How to Interpret the Meaning of the Moon in Karmic Astrology

Karmic astrology is a way to understand the karmic implications of astrological signs, houses and planets. Karmic astrology investigates a soul's development as it progresses from lifetime to lifetime. Karmic astrology helps you inventory your past and present in this life (if you don't believe in rebirth) so you can grow into the person you are destined to be. The role of the Moon in a person's horoscope provides valuable insight into the emotional issues one may confront. Karmic astrology is a road map of an individual soul's progress and how to navigate complex terrain.

Instructions

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   Understand the moon's function in astrology.The moon is bliss and love and all that moves the soul. In a horoscope, the moon tells an intimate tale of the soul's journey to wholeness; to integration. How you feel is the moon's territory. How you navigate your unique emotional terrain is the moon guiding you along its dark and dimly lit path.

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   Delve into the Moon's mystery. Whereas the Sun is raw, brilliant energy, the Moon is fertility, the dark abyss of imagination and the unconscious in all its preformed detail. In astrology, look to the Moon for its message to your soul. How do you come alive? What moves your core? The way you feel about those things is the moon's, your moon's influence.

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   Interpret the Moon's significance in your chart. For example, if you have a Leo Moon, you will be drawn, even compelled to be at center stage, to perform. You will desire recognition and approval for your performances. You are the actor and the world's population is your audience. You will need to be careful not to repel people with these needs. The moon's influence means that you will experience your Leonine desires at deep emotional levels.

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   Analyze the Moon's dysfunctions, which can be determined by the Moon's aspect to other planets, signs and houses. Generally, a dysfunctional Moon tends towards a lack of energy, even sloth, indecisiveness and moodiness. In such cases, you are advised to take steps to overcome the specific areas in which you are challenged. It is vital to know that a horoscope in not your destiny. It is a pattern from which you take control and mold yourself and move beyond your limitations.

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   Discover the life areas of the house in which the Moon resides. For example, the Sixth House, the House of Servants, offers insight into areas in which you lack compassion, in this life or previous lives. The House of Servants deals with your service to others.

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   Ask Moon questions. Your very being is the Moon's territory, so ask yourself who you are. How can you develop a stronger and accurate sense of self? What empowers you and what assumptions do you carry of which you are not aware and which dictate your worldview?

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   Determine the Moon's Nodes. For karmic astrology, the Moon's nodes are important factors. The Moon's south node represents the past, whether past lives or the past of a lifetime. Depending on the moon's sign, house and aspects, the south node reveals what is instinctive in your actions. These are areas that feel so much like second-nature that you do not even think about them when you engage. This is work that has been finished on your soul's journey.

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   Interpret the meaning of the moon's north node, which lays out the direction toward which you are drawn in order to grow. It is difficult to pull away from the south node because it is known, familiar and easy. For example, if your moon's south node is in Leo, all other elements being equal, you will be comfortable performing and being the center of attention. If your north node is in Aquarius, you will feel unrelenting pressure to work behind the scenes for the good of others.

Tips & Warnings

• Unlike the planets, the Moon and Sun cannot be retrograde.

Resources

• Astrology, Past Lives and Karma
• Moon's Nodes Astrology
• The Karmic Moon & Other Considerations