Chart #2 (see below)
DOUBLE LEO / ARIES MOON
13 August 1949 in Southern Colorado 4:42 am
MOON CYCLE REPORT
The Moon travels through all 12 signs each month. As it does so, it makes a series of contacts to each of the planets in your chart. These contacts, or “transits” in Astrology, affect your personal weather and your mood. Everybody’s Moon cycle is different, according to the way their planets are placed in their chart. Since the Moon moves so fast, they are not long lasting transits, each only affecting you for about a day at a time.
Since the Moon repeats these cycles every single month, it’s a great place to start watching the patterns in Astrology, and seeing how these transits might manifest for you, personally. The following report gives some possible indications of how each transit might affect your chart, but remember, each of us experiences the energy from the sky in our own personal way. A Moon transit to Mars might make one person very energetic, and another very angry. Or it might affect the same person in each of these ways on two different occasions. Moon transits happen fast, and don’t affect us for more than a day at a time. Watch the Moon as it moves through the signs, and pay attention to how these transits manifest for you. Once you start to see the patterns, you’ll start to understand how to use them in the most productive ways.
Remember: there are always other planets transiting your chart as well, and these can further color your day to day weather. But learning how the Moon affects you is the perfect place to start understanding Astrology. These cycles repeat themselves in the same order every single month, and have been doing so since the day you were born.
You can always look to see where the Moon is on Astro.com. The lower left hand corner of the home page lists the current position of all of the planets. The Moon is the second planet listed, and the degree that it is at is the number to the left of the symbol for that sign. (My blog will always list the sign the Moon is in, but for the specific degree, go to Astro.com!)
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MOON CYCLE ::
MOON IN ARIES/ LUNAR RETURN
Early Aries (0-10 degrees):
Moon square Uranus/Moon in the 9th House
Anticipation. This is like your own personal Dark Moon. You may feel restless and ready for stuff to start get going– but without the energy to make it happen.
Mid Aries (11-20 degrees):
MOON CONJUNCT MOON / Moon opposite Neptune and Trine Ascendant / Moon square Mars/ Moon trine Pluto / Moon trine Sun
Each month, when the Moon returns to the degree it was at when you were born, you have what’s called a “Lunar Return”. This is a day when you are closely connected to what you really need, what really makes you feel safe. All of the aspects that the Moon makes in your natal chart repeat on this day. It’s a great time to step back and really think about your needs and what you’re doing to satisfy them.
You have a natal opposition between your Moon and Neptune – the planet that brings enormous waves of imagination (and creativity!). The Moon also trines your Ascendant – enabling you to access those waves. This day is well suited to doing just that: work (Mars) to access your deep (Pluto) imagination (Neptune) and express yourself (Ascendant / Sun). This is also a great time to make intentions about how you’d like the next month to be.
Late Aries (21-30 degrees):
Moon square Jupiter
A good time to continue with the creative work – but you’re likely in very high spirits so it’s also a good time to share that work with other people, or just be around other people in general.
MOON IN TAURUS
Early Taurus (0-10 degrees):
Moon sextile Uranus / Moon conjunct Midheaven / Moon trine Mercury + Saturn / Moon in the 10th House
More good weather for being around people. You’re able to impress them by simply expressing your individuality. You’re also able to accomplish quite a bit whether it’s social or work stuff.
Mid Taurus (11-20 degrees)
Moon square Ascendant / Moon sextile Mars / Moon square Pluto / Moon square Sun
This is a good time to step back from the social stuff and do more self-reflection. You may be more irritable around others on this day – but alone you’re able to access deep truths and realizations.
Late Taurus (21-30 degrees):
Moon sextile Venus / Moon trine Jupiter
Back to the good times. You will be feeling much more optimistic and generous - but possibly not up for too much mundane activity like chores and errands. Save that for when the Moon moves into Gemini.
MOON IN GEMINI
Early Gemini (0-10 degrees):
Moon square Mercury + Saturn
Get back to work. This is the time to step back and take care of business.
Mid Gemini (11-20 degrees)
Moon sextile Moon / Moon trine Neptune / Moon sextile Ascendant / Moon sextile Pluto / Moon sextile Sun / Moon in the 11th House
You’re in good spirits and easily able to be yourself around people from all walks of life. This is also a wonderful time to do creative work as Neptune will be enabling your creativity.
Late GEMINI (21-30 degrees):
Moon square Venus
This is great weather for spending time with the people you’re the very closest to but watch out for getting too possessive or sentimental .
MOON IN CANCER
Early Cancer (1-10 degrees)
Moon conjunct Uranus / Moon sextile Midheaven / Moon sextile Mercury + Saturn
This time could go a few different ways. It’s great energy for getting tons of work done, and that’s likely what you’re trying to do - but watch out for either unexpected twists that get in your way – or wanting to do absolutely anything but that work and looking to procrastinate.
Mid Cancer (11-20 degrees)
Moon square Moon / Moon Square Neptune / Moon conjunct Mars / Moon in the 12th Hous
Try not to let whatever’s been going on start to get to you and this is still some good weather for taking care of business. That said – the Moon in the 12th House is well-suited to things that are much more interior in nature. Pay attention to your dreams.
Late Cancer (21-30 degrees)
Moon sextile Venus / Moon opposite Jupiter
Watch out for overextending yourself – especially on behalf of other people. You’re willing to do a million things for other people today – but you need to do all of those things in your own way. Anybody who tries to tell you what or how to do anything could cause some friction or come off as ungrateful. You might also be testing your boundaries with creative projects.
MOON IN LEO
Early LEO (1-10 degrees)
Moon square Midheaven
Quiet – but keep watching out for misunderstandings. Great for working by yourself.
Mid Leo (11-20 degrees)
Moon trine Moon / Moon sextile Neptune / Moon conjunct Ascendant / Moon conjunct Pluto / Moon conjunct Sun / Moon in the 1st House
More good weather for dreams and self-reflection. If you’re up for it, people will be drawn to you at this time and you’ll be able to find close connections. But this is also a day well-suited to solitude, as long as you are still expressing yourself somehow.
Late Leo (21-30 degrees)
MOON VOID
This is a good day for just catching up with yourself, or with friends. It’s not the best time for important appointments or events or any kind of major shopping. Watch out for unexpected creative inspiration.
MOON IN VIRGO
Early Virgo (1-10 degrees)
Moon sextile Uranus / Moon trine Midheaven / Moon conjunct Mercury + Saturn / Moon in the 2nd House
Get back to work. If you’ve been unable to get things done the past day or two, this is when you’ll start getting your gumption back. That is, as long as you don’t let any sort of anxiety get to you. The way to avoid the worry is to keep doing hard work.
Mid Virgo (11-20 degrees)
Moon sextile Mars
Read for above – this transit just improves your energy and ability to keep moving.
Late Virgo (21-30 degrees)
Moon conjunct Venus / Moon trine Jupiter
Your mood lightens considerably and you want to be around people again. Hopefully you got some stuff done in the past day or so because these transits are not the best for getting things done – much better for the social stuff.
MOON IN LIBRA
Early Libra (1-10 degrees)
Moon square Uranus / Moon opposite Moon / Moon conjunct Neptune/ Moon in the 3rd House
Awesome creative inspiration can happen. Also a great time for writing letters / sending off gifts and packages.
Mid Libra (11-20 degrees)
Moon sextile Ascendant / Moon square Mars / Moon sextile Pluto / Moon sextile Sun
Watch out for bad moods during this time – and try to figure out where any dissatisfaction is coming from. These transits are touching your natal Sun/Pluto/Ascendant conjunction and may pull up past issues or angers.
Late Libra (21-30 degrees)
Moon square Jupiter
Watch out for overindulgence. Not the best time to self-medicate. Take things easy.
MOON IN SCORPIO
Early Scorpio (1-10 degrees)
Moon trine Uranus / Moon conjunct IC / Moon sextile Mercury + Saturn / Moon in the 4th House
Great for getting things done around the house and/or entertaining there.
Mid Scorpio (11-20 degrees)
Moon square Ascendant / Moon trine Mars / Moon square Pluto / Moon square Sun
More good weather for staying at home and getting work done there. Again, the Moon is challenging your natal Sun/Pluto/Ascendant conjunction so be aware of where any discordant emotions might be coming from. This is a great time for any kind of work that involves archiving or working with old memories.
Late Scorpio (21-30 degrees)
Moon sextile Venus / Moon sextile Jupiter
Now is the time to relax and enjoy all you’ve been accomplishing. You’re in great spirits.
MOON IN SAGITTARIUS
Early Sagittarius (1-10 degrees)
Moon square Mercury and Saturn
This transit could bring some minor irritations or moods. Remember – this is a very short-lived transit. As with any Saturn affliction, the remedy is getting back to work.
Mid Sagittarius (11-20 degrees)
Moon trine Moon / Mon sextile Neptune / Moon trine Ascendant / Moon trine Pluto / Moon trine Moon/ Moon in the 5th House
More great weather for any kind of creative activity or art. The 5th House rules these things and you’re in great flow with who you are down deep on this day.
Late Sagittarius (21-30 degrees)
Moon square Venus
Keep working on the above activities and projects, but watch out for getting lazier.
MOON IN CAPRICORN
Early Capricorn (1-10 degrees)
Moon opposite Uranus / Moon trine Midheaven / Moon trine Mercury + Saturn
Watch out for feeling contrary. Use any restlessness to keep creating and you’ll be able to find your focus again.
Mid Capricorn (11-20 degrees)
Moon square Moon / Moon square Neptune / Moon opposite Mars / Moon in the 6th House
Watch out for being too hard on yourself. Also do your best not to overextend your energy in places you aren’t actually that invested in. If you can find something to do in service of others on this day you’ll do more than you were hoping to – as long as your heart is in it.
Late Capricorn (21-30 degrees)
Moon trine Venus / Moon conjunct Jupiter
Back to the good stuff. You’re in very high spirits and possibly even feeling lucky. Get what you can done before the Moon moves into Aquarius.
MOON IN AQUARIUS
Early Aquarius (1-10 degrees)
Moon square Midheaven
Watch out for mood swings. The more you can control the way you’re feeling, the more you will be able to get done. Any challenges you get through on a day like this will be incredibly rewarding but it’s also a fine time for just taking some time out.
Mid Aquarius (11-20 degrees)
Moon sextile Moon / Moon trine Neptune / Moon conjunct Descendant / Moon sextile Pluto / Moon sextile Sun/ Moon in the 7th House
You’re back to feeling like yourself again. A great time to be with those you’re closest to – you definitely don’t feel like being alone for the next day or so. Watch out for getting too dependent.
Late Aquarius (21-30 degrees)
Moon VOID
Hurry up and wait. Again, avoid any big meetings or big deals as much as you can on this day. Use it to take some time off or working on anything creative.
MOON IN PISCES
Early Pisces (1-10 degrees)
Moon trine Uranus / Moon sextile Midheaven / Moon opposite Mercury + Saturn/ Moon in the 8th House
You’re ready to start moving forward again but might be somehow blocked. Don’t push too hard and take whatever time you need.
Mid Pisces (11-20 degrees)
Moon trine Mars
Here’s where you get your energy back – start moving!
Late Pisces (21-30 degrees)
Moon opposite Venus / Moon sextile Jupiter
You’re in awesome spirits – go have fun and be around people. Again – you seem to have some Moon phases that are waaaaay better for working, and some that are way better for the social stuff. This one is definitely the latter.
Happy Stars!
Adeline