Sun square Moon Here the core solar identity is at odds with the lunar emotions. The sun’s need to be seen & counted is in conflict with your emotional instincts, habits & security. This can create a fundamental split between desires & safety & can be...
Sun sextile Moon Blending the solar Sun & the lunar Moon comes with a little effort. The rational solar Sun energies of the conscious ego & the Moon’s emotional, subconscious energies can flow well together with conscious work. The active...
Sun trine Moon With the Sun & Moon in harmonious aspect, the balance, flow & fluidity between the identity & emotional nature is at ease. With the two big lights of the chart being in harmony, this is a very supportive position overall, & can work to...
Sun opposite Moon This is a Full Moon chart, for those born just before, at or after a Full Moon. The Sun is opposite the Moon, which juxtapositions the solar identity opposite the emotions & needs. The Moon’s unconscious light mirrors the Sun’s solar conscious...
The astrological symbol for Vesta looks like a stylised flame in a hearth, perhaps reminding us of the eternal flame in Rome, which was kept burning permanently as a symbol of the belief that Rome was eternal. The flame was attended by six Vesta Virgins. In Greece she...
The Moon is in its detriment in Capricorn which yields an awkward, more cold position for the Moon's energy. We are more withdrawn and restrained emotionally, and a little lower in mood. It's a sober Moon. The great thing about Capricorn is that we can take responsibility and things very seriously. It's a good time to initiate something long-term that requires serious dedication and devotion. Capricorn is great for strategising, planning and structuring your life. It's also quite a sensitive, private placement for the Moon, so it's not a time of overly expressive spontaneous feelings or going on romantic dates.