
The tree can be seen by all.
Its roots penetrate the rocks.
It will not fall.
The fruits of such a tree are not easily obtained.
Nurture your visions.
Take time to develop them.
In this way they may survive the affairs of others.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentleness without, stillness within.
Sensitive when dealing with others
And non-pretentious.
One threatens no one.
And no one threatens.
Relationships will develop at their own appropriate pace.
Tranquility will prevail even in difficult situations.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third son to the first daughter.
He is patient. She is gentle.
She will be quick to advise. He will be slow to react.
She has much to do. He does not want to bother.
He will keep still or meditate.
She will penetrate his silence with words.
Even though he is slow to respond, she knows how to reach him.
She also knows what needs to be done.
He is sensitive to the demands on his time.
She is sensitive to the demands of the time.
She will have to approach him in the right way
If she wants him to respond.
He needs encouragement and a good reason to act.
If she is persistent, he will come around in time.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 LI: 53. Gradual Progress
Wind on the mountain.
One sits still but the mind moves in many directions.
It is inappropriate to follow the wind.
If one watches one’s thoughts
And works steadily to stop thinking,
One’s ability to meditate
Will gradually develop.
THE LINES:
Nine in the sixth place: (29° – 30° Libra)
One acts when one should not.
One says what need not be said.
Silence will be disturbed.
…..The sixth place: 29° – 30° Libra: 7. The Army
…..Too much to do. Not enough time.
…..One must be prepared to work with others
…..Without complaining.
……….Nine in the sixth place:
……….One acts to complete things
……….And moves away from the demands of others.
……….Parting should be quick.
……….One should not look back.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
Special Focus
7. THE ARMY (DUTY) (Alternative Name: Preparation)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The earth above, the abyss below.
Yielding without and critical within.
A little movement can lead to a big collapse.
Receptive to criticism and danger.
There is much that can be improved.
One must work with others to fix the little things.
THE IMAGE:
Ears wide open!
Receptive to danger.
Ready to act.
The odds are against you.
Do not under-estimate adversity.
Take care of small things at the beginning.
This is not the time to be critical of others.
You are bound together in danger.
Don’t complain.
Strive to make improvements.
No room for grand gestures.
It’s the little things that matter.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Can one maintain virtue when no one else is?
Can one maintain integrity when no one else does?
Insecurity within will find no support without.
Strength within will find no support without.
In such situations one must hold on to duty.
If one is healthy and no one else is
One must face the danger and help.
If one is capable and no one else is,
One must get involved.
To accept inertia will lead to failure and guilt.
Strength of character is essential.
If one does not hold onto what is right,
One will deserve what one gets.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second son to the mother.
He is discriminating. She is accepting.
He withdraws. She understands.
He wants to help. She will let him.
Even though he is fussy, she will look after his needs.
When he is threatened, she will protect him.
He will hide behind her in the face of the older brother.
He can at times be too critical of her.
She has her own understanding.
He must fix the little things
Before he voices criticism over bigger issues.
If she keeps him busy, he will steadily improve.
He needs to learn to do things for himself.
In this way there will be no one to criticize.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 VI: 7. The Army
Rapidly increasing darkness.
Increasing obligations.
One cannot help everyone.
If one does what one can
There will be no blame.
Take care of the little things
And the big things will take care of themselves.
Be considerate. Work for the team.
Help others when they need it.
A little kindness goes a long way.
Try to solve problems before they happen.
THE LINES:
Six in the first place: (29° – 30° Virgo)
Humble duties.
One must be content to take care of the little things.
Small improvements will make a difference.
Do not complain.
…..The first place: 29° – 30° Virgo: 13. Fellowship with Men
…..Strong fellowship.
…..Great momentum.
…..Do not overestimate your own importance.
…..Take care of the little things
…..And the big things will take care of themselves.
……….Six in the first place:
……….One feels inadequate
……….And hesitates in the face of danger.
……….One must find worthiness within.
……….And hold together
……….With one who is dutiful and true.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Broken in an odd place
Inappropriate receptivity
Yielding at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 3 and 4)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Intimate Detail
13: FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN (Alternative:Visions of Freedom)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, Fire below.
Great clarity that reaches to heaven.
Simple words of insight will have a powerful effect.
Secure your associations before you ask for anything.
Do not make promises that you cannot fulfill.
THE IMAGE:
Many footsteps.
Abundant opportunities.
One who hesitates loses.
If you are sincere
You will make great progress.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Strength without, clarity within.
One believes in oneself.
One acts on one’s conscience.
Great activity. Great change.
It furthers one to be sincere
And to follow through on what one starts.
One must know who to align with
To insure continuity and success,
And one must not compromise one’s principles.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second daughter to her father.
She goes out of her way to win his attention.
He is strong. He likes to play and laugh, but he is not sensitive.
She will usually get what she wants.
He is the magnet. She is the nail.
She sees what she must do and will actively pursue it.
Sometimes she will do more than she should.
It is important that she take the right approach.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30PI: 13. Fellowship with Men
Great change in the light.
The dark will soon lose its grip.
One runs through the water.
Social obligations are weakening.
One rushes towards freedom.
One should be considerate of those who cannot rush
And of those who are not free.
The light of kindness will lead to greatness.
THE LINES:
Nine in the sixth place: (24° – 25° Pisces)
One misuses one’s position
And goes against what is right.
One is up to no good.
One howls at the moon and is chased away.
…..The sixth place: 24° – 25° Pisces: 63. After Completion
…..The challenge is to be appropriate.
…..To accomplish this
…..One must be aware of the needs of others
……….Nine in the sixth place:
……….Many steps. Many directions.
……….One follows through on what has been started.
……….There is no time for special consideration.
……….Not everyone will be pleased.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
ASPECTS
Stars By Degree
Earth Zodiac
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Ancestors by Degree
Movement by Degree
Drumming by Degree
Drumming by Degree
This hexagram reveals the drum rhythm by degree. Play this on your own or in a drum circle for the New Moon. Tune into the seed moment of the month. The Base at the red dot should be played louder!
Melodies (Scales) by Degree
Each degree has a very special melody or scale. You can play this with any instrument and tune into the feelings of this New Moon.
Melodies (Scales) by Degree
Each degree has a very special melody or scale. You can play this with any instrument and tune into the feelings of this New Moon.
Watch the video:
LIB 29°-30° (IC) DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS: W.53, Line 6: Active
Chanting by Degrees
Chanting on the New Moon evokes a very special presence.
It is one of the most powerful and sensitive times to chant.
Chanting by Degrees
This is the Chant for the New Moon in Aquarius at 12Aqu 20. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Aquarius.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
LIB 29°-30° (IC) DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS: W.53, Line 6: Active
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I Ching Links
How to use your horoscope to access the I Ching. The 64 Hexagrams as a Zodiac of 64 divisions.
The relationship of the three main cycles: the year (sun), the month (moon) and the day (earth) to both the I Ching and astrology.
A site about the I Ching with a good history, and instructions about how to divine a hexagram using yarrow stalks, coins or dice. The mystical Great Treatise that explains the inner depths of the I Ching is also here.
A new interpretation of the I Ching Hexagrams. References to the Superior Man have been removed. In its place the accentuation is on the individual. One does this, one does that, one remains free of blame!
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A collection of cosmic connections to the I Ching. How numbers, the Kabbalah, and the seven rays relate to the I Ching, and to many other systems of understanding.
On this site you will find applications of the I Ching to rhythm, melody and to chanting.
This takes the I Ching interpretations beyond the realm of words.
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By Robin Armstrong
In 2021 I was an adviser to the Royal Canadian Mint for the production of a Canadian Zodiac coin.
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