RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-03-29
Aries New Moon Eclipse
Northern Hemisphere
About this Newsletter:
All of the symbols in this newsletter refer to the moment of the New Moon.
Twelve hours earlier or later and most of these symbols will change.
Each symbol reveals something relevant to the meaning of the moment.
The moon phase and pattern type will have a longer span of influence,
but their effects will still be profound for that day.
This is a beautiful example of the scope and depth of astrological insights.
The effects of the moment of the new moon will be expressed across the entire month ahead.
The new moon represents the seed moment of the month.
If you can tune into or capture the implications of the seed moment,
You will be powerfully aligned with for the entire month ahead.
Most of these symbols have great depth with significant personal implications.
Tuning into them will allow you to master the month.
These symbols come from a degree of the zodiac and a line of the I Ching hexagrams.
There are 360 different sets of symbols.
In the newsletter the symbols apply to the meaning of the New Moon and the degree it is in.
A similar compilation of symbols can be done for the position of each planet or sensitive point in a horoscope.
There are 360 degrees in the university of life.
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 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 DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates.
CARDINAL = Makes things happen
FIRE = Needs to burn energy, enthusiastic, proud.
MASCULINE = Projective
RULED BY = MARS: Desire for experience/courage
KEYNOTE: = “I am”
PART OF BODY = Head, muscles, & male sexual organs
COLOUR = Red
GEMS = Jasper, bloodstone, and malachite (diamond)
METALS = Iron
HERBS = Garlic, hops, nettles, gentian, cayenne,
broom tea, honey suckle, blessed thistle, rosemary and horse radish.
Some Aries Considerations:
Aries is a Cardinal Sign, the first sign of Spring.
It’s nature is assertive and impulsive.
There is a tendency to instigate or initiate things.
There is also a lack of patience.
One is ready to start anything. It is better than being bored.
There is a tendency to not finish what one starts.
Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of strength and power.
There is a strong desire to gain experience, often regardless of consequences.
One is inclined to use force and take action impulsively.
There is courage but not much forethought.
The challenge is to find a good outlet for one’s energy.
What you put out will come back!
What you don’t put out will also have consequences.
Strength can help or it can hurt.
Choose well.
This is the trigram of the Joyous Lake.
Light gains victory over darkness and light continues to increase.
This is the power and the passion of Spring.
Impulse to action prevails.
Independence takes precedence over responsibility.
One wants to enjoy the growing light.
It is easy to do things. It is difficult to be patient.
Fools rush in!
This is the Eightfold Path of Right Livelihood.
One should not work at a profession that brings harm to others;
Such as, the arms trade, intoxicating drinks, poisons,
Killing animals, cheating, etc.
One should live by a profession that is honourable, blameless
And innocent of harm to others.
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 Moderation
Aries: You will be at odds with the direction of the day. Moderation is definitely not your way! If you push forward too far or too hard then you will pay. If you don’t push at all it will seem like you are copping out. Knowing where to stop is the secret!
Taurus: You can’t always get what you want, as fast as you want it, but if you can exercise some restraint you will be able to protect what you already have. Try to be moderate in your food and drink intake.
Gemini: You will benefit through making a serious effort. Those in authority will notices the work that you do. You will gain respect, but it is a stingy time all around. Don’t expect immediate profit from your actions. Short term pain for long term gain!
Cancer: Too much moderation will feel like boredom. Not enough and you will run into setbacks and opposition. If you take things personally today, you will exaggerate your response to others and alienate yourself.
Leo: Expressions of vanity will isolate you. Money will be tight. Maintaining a budget is the order of the day. Don’t expect applause today. Those in authority will be questioning your value! Make sure that you finish what you start.
Virgo: Moderation in food and drink will be useful. Rewards will come if you can wait. Quality takes time but courtesy will always win hearts. You will accomplish more through smiling than by criticizing.
Libra: Too much talking will cause problems. Don’t try to do the thinking for others, even if they need it! You might have to moderate the arguments of people around you. Solutions will be found by listening and finding the middle way.
Scorpio: You do not have many choices today. Your financial reality will not live up to your desires. It would be better for you to impose moderation yourself, than to wait for circumstances to dictate it.
Sagittarius: This will be a spontaneously active day. you are not likely to listen to the voice of moderation. Self discipline will accomplish more than raw impulse. Responsibly guided action will be appreciated.
Capricorn: Without some self restraint you will be inclined to overspend! Someone will be pushing you and increasing pressure. Don’t respond right away. Some reflection and moderation on your part will prove lucrative.
Aquarius: This is a day when your patience will be tested. You will be able to accomplish much but not in the manner that you would prefer. Take the initiative as the opportunity arises, but don’t try to rest on your laurels.
Pisces: Caught between the irresistible force and the immovable object, a serious effort for cultural or artistic expression will win the day. To show appreciation for the efforts of others only requires a smile!
Hexagram Degrees
09 Aries 00
Main Theme:
ARI 09°-10° (IC) DECREASE: W.41, Line 4: Passive.
Special Focus:
09° 00’-09° 10’ Ari (Ta IC-lvl2) WAITING (FOR NOURISHMENT): W.5, Line 6: Yielding.
Intimate Detail:
09° 00’ 00”-09° 01’ 40” Ari (Aq IC-lvl3) AFTER COMPLETION: W.63, Line 6: Responsive.
Main Theme
41. DECREASE
(Alternative Name: 49. Keeping Still in Pleasure.)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:…………..06° – 12° Aries
Calendar:……….Northern Hemisphere: Mar 26 to Apr 1 approx
………………………Southern Hemisphere: Sep 29 to Oct 5 approx
House 12:……….96° – 102° rising from IC
Time of day:……06:24 to 06:48 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..96° – 102° Waxing
Moon Phase:…..Waxing Half Moon Phase (90° – 135°)
……………………..(7 to 10 ½ days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, the lake below.
Restraint without and pleasure within.
One wants to move the immovable
But in the end will have to go around it.
THE IMAGE:
Spring floods.
The lake challenges its limits.
Water cannot climb the mountain,
It will flood the valley.
Great force is needed to reinforce the dams and barriers.
To impose restraints on joy is a losing battle.
The wise one will exert influence at the source.
Find good outlets for happiness.
A way must be made for the flow of joy.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Restraint without, happiness within.
Considerate initiative.
There are natural limits to self indulgence.
Without restraint, there is no music, only noise.
If one speaks inappropriately others will be offended.
And one’s fortunes will decrease.
If one’s actions disturb the peace of others
One will be decreased.
Decrease is inevitable.
The question is:
Whether one imposes decrease on oneself,
Or other people impose it?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to the third son.
She moves, he waits.
She laughs, he listens.
She likes to have fun.
He will not contend.
They complement each other.
She diminishes his tranquility.
He will not complain.
Maybe, in time, she will learn to listen.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 AR: 41. Decrease
One is impatient
And will not wait for what one wants.
If one rushes ahead, or forces matters
Or makes demands on others
Quality will suffer.
Not every desire is worth pursuing.
Not every mountain is worth climbing.
A little restraint will improve results.
THE LINES
Six in the fourth place: (09° – 10° Aries)
Unexpected changes.
One is not strong enough to resist.
Do not criticize or ridicule.
Help those who are afraid.
…..The fourth place: 09° – 10° Aries: 5. Waiting For Nourishment
…..Storm clouds.
…..Obstructions persist.
…..To use force would be folly.
…..One must wait for the tension to ease.
………..Six in the fourth place:
……….One does not get the response one expects.
……….Excitement invokes resistance.
……….A new approach is needed.
….……If one listens before one speaks,
………..Or one simply listens,
……….There will be good fortune.
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
Inner Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 1
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 1 and 2)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear Upper Primary
Upper Nuclear
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fourth Place:
Special Focus
5. WAITING FOR NOURISHMENT
(Alternative Name: 58. Work to Stay Positive)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Storm clouds above, heaven below
Danger above, strength below.
The use of force will increase difficulties.
Be discriminating about what you do and when you do it.
Wait for the right time.
You will not have long to wait.
THE IMAGE:
Dark clouds in the sky,
No rain.
To embark now will invite danger.
No satisfaction.
Control your temper.
Smile in the face of adversity.
Nourishment will come.
Wait for the rain.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Discontent without, creativity within.
Progress is blocked.
Too much freedom can be dangerous.
One faces difficulties.
To push forward will increase adversity.
One cannot get what one wants right away.
The voice of criticism will increase opposition.
One’s influence without will be delayed.
One can use the time for self improvement.
In this way one will be able to welcome the storms of life
And benefit from them.
Even flowers need rain.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the second son.
The father is direct. The second son is not.
Any disapproval or discontent expressed by the father,
Will have an alienating effect.
The father wants the second son to solve his own problems.
The second son’s biggest obstacle is his older brother.
The father talks and laughs.
The second son analyzes and broods.
What is easy for the father will be difficult for the second son.
The father speaks freely.
The second son is critical
And will find more support from his mother.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 TA: 5. Waiting for Nourishment
To think that one knows is sickness.
Only when one becomes sick of this sickness
Can one become free of it.
One must listen and wait for the right time.
When your heart is in the right place
You will advance.
Until then you must wait!
THE LINES
Six in the sixth place: (24° – 25° Taurus)
A safe place is found.
Stay there and wait for the storm to pass.
To disturb things now
Will only make matters worse.
Be calm. Don’t complain.
Count your blessings.
…..The sixth place: 24° – 25° Taurus: 63. After Completion
…..The storm persists.
…..But it will not last forever.
…..Wait for the right time before you act.
……….Six in the sixth place:
……….The storm is passing but the difficulties have not.
……….Others will ask for help.
……….One will share what one has.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 9 and 10)
Inner Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 3
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 5 and 6)
Trigrams of Influence:Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
Intimate Detail
63: AFTER COMPLETION (APPROPRIATENESS)
(AlternativeName: 42. Clarifying Obstructions)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Water above, fire below.
Storm clouds above, lightning below.
The danger can be seen.
There is a right way and a wrong way.
One can find the correct way to solve problems.
Discrimination without and clarity within.
THE IMAGE:
The danger is passing.
It continues to snow.
The way is becoming clear.
Movement is appropriate.
THE JUDGEMENT:
One’s behaviour does not deviate.
Not a movement out of order.
Not a pause without composure.
What appears simple is difficult to achieve.
What appears difficult will be easily dealt with.
One meets criticism with praise, and praise with criticism.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second daughter to the second son.
Optimistic clarity meets doubtful brooding.
She understands his difficulties
And knows the right way to approach him.
She is closer to the father.
He is closer to the mother.
Her light reaches into his darkness.
It will have a good effect.
His criticism will be softened or diminished.
There will be insightful dialogue.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24 -30AQ: 22. After Completion (Appropriateness)
A time of balance.
There is a storm without and warmth within.
The storm will not last.
One prepares for when the sky will clear.
One is considerate
And works to improve the circumstances of others.
THE LINES
Six in the sixth place: (24° – 25° Aquarius)
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
One embraces peace and harmony.
One will sleep well.
…..The sixth place: 24° – 25° Aquarius: 64. Before Completion
…..Critical insight.
…..One is concerned about what is inappropriate
…..And about setting the right example.
…..One will learn from one’s mistakes.
…..There is no need to interfere.
…..Be patient.
……….Six in the sixth place:
……….One pauses and considers the implications
……….Of what has been achieved and what has not.
……….Nothing to be done,
……….That can’t be done better tomorrow.
……….No blame.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 9 and 10)
Inner Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 3
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 5 and 6)
Trigrams of Influence:
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth 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:
ARI 09°-10° (IC) DECREASE: W.41, Line 4: Passive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWVFKsOxVCA
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 10Lib04. 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:
ARI 09°-10° (IC) DECREASE: W.41, Line 4: Passive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWVFKsOxVCA
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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.
This website is my resume!
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