RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-04-27
Scorpio New Moon
Southern 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.
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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 DECREASING = Momentum towards responsibility
MORE DARKNESS THAN DAYLIGHT = Belonging predominates
FIXED = Resists change, determined, (stubborn)
WATER = Emotional, impressionable, sensuous, judgmental.
FEMININE = Reflective.
RULED BY = MARS: Desire for experience/ courage.
KEYNOTE: = “I desire”
PART OF BODY = Generative organs, nasal bone, bladder, gall, prostate gland, testicles, colon, and rectum.
COLOUR = Blue-green.
GEMS = Topaz, malachite, jasper, bloodstone, loadstone, and flint.
METALS = Iron and Steel
HERBS = Basil, tarragon, nettles, ginger, barberry, blackberry, horehound, blessed thistle, horseradish, leek, onion, garlic, sarsaparilla, and mustard.
Some Scorpio Considerations:
Scorpio is a Fixed sign. It is where Cardinal and Mutable energies meet at 15°.
The first half of Scorpio is Cardinal or assertive and driving. There is a tendency to sit in judgement, to act on those judgements and to impose the results of those judgements on others. One pushes for trust and commitment. The second half of Scorpio is Mutable. They will be inclined to perceive the needs of others and to adjust one’s performance accordingly. Cardinal is assertive and Mutable is perceptive. Scorpios have one foot on Cardinal ground and the other foot on Mutable ground.
Scorpio is ruled by Mars, the planet of force and action. Scorpios are competitive and tend to respond aggressively to inconvenience.
If Scorpios are sincere in their hearts and trustworthy in their actions,
they will be victorious in the struggles of life. If they embrace negative or selfish challenges, they will increase their vulnerabilities.
One is challenged to overcome anger. Revenge is hollow and self-defeating. One must prove that one can be helpful.
It is the middle of Autumn. It is cool and getting colder.
Darkness is increasing. There are growing responsibilities and social consequences to one’s actions. Everyone has an effect! Not all effects are trustworthy or considerate of others. For every action there is an expectation and subsequent judgement.
Darkness is now greater than light. Nights are longer than days. Obligations take priority over freedom. It is important to find meaningful and trustworthy expressions for one’s energy. The energy of two or more people are more than the sum of its parts.
Two trigrams meet in Scorpio: Keeping Still, Mountain and The Receptive, Earth.
One holds on to one’s own judgements but is increasingly vulnerable to the judgements and circumstances of others. One keeps still and waits for deeper understanding.
Two of the Eightfold Paths meet in Scorpio: Right Effort and Right Understanding. When one understands something to be true, how long will one wait before aligning? Without understanding it becomes difficult to direct one’s energies properly.
One needs to align meaningfully with others.
Misguided efforts will impede progress.
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 Grace
Aries: The issue will not be how much energy you have but how well you can control the forces at your disposal. Grace will prevail over impulse. There can be no music without restraint.
Taurus: You must manifest grace under pressure. You will be walking on hot coals. If you reveal your discomfort your hardships will increase. Maintain a sense of personal respect. Play things by the book.
Gemini: You will be out of your element today. Your ideas will be taken out of context. Your timing will be off. You will feel restless when patience is in order. Silence is golden.
Cancer: There is no need to stop what you want to do but you will have to keep an eye out for those in authority. You will be grace under pressure. Enjoy yourself in spite of the time demands.
Leo: Don’t expect any favours today. The Force will not come to protect you. Those in authority will increase the demands made on your time. You don’t have to like it, but you will have to take care of business. Avoid arguments. You won’t win them!
Virgo: The more effort you put out, the greater your accomplishments will be. Today you must face commitments head on. Take control of the situation and do what needs to be done.
Libra: Don’t mess with those in command. You can expect the rules to be vigorously enforced. Try to be gracious. This will not be a good or easy day. Complaining will only make matters worse.
Scorpio: Timing will be everything. Patience in action is required. Do not diminish your force, simply hold it back for a while. Wait until you are under estimated and then make your move.
Sagittarius: You will be inclined to shout today just when everyone else is whispering. You are prone to overstatement and exaggeration. Keep a lid on it. Nobody will be listening anyway. Don’t be late!
Capricorn: Timing will be essential. Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes. Look people in the eyes and wait until you have their undivided attention before you tell them what to do. To set your goals in motion is good for business.
Aquarius: There will be a strong resistance to change, especially if you are trying to administer it. Delegate chores whenever you can. Today you will be swimming upstream against a tough current.
Pisces: This will be a good day to set a plan in motion. You will be able to marshal support with ease. You need to be sparing of words and very efficient with your use of time.
Hexagram Degrees
07 Scorpio 47
Main Theme:
SCO 07°-08° (IC) KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAIN: W.52, Line 2: Passive.
Special Focus:
07° 40’-07° 50’ Tau (Sc IC-lvl2) STANDSTILL, STAGNATION: W.12, Line 2: Yielding.
Intimate Detail:
07° 46’ 40”-07° 48’ 20” Tau (Cp IC-lvl3) THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH: W.27, Line 5: Responsive.
Main Theme
52. KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAIN
(Alternative Name: 9. Holding Steady)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………06° – 12° Scorpio
Calendar:…….Northern Hemisphere: Oct 29 to Nov 4 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Apr 26 to May 2 approx
House 5:……..54° – 48° setting to IC
Time of day:…08:24 to 08:48 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..54° – 48° Waning
Moon Phase:.. Waning Crescent Moon Phase (90° – 45°)
……………….(7 to 10½ days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, the mountain below.
Keep the mouth closed and the toes still.
Stillness without and stillness within.
The mind is quiet and the body is calm.
The issue is not about what to do
But what not to do.
THE IMAGE:
The Mountain.
The mountain presents the problem.
The mountain provides the solution.
Keep still.
Do not give importance or momentum to negativity.
In this way deliverance will come.
It is not your move.
Let your judgments go.
Everything comes down the mountain in its own time.
Be detached and silent.
Rest secure.
THE JUDGEMENT:
The toes are still and the tongue is still.
Keeping still within and keeping still without.
The ears are open but silence is maintained.
Who would dare to disturb this tranquility?
Through non action everything will be done.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third son to himself.
He will keep still….he has to!
He knows he has two older brothers
Who will be quick to assert their dominance.
He will keep to himself and wait for a benefit.
He will let them fight it out for his support.
He will wait to do his own thing in his own good time.
The older brothers will not always think in h is best interest.
He will be slow to respond.
The third son can sense when there is trouble.
He will not want to be bullied or blamed.
He will be content with little things.
They will build into bigger things in time.
He will let his older brothers make their own mistakes.
He will wait for his opportunities.
He does not like to be disturbed or inconvenienced.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 SC: 52. Keeping Still
Waiting for deliverance.
One must not harbour negativity.
One must not use force to solve problems.
It would be presumptuous to assume control
Or to expect others to live up to your understanding.
Bad company will have a bad effect.
Be consistent and reliable.
Do not complain.
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
THE LINES
Six in the second place: (07° – 08° Scorpio)
Disturbances arise.
One controls one’s thoughts and waits.
Uninvolved,
One simply sits in silence.
To respond would be inappropriate.
…..The second place: 07° – 08° Scorpio: 15. Modesty + 12. Standstill
…..Modesty is appropriate.
…..If one tries to speak one’s mind
…..Others will not be heard.
……….Six in the second place:
……….No words are spoken.
……….No demons unleashed.
……….In this way one’s foundation is secured.
Technical Considerations of Line 2:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 3 and 4)
Holding Together with appropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 5 and 6)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear
Upper Nuclear
Special Focus
12. STANDSTILL, STAGNATION
(Alternative Name: 7. Strong Obligations, Trust)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, earth below.
Light above, darkness below.
Strength without, receptivity within.
One does not force one’s way,
But takes advantage of the moment when it arises.
One will act independently
Only after everyone else is taken care of.
It will often be difficult to find time for oneself.
THE IMAGE:
The meek will inherit the earth.
Everyone has their place.
If you are too forceful,
You will be left behind.
Do not distinguish yourself.
The way of the mother is on the rise.
Contemplate the situation.
Understand the circumstances of others.
Action for the need of the group is good.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Active without, passive within.
Strong individuals within a group.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
If the strong are self-interested
And do not protect the weak
That community will not survive.
Personal vulnerabilities will affect outer performance.
If one considers inner sensitivity to be weakness
There will be cause for regret.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The mother to the father.
She is receptive. He is creative.
She is yielding. He is firm.
She strives to take care of responsibilities.
He strives to be free.
She is always busy. He does what he will.
She will respond to circumstances.
He will make things happen.
She listens. He talks.
She worries. He laughs.
She understands. He thinks.
She is inclusive. He is independent.
She is the spirit of the team. He is the spirit of the individual.
She considers vulnerabilities. He considers strength.
She understands what is needed. He does not want to feel obliged.
She cannot force him to listen. He will not want to follow.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
15-18 SC: 12. Standstill
Freedom of the mother.
The power of togetherness.
Responsibilities first.
One takes one’s moments when they come.
The demands made by others can feel oppressive.
Do what is required, not what is desired.
One cannot satisfy everyone. One cannot do everything
It is enough to be reliable.
Smile and the world smiles with you. Frown and you frown alone.
THE LINES
Six in the second place: (16° – 17° Scorpio)
Influenced by the inadequacies of others
And of one self.
One sees the need for improvement.
The heart is open but the will is weak.
Doing nothing would be better
Than making matters worse.
Appropriate silence.
…..The second place: 16° – 17° Scorpio: 27. The Corners of the Mouth
…..The corners of the mouth.
…..Silence and fasting.
…..One will gain from doing without.
……….Six in the second place:
……….Receptive at heart and considerate.
……….One maintains personal integrity
……….In the face of inconvenience.
……….One will not use force to get one’s way.
Technical Considerations of Line 2:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 3 and 4)
No Holding Together
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 5
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 9 and 10)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Second Place:
Intimate Detail
27. THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH
(Alternative Name: 33. Measured Speech)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Keeping still above.
Movement below.
Movement at the foot of the mountain.
It can be heard but not seen.
The upper teeth hold firm.
The lower teeth, the jaw, moves.
THE IMAGE:
One must impose limits on one’s initiatives.
Moderation is essential.
Step quietly.
In coming and going, restraint is needed.
What goes into the mouth and what comes out will determine the outcome.
Stillness in motion.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Stillness without, movement within.
Footsteps in the night.
Quiet as a mouse.
Movement that is not seen.
Seeds must be planted and nurtured before growth can be observed.
One must stabilize relationships
And gain respect
Before one asks for something.
One who talks will not achieve.
One who achieves will not talk.
There is no music without restraint,
Only sound!
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to the third son.
The first son speaks.
The third son listens.
The first son acts.
The third son waits.
What is not said will have a greater effect than what is said.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 CAP: 27. Corners of the Mouth
Discretion is needed.
One must assess who is trustworthy
And who is not.
At the beginning secrets must be maintained.
As one’s understanding improves
A path will become apparent
But it is still not an appropriate time for talking.
THE LINES
Six in the fifth place: (10° – 11° Capricorn)
One does not give support.
One remains isolated
And unreliable.
…..The fifth place: 10° – 11° Capricorn: 16. Enthusiasm
…..One encounters encouraging words and enthusiasm.
…..Someone who deserves support arrives.
…..That person will not listen to reason.
……….Six in the fifth place:
……….One does nothing to prepare.
……….One eats too much and loses sleep.
……….One discusses trivial matters.
……….Misfortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 5:
Broken in an odd place
Inappropriate receptivity
Yielding at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 9 and 10)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 11 and 12)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Nuclear Upper Primary
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fifth 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:
SCO 07°-08° (IC) KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAIN: W.52, Line 2: Passive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDI32mZkXh4
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
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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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