RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2024-07-05
Capricorn 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 INCREASING = Momentum towards freedom
MORE DARKNESS THAN DAYLIGHT = Belonging predominates
CARDINAL = Makes things happen.
EARTH = Practical, materialistic, down to earth, tactile.
FEMININE = Reflective.
RULED BY = SATURN: Self discipline, maturity, restraint, and ability to listen.
KEYNOTE: = “I use”
PART OF BODY = Knees, bones, joints, teeth and skin.
COLOUR = Royal or dark blue.
GEMS = White onyx, moonstone, garnet, jet, sapphire, and non-precious stones.
METALS = Lead
HERBS = Comfrey root, slippery elm, knotgrass, thuja, wintergreen, shepherd’s purse, thyme, fumitory, red beets, sorrel, Solomon’s seal, barley, parsnip, spinach, nightshade, hemp, tamarisk, and ivy.
Some Capricorn Considerations:
Capricorn is a Cardinal sign. They will work hard to accomplish something. It is the beginning of the year. Great effort and caution are needed most at the beginning of things. This is a serious sign that will aspire to put their plans in motion. They will have a strong sense of the obstacles before them. They will exercise caution and restraint in their actions. They are both assertive and defensive. They should not be underestimated. They command respect.
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn.
The planet of self-discipline and responsibility.
This is the beginning of winter.
Life is dark and cold. It is a difficult time.
Nothing comes easily.
Hard work and disciplined effort are needed.
One must protect what one has and be patient about what one wants.
There will be times when one must do without!
Working hard and keeping complaints to oneself will win respect.
Personal restraint is required.
This is the trigram of the Arousing Force.
Out of darkness, light returns.
Out of great stillness, movement begins.
Out of great silence, a sound is heard.
Out of deep meditation, a thought arises.
Light, movement, sound and shock!
All are sources of stimulation and shock.
On the Eightfold Path this is the challenge of Right Speech.
For Right Speech one must abstain from telling lies.
One must also abstain from back-biting, slander
And talk that might bring about hatred, enmity
Or disunity among individuals or groups of people.
One must avoid language that is harsh, rude, malicious or abusive.
One must not indulge in idle, useless, foolish babble and gossip.
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 Principles
Aries: Make sure that your humour is not at someone else’s expense. It will not be those who you please, but those who you don’t please, who will make your life more difficult. Stay alert to what is right!
Taurus: Possession may nine tenths of the law but a clear conscience will keep you healthy and happy. It is not what you have, but what you do with what you have that matters.
Gemini: You will be tempted to compromise your principles today. If you do you will increase the animosity directed to you. You will not be able to convince anyone with your words, so don’t try.
Cancer: Your principles will be put to a test today. Practice what you preach. Keep busy. Take care of the little details and let the big issues sort themselves out by themselves. Don’t assume authority!
Leo: You may come under attack for your principles today. Stick to the high road and avoid the low road. Do not get down to the same level as your adversary. Competition can inspire greater achievements.
Virgo: Expect to be contradicted today. Judge people by their actions and not their words. Help those who have the greatest responsibilities. Do not argue with anyone on principle!
Libra: Think before you speak. Indiscriminate associations will alienate important people. Do not procrastinate. Complete what you start. Business before pleasure today.
Scorpio: If you can maintain a good work ethic today you will gain respect. Material comforts will improve in proportion to the effort you make. Work hard and you will be rewarded.
Sagittarius: Stick to your principles today even if you come under criticism for them. If you avoid your responsibilities the little details will trip you up. Practice what you preach!
Capricorn: Technical expertise will deserve respect. There is always something to learn. You will benefit from a good work ethic and any effort to improve complicated circumstances. One thing at a time.
Aquarius: You will run into contradictory principles today. Be careful about which side you align with. Listen to both sides and be silent for a moment. Reflect on the implications before you say anything.
Pisces: Stick to the straight and narrow path today. Your every move will be analyzed. One mistake and you will come under attack. Keep things simple and self reliant and you will avoid blame!
Hexagram Degrees
14 Capricorn 23
Main Theme:
CAP 14°-15° (IC) DIFFICULTY AT THE BEGINNING: W.3, Line 3: Passive.
Special Focus:
14° 20’-14° 30’ Cap (Sa IC-lvl2) THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH: W.2, Line 4: Yielding.
Intimate Detail:
14° 23’ 20”-14° 25’ 00” Cap (Vi IC-lvl3) DISPERSION, DISSOLUTION: W.59, Line 4: Responsive.
Main Theme
3. DIFFICULTY AT THE BEGINNING
Alternative Name (34. Disturbing Words)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..12° – 18° Capricorn
Calendar:………Northern Hemisphere: Jan 3 to Jan 9 approx
………………..Southern Hemisphere: Jul 4 to Jul 10 approx
House 3:………12° – 18° rising from IC
Time of day:….12:48 to 01:12 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:…………12° – 18° Waxing
Moon Phase:… Waxing New Moon Phase (0° – 45°)
………………..(0 to 3 ½ days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Danger above, Movement below.
Moving into difficulties.
The first steps will be the most difficult.
Words will be met with criticism.
Action will be stronger than words.
One step at a time.
THE IMAGE:
Movement in darkness.
There is ice on the path.
Danger.
Movement causes difficulty.
Movement solves the difficulty.
Discrimination is needed.
Go around the mountain.
At the beginning ponder on the end.
In this way even great obstacles can be overcome.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Obstacles without, excitement within.
Movement in the midst of danger.
Individual initiatives will be opposed.
If one has nothing positive to say, one should keep silent.
If one asks for something, one will not get it.
Cautious movement.
To move around the obstacle is wise.
To push forward would be dangerous.
At the first expression of criticism, one must pause or retreat.
There will be delays.
Do not give up.
One will be strengthened by adversity.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the second son.
The first son instigates.
The second son will assess the damage.
The first son gets the second son in trouble.
The first son pushes past limits
And runs into the second son’s criticism.
The first son plays to win.
The second son plays to improve.
The first son pushes past the resistance of the second son
And does not listen.
There are usually difficulties at the beginning.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-18 CP: 3. Difficulty at the Beginning
One wants to include others
But they are not ready to make the necessary effort.
One feels the loneliness of authority.
Subtle understanding followed by silent discrimination.
Consistent discipline and steady effort will be needed.
Improvements will show in time.
THE LINES
Six in the third place: (14° – 15° Capricorn)
Unsupported on all sides.
Little can be done here.
Initiative will be misconstrued.
…..The third place: 14° – 15° Capricorn: 2. The Receptive Earth
…..This is the time of the group or team.
…..No one should be rejected here.
…..One must be understanding and inclusive.
……….Six in the third place:
……….Unfavourable conditions.
……….To advance will increase difficulties.
……….This is not the time to take chances.
……….One must wait for the storm to pass.
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)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third Place:
Special Focus
2. THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH
Alternative Name: (Open Heart)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The earth above, the earth below.
Yielding without, receptive within.
There is a great mystery here
For those who can listen.
One surrenders to the universe.
In openness, everyone and every thing is included.
There is no time for oneself,
And yet there is nothing but Self!
THE IMAGE:
Silent night.
The longest night.
Receptivity prevails.
If there is a close bond between friends and family,
There will be no need for words.
Consider everyone.
Leave no one out in the cold.
If the child goes hungry, no one will sleep.
The way of the humble.
Take care of the small things,
And the big things will take care of themselves.
Avoid being insensitive.
Surrender to the needs of others
And you will sleep well.
Silent contentment.
Peace.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Yielding without and yielding within.
Outer acceptance, inner virtue.
This is the way of the mother.
Individuality is encompassed by the needs of others.
Responsibilities prevail over freedom.
By including everyone, no one will be left out.
Adjusting without and within.
There is no limit to the vastness of the universe.
Without contending,
It becomes possible to comprehend the virtue of emptiness.
Without knowing, one understands.
This is the gateway to profundity
Although it appears to be nothing at all.
How can one be responsible for life?
This is not something one does.
It just happens.
Virtue is not won or lost by others.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The mother to herself.
Many vulnerabilities. Many responsibilities.
Everyone comes to her for help.
She is always busy
And rarely has time for herself.
Because she is sensitive to everyone’s needs,
She develops an understanding of life.
She may try to explain or advise,
But her power is in her silence.
She is the spirit of the family.
She is inclusive and not separative.
She will not force her will,
But she will take her moments when they come.
At home she will rarely be acknowledge for who she is,
But her sense of belonging is profound.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 SA: 2. The Receptive
The needs of the group.
So many people, so much to do.
One is easily distracted and runs here and there.
Time can be wasted.
Criticism of others is unproductive.
Good efforts will heal or help.
There can be great vulnerability.
There is also a great mystery in silence and surrender.
One can be pulled out or in.
This is a time for belonging and for participation.
One must be careful not to lose inner composure
Aspire to peace and good will.
Many things are better off left unsaid.
One cannot ignore the needs of others.
To sleep with a clean conscience is to sleep well.
THE LINES
Six in the fourth place: (26° – 27° Sagittarius)
Inspired by the spirit of togetherness.
Differences are put aside.
Appreciation of the small will prevail.
There is no need for words.
…..The fourth place: 26° – 27° Sagittarius: 59. Dispersion, Dissolution
…..Words over water.
…..Everyone will hear.
…..Even if you have something to say
…..It would be wiser to wait.
…..Only words of encouragement will succeed.
……….Six in the fourth place:
……….Receptive to the circumstances of others
……….One is trustworthy
……….And will share what one has.
……….One will go out of one’s way to help
……….Without any concern for rewards.
Technical Considerations of Line 4:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 7 and 8)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Nuclear
Upper Nuclear
Upper Primary
ZoZodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fourth Place:
Intimate Detail
59. DISPERSION, DISSOLUTION
Alternative Name:(Expressing Concerns)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Wind above, water below.
Wood above, water below.
Gentleness without, discrimination within.
Words over water can be heard from a great distance.
Must not one then be cautious about what one says?
THE IMAGE:
Wind over the water.
A ship at sea.
Wind on the sails.
Good movement.
Great ideas must be presented gently.
Many problems can be solved through sympathetic discussions.
Do not cast blame.
Get on board.
Follow the momentum.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentle without, discriminating within.
Sensitive in one’s interaction with others.
Critical about one’s own worthiness.
If one improves one’s self
There will be a gentle penetrating influence on those around you.
Soothing words.
No dark thoughts are spoken.
A good example is worth a thousand words..
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second son to the first daughter.
He will be critical, but she will penetrate his defenses.
He tries to improve. She like to advise.
He is easily threatened. She is gentle.
He will listen. She will speak.
He is discriminating. She will try to influence his decisions.
He tries to think things through for himself.
She will try to influence through suggestions.
He is critical of what he eats.
She will often have to cook for him.
He should be cautious about voicing criticism.
She will remind him of his errors.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 VI: 59. Dispersion, Dissolution
Growing responsibilities.
Like a ship at sea, one is driven by the needs of the day.
Duty will be the wind on your sails.
You will be known for your ability and for your work ethic.
Complete what you start.
If you do not let others down
Good words about you will spread and increase opportunities.
Good work will be rewarded.
THE LINES
Six in the fourth place: (08° – 09° Virgo)
One hears many things.
It is not appropriate to repeat them.
The greater the excitement is,
The great the complications will be.
It is important to align with what is right.
…..The fourth place: 08° – 09° Virgo: 45. Gathering Together
…..People gather to enjoy.
…..By sharing perspective they will be improved
…..And goodwill will increase.
……….Six in the fourth place:
……….Listen well.
……….Speak when spoken to.
……….Be patient.
……….The right response requires receptivity.
……….Let others go first.
Technical Considerations of Line 4:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 7 and 8)
Holding Together with appropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 9 and 10)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Nuclear
Upper Nuclear
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fourth 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:
CAP 14°-15° (IC) DIFFICULTY AT THE BEGINNING: W.3, Line 3: 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 Libra at 19Lib24. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Libra.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
CAP 14°-15° (IC) DIFFICULTY AT THE BEGINNING: W.3, Line 3: 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.
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.
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