RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2024-08-04
Leo New Moon
Northern Hemisphere
The New Moon
When your feelings about the past, memories, and your sense of security
conjunct or meet up with
Your confidence, purposefulness, and your hopes for the future
A profound impression is made.
A note on the harp of the soul.
A seed moment in celestial manifestation.
The Horoscope for the New Moon is for the exact moment of the New Moon.
There are no houses in this chart because the Moon is in all 12 houses at the same time when viewed globally. So this is the true New Moon chart for anywhere on earth. You can add the houses to it according to where you live.
Most computer printouts will draw the horoscope with the houses as appropriate for where you are on the planet. This was not done here in order to focus on things valid for everyone on the planet.
New Moons are the peak points of subjective impressionability in the month.
Receptivity to core insights and to God, are accentuated.
Chanting (or even drumming) on a New Moon will give an extra vitality to your efforts over the following month,
until the next New Moon.
A holy environment and spiritual companions are a great blessing.
The New Moon accumulates and reflects on all of the experiences of the past month. On the New Moon the conglomerate of experiences past, creates a high tide of intuitive impressions. At the moment the Moon meets the Sun, light is shone on these impressions creating a new sense of purpose. It is the Sun than effects the Moon.
From our worldly consciousness we cannot see the combination or aggregate of memories, but we can certainly feel it.
Unfortunately our habit patterns are too gross or physical to allow us to attune to this phenomenon consciously, but we certainly can feel it.
Only the initiate or one established in spiritual disciplines can clearly witness the New Moon within.
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 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 DECREASING = Momentum towards responsibility
MORE DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates
FIXED = Resists change, determined, (stubborn)
FIRE = Needs to burn energy, enthusiastic, proud.
MASCULINE = Projective
RULED BY = SUN: Creative confidence, self-esteem, sense of purpose.
KEYNOTE: = “I will”
PART OF BODY = Heart, spinal column, marrow, and spinal cord.
COLOUR = Yellow.
GEMS = Ruby, (diamond), hyacinth, carbuncle, and cat’s eye.
METALS = Gold
HERBS = Sunflowers, chamomile, marigold, saffron, cinnamon,
bay tree, rue, mistletoe, and St John’s wort.
Some Leo Considerations:
Leo is a fixed sign. It is where Cardinal and Mutable energies meet (at 15º Leo).
The first half of Leo is Cardinal or assertive and driving. There is a tendency to make things happen and to get attention.
The second half of Leo is Mutable and will be inclined to adapt or adjust their perception rather than push forward. Cardinal is assertive. Mutable is perceptive. Leos have one foot on Cardinal ground and the other foot on Mutable ground.
Ruled by the Sun, Leos are willful and proud.
They are inclined to lead or be best at what they do.
The first half of Leo is affected by the Moon and will act on their feelings and instincts.
The second half of Leo is influenced by Mercury. They will have to learn to adjust their ideas about themselves and others.
This is the beginning of Summer.
It is the middle of Summer. It is warm but getting cooler.
The darkness is increasing. Every action will have repercussions and will affect others. Responsibilities are increasing. One wants to do as much as one can before the colder days arrive. Daylight is still greater than darkness and Leos will do their own thing as long as they can. They like to play and lead and win! There is a need to be proud of oneself and to maintain a high sense of self-esteem.
In Leo two trigrams meet at the fifteen degree point. They are The Gentle, the Penetrating, Wind and Wood; and The Abysmal, Water. Leos have the ability to penetrate to the centre of any group or situation, and they also are vulnerable to the dangers of delusions of grandeur.
Two of the Eightfold Paths meet in Leo.
They are Right Concentration and Right Mindfulness.
If one is too focused on oneself, one will be a hindrance rather than a help.
If one is not alert to one’s effect on others, great errors can be made.
How can one be properly aligned and champion the right cause?
On what does worthiness and nobility depend?
Pentans
Pentans are five degree divisions of the Zodiac in which the zodiac repeats itself creating a sub-level of meaning. Sub-pentans divide each 10 degrees of the zodiac into 12 sub-sub-signs adding a third level of meaning. The Zodiac sign is the Main Theme, The Pentan is the Special Focus and the Sub-Pentan is the Intimate Detail.
To Understand Pentans watch this video: (Click on the title Pentans)
Zodiac Faces
Today we see
the Face of Hospitality
Aries: If you do not take the time to be hospitable today, you will encounter much resistance. Make sure that your sympathy links to others are well secured before you take them for granted.
Taurus: Even though you might run into some sibling rivalries today, you must insure that everyone has what they need and is well fed. Success will come at close quarters.
Gemini: Strong intuitions will continue to work in your favour. The path before you is open and uncluttered. It will further you to see how far you can go. Help others along the way.
Cancer: When people feel secure they will relax and open up. Good conversation and friendly companionship will follow. A little hospitality on your part will make the day brighter and more entertaining.
Leo: Good will and hospitality will only improve your relationships and your world. This will be a good day to take someone out to a good meal and catch some live entertainment.
Virgo: Criticism will be a negative force today. Go out of your way to be hospitable. Make the people who come into your circle feel comfortable and at ease.
Libra: Stimulating conversations will prevail. You will be the centre of attention. Do not get carried away with your own self importance. Make sure that you are sensitive to the feelings of those closest to you. Hospitality starts at home.
Scorpio: You will feel secure and nurtured today. Enjoy it, but do not lord it over anyone or obstacles will increase. Show hospitality to all even if they are loud and arrogant.
Sagittarius: You will need to align with the needs of others. Accept their hospitality without adding any opinions. Let others talk to you, but do not compete. This is a hoof-in-mouth dis-ease day. Silence is golden but very rare!
Capricorn: It will be easier for you to give hospitality than to receive it. You will have to be gracious and tolerant of those that are hospitable to you, even if you didn’t ask for it!
Aquarius: This will be a day when everything is taken personally. People will compete for the opportunity to be hospitable. This is not about respect but about familiarity and comfort. Relax and enjoy it!
Pisces: This is a day when you need to be hospitable and nurturing. This is not something that can be done with words. Don’t explain yourself. Sympathy will accomplish more than words.
Hexagram Degrees
12 Leo 32
Main Theme:
LEO 12°-13° (IC) PUSHING UPWARDS: W.46, Line 1: Passive.
Special Focus:
12° 30’-12° 40’ Leo (Ge IC-lvl2) POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE: W.14, Line 3: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
12° 31’ 40”-12° 33’ 20” Leo (Cn IC-lvl3) C0MING TO MEET: W.44, Line 2: Projective.
Main Theme
46. PUSHING UPWARD
(Alternative Name: 24. Needs Attention)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..12° – 15° Leo
Calendar:…….Northern Hemisphere: Aug 4 to Aug 7 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Feb 1 to Feb 4 approx
House 8:………138° – 135° setting to IC
Time of day:…02:48 to 03:00 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………138° – 135° Waning (Sesquiquadrate – applying)
Moon Phase:.. Waning Full Moon Phase (180° – 135°)
………………..(0 to 3½ days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The earth above, the wood below.
A simple blade of grass can push through concrete.
Receptive without, gentle within.
Yielding to gentleness.
How can one resist?
THE IMAGE:
The seedling pushes up through the earth.
The eldest daughter approaches the mother.
To take the lead, one must be sensitive to the needs of the group or family.
Care of the child.
If you bring good cheer you will be welcome.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Receptivity without, gentleness within.
Sensitive to the circumstances of others
One finds a calling.
Words of consideration will open hearts
And win acceptance.
A good teacher will encourage everyone without favouritism.
If one is self serving or abrupt
One’s influence will decrease.
If one has something of worth
It will be shared.
To encourage and inspire others is noble.
If one is condescending
It will take years to regain trust and respect.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the mother.
The first daughter is perceptive. The mother is always busy.
The first daughter has to take on responsibilities to help the mother.
If the first daughter does what her mother asks
And does it in a positive spirit,
She will have a great influence on her mother.
The first daughter enjoys her independence.
The mother will have expectations and concerns.
If the first daughter wants to go somewhere,
She will have to persuade her mother.
To accomplish this,
She will have to make a sensitive appeal,
And sweeten the package.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-15 LE: 46. Pushing Upwards
One penetrates to the centre of the group.
One pushes forward to get attention
And speaks what is on one’s mind.
If one has the needs of the group in one’s heart
One will make great progress.
THE LINES
Six in the first place: (12° – 13° Leo)
Gathering resources.
To get noticed one will have to push through many people.
One develops a plan.
…..The first place: 12° – 13° Leo: 14. Possession in Great Measure
…..Great clarity. One leads the way.
…..Possession in great measure.
…..Words will come spontaneously.
……….Six in the first place:
……….Not in a position to lead.
……….One must try to help.
……….Before one can expand
……….One must compose oneself within.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Broken in an odd place
Inappropriate receptivity
Yielding at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 3 and 4)
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:
LEO 12°-13° (IC) PUSHING UPWARDS: W.46, Line 1: Passive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=952Jg4fL8Ig
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 14Can23. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Aquarius.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
LEO 12°-13° (IC) PUSHING UPWARDS: W.46, Line 1: Passive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=952Jg4fL8Ig
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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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