The moon is considered a female and so is referred to as ‘she’. The moon is also commonly associated with women. It is believed that the moon governs fertility, emotions and monthly cycles.
There are a few theories that try and explain where the moon came from…
Moon birth theories:
1. The moon was part of the earth and when the earth collided with another planet (Theia, 4.4bn years ago), the moon was separated and is now in earths pull.
2. The moon was formed by gravity pulling together bits of residue at the same time as the earths creation.
3. The earth caught the drifting moon in its pull.
4. Two small moons crashed together to form one, which would account for two different sized hemispheres.
The moon is also associated with the number 13, perhaps because she moves 13 degrees a day and orbits the earth 13 times in one year. Each phase of the moon occurs on average once a month. The lunation cycle takes 29.5 days to complete. Interestingly, Stone Henge has 30 stones but one of them is half the width of the others. The moons radius is 1,080 miles while the earths radius is 3,960 miles. The moon is not spherical and so the larger hemisphere is always pulled towards the earth by gravity. We never see the dark side of the moon from earth, but the dark side will become lit when we have our new moon.
In old English ‘Lunatic’ literally translated to ‘moon sick’ and the Latin ‘Lunaticus’ referred mainly to epilepsy, madness and diseases thought to be caused by the moon. Aristotle (Greek philosopher) and Pliny the Elder (Roman author, a naturalist and natural philosopher) believed ‘the moist organ’ (the brain) were influenced by the pull of the moon, just as the tides are today.
NEW MOON: BEGINNINGS
The new moon represents the menstrual cycle. Historically women have taken time away from others at this time. Not only a fresh start, it is a time to retreat. Themes for this moon are clean slates, reboots and beginnings.
WAXING CRESCENT: SETTING INTENTIONS
The waxing moon represents intentions, hopes and wishes. After recharging, your desires are ready to be planted. Lay the groundwork and visualise the next project.
FIRST QUARTER: ACTION
We start to feel resistance in the form of obstacles. Themes for this moon are challenges, decisions and action. At this time, you must work harder than ever before.
WAXING GIBBOUS: REFINE
The themes surrounding this moon are adjustment, refining and editing. This moon will help you realise what you need to re-evaluate, give up or change direction on. Don’t resist the feelings of change but maybe you’ll need to make some sacrifices.
FULL MOON: HARVEST
At this time there is heightened tensions as you try and find balance. Emotions can run high at this time. The first full moon in September is traditionally when farmers harvest crops – be prepared to reap benefits.
WANING GIBBOUS: GRATEFUL
Themes surrounding this moon are gratitude, sharing and enthusiasm. You should feel the benefit of your hard work from the last weeks. You should start to see some outcomes from your goals. Now is the time that you will be feeling full of love.
LAST QUARTER: RELEASE
The themes that surround this moon are release, letting go and forgiveness. You will let go of all your anger and grudges. Cleanse, shed emotional weight and get ready to receive intentions.
WANING CRESCENT: SURRENDER
Surrender, rest and recuperate. You may feel empty during this time. Just relax and surrender to the universe. Recognise that things are out of your control. Fate will take its course.
Robin Heath
Elite Daily