Timing With The Moon: Predictive Astrology & How To Use It Daily
The Moon has always inspired, fascinated, and moved humankind. Since the beginning of our great civilizations, the Moon has played a major role in not only our destiny but also maintaining, along with the Sun, the balance of the world.
One of the best tools for timing is based on the Moon’s cycle. Multiple astrological practices such as horary astrology or electional astrology use these transits to choose the best moment to implement certain actions, boost the quality of our results, and manifest our dreams faster.
Lunar transits & the cycle of change
The Moon is the fastest heavenly body in the sky. I like to view it as the Speedy Gonzales of the astronomical luminaries: in 29,5 days, the Moon will have visited all Zodiac signs.
Because of this ability to change, shift and transform rapidly, the Moon’s impact wanes and waxes as well. Think of timing with the Moon a little like learning how to surf.
If you’ve never taken a surf class, let me help you today. First, no one starts learning to surf in the water. We first need to get acquainted with the techniques on firm ground.
As we reach a level of stability and groundedness, we can move towards learning “the jump”. This is the important method I want to share with you today: the ability to recognize windows of opportunity and portals in time and space, through which we can “hop” in order to catch the wave easier.
If you follow today’s guide, you will be able to ride the waves of the Moon’s energy in no time. Let’s begin!
Shining in the darkness
In astrology, the Moon rules over our moods, emotions, innate reactions, and what makes us feel secure emotionally.
While the Sun usually represents the energy we constantly work towards, the Moon best describes the energy we possess already: our inner self, how our soul is shaped, and the state of our emotional body.
The Moon is also known as the divine mother, as it rules over menstrual cycles and waters. Because of this ability to impact our emotions but also to regulate the cycles of birth and womanhood, the Moon is one of the best allies to have when trying to manifest.
Why? Well, one of the first principles of manifestation is aligning our unconscious mind (also known as our divine feminine), with our conscious desires.
When we are ready to receive, when we trust and surrender to the Universe without resistance, when we leave “hustle mode”... then, we can achieve everything we desire!
Timing with the Moon
In order to time the Moon with ease and accuracy, two major factors need to be taken into account: the phase of the Moon, and the sign of the Moon.
Timing with the phase of the Moon
The lunation cycle represents how our psyche and emotions are built and dealt with. In this regard, each phase of the Moon represents a different stage of awareness.
Here’s a cheat sheet of what each Moon phase is best for:
Dark Moon
This is what we call the “Moon’s still point”, a time where energy is at its lowest. As an ethereal liminal space, this phase can offer you much potency when it comes to divination, ancestor work, self-discovery, astral projecting, and anything that has to do with introspection, communicating with spirits, or traveling to other realms.
The New Moon
The best time to start new projects, set new goals, commit to new tasks and plant the seeds for the cycle ahead. Any energy you create or foster during these days will grow exponentially over the next 29 days, so choose wisely.
Waxing Moon
This is the momentum you need! As the Moon continues to grow bigger in the sky, so do your actions, intentions, and dreams. Use this growth to infuse your undertakings with extra blessings. This is an ideal time for sending emails, implementing projects, house hunting, and doing all the heavy lifting that you wish would transform into tangible fruits and results.
Full Moon
The Full Moon is the zenith of the lunar cycle. With the Sun’s light beaming on the Moon (translation: on your emotions and hidden desires), it is a great time to focus on your growth. Everything you have planted (consciously or unconsciously) over the past cycles is manifesting and “unveiling” in plain sight. Use this phase to celebrate, fulfill wishes, work on your spiritual development, perform magical rituals and tap into your intuition. Any activity done under a Full Moon will have extra potency.
Waning Moon
As the Moon grows slimmer in the sky, this is a moment where we catch our breath after the cosmic orgasm that the Full Moon represents. In order to sync with this lunar cycle, make sure to focus on things you want to get rid of or see diminish. Banishing rituals (yes, you can banish poverty, acne, and bad health as well), cleansing, recycling, cord-cutting, and resting, in general, will be highly beneficial for you in the long run.
To give you a practical example. Let’s suppose you want to time the best moment to launch a new business venture. During the Dark Moon phase, you could focus on tapping into your inner guidance system in order to come out with a perfect plan.
After writing your marketing plan during the New Moon, you can begin contacting potential partners and prospects, posting on social media, etc all throughout the Waxing Moon.
By the Full Moon, you can indulge and celebrate your wins, no matter how small. During the Waning Moon, you will reassess and analyze your methods in order to find what worked, what didn’t, and how you can do better next cycle.
If you follow this simple, yet oftentimes overlooked, formula, you can create momentum for yourself and join the natural rhythm of life.
Timing with the signs of the Moon
On top of using the phases of the Moon for indication on the “cosmic weather”, it is very helpful to use the sign of the Moon as an additional layer of prediction to the current nature of our emotions.
Many free apps and websites can help you keep track of the Moon’s zodiac sign and degree. Here’s a recap of the types of things to prioritize when the Moon is in each Zodiac sign:
Aries
Any endeavors related to your sense of self, assertiveness and courage, outdoor activities, situations that require strength and audacity, working out...
Taurus
Focusing on your senses, taking care of your body, practical and tangible actions related to income, money, and possessions, indulging, pleasure, hosting a diner party, taking workshops or classes that involve manual work, farming, starting DIY projects…
Gemini
Catching up with people, communicating with others and passing on information, dealing with data, social gatherings, learning new skills, reading, writing, thinking and dealing with complex mental stimuli, networking...
Cancer
Dealing with home-related matters, spending time with family, taking care of loved ones, cooking, taking care of the home environment, running errands, reconnecting with your roots and heritage, honoring your ancestors and elders, past life work…
Leo
Any actions that require you to take center stage, show leadership qualities, and receive praise and honors. Creative pursuits, expressing yourself in unique ways, playtime with kids, invoking your inner child…
Virgo
Detail-oriented projects, analyzing and going to the heart of the matter, fixing things that are broken, healing, taking care of your nutrition and health, decluttering, replacing or reinforcing routines and habits, being of service to others...
Libra
Connecting with others, collaborating and partnering up, signing legal documents, solving conflicts that need mediating and level-headedness, debating, aesthetically pleasing activities related to beauty and decor, attending social gatherings, and networking…
Scorpio
Releasing past wounds and traumas, cutting ties with toxic individuals or behaviors, bonding on deeper levels, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, research, and investigation, diving into the occult, performing magic rituals, doing your taxes, dealing with joint money matters…
Sagittarius
Higher learning, starting new adventures, long-distance traveling, studying, teaching, developing your spirituality, having fun, light and carefree activities, charity work, and projects that need a good dose of generosity and detachment, expanding and broadening your mind…
Capricorn
Working on your future, building stronger professional ties and connections, projects that need long-term discipline and resilience, honoring commitments, responsibilities, ladder climbing, bettering your career, working on your reputation…
Aquarius
Joining a group or organization, social matters, thinking outside of the box, brainstorming, coming up with innovative and avant-garde ideas, standing out from the crowds, turning utopian ideas into actions, inspiring emotions within others through thoughts, giving speeches...
Pisces
Meditation, water activities, daydreaming and summoning your imagination, having transformative spiritual journeys, doing mindful practices such as yoga or art therapy, giving compassion and kindness to others and self…
Additional Tips
If you want to go even further in the timing process, you should consider looking up your natal lunar phase, as well as the sign of your big three: Sun, Moon, and Rising.
Pay extra attention to the days of the month where the Moon moves through your natal personal planets.
As an example, when the transiting Moon conjuncts your natal Sun, you can have access to a purer version of yourself as your heart and mind will be joining forces.
Use these days to do any activity that requires you to put your needs and wants first.
Similarly, when the Moon moves through your Rising sign, you can benefit from that timeframe to upgrade your look, take oral speaking classes and improve the quality of your overall presentation.
Last but not least, when the Moon is conjunct with your natal Moon, your emotions will be at an all-time high, marking the end and beginning of a new emotional chapter. Give yourself the necessary space and time to deal with your emotions if stress or hypersensitivity occurs.
Another tip that can help you time better is using planetary days and hours. A few weeks ago, I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to use these favorable days and hours to add more abundance to your life. Make sure to read the article and add its simple techniques to your arsenal.
Is there such a thing as the BEST time?
At every given moment, the Moon is squaring, opposing, or joining forces with another planet; giving rise to difficulties and hurdles of all sorts. This underlying tension is part of life and an integral component of astrology.
The goal of learning timing techniques isn’t to hyperfocus on perfection or plan your entire life down to the minute. What matters is supporting your actions and intentions in order to call in more growth, alignment and movement.
In conclusion, when we attune to the energy of the Moon, we can ride the cosmic waves with bliss and effortless swag. But remember, the best time to take any action is NOW. Blessed be!
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Fatima-Zahra, founder of Living Simplyy, is a Holistic Astrologer, Modern Mystic and Spiritual Mentor with the desire to guide people to the sacred remembrance of their true divine nature. You can follow her on her website livingsimplyy.com, YouTube or Instagram.