RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2024-08-04
Aquarius 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 BUCKET TYPE:
Nine planets are on one side of the chart with one planet on the other side. (The bowl gets a handle) (Note: If one planet gets past the bowl’s opposition, even by a few degrees, it becomes the handle of the bucket!)
This reveals a person who delves deeply into life and enthusiastically pours forth the results of experience. One’s personal efforts will go out in an uncompromising or rigid manner.
You will have a basic interest in a purpose or cause but you will have little concern over the final results. You will use whatever is at your disposal as you see fit. You are inclined to make allegiances that will be of the most benefit to you.
The handle planet shows the main focus or outlet in life. Here Pluto is the handle putting a focus on personal audits and reality checks.
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
FIXED = Resists change, determined, (stubborn)
AIR = Communicative, intelligent, cerebral.
MASCULINE = Projective.
RULED BY = SATURN: Self discipline, maturity, restraint, and ability to listen.
KEYNOTE: = “I know”
PART OF BODY = Ankles, lower leg, calves, and teeth.
COLOUR = Purple.
GEMS = Sapphire, chalcedony, garnet slate.
METALS = Lead
HERBS = Elderberry, fumitory, mullein, barley, valarian,
lady’s slipper, spotted plantain, parsnip, spinach.
Some Aquarius Considerations:
Aquarius is a fixed sign.
Because it is a fixed sign, it is where cardinal and mutable energies meet at 15º Aquarius.
The first half of Aquarius is cardinal or assertive and driving.
There is a tendency to make things happen and to set thoughts and plans in motion.
The second half of Aquarius is mutable.
It is inclined to adapt and adjust rather than push forward.
Cardinal is assertive and mutable is perceptive.
Aquarius has one foot on cardinal ground and the other foot on mutable ground. It is still winter and a cold time.
It will take preparation and forethought to achieve something.
It will take perception accompanied by adaptability to maintain it.
This is Aquarius: calculated action and insightful assessments of the effects of action.
Selective deliberation and strategy prevail
And remain dependent on the quality of insight.
Aquarius is ruled by Saturn. It is winter and a cold barren time.
There is a tendency to be reserved and aloof.
There is a need to be respected for one’s ideas and knowledge.
One is inclined to idealize authority.
One strives to be well informed and responsible.
The first half of Aquarius is affected by Saturn which reinforces the already reserved qualities.
The second half is affected by Jupiter bringing out a more adventurous and speculative quality.
Aquarius is the place where two trigrams meet at 15º.
They are the Shocking Arousing Force and the Clinging Fire.
Thunder and lightning.
There is both a need for change and the clarity to perceive it,
As long as one does not cling to unworthy ideas.
Two paths meet in Aquarius.
They are Right Speech and Right Action.
One must be cautious about what one says
and honourable in what one does.
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 Aversion
Aries: Don’t mix business and pleasure today. The faster you can get out of the house the better. You will run into resentment and aversion when people get close to you. Communication is highlighted. Express yourself but don’t talk about personal matters.
Taurus: Take care of the little day to day chores and you will avoid pressure from those in authority. Good energy will come from family and from whatever makes you feel secure.
Gemini: Trust your instincts today. Start conversations. You have the ability to shed light on problems and cheer people up. Use it! Do not avoid family members. It is probably a good idea to give mom a call and say hello.
Cancer: Trust your instincts today. If you talk about personal matters, they will be repeated to others without your consent. Imagination is accentuated. This is a good day for writing and catching up on the phone calls you have been meaning to make for some time.
Leo: If you do not listen to those in authority you will be undermined. You do not have to follow anyone, but you do need to hear what they have to say. Take care of duty first then laugh all you want!
Virgo: If you express criticism today, you will find that many people will avoid responding to you. You need to let others follow their own ideas without any comments or suggested improvements from you.
Libra: Intellectual expression will be highlighted. On close quarters the mundane will diminish and hamper idealism. You will do well if you can avoid snacks and desserts today. Use the phone. Don’t bring your friends home without asking first.
Scorpio: Feelings can be relied upon more than words. Align with those that sympathize with you. Avoid discussions and arguments with co-workers and those who think that they know it all.
Sagittarius: You are inclined to draw incorrect conclusions today. You will tend to exaggerate and over emphasize. Make sure that you have the facts straight before you respond to them.
Capricorn: Be sensitive to the feelings of others. If you avoid someone it will come back at you with twice the force. Do not underestimate the capacity of others to get upset at your plans. Do what you duty demands.
Aquarius: Lighten up and be prepared to express yourself freely. There will be much to be gained from taking a multifaceted approach. This is a good day for networking and for making telephone calls.
Pisces: Sympathy will succeed where discussions will fail. Do not try to explain yourself. Make sure that people who come into your world are made to feel secure and have something to eat.
Hexagram Degrees
12 Aquarius 32
Main Theme:
AQU 12°-13° (IC) INNOCENCE,THE UNEXPECTED: W.25, Line 1: Active.
Special Focus:
12° 30’-12° 40’ Aqu (Ge IC-lvl2) POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE: W.14, Line 3: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
12° 31’ 40”-12° 33’ 20” Aqu (Cn IC-lvl3) C0MING TO MEET: W.44, Line 2: Projective.
Main Theme
25: INNOCENCE, THE UNEXPECTED
(Alternative Name: 39. Words of Confidence)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………12° – 15° Aquarius
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Feb 1 to Feb 4 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Aug 4 to Aug 7 approx
House 2:……..42° – 45° rising from IC
Time of day:…02:48 to 03:00 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..42° – 45° Waxing (Semi-Square Applying)
Moon Phase:.. Waxing New Moon Phase (0° – 45°)
……………………(0 to 3 ½ days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, thunder below.
Creative excitement.
Powerful initiatives.
Momentum towards great progress.
One must discover how far one can go!
THE IMAGE:
Thunder in the heavens.
Movement towards the father brings progress.
Words of encouragement and power,
Will capture the moment.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Creativity without, movement within.
Unexpected progress.
Words will have a powerful effect.
Small actions will have great consequences.
One steps cautiously at first but is soon running.
If one speaks, activities will escalate.
One must follow through with what one starts.
If one champions what is worthy,
There will be honour and success.
If one does not, there will be rapid consequences.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the father.
The first son instigates, and the father increases the challenge.
He wants to gain his father’s strength.
His father encourages his development.
Once the first son starts something
The father will expect him to finish it.
If he speaks, his father will speak louder.
If he gets dissipated or distracted, he will lose respect.
If he hits the mark, he will be acknowledged.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-15AQ: 25. Innocence
Increasing light brings increasing freedom.
One will act on one’s own ideas.
One wants to be heard,
More than one is prepared to listen!
One speaks to impress.
Knowledge is power.
THE LINES
Nine in the first place: (12° – 13° Aquarius)
One’s words cause excitement.
And generates a greater response than expected.
If one’s intention is good,
Great progress is possible.
…..The first place: 12° – 13° Aquarius: 14. Possession in Great Measure
…..One speaks with clarity.
…..There is an abundance of truth.
…..One speaks with confidence.
…..Success.
……….Nine in the first place:
……….Words of truth.
……….A good impression is made.
……….One’s influence will increase.
……….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)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Special Focus
14. POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE
(Alternative Name: 61. Knowing Too Much)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Fire above, heaven below.
Clarity above, strength below.
What is bright gets brighter.
What is right gains power.
The strength to overcome dependencies is available.
THE IMAGE:
Light in the heavens.
Many paths open before you.
Choose the way with the greatest light.
Perceptive breakthrough.
Clarity and happiness will succeed.
Avoid unnecessary displays of force.
Victory will come simply.
Speed, alertness and agility will win the day.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Clarity without, creativity within.
One sees what one can do.
One knows exactly what to say.
One expresses oneself freely.
There will be no shortage of words.
Abundant activity.
One moves spontaneously and in many directions.
One easily gains the attention of others.
One does not pause to reflect or listen.
If one is not sincere or worthy,
Credibility will be difficult to attain.
Talk is cheap!
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the second daughter.
She is the apple of his eye.
He is knowledgeable. She has clarity.
He is strong. She enjoys his strength.
He acts independently. She is dependent on his attention.
He stands firm. She looks up to him.
She gains insight from his creativity.
She will notice everything he does.
He will act creatively to get noticed by her.
He revels in her attention and she in his.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-18 GE: 14. Possession in Great Measure
Great light and great independence.
Those who hesitate will be left behind.
Express yourself freely,
But do not ridicule others.
Be of good cheer
And you will be welcome everywhere.
THE LINES
Nine in the third place: (15° – 16° Gemini)
Resilient in one’s own accomplishments.
One laughs and proceeds.
Smiling faces may not be reliable.
But they will not slow you down.
…..The third place: 15° – 16° Gemini: 44. Coming To Meet
…..Coming to meet.
…..Someone approaches with their own petty concerns.
…..What is said will have long term effects.
…..A little consideration would be wise.
……….Nine in the third place:
……….One brings good cheer to others.
……….They will forget their problems and laugh.
……….No blame.
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
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear
Lower Nuclear
Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third Place:
Intimate Detail
44. COMING TO MEET
(Alternative Name:31. Birth of Darkness)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, wind below
Light above, trees below
Strength above gentleness below.
One moves independently but remains sensitive to others.
Like a strong wind,
One asserts oneself through penetrating gentleness.
Firm but careful.
THE IMAGE:
Shade can be useful.
Receptivity returns.
Concentration is challenged.
Gentle expression is required.
What good is strength if no one cares?
Find context for your creativity.
You may be driving the chariot,
But who or what drives you?
No one will challenge or contend.
The secret is in the ears and the heart.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Strength without, gentleness within.
After breathing in, one pauses for a moment.
Amidst the hustle and bustle sensitivity emerges.
One wonders if anyone cares.
If someone will listen,
There will be many words.
If no one listens,
There will be many thoughts.
Strong opinions spoken gently.
There will be expectations.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the father.
She is gentle. He is strong.
She is persuasive. He is firm.
She is sensitive. He is not.
Her gentleness will penetrate. His firmness will waver.
She will reach through his defenses and influence his heart.
She will bring softness where he is hard.
She has a profound effect upon him.
She will get what she wants.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
00-06 CN: 44. Coming to Meet
The beginning of increasing darkness.
The return of responsibilities and the need to belong.
For three days the light holds steady at its strongest.
On the fourth day (the fourth line)
One can observe that the light is receding.
The night force slowly returns.
One begins to become sensitive to the rest of the world.
One can sense a need for more personal security.
Coming to meet the results of what one has said and done!
THE LINES
Nine in the second place: (01° – 02° Cancer)
So many demands
So little time.
One overlooks the little things.
The quality of choice is diminished.
…..The second place: 01° – 02° Cancer: 31. Influence, Wooing
…..Keeping still in pleasure.
…..Much attraction. Much temptation.
…..One is inclined to overindulge.
……….Nine in the second place:
……….One speaks too forcefully.
……….One moves abruptly.
……….At every turn, one overreacts.
……….If one loses patience,
……….It will be difficult for others to be tolerant.
Technical Considerations of Line 2:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 3 and 4)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 1 and 2)
No Correspondence
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:
AQU 12°-13° (IC) INNOCENCE,THE UNEXPECTED: W.25, Line 1: Active.
Chanting by Degrees
Chanting on the New Moon evokes a very special presence.
It is one of the most powerful and sensitive times to chant.
Chanting by Degrees
This is the Chant for the New Moon in Aquarius at 12Aqu32. 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:
AQU 12°-13° (IC) INNOCENCE,THE UNEXPECTED: W.25, Line 1: 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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