Seeing the Light: Some Thoughts on New Moons in a Natal Chart

The Moon holds a special place in the cosmological and astrological imagination. It may seem cliched to write that even our prehistoric ancestors had a special relationship with the Moon, but it’s true: from the caves of Lascaux to carvings on animal bone, humankind has recognized the significance of the lunar body and tried to work with its cycles.

One of the first upgrades astrology students make is moving beyond the Sun sign. The realization that the rising sign and its ruler are the most important factors in the natal…