Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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In astrology, the Moon represents our emotional core, inner drives, intuition, home, family, roots, and connection to the past. New Moons signify rebirth, beginnings, a clean slate, the start of a new cycle. Each month's New Moon falls in one of the twelve houses of the zodiac. The focus of that New Moon may manifest or be felt most in the house that the New Moon falls in.
Check your birth chart to see where the next New Moon will fall on your birth chart (matching the sign and degree).
If you don't have a birth chart, but know your Rising/Ascendant sign or you may use your Sun sign to match the house the New Moon will occupy (although this method might not be as accurate). For example, if you are a Cancer or Cancer Rising and the New Moon is in Virgo. Begin with Cancer occupying the 1st House then move down the zodiac until you reach Virgo (Cancer-1st House; Leo-2nd House; Virgo-3rd House); the New Moon in Virgo falls in Cancer/Cancer Rising's 3rd House. Scroll down to the 3rd House to find out the themes of that house and how/where in your life the next New Moon might influence.*
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The New Moon in Natal Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate placements
The New Moon in Natal Houses*
*Does not account for intercepted birth charts
or house cusps decanate placements
New Moon in the 1st House
A new moon in the 1st house bestows a renewal within the self. Reinvent yourself. Try new things. Be bolder, more confident. Start new projects. Begin walking, talking, thinking, acting, and being the version of yourself you envision. Go on, try it out; see how it feels.
New Moon in the 2nd House
In the physical realm, the 2nd house represents our material security, possessions, and income. On a slightly higher level, it rules our value system and self-worth. In the spiritual arena, it represents stability, inner peace, and being grounded through our own self-sufficiency.
New Moon in the 3rd House
For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), the new moon might highlight a renewal in relationships and interactions with them. The 3rd house also represents all manners of information gathering, communication, commerce, writing, speaking, thinking, planning, and creation of ideas.
New Moon in the 4th House
In the physical realm, a new moon in the 4th house might involve the family (present or recurring issues) or the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.). On an emotional/personal level, the 4th house represents coming to terms with the past or unresolved family issues.
New Moon in the 5th House
Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the 5th house. Allow this new moon to awaken creativity, spark love, boost confidence, and/or bring simple pleasures back into your life.
New Moon in the 6th House
Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the 6th house. A new moon here encourages lifestyle changes, healthier habits, becoming comfortable with taking on the role of someone who "services" others, or perhaps learning to establish boundaries with those who might take advantage of kind gestures.
New Moon in the 7th House
Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the 7th house. Changes to relationships -- equality, cooperations, compromises, agreements, how we relate to others, how they relate to us -- are issues that might surface during the new moon cycle.
New Moon in the 8th House
The 8th house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us. On a spiritual level, it represents "death and rebirth", transformation, regeneration -- the need for something to "die" in order for a "rebirth" to occur -- as in a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. A new moon in the 8th house is generally intense and difficult but also powerful.
New Moon in the 9th House
A new moon in the 9th house focuses on personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, intellectual curiosities, travel, and cultural experiences. The 9th house also represents publishing.
New Moon in the 10th House
A focus on professional pursuits, long-term goals, establishing public reputations might take center stage with a new moon in this house.
New Moon in the 11th House
New moon in the 11th house might influence your friendships and associations; the way you view the world and its varied societies; or humanity as a whole and your place in it, as well as your joint responsibility to it.
New Moon in the 12th House
The 12th house, like the 8th house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies, and represents institutions like hospitals and prisons. A new moon in the 12th house might require "solitude" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues subconsciously and psychologically. The most effective way to process a transit through this house is surrender ... give in to the much needed spiritual healing offered and clarity will follow.
Related articles:
- The Full Moon in Natal Houses
- Full Moons (current and previous)
- New Moons (current and previous)
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13 Response to "The New Moon in Houses"
I have my moon at 26 pisces in 10th house.. Would that mean this would be a strong new moon for me?
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for visiting my site and the feedback.
Yes, the transiting Sun continue to blend energies with your Moon as I type :) & remain influential for another couple of days.
Transiting Uranus will be combining energies with your Moon until well into the end of the month, then will revisit your Moon from November 2010 to January 2011. The Uranus transit may have you feeling the need for independence, breaking out and doing something on your own. This happens in your 10th house so your personal goals and/or professional pursuits may be changing. There's a restlessness in your heart. But there is time to figure to things out. Since this is happening in the sign of Pisces, some quiet time/solitude may be necessary to really figure out what it is you truly want if this is something that is foggy to you.
This New Moon may be the trigger that stimulates your heart (natal Moon), giving it an awakening (Uranus).
Hope that helps.
Blessings,
Jan
Hi, My ascendant is Tauras and moon is posited in Pisces being the 11th house from Ascendant.Incidently I was born with a new moon in 11th house only and this time on 15th March , once again new moon coincides with natal new moon. Venus is with natal moon associated with Sun and Mercury in natal chart.
Can you comment on the results in 2010 for me. with so many planets in one house.
I was in the hospital Oct. 19th-29th. In Feb., I was being treated for a pressure sore from the hospital stay. I hope the revisit doesn't mean I have more health issues to look forward to.
Cancer sun/(22 degree) Libra Rising - I've read that if you're a late sign, you should read the next sign, in this case Scorpio. Is that true?
Hi J.J., The upcoming Aries-New Moon is at 25 degrees so, this new moon falls in your natal 7th house of partnerships and solar 10th house of career and future goals. The new moon will also oppose (require balance with) your Libra-Ascendant so, remind yourself that it's ok to be a little more selfish and a little less accommodating, especially if putting yourself first is good for you -- mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc.
Reading horoscopes for the following sign is usually a method used to achieve more accuracy in the absence of knowing the actual degrees of birth chart sun or rising signs. Since you know that your rising is at 22 degrees of Libra, we can firmly place the new moon in your 7th house.
As far as the health issues, new moons represent renewals. This new moon could be a beginnings of sort, putting past issues behind or giving them closure and receiving a metaphorical "rebirth", especially with the new moon sextile Chiron (healing) and Neptune (hope). This might also be a time to reflect upon those periods in Oct. and Feb. and determine what changes you might have taken and/or continue to take or haven't taken and should now initiate action with regards to establishing a healthier lifestyle or a healthier outlook on life. Release fears (Chiron). Breathe in hope and life (Neptune).
I hope that helps.
Blessings,
Jan
Hi Jan,
This new moon at 23d Taurus will conjunct my natal Moon at 24d Taurus in my 3rd house. My natal Moon is square my Mars in Aqua (rising) and opposite my natal Venus in Scorpio (10th house). Any ideas how this may play out? My natal Saturn is also at 4d Taurus in the 3rd house but my natal Moon is conjunct my IC.
Thanks a million for any insight.
Hi Serena, Thanks for visiting the site and your feedback.
So, this new moon is a like power day for you and the energy extends to throughout the entire new moon phase (about 2 weeks). It will activate the existing alignments to your natal Moon. So, it's a familiar feeling. There might be a sense of urgency or extra importance as the new moon touches upon your natal planets. It's like, reading a passage in a book that's written in bold and in all caps, and you've had this book all your life so, you're used to seeing and understanding the meaning and weight of the passage. Then one day, someone comes along and highlights the entire passage with a bright, yellow highlighter...as if being written in bold and in all caps weren't enough to convey the message or its importance. The new moon is that yellow highlighter :)
As an added bonus :) on the day of the new moon, Merc will return to 3deg in Taurus which will conjunct your natal Saturn. There might be something specific that occurred or reminiscent to on or around April 4 that may require closure or might just be revisited for another look.
If you are looking into changing careers or beginning one (not to be confused with a 'job'), this new moon is a good time to look more deeply into that. This could also be about an important relationship or finances -- making some tough decisions about it. The events surrounding early April may be something separate that needs your attention or it could be related what the new moon's conjunction to your natal moon, square your mars & oppose your venus will reveal. A conjunction to your natal Moon makes this a very personal new moon phase for you -- matters of the heart kind of stuff ... not necessarily emotional, it could be goals or deep desires. With the 3rd house involved, thinking things through and communicating your conclusions are key to making the most of this new moon energy.
You should consider doing new moon wishes during this new moon in Taurus.
Hope that helps.
Blessings,
Jan
Thanks so much, Jan. April 4th was a very happily busy period and a huge break from the rhythm of the last several months, so if any repeat of that is in order, this is excellent news. I will report back here. Thanks a million for your insight!
I'm a newbie and learning as I go. In the "New Moon in Gemini" post, you noted that the New Moon falls in your natal 9th house. But then in the chart showing the placement of Gemini in Sun and Rising signs, it states that a Virgo Rising has Gemini in the 10th house. So how/why is your Virgo Rising different? I'm confused! Thanks for any help in trying to understand this.
Hi NancyNancy, Welcome to the wonderful world of astrology :) If you look at my chart http://www.astrogrrl.com/2009/05/my-birth-chart.html , you'll see that my Gemini Midheaven begins very late at 26deg13mins. With the New Moon at 22deg, the New Moon falls in my 9th house and conjunct both my Merc (with a 1deg orb) and my Midheaven (with a 4deg orb). The list of risings presumes that the house cusps begins at zero degree of that sign. Hence the note: "*Does not account for intercepted birth charts or house cusps decanate placements" above.
Hope that helps. Happy learning.
~ Jan
You are awesome astrogrrl.com! Thank you!
HI...I love your site and your overall understanding of astrology. Just one suggestion...the 8th house description for transits could use some updating. As it is now, the explanations for this house just say "it is multi-faceted and multi-layered" and don't say much more than that as afar as planet influences. The other houses have such great explanations. Why is the 8th house kind of left out?
Thanks for all the work you do put into this! You have a great site!
Nancy
This was great to read. I am experiencing the new moon in my first house, and I have been on a juicing cleanse the last 2 days to prepare for the new moon. Yesterday I taught yoga, and I felt like I was working from that new place of confidence...pretty exciting. THANK YOU LOVE!
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