RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-06-25
Cancer New Moon
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 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 Mars is the handle putting a focus on energy and force.
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
CARDINAL = Makes things happen.
WATER = Emotional, impressionable, sensuous, judgmental.
FEMININE = Reflective
RULED BY = MOON: Need to be healthy, nurtured, and secure.
KEYNOTE: = “I feel”
PART OF BODY = Stomach, breasts, armpits, solar plexus,
and pancreas.
COLOUR = Orange-yellow, amber.
GEMS = Pearl, crystal, selenite, and
black onyx.
METALS = Silver
HERBS = Lettuce, Water lily, chickweed, honeysuckle, agrimony, balm, cucumbers, melons, gourds, watercress, endive, seaweed, and mushrooms.
Some Cancer Considerations:
Cancer is a Cardinal sign. Cardinal is assertive and driving.
While Cancers may seem shy, they empower feelings and act on them. They respond personally to every situation.
They can hold feelings in but cannot ignore them.
Whether positive or negative, Cancers have their own way of doing things.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon which represents Mother, memory, nurturing, habits, feelings and one’s sense of security. Cancers are driven by their need for security.
When secure they are humorous and nurturing
But their moods, like the moon, can change quickly.
They have their own way of doing things and are sensitive about it.
They are profoundly effected by memories and past performances.
This is the beginning of Summer.
As darkness begins to increase, responsibilities grow.
Cancers are increasingly sensitive to the source of commitments and responsibilities.
Daylight is still greater than darkness
And one’s individual path holds a greater significance than the path of others.
This is the light half of Summer
And the trigram is The Gentle, The Penetrating, Wind and Wood.
One should not underestimate the sensitivity and penetrating effect
Of one born in the sign of Cancer.
A sympathetic approach will have a powerful influence.
The Eightfold Path for Cancer is the path of Right Concentration.
This involves the four stages of trance:
1. One discards passionate desires and unwholesome thoughts, such as lust, ill-will, worry, restlessness and doubt.
2. One suppresses intellectual activities. Tranquility and one-pointedness of mind are developed. Joy and happiness are retained.
3. Joy disappears and happiness remains along with mindful equanimity.
All sensations, like happiness and unhappiness, joy and sorrow disappear. Only pure equanimity and awareness remain
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 Assurance
Aries: Be confident. Self-assurance will allow you to rise above the petty opinions and moods of others. To yourself be true and you will be seen in the best light possible.
Taurus: The boldness of others will threaten your sense of confidence today. The more that you draw attention to yourself, the more arrogance you will encounter. Make sure that people close to you feel secure.
Gemini: Self-assurance will inspire others. Your ideas will encourage initiative and overcome inertia. Good will and good cheer will reap good results. Happiness is contagious. Spread it around.
Cancer: Confidence must come from within yourself. If you look for security in the eyes or arms of others your life will feel like a roller coaster. Be content with your own circumstances.
Leo: Confidence will win attention. Don’t waver. Be self-assured and you will command respect. The more you are able to share the spotlight, the more you will be loved and admired.
Virgo: Don’t get carried away by glamourous demonstrations, bright lights, or beautiful people. Persevere in your loyalty to what is familiar. Those closest to you deserve your support.
Libra: If you are indecisive you will appear to lack confidence. If you try to lean on someone for support or sympathy you will be let down. Do not presume familiarity today.
Scorpio: Give assurance to family and friends who are close to you. Reinforce their feelings and your sense of security will improve. If you try to compete for the limelight, you will be embarrassed. Let others have their day!
Sagittarius: Self-assurance will increase your popularity and your effectiveness. Smile and the world will smile with you. This will be a good day for you to make a positive impression on someone.
Capricorn: You will need to go out of your way to make people feel secure today. You will not be able to satisfy everyone. The closer someone gets to you the more aloof and detached you will feel.
Aquarius: This will be a good day for cultured conversations and idealistic concerns. Share your ideas with people of like mind. Hold back your best ideas. Save some information for another day.
Pisces: Trust the people closest to you. Direct your affection to family members. Your sensitivity will be appreciated today. If you extend yourself too much you will get scattered or disoriented. Stick to matters close at hand.
Hexagram Degrees
04 Cancer 08
Main Theme:
CAN 04°-05° (IC) C0MING TO MEET: W.44, Line 5: Active.
Special Focus:
04° 00’-04° 10’ Can (Li IC-lvl2) DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS: W.53, Line 1: Yielding.
Intimate Detail:
04° 06’ 40”-04° 08’ 20” Can (Le IC-lvl3) BEFORE COMPLETION: W.64, Line 2: Projective.
Main Theme
44. COMING TO MEET
(Alternative Name: 31. Birth of Darkness)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..00° – 06° Cancer
Calendar:…….Northern Hemisphere: Jun 21 to Jun 28 approx
……………………Southern Hemisphere: Dec. 22 to 28 approx
House 9:……..180° – 174° setting to IC
Time of day:…12:00 to 12:24 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..180° – 174° Waning (Opposition – separating)
Moon Phase:.. Waning Full Moon Phase (180° – 135°)
……………….(0 to 3½ days after the Full Moon).
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 fifth place: (04° – 05° Cancer)
Personal initiative.
One takes advantage of the time
And does what is required.
Do not leave the task to others.
…..The fifth place: 04° – 05° Cancer: 53. Gradual Progress
…..Steady progress.
…..If the foundation is secure,
…..Great effects are possible.
……….Nine in the fifth place:
……….Firm in authority.
……….One has the right perspective.
……….No one will go hungry.
……….Good fortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 5:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 9 and 10)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Nuclear
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fifth Place:
Special Focus
53. DEVELOPMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESS
(Alternative Name: 11. Listens to the Wind)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The wood above, the mountain below.
The penetrating wind on the immovable mountain.
The wind will have an effect but it is difficult to measure.
Gentleness without and patience within.
Be selective about what you say
And wait for the right moment to say it.
THE IMAGE:
A tree on the mountain grows slowly,
But it will survive the axe.
The tree can be seen by all.
Its roots penetrate the rocks.
It will not fall.
The fruits of such a tree are not easily obtained.
Nurture your visions.
Take time to develop them.
In this way they may survive the affairs of others.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentleness without, stillness within.
Sensitive when dealing with others
And non-pretentious.
One threatens no one.
And no one threatens.
Relationships will develop at their own appropriate pace.
Tranquility will prevail even in difficult situations.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third son to the first daughter.
He is patient. She is gentle.
She will be quick to advise. He will be slow to react.
She has much to do. He does not want to bother.
He will keep still or meditate.
She will penetrate his silence with words.
Even though he is slow to respond, she knows how to reach him.
She also knows what needs to be done.
He is sensitive to the demands on his time.
She is sensitive to the demands of the time.
She will have to approach him in the right way
If she wants him to respond.
He needs encouragement and a good reason to act.
If she is persistent, he will come around in time.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
24-30 LI: 53. Gradual Progress
Wind on the mountain.
One sits still but the mind moves in many directions.
It is inappropriate to follow the wind.
If one watches one’s thoughts
And works steadily to stop thinking,
One’s ability to meditate
Will gradually develop.
THE LINES
Six in the first place: (24° – 25° Libra)
One sits still
Ignoring responsibilities.
The mind is weak and will be distracted.
…..The first place: 24° – 25° Libra: 64. Before Completion
…..Inappropriate actions.
…..Inappropriate thoughts.
…..What can be gained from this?
……….Six in the first place:
……….One takes time to reflect
……….Before one speaks.
……….If circumstances are not appropriate
……….No initiative will be taken.
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)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Intimate Detail
18. WORK ON WHAT HAS BEEN SPOILED
(Alternative Name: 25. Weeding the Field)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, wind below.
Trees at the foot of the mountain.
Keeping still above, gentle penetration below.
Sensitive words will have a healing effect.
Gentleness may not move the mountain
But it will be able to influence it.
THE IMAGE:
Movement at the foot of the mountain.
Clear a path.
Cut the weeds, move the fallen trees and stones.
Change is eminent.
It is time to overcome inertia.
To prepare the way is noble indeed.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Patience without, sensitivity within.
To change the outer world
One must first work on oneself.
The way must be prepared within.
Inner determination will be needed.
One will have to be conscientious.
What can be said until the work within is done?
No one will listen.
The worthy will have nothing to say.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the third son.
She is persuasive. He will exercise restraint.
He can be influenced,
But she will have to show him what can be gained.
She is expressive and knows how to increase her influence.
He will think that she can be too assertive and bossy.
When she approaches, he knows there will be a hidden agenda.
She uses her time. He protects his time.
She is perceptive. He is selective.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 LE: 18. Work On What Has Been Spoiled
Care of the garden.
One waits and measures the effect of the wind on the crops.
If there is damage one must repair what one can.
Remain attentive to the implications.
One cannot simply leave everything to nature
And rest content.
Results will improve if one helps.
THE LINES
Nine in the second place: (07° – 08° Leo)
One tends to do more than one should.
One over-reacts to a little encouragement.
Patience is lacking.
Satisfaction will prove to be evasive.
…..The second place: 07° – 08° Leo: 18. Treading + 11. Peace
…..Strong indulgence.
…..Firm decisions.
…..Unless one gives freely
…..There will be no peace.
……….Nine in the second place:
……….Frivolous words.
……….Humiliation.
……….Inconsiderate actions will make matters worse.
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)
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:
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:
CAN 04°-05° (IC) C0MING TO MEET: W.44, Line 5: Active.
https://youtu.be/MgIoMrtvPT8?si=as0rY4-PG9K29l83
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 Gemini at 06Gem06. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Gemini.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
Watch the video:
CAN 04°-05° (IC) C0MING TO MEET: W.44, Line 5: Active.
https://youtu.be/MgIoMrtvPT8?si=as0rY4-PG9K29l83
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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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