RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2024-01-11
Gemini 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.
For all of the symbolism and associations given here for the new moon, there are also equivalent symbols and associations to each planet or factor in an individual horoscope.
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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 DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates
CARDINAL = Makes things happen.
WATER = Emotional, impressionable, sensuous, judgmental.
FEMININE = Reflective
RULED BY = MOON: Need to be healthy, nurtured, and secure.
KEYNOTE: = “I feel”
PART OF BODY = Stomach, breasts, armpits, solar plexus, and pancreas.
COLOUR = Orange-yellow, amber.
GEMS = Pearl, crystal, selenite, and
black onyx.
METALS = Silver
HERBS = Lettuce, Water lily, chickweed, honeysuckle, agrimony, balm, cucumbers, melons, gourds, watercress, endive, seaweed, and mushrooms.
Some Cancer Considerations:
Cancer is a Cardinal sign. Cardinal is assertive and driving.
While Cancers may seem shy, they empower feelings and act on them. They respond personally to every situation.
They can hold feelings in but cannot ignore them.
Whether positive or negative, Cancers have their own way of doing things.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon which represents Mother, memory, nurturing, habits, feelings and one’s sense of security. Cancers are driven by their need for security.
When secure they are humorous and nurturing
But their moods, like the moon, can change quickly.
They have their own way of doing things and are sensitive about it.
They are profoundly effected by memories and past performances.
This is the beginning of Summer.
As darkness begins to increase, responsibilities grow.
Cancers are increasingly sensitive to the source of commitments and responsibilities.
Daylight is still greater than darkness
And one’s individual path holds a greater significance than the path of others.
This is the light half of Summer
And the trigram is The Gentle, The Penetrating, Wind and Wood.
One should not underestimate the sensitivity and penetrating effect
Of one born in the sign of Cancer.
A sympathetic approach will have a powerful influence.
The Eightfold Path for Cancer is the path of Right Concentration.
This involves the four stages of trance:
1. One discards passionate desires and unwholesome thoughts, such as lust, ill-will, worry, restlessness and doubt.
2. One suppresses intellectual activities. Tranquility and one-pointedness of mind are developed. Joy and happiness are retained.
3. Joy disappears and happiness remains along with mindful equanimity.
All sensations, like happiness and unhappiness, joy and sorrow disappear. Only pure equanimity and awareness remain
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 Invention
Aries: Some pressure remains in personal matters but a way is opening up before you. Your energy is returning and your friends will appreciate it. Once you are out of the house, take the initiative. Be inventive.
Taurus: Resistance to your ideas will build. This does not mean that you should surrender. Rather you should be inventive with your responses. Do not be so predictable.
Gemini: Take the initiative and be inventive. You will gain support and encouragement as you go. Put your ideas into action. If you snooze you will lose!
Cancer: Your security will be threatened by the inventiveness of those around you. People will assume you can be imposed upon. Don’t show anger unless you really have to. If you keep busy you will avoid the biggest problems.
Leo: What appears positive at first glance will have an underbelly of serious consequences. If you want to be inventive you will have to do so within a decreasing circle of influence.
Virgo: You will be inconvenienced by the inventiveness of others. Be polite but don’t get pulled into schemes that you know in your heart will not work. Exercise discrimination. Do not put energy out into places where it will do no good.
Libra: What is interesting and innovative will cause a disturbance in the force. Stay clear of the dark side. Listen well but do not take action. Do not compete or argue.
Scorpio: If you need to be inventive today, do it on your own. The more people that find out or know what you are up to, the more you will have to lose. Work away but save disclosure for a better time.
Sagittarius: Fresh air is coming your way. If you plan to take the initiative, try to align with the innovations of others. Go with the wind not against it. Acknowledge the intelligence of others.
Capricorn: Resistance will increase today. Stupid people will get in your way. You will have to be strategic and inventive to avoid the usual pitfalls of familiarity. Expect an extra effort to be demanded of you.
Aquarius: The force returns. You will not be able to sit still today. You need to take the initiative and set your ideas in motion. Your inventions will not count if you do not make it happen.
Pisces: Restrictions will lift today. You need to go with the flow and not against it. You have room to be inventive in personal matters and in your response to the feelings of others.
Hexagram Degrees
20 Cancer 45
Main Theme:
CAN 20°-21° (IC) DURATION: W.32, Line 3: Active.
Special Focus:
20° 40’-20° 50’ Cap (Aq IC-lvl2) BITING THROUGH: W.21, Line 5: Yielding.
Intimate Detail:
20° 43’ 20”-20° 45’ 00” Cap (Ar IC-lvl3) THE MARRYING MAIDEN: W.54, Line 3: Responsive.
Main Theme
32. DURATION
( Alternative Name:28. Aroused Sensitivity)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………18° – 24° Cancer
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Jul 10 to Jul 16 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Jan 9 to Jan 15 approx
House 9:………162° – 156° setting to IC
Time of day:…01:12 to 01:36 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:……….162° – 156° Waning
Moon Phase:.. Waning Full Moon Phase (180° – 135°)
……………….(0 to 3½ days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Thunder above, the wind below.
They increase each other.
Excitement without and penetration within.
A little encouragement will evoke a sudden response.
One is sensitive to shock.
One can hear the thunder.
THE IMAGE:
Thunder and wind.
This is no place for a faint heart.
Increasing momentum.
Walking in the rain.
It is hard to see.
Watch your step.
Some puddles are deeper than others.
One can break through obstacles.
Perseverance furthers.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Shock without, gentleness within.
One is decisive and speaks forcefully.
Words of influence.
If one shows favouritism
There will be rumblings of discontent.
If one’s words are impartial, optimistic and true,
There will be great progress.
Much will be accomplished.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the first son.
She is gentle. He is forceful.
She will start sensitive and finish strong.
He will start strong and finish vulnerable.
She tries to guide him.
He tries to lead.
She perceives what is needed.
He does what he can.
She is penetrating like the wind.
He is shocking like thunder.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24 CN: 32. Duration
The light force reigns supreme
But darkness is steadily increasing.
Days are getting shorter.
One watches the wind and hears thunder.
Harvest is coming.
If it is too wet there will be problems.
If it is too dry there will be problems.
Day by day one must do what one can.
THE LINES
Nine in the third place: (20° – 21° Cancer)
One is in the right place at the right time.
A smile is appropriate.
Much will be accomplished.
Do not waste even a minute!
…..The third place: 20° – 21° Cancer: 21. Biting Through
…..Biting through obstacles.
…..One sees faults in others.
…..Criticism will increase difficulties.
…..Without words a good example can be set.
……….Nine in the third place:
……….One backs up one’s words
……….With affirmative action.
……….In the face of increasing demands
……….One remains cheerful.
……….Good fortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 3:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 5 and 6)
No Holding Together
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 6
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 11 and 12)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third Place:
Special Focus
21: BITING THROUGH
(Sequential: Alternative Name: 37. Shocking Insight)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Lightning above and thunder below.
Clarity and excitement.
Obstacles to truth will be forcibly removed.
Inertia will be overcome.
THE IMAGE:
Thunder and lightning.
Words shock.
Obstructed by a storm.
To do nothing is dangerous.
Movement towards light and clarity furthers.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Outwardly insightful, inwardly ambitious.
One can see what others are doing.
Mistakes will be dealt with immediately.
If doubt arises, it will be quickly silenced.
Opportunities abound.
One must seize the moment.
The elements of surprise and confrontation
Will overcome opposing or critical voices.
If one moves quickly and appropriately
One’s intention will not be questioned.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the second daughter.
He instigates. She clarifies.
He is the arousing force. She wants to be seen.
He explores and discovers. She gives directions.
He bites through obstacles without much forethought.
She is aware of what is appropriate and what is not.
He forces change. She clings to what is familiar.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
00-06AQ: 21. Biting Through
A winter storm prevails.
Inertia must be overcome.
One does what must be done
To keep dry and stay warm.
One clearly sees what is needed and acts appropriately.
Obstacles will be dealt with as soon as they arise.
THE LINES
Six in the fifth place: (04° – 05° Aquarius)
Clarity prevails.
A way through the darkness is seen.
Obstacles are breaking up.
Resistance will fall away.
Make no comments.
Do not look back!
…..The fifth place: 04° – 05° Aquarius: 54. Marrying Maiden
…..Danger of pushing too far too fast.
…..The character of a person can be judged
…..By the quality of their indulgences.
……….Six in the fifth place:
……….In a position of responsibility
……….One can see the difficulties and dangers.
……….One is not assertive
……….But will protect the innocent.
……….No blame.
Technical Considerations of Line 5:
Broken in an odd place
Inappropriate receptivity
Yielding at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 9 and 10)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 7 and 8)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate 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
54. THE MARRYING MAIDEN
(Alternative Name: 52. Shocking Indulgence)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Thunder above, the lake below.
Amidst all the fun there will be dangerous warnings.
Excitement above and pleasure below.
Enjoyment that will have shocking consequences.
THE IMAGE:
Thunder on the lake.
It is dangerous to be on the water.
Excess brings danger and misfortune.
The arousal of joy has great consequences.
The force of happiness cannot be stopped.
It is important to strive for appropriateness.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Movement without, pleasure within.
Impulsive desire is rarely worthy.
The more one wants, the more one does.
If one does not question what one wants
One will attract what is intolerable.
Attractions comes first, repulsion will follow.
The end does not justify the means.
This is a difficult lesson.
Inconsiderate and selfish movement will have shocking consequences.
One who behaves in this manner will be a difficult companion.
Where is the patience? Where is the restraint? Where is the tolerance?
The more one forces issues, the less contentment one will have.
If one lives by the sword, one is likely to die by the sword.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to the first son
If the third daughter gets in trouble,
The first son will get her out of it.
She acts to have fun.
He will react quickly.
She likes excitement.
He sees danger in her behaviour.
She does what she wants.
He sees what is appropriate and what is not.
He will be undermined by her actions
And repulsed by her desires.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 AR: 54. The Marrying Maiden
Carried away by a sense of self importance,
One takes the lead without listening.
One looks for helpers,
But good help is hard to find.
Criticism and impatience will make matters worse.
One would be wiser to keep busy
And improve oneself!
THE LINES
Six in the third place: (26° – 27° Aries)
There is no resistance.
It will be easy to attract someone
but difficult to get rid of them.
Only choice is at work here.
Choose well!
…..The third place: 26° – 27° Aries: 59. Dispersion, Dissolution
…..One drink will lead to another.
…..Be critical about what goes into
…..And what comes out of the mouth.
…..You may have to eat your words later.
……….Six in the third place:
……….One sees difficulties
……….And does nothing to fix them.
……….One wants what others have
……….But is not worthy of attaining it.
Technical Considerations of Line 3:
Broken in an odd place
Inappropriate receptivity
Yielding at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 5 and 6)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 3 and 4)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 7 and 8)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third 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:
CAN 20°-21° (IC) DURATION: W.32, Line 3: 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 Capricorn at 20Can45. 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:
CAN 20°-21° (IC) DURATION: W.32, Line 3: 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!
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.
The Eight Trigrams of Earlier and Later Heaven and their relationship to Astrology.
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.
http://www.musicofthespheres.net
This website has mystical musical insights.
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