LUNOLOGY: what is the role of each of the eight phases of the Moon? (I)

Full moon, New Moon, crescents and quarters. In Lunology, astrologer Yasmin Boland reveals her method for working with the energies of the Moon. A simple way to make your dreams come true.

It's no secret that the Moon has many powers. The star which gives its name to Monday crosses the zodiac in 28 days. These 28 days correspond to the lunation cycle. The latter also has an influence on our daily lives. Emotions, sleep, menstrual cycle... It is not for nothing that witches perform rituals every month to (re)connect with the Moon. In her book, Lunology, Yasmin Boland focuses on the eight phases of the Moon and its effects. With this guide, the astrologer gives us the keys to transforming our lives and making our dreams come true. Explanations.

Full Moon, New Moon, crescent… How to explain the eight phases of the Moon?

Yasmin Boland explains: "Even though the Moon appears to change its appearance in the sky as it passes through these phases, what actually changes is its position relative to the Sun and Earth." “This is why sometimes we see the entire face of the Moon light up (the Full Moon) and at other times the Moon looks like a “half moon” (the quarter Moon).” And it is also for this reason that in astrology, we say that the Moon has two faces. From there follows your moon sign and your Lilith, also called Black Moon. During the lunation cycle, we distinguish eight lunar phases, eight faces of the Moon.

• Full Moon, when the entire moon appears in the sky
• The first district
• The first croissant
• The waxing gibbous Moon
• The New Moon, time when the moon seems to disappear and is not visible in the sky.
• The Balsamic Moon
• The third district
• Dissemination

OBS. The waxing Moon goes from New Moon to Full Moon and grows larger in the sky, while the waning Moon returns from full to new, and gets smaller each day.

Understanding the phases of the Moon to make your dreams come true

To theorize lunology, Yasmin Boland explains: “For hundreds of years, tradition and folklore have declared that each lunar phase is “good” for carrying out certain activities.” The astrologer's observation is simple: "I have developed my own version of the use of the energies of each lunar phase, that is to say by determining what we must do or not do in each of them , especially when it comes to making our dreams come true.” A short guide to learning to live and work with the influence of the magical star that is the Moon. Before discovering Yasmin Boland's tips, know that to know the position of the Moon in real time, you must refer to a lunar calendar.

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What is the Gibbous Moon? Let's discover its influence (II)

Lunar cycle: how to know if the moon is in ascending (waxing) or descending (waning) phase?

There is a very simple method to know if the Moon is waxing or waning. Whether it is increasing or decreasing. Just look at the crescent shape of the Moon. Thus, if the shadow zone of the star forms a C, it is because we are in a waxing Moon phase. Conversely, during the waning gibbous Moon period, the star gives the impression of forming a d in the sky.

The effects of the waxing gibbous Moon position

The waxing period of the Gibbous Moon is a time of expansion. This is the moment when we begin to feel the agitation that is brewing with the arrival of the Full Moon. The moment when you feel your confidence growing and the ideas starting to flow. If it is customary to say that at the Full Moon, all our wishes come true, during the waxing gibbous Moon, some may feel the need to make some adjustments in order to arrive armed for the Full Moon. This is the energy of this phase, the overflow of life. Towards fullness. It’s quite simple, the waxing gibbous Moon gives us new impetus. It’s a perfect time to grow our investments and financial investments, our vegetable gardens or expand the family. Generally, under its influence, everyone feels a little stronger. The emotions then also become more and more intense. 

To work best with the energies of this phase, it is then advisable to take some kind of review of your projects. The opportunity to ask yourself if you are on the right track. Know which plans need to be revised. You have to keep an open mind, be ready to bounce back, to review projects, to correct your trajectory. As emotions gain momentum, you have to refocus on yourself. In a list of “don’ts”, you should detail something like: “I take care of my emotions and my anger. I try not to be too impatient. I am not afraid to welcome my Yang, masculine energy.” In short, during the period of the waxing gibbous Moon, it is better not to be too rigid!

What is a waning gibbous Moon and what are its effects?

After the Full Moon and its many twists and turns, the waning gibbous Moon presents itself as a decompression airlock. “The Moon is calming down and so are we.” It’s a time to breathe and take a little break. “We withdraw more and more into ourselves, into our inner world, into our darkness, like the beautiful Moon. Then begins a phase of introspection and integration of the first fortnight of the lunation.” It is the beginning of the period of shadow and calm of the lunation. Entry into what the author calls “the passive phase” of the lunation. The more time passes, the more the Full Moon moves away to give way to the arrival of the New Moon. There is then no point in forcing things or trying to act, or react, on impulse. The Gibbous Moon is here to remind us that it is sometimes good to sit down and think a little. “Don’t force things now, think, come back down, take a breath, because soon the last crescent will arrive, that of the balance sheet.”

It is a time when it is not recommended to initiate anything, or to throw ourselves headlong into new projects. In fact, it’s time to lay down your arms and retreat. Between letting go and the need for introspection, the waning gibbous Moon allows us to recover a little strength. We invite everyone to refocus on  needs and desires. We then slowly begin the period of questioning, “without giving in to doubt”, in order to be able to draw up a list of our desires during the New Moon which will arrive around ten days later.

What is the Gibbous Moon? Let's discover its influence (I)

In few words, Gibbous Moon is a phase of the lunar cycle that is still little known and yet allows you to refocus on yourself and your desires. For this reason we will try to explain step by step

The cycle of the Moon, which extends on average over 27 days, is fascinating. From its way of governing our emotions to its ability to give rhythm to our daily lives, and even menstrual cycles: we give it many powers. Studied since the dawn of time, the night star has multiple faces. This is why she is linked to the Triple Goddess - Selene, Hecate and Artemis. Have you ever noticed that the Moon changes shape over time? Sometimes increasing, it becomes full to illuminate the sky, then decreases little by little until it gives the impression of disappearing on New Moon evenings. If you are more interested in its influence, perhaps you know the effects of the Full Moon and those of the New Moon. Two very distinct periods. Two unmissable events. However, the lunation is not only made up of these two phases, it has eight of them, each having a particular effect. Focus on one of the phases that is still little known: the gibbous Moon.

What is the Gibbous Moon? Definition

The Gibbous Moon corresponds to an intermediate phase in the lunation. There are two types: increasing and decreasing. Each of them frames the Full Moon. It's a kind of transition. Two moments to warn us that we are reaching the halfway point of the cycle, two moments that invite us to adapt. One after another, the term gibbeuse designates that which is plump, like the belly of a pregnant woman, like a roll of pleasure which overflows from the pants, or a well-stocked cornucopia.

The waxing gibbous Moon is the phase just before the Full Moon. It occurs between the tenth and fourteenth day of the cycle. When the Moon begins to gain momentum, to shine more and more. During this period, the energies sent to us by the Moon become a little more powerful each day. It’s very simple, the more the circle that is drawn in the sky fills, the more the powers of the Moon increase tenfold. This is the moment when we are almost there, like the moon itself almost round, but not yet completely. Boldness, impatience, and therefore the adaptation skills necessary to mobilize to finally get there. If there are adjustments to be made to carry out the project, the wish, the dream, it’s now.

Conversely, the waning gibbous Moon is the phase that arrives just after the Full Moon. It therefore generally corresponds to the twentieth day of the lunation. This is when the power of the Moon begins to wane. It is the beginning of the waning phase of the Moon, the one which marks the entry into the transition to the New Moon. After the intensity of the Full Moon, a moment when energies are increased tenfold, the gibbous Moon allows us to regain our senses.

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No Allergy in The Second Part of April: The sign that will have success in life

The end of April comes with a major change in the life of a native of the European horoscope. This development does not only concern the professional / financial plan, but also the personal one. See which zodiac sign it is and if you belong to it.

The month of April can certainly be the month of change and improvement in the lives of Pisces natives. The problems and pains they faced may have caused them to lose hope, but a ray of light will guide their lives before long.

The changes that Pisces can experience

The faith and kindness of Pisces help them overcome any problem that arises much more easily. Of course, this "rule" is not a universally valid one, because the facts that shape their behavioral portrait matter a lot.

Half of April brings new changes, good news and developments not only financially, but also spiritually. Pisces will understand how important it is for them to make peace with certain people in their lives, whether we're talking about family, friends or work colleagues.

If they will give up their pointless stubbornness sometimes, they will manage to become much more pleasant people without making others uncomfortable by certain actions. If they have problems getting along with family members, communication is the key to solving them. The stars advise them to open their souls, as they have nothing to lose.

It evolves financially and romantically

As for Pisces who are not satisfied with their income or want to start a profitable business, the coming weeks are ideal. They must be open to communication and not succumb to their own communication.

Major positive changes are also announced on the love front, when they manage to solve their problems as a couple. For those who are single, a new love can knock on their door. It is, of course, up to them what they want to do to give happiness and love even a small chance.

Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (III)

 this is a follow-up of a previous post

In the Middle Ages, it was said that sexual desire intensified on Full Moon nights. Marriage proposals would therefore be more numerous on these evenings.

In the past, when a young girl wanted to know the date of her wedding, all she had to do was hold out her silk handkerchief facing the Full Moon. The number of moons reflected there then indicated the number of years to wait. Whoever dreamed of a Full Moon could hope to get married soon.

In China, at the imperial court, women drew their eyebrows in the shape of a crescent.

In Greenland, young ladies do not dare to fix their gaze on the Moon, for fear of finding themselves pregnant.

Among the Celts: the year did not last 365 days, but 364, because the Druids based themselves on lunations to establish their calendar. As a result, their zodiac does not include twelve, but thirteen astrological signs.

Lunar calendar 2024: when will the next Full Moon take place?

If the New Moon corresponds to the start of the lunation, the Full Moon announces the waning cycle. To find out when the latter takes place, refer to the lunar calendar below. You will know everything about the cycle of the Moon and will be able to plan how to maintain your garden, know when to recharge your crystals, or even plan a magical ceremony between witches!

What is my moon sign?

In astrology, the Moon reveals our most secret character traits, frees our intuition and our emotions. As there are zodiac signs, there are lunar signs. To find out what your moon sign is, you can refer to your birth chart. Whatever sign your Moon is in, discover its influence on your personality.

Same thing with your Black Moon, represented by Lilith. Originally, the dark goddess or "anti-Eve", as our astrologer calls her, refused to submit to Adam. In your astrological chart, it informs you about the wounds of your past. It draws attention to a behavior or situation that may have hurt you emotionally. Quickly discover the influence of Lilith in your birth chart.

Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (II)

 this is a follow-up of a previous post

The Moon, mistress of our emotions

Synonymous with duality, the Moon thrives on contradictions. Without doubt, this is the reason why it affects our temperament. After all, isn't human nature constructed according to its paradoxes? Synonymous with transformation and renewal, the Moon induces a notion of movement, like our changes in mood. A symbol of energy and demand, it strengthens memory or, on the contrary, causes a lack of concentration. This star has a particular virtue: that of addressing our total subjectivity, through inspiration, languor, romanticism or nervousness.

Sleep, menstrual cycle, childbirth: the effects of the Moon on our biological rhythms

The action of the Moon on the mineral, plant and animal world also seems to extend to the human level. And it is now scientifically proven! We know that the quality of the skin varies depending on the lunar phases. Isn't it often said that the Full Moon makes you nervous, insomniac and depressed? In astrology manuals, it is written that it exercises its powers over the left eye of a man, the right eye of a woman, the sexual organs and the lower abdomen. Others believe that it acts on our brain, allowing around 2 a.m. the secretion of melatonin, a hormone which plays a role in the regulation of our biological rhythms and therefore our sleep. Made up of 80% water, our body, like the tides, is influenced by the Moon. Among the Navajos, it is believed that the Moon modifies the amniotic fluid. 

The physiology of women would itself be linked to the Moon. Firstly through the duration of the menstrual cycle, which is close to that of the lunar cycle, and through the crescent-shaped fetal position. Moreover, some carry out rituals to “rebalance their hormones thanks to the Moon”. These beautiful popular stories should be taken with all necessary perspective, and above all to be compared with our personal experience. We must remain cautious and not give the Moon powers that have not yet been scientifically proven. But nothing prevents us from observing the way it accompanies us on a daily basis. Bonus: discover the effects of the Moon on the body, emotions and state of mind of women based on their menstrual cycle thanks to our slideshow.

Love: the Moon at the heart of beliefs

According to the adage, it would be easier to start a conversation with a stranger when night falls, as soon as the Moon appears! Witness to multiple love stories, she nevertheless reveals none of her secrets. Sometimes protective of lovers, sometimes inviting to romance, the loving beliefs around her are numerous:

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Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (I)

A source of beliefs since the dawn of time, the Moon has a double face, benefic or worrying. This star very close to us also influences our loves and our emotions. Find out how!

Shakespeare said of the Moon that she is "the sovereign mistress of melancholy". Giving its name to Monday and governing the sign of Cancer (June 22 – July 22), this star fascinates. New Moon, Full Moon, quarters… If it takes 28 days to wax and wane to go from one New Moon to another, it also sets the rhythm for the 4 seasons and governs our moods like the growth of plants. Hence its connection to the Water element, the element of emotions. But no matter how much men explore and study it, it still contains many mysteries... Even if its influence on the Earth and earthlings is now scientifically proven.

Selene and Hecate: the meaning of the Moon in Greek mythology

If the Sun, with its blinding light, forces us to lower our eyes, the Moon captures our gaze until it plunges us into its dreamlike universe. Several studies have revealed that certain professional categories believe that the moon exerts an influence on our behavior. This influence can be more or less beneficial, with two critical periods: the New Moon and the Full Moon. Doctors, psychiatrists and police officers claim to be more often confronted with difficult cases on Full Moon evenings. Arguments to be taken conditionally, because nothing has really been demonstrated. The only certainty is that this nocturnal star ensures the stability of the earth's rotation. Moreover, in astrology, the Moon and the Sun oppose each other. The two stars have opposite meanings.

The effects of the Moon

But to truly understand the effects of the Moon, we must first distinguish its different faces. If we know its cycle punctuated by its four phases - rising quarter, descending quarter, New Moon or Full Moon, it keeps a part of secret. She is also nicknamed the Triple Goddess. These faces are found in mythology through two Greek goddesses: Selene and Hecate. These two women, with whom the Moon is associated, are total opposites. Thus, Selene is synonymous with benevolence and represents devotion, tenderness and motherhood. Conversely, Hecate is often portrayed as manipulative and seductive. This divide is at the heart of the Moon’s influence. This star, capable of dominating instincts and feelings, governs our emotions in many ways.

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