RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-07-24
Leo 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
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.
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 Impression
Aries: Today you will be able to impress people easily. Act on your ideas as soon as they come up. You need to stay positive, take the initiative, and be the leader. Make the first move!
Taurus: It will seem as if many people are overly impressed with themselves today. Your efforts will meet with resistance. If you draw attention to yourself your problems will increase.
Gemini: Jack be nimble, Jack be quick. He or she who hesitates will lose. Make the first move and do it quickly. You will be able to inspire and instigate others. You will achieve the maximum impression on others by taking the lead.
Cancer: Everything will be moving int he fast lane today. If you try to make an impression on someone, they will feel that you are just getting in their way. Be patient. Don’t lose your temper.
Leo: You will have to move fast to maintain the lead today. You will be able to make your own opportunities happen. You will have to express yourself well if you wish to make a good impression.
Virgo: Let the fools rush forward. Do not offer advice. Your words will not impress anyone today; they will be more likely to cause arguments. Keep your comments to yourself.
Libra: This will be a fast moving and interesting day. You need to go with the flow but do not get in the way. If you try to impress anyone, they will probably get the wrong idea about you.
Scorpio: You will be out of your element today. Words will have an immediate effect. If you try to compete you will be ridiculed. If you try to impress others your secrets will be dramatically revealed.
Sagittarius: This will be a fast moving and energetic day. If you want to impress anyone you will have to win or come first. If you talk too much you will make a fool of yourself.
Capricorn: Today you will come up against the independence of others. Do not stand in the way of freedom. You will make a stronger long-term impression by holding back and staying invisible.
Aquarius: You will be pulled into affairs that will in the long run work against you. Pride will make the wrong impression. Be humble. Let others take the lead today. Don’t point!
Pisces: You will not be able to take people at their word today. Communications will get screwed up. You are prone to act prematurely on ideas that impress you.
Hexagram Degrees
02 Leo 08
Main Theme:
LEO 02°-03° (IC) THE WELL:W.48, Line 3: Active.
Special Focus:
02° 00’-02° 10’ Aqu (Ar IC-lvl2) LIMITATION: W.60, Line 1: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
02° 06’ 40”-02° 08’ 20” Aqu (Ge IC-lvl3) POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE: W.14, Line 2: Projective.
Main Theme
48. THE WELL
(Alternative Name: 26. Heartfelt Expression)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:……….00° – 06° Leo
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: Jul 23 to Jul 29 approx
……………….Southern Hemisphere: Jan 21 to Jan 26 approx
House 8:……..150° – 144° setting to IC
Time of day:…02:00 to 02:24 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..150° – 144° Waning (Inconjunct – separating)
Moon Phase:.. Waning Full Moon Phase (180° – 135°)
……………………(0 to 3½ days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The abyss above, wood below.
Deep water, penetrating wood.
The water is there but the roots may not reach it.
The well is there but it is not in good order.
It will be difficult to drink.
Danger without, gentleness within.
There is work to be done.
Criticism will not help!
THE IMAGE:
To penetrate the depths,
To find light in the darkness,
And to bring joy to the world.
If you want to teach, positive content is important.
Maintenance of the vehicle is critical.
To be discriminating will ensure good fortune.
Set a good example.
If the body gets sick, who will follow it?
Good water, good life!
THE JUDGEMENT:
Difficulties without, sensitivities within.
There are problems to be solved.
Words of caution will not suffice.
Talk is cheap.
What is needed can be seen.
To help others furthers.
To help oneself will draw criticism.
The best leaders walk in the rear.
In this way dangers can be seen
And the vulnerable can be helped.
To be content with one’s own self worth,
One must have the welfare of others in one’s heart
And act accordingly.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the second son.
She is sensitive to his problems.
She will offer advice. He will listen.
She penetrates. He withdraws.
She will express what is needed.
He will help if he has to.
The gentler she is, the more helpful he will be.
She is perceptive. He is critical.
She will be persuasive. He will be discriminating.
She knows the seeds of responsibility.
He feels the weight of obligation.
She will express herself.
He will reflect and analyze the implications.
He assumes there will be opposition.
She will try to persuade him of the benefits.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
00-06 LE: 48. The Well
If one places one’s own self importance
Over the needs of others,
And rushes forward,
There will be humiliation.
To reap rewards, one must approach patiently
And give preference to the difficulties of others.
True leaders will take care of themselves last.
THE LINES
Nine in the third place: (02° – 03° Leo)
The way becomes apparent.
One can see what must be done
And what danger must be faced.
Success. Good fortune.
…..The third place: 02° – 03° Leo: 60. Limitation
…..Be discriminating but sparing of words.
…..Voicing criticism will increase difficulties
…..And limit your effectiveness.
……….Nine in the third place:
……….One repairs the damage.
……….No one notices.
……….One must be content with a job well done.
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)
Holding Together with appropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 7 and 8)
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 6
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 11 and 12)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Lower Nuclear
Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third Place:
Special Focus
60: LIMITATION
(Alternative Name: 50. Difficulties with Pleasure)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
A storm above the lake.
To persevere would be dangerous.
Even the river bank is dangerous to traverse.
Danger above, pleasure below.
One needs to be discriminating
About the depths of one’s indulgences.
Joy should not come at someone else’s expense.
THE IMAGE:
Dangerous waters.
Too much fun will attract danger.
Caution is needed concerning what goes into the mouth and what comes out,
Choose your activities well.
Be cautious about the company you keep.
Inconsiderate people will invite disaster.
It will be easy to attract bad people,
But it will be very difficult to get rid of them.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Discrimination without, pleasure within.
Not everything that is enjoyable is worthy.
To impose personal preferences will only make matters worse.
There is much that needs to be done.
This is not the time for frivolity.
Too much of anything will spoil it.
To laugh without consideration.
To indulge without sharing.
What good can come of this?
Overindulgence will have dangerous consequences.
To take on more than one can accomplish
Or to do less than one is capable of
Will have dire consequences.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to the second son.
She laughs. He will criticize.
She throws herself into the game of life.
He tends to brood and disassociate.
He will impose limits on her enthusiasm.
Her playfulness will rarely find approval.
She pushes the limits of what is right,
He will be blamed.
She says what she should not.
He says what he does not want to say.
Silence would be an improvement.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-18 AR: 60. Limitation
Dangerous impulse.
One puts one’s own ideas first
And moves forward at any cost.
One steps on the sensitivities of others
And even threatens their security.
One laughs at criticism.
Performance will suffer.
THE LINES
Nine in the first place: (12° – 13° Aries)
Innocent outreach.
Feeling playful
One uses one’s resources
And takes the initiative.
…..The first place: 12° – 13° Aries: 14. Possession in Great Measure
…..Great clarity.
…..One can see the way
…..To greater independence.
……….Nine in the first place:
……….With a positive attitude
……….One makes a good start.
……….Others are not so positive.
……….No blame.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
No Holding Together
Outer Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 4
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 7 and 8)
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Intimate Detail
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 first place: (17° – 18° Gemini)
One steps quickly,
And meets the day with eyes wide open.
…..The first place: 17° – 18° Gemini: 50. The Caldron
…..One awakes revitalized and in good humour.
…..A good meal will ensure a good start to the day.
…..Confident and happy
…..One anticipates success.
……….Nine in the first place:
……….One starts fast
……….And speaks with confidence.
……….A positive impression will be made.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First 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 02°-03° (IC) THE WELL:W.48, Line 3: 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 Leo at 02Leo08. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Leo.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
LEO 02°-03° (IC) THE WELL:W.48, Line 3: 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.
This website is my resume!
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