RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2024-05-08
Taurus 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.
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.
Zodiac Pattern Types
THE BUNDLE TYPE:
All planets within the space of a trine, two thirds of the charts is empty.
The course of the person’s life stays within narrow limits of opportunity. One’s interests will be gathered together intensely. The bundle type is instinctively inhibited. Most of one’s energy will be directed into a few selective concerns. One will be able to create much out of meager circumstances. One will be able to turn small beginnings into significant and unexpected outcomes. You will naturally express yourself in a few specific areas and generally stay detached from other considerations.
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 INCREASING = Momentum towards freedom
MORE DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates
FIXED = Resists change, determined, (stubborn)
EARTH = Practical, materialistic, down to earth, tactile.
FEMININE = Reflective
RULED BY = VENUS: Desire for satisfaction and appreciation/ self worth
KEYNOTE: = “I have”
PART OF BODY = Throat, & female sexual organs
COLOUR = Red-orange
GEMS = Emerald, coral, moss agate, jade, and lapis lazuli.
METALS = Copper
HERBS = Sage, thyme, plantain, coltsfoot, goldenrod, silver weed, bearberry,
and garden mint.
Some Taurus Considerations:
Taurus is a Fixed sign. Because it is a Fixed sign, it is where Cardinal and Mutable energies meet (at 15º Taurus).
The first half of Taurus is Cardinal or assertive and driving. There is a tendency to make things happen and to act on one’s desires.
The second half of Taurus is Mutable and will be inclined to adapt, adjust and talk rather than force issues.
Cardinal is assertive. Mutable is perceptive. Taurus has one foot on Cardinal ground and the other foot on Mutable ground.
It is Spring and as days get longer and warmer, there will be increasingly more things to do. Taurus will forcefully impose their desires but will adjust their performance whenever it will improve their choices or their quality of life, or when they have a better opportunity to express themselves and their values.
Taurus is ruled by Venus the planet of choices, values, and of attraction and repulsion. This is Taurus: strong magnetism and increasing curiosity.
They will not push for something that they do not value.
If something they don’t want is forced on them, they will express anger.
But why force issues when one can accomplish more through the use of charm?
The first half of Taurus is Martian by nature. Mars is the planet of power, impulse, strength and aggression. The first half of Taurus is inclined to be forceful and blatant.
The second half of Taurus is Mercurial by nature. There is a need to communicate and express oneself freely.
As daylight increases so will the value of independence. The freedom and confidence to make one’s own choices and to express oneself will also increase. There is a tendency to direct ones energy into independent and creative pursuits.
Two trigrams meet in Taurus. They are The Joyous and The Creative; pleasure and freedom. There is a need to enjoy oneself and increase personal creative expression.
Two paths converge in Taurus:
Right Livelihood and Right Thought.
The challenge is to avoid causing harm (Mars) and to maintain noble thoughts (Mercury).
Negative actions and negative thoughts will precipitate humiliation and ruin.
One must strive to qualify one’s use of energy and to express what is worthy.
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 Improvisation
Aries: Necessity is the mother of invention. Domestic disruptions will generate the need for you to let go of your plans and improvise. Do not bring your business home with you.
Taurus: You will have to improvise to maintain your comfort levels and insure security. Follow your own instincts. Do not listen to the seemingly knowledgeable advice of others.
Gemini: You will encounter situations where people will resist opportunities to change. Do not empower them. You will have to change your approach and improvise in the moment. You will be able to run circles around inertia! Do it!
Cancer: Your intuitions will be running in high gear today. When you face delays or setbacks, you will find a way around the obstacle. Be prepared to improvise but do not give up!
Leo: You will attract resistance today. Stress and tension will follow you around. You may have to let go of your own plans and improvise according to the needs of the moment.
Virgo: Dance to your own tune today. Improvise as you go. Pay no heed to the comments of others. Too many rules can spoil the music. All that is needed is for you to feel good about what you are doing.
Libra: This will not be a good day to mix family and friends. You are inclined to misread the feelings of some one close to you. Your ideals will make demands on your basic needs. Adjust your habits to suit the company.
Scorpio: The seemingly blatant desires of others, will interfere with and delay your plans. Progress can still be made today but you will have to adapt your goals to the needs of the moment and be prepared to improvise.
Sagittarius: This is a good day for you to align with friends of like mind. Do not try to lead. You will not be adequately focussed. Adapt and improvise to the suggestions of your friends.
Capricorn: You will gain appreciation today, but in your search for what you want, you will be pulled in many directions. You will tend to go on one tangent after another. Be prepared to improvise according to the needs of the moment.
Aquarius: Your words will carry weight today. They will not please everyone so don’t try to. There is a big difference between maturity and severity. If you can muster the ability to improvise when under pressure, you will beat the odds.
Pisces: Today will be filled with plenty of hugs and spontaneous affection. Sing your own song. It will find appreciative ears. Improvise if you feel so inclined. Maintain a personal touch to all that you do.
Hexagram Degrees
18 Taurus 02
Main Theme:
TAU 18°-19° (IC) TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT: W.26, Line 6: Active.
Special Focus:
18° 00’-18° 10’ Tau (Cp IC-lvl2) INCREASE: W.42, Line 1: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
18° 01’ 40”-18° 03’ 20” Tau (Cp IC-lvl3) INCREASE: W.42, Line 2: Responsive.
Main Theme
26. TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT
(Alternative Name: 57. Restraint)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:……….18° – 24° Taurus
Calendar:…….Northern Hemisphere: May 8 to May 15 approx
………………Southern Hemisphere: Nov 10 to Nov 16 approx
House 11:…..138° – 144° rising from IC
Time of day:..09:12 to 09:36 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:……..138° – 144° Waxing
Moon Phase: Waxing Full Moon Phase (135° – 180°)
………………(10 ½ to 14 days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, heaven below.
The heavenly mountain.
One cannot reach the kingdom of heaven by force.
To be firm in what is right
And patient about receiving benefits
Is appropriate.
Do not speak until you are spoken to.
THE IMAGE:
The mountain causes one to delay.
To force the moment is folly.
To cross the great water is fortunate.
Be patient.
Be prepared.
Rest before you start.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Restraint without, creativity within.
One does not overstep the limits of one’s position.
One maintains restraint.
One pauses before one starts.
One breathes in and pauses before one breathes out.
One thinks before one speaks.
There is no music without restraint.
To gain quality one must limit quantity.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the third son.
The father is firm. The third son is patient.
The father is creative. The third son shows restraint.
The father talks freely.
The third son has a measured approach
And is selective in what he says.
The father learns not to force his way on the third son.
He must make a quiet approach.
If he laughs too loud or is insensitive,
The third son will not respond.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24 TA: 26. The Taming Power of the Great
The effects of light are increasing.
The power of warmth ascends.
There is much to be happy about.
Life is good.
Some restraint is in order.
Hasty and insensitive words can spoil the day.
THE LINES
Nine in the sixth place: (18° – 19° Taurus)
A fourth step is taken … a small step.
Movement with consideration.
One must feel obliged.
One should not be assertive.
Support for one’s companion and one’s children.
…..The sixth place: 18° – 19° Taurus: 42. Increase
…..A perceptive approach.
…..Momentum increases.
…..One word will lead to another.
…..Don’t explain.
……….Nine in the sixth place:
……….One acts alone
……….And says nothing.
……….If one is conscientious
……….There will be no blame.
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)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 9 and 10)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
Special Focus
42. INCREASE
(Alternative Name: Words of Influence)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Wind above, thunder below.
The rumbling will increase.
Gentleness above, excitement below.
Shocking perceptions will gain momentum.
THE IMAGE:
A cold wind is at your back.
Quiet footsteps will go far.
Words spoken cannot be undone.
If one stays alert, a way will open.
Thoughts and words increase.
There is no going back.
Pace yourself.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentle without, excitement within.
Gentle in one’s relationship to others.
One meets with no resistance
There will be encouragement and progress.
With the wind at one’s back, one’s speed is increased.
One considers what others want to hear, before one speaks.
When one does speak, one is sincere
And says only what is needed.
Considerate words will have a significant effect.
People will listen and help.
Progress will be enhanced.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the first daughter.
He uses force. She uses words.
He shocks.
She senses the vulnerabilities and the implications.
He acts. She will try to persuade.
He starts strong and ends receptive.
She starts receptive and ends strong.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24CP: 42. Increase
A cold wind. The trees are frozen.
One must keep active to keep warm.
One starts, perceptive and patient.
As if one were walking on ice,
One listens acutely and steps carefully.
In the same manner, one must assess the implications
And be certain about what one knows
Before one speaks.
Words will set irreversible forces in motion.
THE LINES
Nine in the first place: (18° – 19° Capricorn)
If one hesitates, one loses.
Step quickly.
A good start will go far.
…..The first place: 18° – 19° Capricorn: 42: Increase
…..One word leads to another.
…..One step leads to another.
…..Actions will speak louder than words.
……….Nine in the first place:
……….The way is clear.
……….One is prepared and moves quickly.
……….No one is unnecessarily disturbed.
……….Rapid progress.
……….Good fortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
Holding Together with appropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Appropriate 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:
Intimate Detail
42. INCREASE
(Alternative Name: Words of Influence)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Wind above, thunder below.
The rumbling will increase.
Gentleness above, excitement below.
Shocking perceptions will gain momentum.
THE IMAGE:
A cold wind is at your back.
Quiet footsteps will go far.
Words spoken cannot be undone.
If one stays alert, a way will open.
Thoughts and words increase.
There is no going back.
Pace yourself.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentle without, excitement within.
Gentle in one’s relationship to others.
One meets with no resistance
There will be encouragement and progress.
With the wind at one’s back, one’s speed is increased.
One considers what others want to hear, before one speaks.
When one does speak, one is sincere
And says only what is needed.
Considerate words will have a significant effect.
People will listen and help.
Progress will be enhanced.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the first daughter.
He uses force. She uses words.
He shocks.
She senses the vulnerabilities and the implications.
He acts. She will try to persuade.
He starts strong and ends receptive.
She starts receptive and ends strong.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
18-24CP: 42. Increase
A cold wind. The trees are frozen.
One must keep active to keep warm.
One starts, perceptive and patient.
As if one were walking on ice,
One listens acutely and steps carefully.
In the same manner, one must assess the implications
And be certain about what one knows
Before one speaks.
Words will set irreversible forces in motion.
THE LINES
Nine in the fourth place: (08° – 09° Pisces)
One pushes forward with excessive force.
Much is accomplished.
People are shocked.
If the intent is good,
The lack of sensitivity will be forgiven.
…..The fourth place: 08° – 09° Pisces: 45. Gathering Together
…..Receptive to good cheer.
…..Happiness will remove doubt.
…..If it is fun, people will come.
……….Nine in the fourth place:
……….Spontaneous initiative.
……….One is carried away by the enthusiasm of the moment.
……….There will be some shock and inappropriateness.
……….Small faults will be overlooked and forgiven
……….In the face of rapid progress.
Technical Considerations of Line 4:
Six in the second place: (19° – 20° Capricorn)
Go with the flow.
It is important to align with someone.
Consider the implications.
…..The second place: 19° – 20° Capricorn: 24. Return, The Turning Point
…..Sudden change!
…..Shock!
…..Immediate thunder.
…..Not every impulse should be acted on.
……….Six in the second place:
……….One is sincere and unpretentious.
……….One forces nothing, yet everything gets done.
……….Without being asked others will go out of their way to help.
……….The rewards of simplicity are profound.
Technical Considerations of Line 2:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 3 and 4)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 1 and 2)
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 5
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 9 and 10)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Lower Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Second 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:
TAU 18°-19° (IC) TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT: W.26, 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 Cancer at 20Cap45. 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:
TAU 18°-19° (IC) TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT: W.26, 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!
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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