RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2023-08-16
Leo New Moon
Northern 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.
Zodiac Pattern Types
THE SEE–SAW TYPE:
Two planets on one side with eight on the other, three on one side with seven on the other, four on one side with six on the other, five on one side with five on the other;
……. there must be two empty areas that divide the chart in half. You can draw a line through the two empty areas–right across the chart and going through the centre. One area must be a square or larger, and the other area must be a sextile or larger. If the large empty area is a square, then the other empty area must be larger than a sextile.
The See-saw type is sensitive to both sides of any situation. You will be continuously challenged to empower one side or the other. As soon as one side predominates, the other will make demands. You live in a world of polarities and conflicts. You are capable of a vast understanding but too often waste your energies by being incorrectly aligned.
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 DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates
FIXED = Resists change, determined, (stubborn)
FIRE = Needs to burn energy, enthusiastic, proud.
MASCULINE = Projective
RULED BY = SUN: Creative confidence, self-esteem, sense of purpose.
KEYNOTE: = “I will”
PART OF BODY = Heart, spinal column, marrow, and spinal cord.
COLOUR = Yellow.
GEMS = Ruby, (diamond), hyacinth, carbuncle, and cat’s eye.
METALS = Gold
HERBS = Sunflowers, chamomile, marigold, saffron, cinnamon,
bay tree, rue, mistletoe, and St John’s wort.
Some Leo Considerations:
Leo is a fixed sign. It is where Cardinal and Mutable energies meet (at 15º Leo).
The first half of Leo is Cardinal or assertive and driving. There is a tendency to make things happen and to get attention.
The second half of Leo is Mutable and will be inclined to adapt or adjust their perception rather than push forward. Cardinal is assertive. Mutable is perceptive. Leos have one foot on Cardinal ground and the other foot on Mutable ground.
Ruled by the Sun, Leos are willful and proud.
They are inclined to lead or be best at what they do.
The first half of Leo is affected by the Moon and will act on their feelings and instincts.
The second half of Leo is influenced by Mercury. They will have to learn to adjust their ideas about themselves and others.
It is the middle of Summer. It is warm but getting cooler.
The darkness is increasing. Every action will have repercussions and will affect others. Responsibilities are increasing. One wants to do as much as one can before the colder days arrive. Daylight is still greater than darkness and Leos will do their own thing as long as they can. They like to play and lead and win! There is a need to be proud of oneself and to maintain a high sense of self-esteem.
In Leo two trigrams meet at the fifteen degree point. They are The Gentle, the Penetrating, Wind and Wood; and The Abysmal, Water. Leos have the ability to penetrate to the centre of any group or situation, and they also are vulnerable to the dangers of delusions of grandeur.
Two of the Eightfold Paths meet in Leo.
They are Right Concentration and Right Mindfulness.
If one is too focused on oneself, one will be a hindrance rather than a help.
If one is not alert to one’s effect on others, great errors can be made.
How can one be properly aligned and champion the right cause?
On what does worthiness and nobility depend?
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 Purpose
Aries: This will be another high energy day. You will be the centre of attention but you must show sensitivity to the people around you. Take care not to eat on the run!
Taurus: Someone will block your way on purpose. If you draw too much attention to yourself you will come across as arrogant and insensitive. Make sure that no one around you goes hungry or feels left out.
Gemini: No one will know your intentions unless you tell them. Make your delivery as impressive as you can. If you have to express yourself you may as well do it as creatively as you are able to.
Cancer: The odds are good that you will be able to accomplish your purpose whatever it may be. Try to make a game of the work before you. A playful happiness will win hearts.
Leo: Your purpose will be supported by an inner confidence that radiates out and touches the hearts of those you meet. Trust in the force! Your sense of nobility will win the day.
Virgo: Be sensitive to the feelings of others. Take care of the little things and the larger problems will take care of themselves. Try to make others more secure.
Libra: Circumstances will require you to dress up and champion the day. You are however inclined to be somewhat lazy and sloppy. Applaud the efforts of others, especially those of children.
Scorpio: It will be important for you to know when to attack and when to retreat. You will run into arrogant behaviour today. Move away! Move away! …. before you do something you don’t want to do. Follow gentleness.
Sagittarius: Align with creative purpose. Meet good will with more good will. This will be a good day for you to make a positive impression. Be playful. You will be inclined to over indulge!
Capricorn: It will be difficult to accomplish any significant purpose today. The pettiness of those around you will prevent serious plans from maturing. Don’t get pulled into matters that don’t concern you.
Aquarius: The more you try to find your own purpose, the more competition you will encounter. Do not try to impress others with glitter. If you must influence others, do it through silence.
Pisces: It will be easy for you to secure your purpose today. You need to laugh and play along life’s path. Dress brightly. Avoid dark or depressing colours. If you visit anyone, bring some food with you.
Hexagram Degrees
23 Leo 17
Main Theme:
LEO 23°-24° (IC) OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION: W.47, Line 1: Passive.
Special Focus:
23° 10’-23° 20’ Leo (Le IC-lvl2) OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION: W.47, Line 5: Firm.
Responsive.
Intimate Detail:
23° 16’ 40”-23° 18’ 20” Leo (Cn IC-lvl3) THE GENTLE, PENETRATING, WIND: W.57, Line 5: Projective.
Main Theme
47. OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION
(Alternative Name: 22. Demands of the Time)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………18° – 24° Leo
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Aug 10 to Aug 17 approx
………………..Southern Hemisphere: Feb 7 to Feb 13 approx
House 8:………132° – 126° setting to IC
Time of day:…03:12 to 03:36 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..132° – 126° Waning
Moon Phase:.. Waning Half Moon Phase (135° – 90°)
……………….(3½ to 7 days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The lake above, the abyss below.
Pleasure without and danger within.
One enjoys what one should not.
One laughs at the expense of others.
One underestimates the power of water.
Too much of a good thing will spoil it!
THE IMAGE:
Dangerous pleasure!
The fire burns out.
The food is spoiled.
No one is helped.
No one will come.
Carried away with one’s own importance,
One cannot see one’s family or friends.
One will be left alone.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Joy without, doubt within.
Pleasure without, danger within.
Dangerous seduction.
One enjoys one’s position
But harbours personal misgivings.
If one is not sincere,
One will attract unworthy people.
Good intentions will be led astray.
Good energy will be wasted.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second son to the third daughter.
He is cautious. She is playful.
He is critical. She likes to laugh.
He is secretive. She is direct.
He is discriminating and she is seductive.
He is fussy. She will appear rowdy.
He will be threatened by her joyfulness.
She will be alienated by his judgments.
He needs to learn the value of happiness and contentment.
She is naturally playful.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24 LE: 47. Oppression, Exhaustion
Fun and games will interfere with the work at hand.
Discontent will damage morale.
Too much of a good thing will spoil it.
One wants what one cannot and should not have.
Too much attention will ruin one’s character.
Are you good enough to deserve attention?
Is your heart in the right place?
THE LINES
Six in the first place: (23° – 24° Leo)
Discontent.
Dark thoughts.
Bad seeds.
What will grow from this?
Before you act, clear your mind.
…..The first place: 23° – 24° Leo: 47. Oppression, Exhaustion
…..Oppressed by self-indulgence.
…..Exhausted, one will not make the proper effort to improve.
…..Humiliation.
……….Six in the first place:
……….One senses danger but does nothing.
……….One does not even try to help.
……….Credibility is diminished.
……….Misfortune.
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)
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 4
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 7 and 8)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Special Focus
47. OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION
(Alternative Name: 22. Demands of the Time)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The lake above, the abyss below.
Pleasure without and danger within.
One enjoys what one should not.
One laughs at the expense of others.
One underestimates the power of water.
Too much of a good thing will spoil it!
THE IMAGE:
Dangerous pleasure!
The fire burns out.
The food is spoiled.
No one is helped.
No one will come.
Carried away with one’s own importance,
One cannot see one’s family or friends.
One will be left alone.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Joy without, doubt within.
Pleasure without, danger within.
Dangerous seduction.
One enjoys one’s position
But harbours personal misgivings.
If one is not sincere,
One will attract unworthy people.
Good intentions will be led astray.
Good energy will be wasted.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second son to the third daughter.
He is cautious. She is playful.
He is critical. She likes to laugh.
He is secretive. She is direct.
He is discriminating and she is seductive.
He is fussy. She will appear rowdy.
He will be threatened by her joyfulness.
She will be alienated by his judgments.
He needs to learn the value of happiness and contentment.
She is naturally playful.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24 LE: 47. Oppression, Exhaustion
Fun and games will interfere with the work at hand.
Discontent will damage morale.
Too much of a good thing will spoil it.
One wants what one cannot and should not have.
Too much attention will ruin one’s character.
Are you good enough to deserve attention?
Is your heart in the right place?
THE LINES
Nine in the fifth place: (19° – 20° Leo)
One shares one’s happiness.
There is no fault in this.
But this cannot go on forever.
If the intent is not noble
Relationships will be spoiled.
…..The fifth place: 19° – 20° Leo: 57. The Gentle, The Penetrating, Wind, Wood
…..One meets opposition with gentleness.
…..In this way even the obstinate can be persuaded.
……….Nine in the fifth place:
……….One does what is required.
……….They will do what they are told.
……….If one weakens there will be no support.
……….There are limits to what can be accomplished.
……….It is difficult to find a worthy person.
Technical Considerations of Line 5:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 9 and 10)
Holding Together with appropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 11 and 12)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Nuclear Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fifth Place:
Intimate Detail
57. THE GENTLE, THE PENETRATING, WIND, WOOD.
(Alternative Name: Penetrating Gentleness)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The wind above and the wind below.
Wind penetrates through the trees.
The trees will bend in the wind.
Enduring gentleness.
One will have a profound influence.
What one cannot get from the mother,
One will get from the father.
THE IMAGE:
A gentle breeze through the trees.
Move around obstructions.
Gentleness penetrates hearts.
Clarity about the happiness of others brings good fortune.
Listen well.
Speak cautiously.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentle penetration within and without.
Words of advice.
One repeats oneself for greater effect.
If one is sincere and considerate
And one’s words are well spoken
Even those at a great distance can be influenced.
How much more so for those close at hand?
What one says will be repeated.
Some will sympathize and others may scorn.
It would be wise to reflect before one speaks.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to herself.
She is gentle in her manner of influence.
She is sensitive to the demands of the time.
When she asks for something,
It will be difficult to refuse.
She is concerned over security.
Inwardly open, outwardly strong.
She is active everywhere, but is sensitive to those around her.
She senses the seeds of commitment and responsibility.
She increases her influence by helping where it is needed.
She knows what she has to do to get what she wants.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 CN: 57. The Gentle, Penetrating, Wind, Wood
Wind can give and wind can take away.
If nature is kind there will be abundance.
If one is considerate one will accomplish much.
The more one gives,
The more one will get.
If one holds back there will be opposition.
THE LINES
Nine in the fifth place: (28° – 29° Cancer)
Follow through.
One must live up to what has been set in motion.
One sees what is right
And must act appropriately.
Opposition to what is right will not succeed.
…..The fifth place: 28° – 29° Cancer: 49. Revolution, Molting
…..Water over fire.
…..Pleasure over clarity.
…..Unsettled times.
…..Revolution.
…..Nothing will stay the same.
……….Nine in the fifth place:
……….One sees clearly
……….And speaks decisively.
……….One uses authority
……….And knows who is reliable.
……….Good fortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 5:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 9 and 10)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 7 and 8)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Nuclear Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fifth Place:
Aspect Hexagrams
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.
Watch the video:
LEO 23°-24° (IC) OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION: W.47, Line 1: Passive.
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 Cancer at 24Can56. 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:
LEO 23°-24° (IC) OPPRESSION, EXHAUSTION: W.47, Line 1: Passive.
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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!
https://www.i-ching-changes.com
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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