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Moon sign, rising sign, houses, retrogrades, eclipses, lunar nodes and the moon in each sign: a symbolic reading, with the exact astronomical reference points.
AstrologyMoon sign: introductionYour Moon sign is the sign of the zodiac where the Moon was at your birth. Definition, calculation, symbolic meaning, phases and reading pitfalls.AstrologyMoon in AriesMoon in Aries: a symbolic reading of vivid emotions, drive and the need for independence, with elements, sun sign and questions for reflection.AstrologyMoon in TaurusMoon in Taurus: the position where tradition places the exaltation of the Moon. A need for stability, comfort and slowness, with sun sign and questions.AstrologyMoon in GeminiMoon in Gemini: a symbolic reading of emotions that are thought and spoken, of the need for variety and curiosity, with sun sign and questions.AstrologyMoon in CancerMoon in Cancer: the Moon in its sign of domicile, a symbol of home, memory and attachment. Symbolic reading, sun sign and questions.AstrologyMoon in LeoMoon in Leo: a symbolic reading of a warm, expressive Moon in search of recognition, with sun sign, nuanced wording and questions.AstrologyMoon in VirgoMoon in Virgo: a symbolic reading of a methodical, attentive and useful Moon, with a need for order, analysis and service. Sun sign and questions.AstrologyMoon in LibraMoon in Libra: a symbolic reading of a Moon in search of harmony and connection, with its strengths, its pitfalls, its link to the Sun sign, and questions to reflect on.AstrologyMoon in ScorpioMoon in Scorpio: a symbolic reading of an intense, loyal and private Moon. Why tradition speaks of a fall, the Sun sign, nuances and questions.AstrologyMoon in SagittariusMoon in Sagittarius: a symbolic reading of a free, optimistic Moon in search of meaning, with its strengths, its pitfalls, its link to the Sun sign, and questions.AstrologyMoon in CapricornMoon in Capricorn: a symbolic reading of a reserved, serious and dependable Moon. Why tradition speaks of exile, the Sun sign, nuances and questions.AstrologyMoon in AquariusMoon in Aquarius: a symbolic reading of an independent, curious Moon attached to ideas, with its link to the Sun sign, nuances and questions.AstrologyMoon in PiscesMoon in Pisces: a symbolic reading of a sensitive, empathetic and dreamy Moon, with its strengths, its pitfalls, its link to the Sun sign, and questions.AstrologyThe ascendant: introductionThe ascendant is the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth. Definition, role in the chart, how precise the time must be, the ruler and a nuanced reading.AstrologyAries RisingAries Rising: a symbolic reading of a direct, energetic and frank entry into the chart. Ruled by Mars; it also covers the solar sign, nuances and questions for reflection.AstrologyTaurus RisingTaurus Rising: a symbolic reading of a calm, sensual and reliable entry into the chart. Ruled by Venus; it also covers the solar sign, nuances and questions for reflection.AstrologyGemini RisingGemini Rising: a symbolic reading of a lively, curious and talkative entry into the chart. Ruled by Mercury; it also covers the solar sign, nuances, phrasing and questions for reflection.AstrologyCancer RisingCancer Rising: a symbolic reading of a reserved, protective and sensitive entry into the chart. Ruled by the Moon; it also covers the solar sign, nuances and questions for reflection.AstrologyLeo RisingLeo Rising: a symbolic reading of a warm, expressive and proud entry into the chart. Ruled by the Sun; it also covers the solar sign, nuances and questions for reflection.AstrologyVirgo RisingVirgo Rising: a symbolic reading of a discreet, precise and attentive entry into the chart. Ruled by Mercury; it also covers the solar sign, nuances, phrasing and questions for reflection.AstrologyLibra AscendantThe Libra ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Venus, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologyScorpio AscendantThe Scorpio ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Mars and Pluto, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologySagittarius AscendantThe Sagittarius ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Jupiter, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologyCapricorn AscendantThe Capricorn ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Saturn, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologyAquarius AscendantThe Aquarius ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Saturn and Uranus, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologyPisces AscendantThe Pisces ascendant: the sign that was rising in the east at your birth. Symbolic profile, Jupiter and Neptune, rising time, houses and combinations with each sun sign.AstrologyThe Twelve Houses: IntroductionThe twelve astrological houses in one table: areas of life, natural signs, angles, axes, calculation systems and a reading method. The entry point to a series with one page per house.AstrologyHouse 1: IdentityHouse 1 opens with the Ascendant: in tradition, it describes appearance, temperament and the way we approach life. Meaning, planets in House 1, signs and limits of this reading.AstrologyHouse 2: ResourcesHouse 2: in tradition, the resources we acquire, own and value, and our relationship to material security. Meaning, planets in House 2, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 3: CommunicationHouse 3: in tradition, communication, siblings, close circle, early learning and short journeys. Meaning, planets in House 3, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 4: HomeHouse 4 opens at the bottom of the chart: in tradition, the home, the family, origins and private life. Meaning, planets in House 4, parents, endings, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 5: CreativityHouse 5: in tradition, creativity, play, pleasures, romance and children. Meaning, planets in House 5, nuances and limits of this symbolic reading.AstrologyHouse 6: Daily LifeHouse 6: in tradition, everyday work, routines, the service we provide and the upkeep of daily life. Meaning, planets in House 6, nuances and limits of this reading.AstrologyHouse 7: RelationshipsHouse 7 opens at the Descendant: in tradition, couple life, partners, contracts and face-to-face encounters with the other. Meaning, planets in House 7, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 8: TransformationsHouse 8: in tradition, crises, transformation, intimacy and shared resources. What the “house of death” means, planets in house 8, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 9: HorizonsHouse 9: in tradition, long journeys, higher education, philosophy, religion and the search for meaning. Meaning, planets in house 9, nuances and limits.AstrologyHouse 10: VocationHouse 10 opens at the midheaven: in tradition, vocation, reputation, status and achievement. Meaning, planets in house 10, and the nuances and limits of this reading.AstrologyHouse 11: FriendshipsHouse 11: in tradition, friends, groups, shared projects and hopes. Meaning, planets in house 11, the “Good Spirit”, and the nuances and limits of this symbolic reading.AstrologyHouse 12: The UnconsciousHouse 12: in tradition, withdrawal, solitude, dreams, the unconscious and trials endured in the shadows. Meaning, planets in house 12, school disagreements and limits.AstrologyRetrogrades: An IntroductionWhy a planet seems to move backward: the astronomical explanation, duration and frequency for each planet, the symbolic reading of astrologers and what science says.AstrologyRetrograde MercuryWhy Mercury appears to move backward three or four times a year, what astrologers read into it, and why this retrograde is no cosmic breakdown.AstrologyRetrograde VenusVenus appears to move backward for about 40 days roughly every 19 months. Astronomical explanation, the pentagram of Venus, symbolic reading of values and relationships, and limits.AstrologyRetrograde MarsMars appears to move backward for about 72 days roughly every 26 months, as Earth overtakes it. Astronomical explanation, symbolic reading of action and energy, and limits.AstrologyRetrograde JupiterJupiter appears to move backward for about four months a year, as Earth overtakes it. Astronomical explanation, symbolic reading of expansion and wisdom, and limits.AstrologyRetrograde SaturnSaturn appears to move backward for about 138 days a year. Astronomical explanation, symbolic reading of structure and limits, and why this is a frequent state.AstrologyRetrograde Uranus, Neptune and PlutoUranus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde for about five months a year, that is 40 to 45% of the time. Astronomical explanation, discoveries, symbolic reading and limits.AstrologySolar eclipse: astronomy and symbolismHow a solar eclipse occurs, the different types, how to watch one safely, and what the astrological tradition reads into it, without predictions.AstrologyLunar eclipse: astronomy and symbolismHow the Moon enters the Earth's shadow, why it turns red, how to watch it, and what astrological tradition reads into it at the full moon.AstrologyEclipses and the nodal axisWhy eclipses cluster on the same axis of the zodiac for about 18 months before moving on to the next one. A simple explanation, reference points and symbolic reading.AstrologyThe lunar nodesWhat the lunar nodes are, why they move back over 18.6 years, and how Rahu and Ketu, the head and tail of the dragon, gave astrology its north and south nodes.AstrologyLilith, the Black MoonIn astrology, Lilith refers to three different objects: the Moon's apogee, an asteroid and a hypothetical moon. Astronomical reference points, the myth of Lilith and symbolic reading.AstrologyChiron, the wound and the healerChiron, a small body discovered in 1977 between Saturn and Uranus, has become the astrological symbol of the wounded healer. Astronomical facts, the myth of the centaur, symbolic reading and its limits.AstrologyThe Part of FortuneThe Part of Fortune is a point calculated from the ascendant, the Sun and the Moon. Day and night formulas, a worked example, Hellenistic origins and symbolic reading.AstrologyFull Moon in AriesFull Moon in Aries with the Sun in Libra: what the sky shows, the tension between self and other in astrological tradition, a simple ritual and the limits of the reading.AstrologyFull Moon in TaurusFull Moon in Taurus, Sun in Scorpio: the Moon exalted opposite a water sign, between what we keep and what we transform. Astronomy, symbolic reading and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in GeminiFull Moon in Gemini, Sun in Sagittarius: everyday information and the big picture. Astronomy of the solstice, symbolic reading, a simple ritual and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in CancerFull Moon in Cancer, Sun in Capricorn: the Moon at home, facing the sign of responsibilities. Astronomy of the winter full Moon, symbolic reading and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in LeoFull Moon in Leo, Sun in Aquarius: personal expression and the collective. Astronomy, Candlemas and end-of-winter light, careful symbolic reading.AstrologyFull Moon in VirgoFull Moon in Virgo, Sun in Pisces: detail against the whole. Astronomy of late winter, careful symbolic reading, a simple ritual and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in LibraFull Moon in Libra, Sun in Aries: spring, the Paschal full Moon and the axis between self and other. Astronomy, symbolic reading and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in ScorpioFull Moon in Scorpio: the full Moon in the water sign, opposite the Sun in Taurus. Approximate timing, the Taurus–Scorpio axis, symbolism, safe practices and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in SagittariusFull Moon in Sagittarius: the full Moon in the fire sign, opposite the Sun in Gemini. Approximate timing, the Gemini–Sagittarius axis, symbolism, safe practices and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in CapricornFull Moon in Capricorn: the full Moon in the earth sign, opposite the Sun in Cancer. Approximate timing, the Cancer–Capricorn axis, symbolism, safe practices and limits.AstrologyFull Moon in AquariusFull Moon in Aquarius: the full Moon in the air sign, opposite the Sun in Leo. Approximate timing, the Leo–Aquarius axis, symbolism, safe practices and the limits of this reading.AstrologyFull Moon in PiscesFull Moon in Pisces: the full Moon in the water sign, opposite the Sun in Virgo. Harvest Moon, Virgo–Pisces axis, symbolism, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in AriesNew Moon in Aries: Sun and Moon joined in the fire sign that opens the zodiac. Approximate timing, symbolism of the new start, safe practices and limits of the reading.AstrologyNew Moon in TaurusNew Moon in Taurus: the Sun and Moon come together in the earth sign where the Moon is exalted. Timing, the symbolism of stability and the senses, safe practices and the limits of this reading.AstrologyNew Moon in GeminiNew Moon in Gemini: the Sun and Moon come together in the air sign of curiosity. Timing, the symbolism of speech and exchange, short nights, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in CancerNew Moon in Cancer: the Sun and Moon come together in the water sign ruled by the Moon. Timing, the symbolism of home and sensitivity, the solstice, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in LeoNew Moon in Leo: the Sun and Moon come together in the fire sign where the Sun is at home. Timing, the Perseids, the symbolism of radiance and creativity, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in VirgoNew Moon in Virgo: the Sun and Moon come together in the earth sign of order and care. Timing, the September return to routine, the symbolism of detail, safe practices and the limits of this reading.AstrologyNew Moon in LibraNew Moon in Libra: the Sun and Moon come together in the air sign that follows the autumn equinox. Timing, the symbolism of balance and relationship, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in ScorpioNew Moon in Scorpio: the Sun and Moon joined in the water sign of depth. Timing, Diwali, Ophiuchus, the symbolism of transformation, safe practices and the limits of reading.AstrologyNew Moon in SagittariusNew Moon in Sagittarius: the Sun and Moon joined in the fire sign of the horizon. Timing, the Geminids, the symbolism of the search for meaning, safe practices and the limits of reading.AstrologyNew Moon in CapricornNew Moon in Capricorn: the Sun and Moon joined in the earth sign that opens at the December solstice. Timing, the symbolism of structure, safe practices and the limits of reading.AstrologyNew Moon in AquariusNew Moon in Aquarius: the Sun and Moon joined in the air sign of the collective. Timing, the Chinese New Year, the Age of Aquarius, the symbolism of originality, safe practices and limits.AstrologyNew Moon in PiscesNew Moon in Pisces: the Sun and Moon joined in the last sign of the zodiac. Timing, the zodiacal light, the symbolism of intuition and letting go, safe practices and limits.
The meanings mentioned belong to tradition and symbolism. They are neither promises of results nor medical advice.