Astrological Houses of the Moon

For an even more specific or precise timing with magic, you can also plan to cast your spell according to the astrological phases of the moon. The moon travels through each astrological house during the course of its 28 day cycle, so it cycles through each sign twelve times in the course of a year. The word month is derived from the word moon, through different translations that related this monthly cycle with the activities of the moon.¹ Through the use of an ephemeris you can see where the moon's position is each day of the month. Planning a spell under the influence of the moon's sign can add extra meaning and symbolism to your magic. You could also use a table of planetary hours to plan for spell work, this is a guide that shows the planet or influence for each hour of the day and night.

Below is a brief guide to the planetary influences of the moon during the 28 day phase of the month. Each sign has specific qualities and attributes that you can use in your magic as a guide for timing and focus. It is derived from my observations on the energies of the moon through these signs as a guide to the aspects of each moon phase.² These are only suggestions, a guide to the different influences of the moon during the month that can help you to focus your magic in a specific way. A current astrological ephemeris, a table that shows the current position of the planets, sun and moon will show you what house and influence is upon the moon each day.

Astrological Houses of the Moon

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First house, Moon in Aries - Fire, action, will, desire, passion, lust

Second house, Moon in Taurus - Earth, wealth, increase, accumulation, security
Third house, Moon in Gemini - Air, communication, transportation, transmutation, adjustment
Fourth house, Moon in Cancer- Water, the home, children, emotions, dreams and visions, lunar influence
Fifth house, Moon in Leo -Fire, creation, leadership or influence, love and commitment
Sixth house, Moon in Virgo - Earth, health, order and focus, discipline or reinforcement, healing
Seventh house, Moon in Libra- Air, partnership, lovers, balance, harmony
Eighth house, Moon in Scorpio - Water, sexuality, inheritance, investments, endings and finality, destruction
Ninth house, Moon in Sagittarius - Fire, learning, spirituality, communication, idealism
Tenth house, Moon in Capricorn - Earth, ambitions, aspiration, endings and beginnings, status and responsibility
Eleventh house, Moon in Aquarius - Air, organization, motivations
Twelfth house, Moon in Pisces - Water, dream work, the unconscious, sacrifices, reflection

-Venus Satanas

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REFERENCES:

1. Online Etymology dictionary. [Month, related to *mÃ¦non- "moon" (see moon)]
< http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=month > Accessed 12/16/08
2. These Houses and Moon signs were partly inspired by Parker's Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology. Julia Parker, Derek Parker. DK Publishing 2001