Moon's transits through the Signs & What it means

The Moon transits the 12 signs and stays in each sign for about 2-3 days. Becoming more aware of these transits can help us in a number of ways. For example,  if you just want to know when the most fiery days are to kick into action, look out for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius moons.

There is a wealth of information about moon transits online, this is an introduction to get you started.

Aries Moon- We are motivated, want to start fresh, feel energetic, enthusiastic and active. Our impulses and animal instincts are strong. Low Vibes - Aggressive, beginning but not completing projects. Relationships & sexuality - Crash & burn affairs. Introduce some excitement  in long standing relationships. Try to avoid selfish and aggressive behavior, someone may get hurt. (Enjoy the BDSM, but have a safe word!)   

Taurus Moon- We are concerned with security, peace, feeling good and comfort. Things move at a slower pace now, stop and smell the roses. Low vibes: Materialistic, stubborn

Relationships & Sexuality - Long standing romances start now but may face boredom in the long run. A strong feeling of comfort with partners and lovers. (Great time to make love to candle light and provide chocolates and wine)

Gemini Moon- We have the urge to communicate and seek variety in our everyday lives. Study, connecting, sharing information and short trips are all supported by this moon. Low vibes- Restlessness, fickle. Relationships & Sexuality - Light & fun affairs being now, no strings attached. In long standing relationships: A good time to connect on a mental/ communicative level. (Phone sex anyone? Watch who you send those nude pics too!)

Cancer Moon- The desire to stay home and the need for peace and quiet are amplified. This is a healing and deeply emotional moon. Relationships and family are highlighted now. Low vibes - Over emotional, reclusive. Relationships & Sexuality - A great moon to start a relationship. Emotional connection is deep and we feel “at home” with partner. Watch for moodiness, jealousy and clinginess during this moon. Not a good time for one night stands! ( Did you come home to a clean house & your partner made dinner? Your friends may not see you for the next few days!)

Leo Moon- A prideful, joyous and playful moon. It bring out our inner child, movie star and leader. We feel creative, seek attention and just want to have fun. Low vibes - Egocentric, possessive. Relationships & Sexuality - Fun, exciting and playful romantic encounters. If a long standing romance, make sure you have fun together, bring more playfulness into the relationship. Watch for “me me me” syndrome, think about the other person too. ( Time to take out those costumes from the sex shop or put on a scene with a naughty ending)

Virgo Moon- We seek practical, grounding and mental activities. We are at home with routine, details and re-organizing our lives. Low vibes -  perfectionism, critical. Relationships & Sexuality-  Not the best time to start a romance unless you both have strong Virgo influence. You are hyper aware or all the things you don't like now, relax a bit you’ll surprise yourself. If in a relationship some sort of sacrifice may be made to keep the harmony. (Once the security  gates come down there is no turning back, the floodgates open up in the bedroom)

Libra Moon- We are concerned with being integrated and creating our environment. We feel diplomatic and avoid conflict at all costs. Teamwork, projects and social life go well. Low vibes - Superficial, indecisive. Relationship & Sexuality - Talk about romance! One of the best moons to be in or begin a romance or relationship. Under this moon traditional gestures, mood setting and gifts get you far. ( Leave her a love note and some flowers, then look forward to a real sensual sexfest) Do watch for yourself or your partner doing something they don't want to do, just to keep the peace.

Scorpio Moon- Life is about passion, emotional depth, instinct and self examination now. We want to go deeper, feel more, investigate the world around us. Low vibes - Manipulative behavior, brooding. Relationships & Sexuality - Want an all consuming, enduring, earth shattering romance or sexual encounter? Start it during a Scorpio moon. Talk about feeling everything at once! Do watch for possessiveness, obsession and dishonesty. If in a relationship where your physical needs are not being met? Be honest about it, yes Scorpio is loyal, but someones got to quench that sexual thirst. (The keyword here is intense, better hope you don’t have to get up early the next day or do anything physically strenuous. There may be some sore spots!)

Sagittarius Moon- One of the most optimistic, spontaneous  and vision driven moons. We want to travel, explore, and think about the big picture. We don’t care about the details, we want to just “wing it”. Low vibes - Getting ahead of ourselves, over-doing it. Relationships & Sexuality - One thing is for sure, you’ll have an adventure with each other. Due to the mutable nature of this sign the romance can end up either reliable or not. If in a relationship take that couples trip up to cabin or hop on a plane together. It will draw you closer and the excitement will turn you on. (If you make them laugh, excite them, surprise them or suggest trying the Kama sutra, plan to get your world rocked!)

Capricorn Moon- Suddenly aware of the need for structure and rules we are pulled back to earth with this moon. We are driven to succeed, manifest and work toward our goals now. Low vibes - depression, feeling boggled down by reality, unrealistic expectations of other or self.  Relationships & Sexuality - Not a recommended time to start a romance. It is hard to get things going. If in a relationship there may be some challenges to overcome, unless both parties are grounded and mature. In this case you feel secure and content in the partnership. ( If you don’t have you stuff together you have little to no chance. But a polished, confident and stylish suitor may get invited home at the end of the night.)

Aquarius Moon-  Something different is the key term. We crave the unusual, the eccentric and the unexpected. We are open minded and progressive now. Group activities are successful.  Low vibes - emotional detachment, unpredictable. Romance & Sexuality - Suddenly in the mood to take someone home but nothing deeper? This is a moon for it. This moon wants to try new things and change it up. In a relationship, spice things up, you could be so into your own minds and fantasies that you lose emotional touch with each other. Throw the predictable out the window. ( Go to a bar and pretend to be strangers, watch an erotic movie together. Just do something different that is within your comfort zone.)

Pisces Moon- This moon is all about dreams, alternate realities and being in our own world. We want nothing to do with reality, we may find ourselves asking “what else is there?”. This is the best moon for magical, mystical and esoteric activities. Low vibes - extreme introvertism, head in the clouds. Relationships & Sexuality - A time of tender, deeply intimate and emotional romances. Meetings now may feel fated, destined or from past lives. But there is the danger of viewing the romance in rose colored glasses. There may be unrealistic expectations or elements of sacrifice. Make sure both parties are on the same page. If in a relationship keep communication open if feeling misunderstood. If things are good, you may find yourself like two peas in a pod. (Non verbal communication goes a long way now, with the right eye gaze you could go from sitting across each other for coffee to feeling your bodies as one.)

The Houses in the Birth chart

“The birth chart is comprised of many parts and requires some specific information to calculate correctly. One would need to know the day, month, year, exact time and place of birth. Don't know all of that? That's okay too, charts can be done with less information, but for accuracy it's important to have all the details. Think of it as the ingredients to that special pie that only you know how to make. Miss an ingredient or two and it's still a pie, but not as special as it could be. One of my favorite descriptions of the birth chart comes from the book Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook. The author Debbi Kempton-Smith refers to the birth chart as, "A big pizza pie divided into twelve pieces." In astro talk, these pieces are referred to as houses. There are twelve of them in total and each house has a specific meaning and purpose.” The Birth chart, what’s it all about? Part I (previous post)

The planets need a place to live in the chart, theses are the houses. They don’t only provide shelter for the planets but the houses also makes it possible for us the read the chart itself. Imagine a wheel with planets splattered in it without the divisions of the houses, where would we even start? How would we decipher what planets affect your home life vs your career? Lets give a round of applause for the houses!

Before we dive into the descriptions below: if you are a beginner, and don't want to feel too overwhelmed don't worry about the "deeper astrology" information (in blue type) just yet. My advice? Read the basic description and start to associate keywords with the houses. This is a great way to learn and digest the information. For example: 1st house + Self + Appearance

The houses and their descriptions:

1st House “Me, me and more me!”

The first house is the house of “I”, it plays a role in how we look, our personality, leadership abilities, the first impression we make, our ego, how we feel about our ourselves and is the home of the rising sign. Basically it rules our outward and superficial traits. (Deeper astrology: The 1st house corresponds to Aries, the 1st sign of the zodiac, and it's ruler Mars. It's also a Cardinal Fire House.)

2nd House “That’s mine!”

The second house is the home of money, possessions, security and self worth. The second house also rules both what you can and can’t buy (talent, self-esteem). Want to see if someone is greedy or generous before you shake hands on that deal? You may want to take a look at their second house! (Deeper astrology: This house corresponds to the 2nd sign of the zodiac Taurus, and it's ruler Venus. It's also a Fixed Earth house.)

3rd House “Communication is the key.”

The third house rules all forms of communication, technology, education up to the college level, short trips, modes of transportation (cars, buses etc) and how the mind works.  Look to this house to better understand the ways you to learn and how you process information.This house is also where you can find information on ones brothers, sisters and near relatives.(Deeper astrology: 3rd house corresponds to the third sign of the zodiac Gemini, and it's ruler Mercury. It is a Mutable Air house.)

4th House “ Home is where the heart is.”

The fourth house rules the home (childhood and current), roots, ancestors, one’s attitude toward their family, and their ability to nurture others emotionally. One’s formative years are shown in this house as well as their relationship or lack thereof with the parent of lesser influence. Here, we also find indicators of what to expect during old age. (Deeper astrology: This house is ruled by Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, and it's ruler the Moon.  It is a Cardinal Water house.)

5th House “The fun stuff.”

The fifth house rules love affairs, self expression, creativity, romance and how you have fun. This is usually a strong house for those with a flare for the dramatic, as it rules theater  drama, showbiz and art. We also find ones ability to take risks, play sports or get caught up in things like gambling here. The fifth house shows us how we give and receive love, and how we perceive the love we got as children. The desire to become a parent and have children is also found here. (Deeper astrology: This house is ruled by Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, and it's ruler the Sun. It is a Fixed Fire house.) 

6th House “Health and the everyday stuff.”

The sixth house is the home of work and service. It rules over our everyday work, and give clues to our highest career goals by showing us where how we can serve. Here we can find clues to our personal style, how we handle the day to day and how we approach our health. So diets, exercise, food, and health issues can all be found here. This house also gives clues to ones cleanliness or lack thereof, and whether or not they are likely to own/work with pets and animals. (Deeper astrology: This house is ruled by Virgo the sixth sign of the zodiac, and it's ruler Mercury. It is a Mutable Earth house.)

7th House “WE not me”

Partnerships and togetherness, that’s what this house is about. Here we find marriage, business partners, clients, live in & serious relationships, mentors and best friends. How one deals with the public and their ability to work with others can also be found here. Furthermore enemies (that you are aware of) and opponents are also under this house. This house also gives us clues to what a person lacks, or think they lack and look for in others. (Deeper astrology: The 7th house corresponds to the 7th sign of the zodiac Libra, and it's ruler Venus. This is a Cardinal Air house.) 

8th House “Pandora’s Box.”

The infamous eighth house is about sex, death, shared resources, other peoples money, legacies, rebirth, transformation and the occult. Here we can uncover secrets, and seek understanding and go DEEP. People with an interest in psychology, therapy, tantra, the occult and detective work usually have strong eighth houses. What are your fetishes? How do you response to emotional crisis? Do you require really deep otherworldly one on one relationships? The answers can be found in this house! (Deeper astrology: The 8th house is ruled by the 8th sign Scorpio and it's ruler Pluto. This house is Fixed Water. Esoteric ruler is Mars) ***see note below

9th House “What I practice, where I study and what I believe.”

This is the house of adventure, truth seeking, religion/spirituality, higher education, our higher mind and long journeys we may take. Here we can find one’s philosophy, their style of higher education and ones principles or lack there of. This is also the house of groups, large enterprises, publishing and one’s faith. This house is associated with foreigners, voyages, where we seek guidance and wisdom. (Deeper astrology: The 9th house is ruled by the ninth sign of the zodiac Sagittarius and it's ruler Jupiter. This is a Mutable Fire house.) 

10th House “Career, social status and goals.”

This house rules career, public image, ones goals in life and the parent of greater influence. We can also look to this house to find information about ones reputation, best professional choices, the credit or lack there of they receive and what they are striving for. One's sense of responsibility, duty and whether or not they are seeking fame can also be found here. (Deeper astrology: This house it ruled by the 10th sign Capricorn and it's ruler Saturn. a Cardinal Earth house.)

11th House “Social butterfly or loner?”

The 11th house rules our friends, wishes, and our social life. Anything concerning groups, benefactors, large numbers of people or our peers can also be found here. The 11th house influence in a chart could indicate popularity, luck through social interactions, a need to help others and better the world, or social rejection. (Deeper astrology: This house is ruled by Aquarius, the eleventh sign of the zodiac and it's ruler Uranus. It is a Fixed Air house.)

12th House “Well, that’s a private matter.”

Oh the 12th house, one of my favorite subjects (tied for first place with the 8th house)! In this house we find psychological problems, psychic abilities, restrictions (including self imposed ones) intuition and reckoning. Karma, past lives, and the unconscious all dwell in this house. One's hidden power, abilities, strengths, secret affairs and healing power can also be uncovered here. (Deeper astrology: Ruled by the 12th sign Pisces and it's ruler Neptune. A Mutable Water house.)

***A note about Scorpio ruler Pluto: 
Yes, poor Pluto who was cast aside (demoted from being a planet by scientist) because it was too cool and intense to deal with. I still use Pluto as a planet, as does other astrologers. So it's your call. If you prefer to not use Pluto then refer to the esoteric ruler of Scorpio which is Mars. Just replace this with Pluto and your set to keep on studying. And Yes, some signs share planets. It's okay :)