The Moon is the closest orbiting body to earth and as such she is responsible for setting events in motion. Here we will show you how to work with the Moon’s daily motion to improve your timing.
To begin with, we have to find the times during which the Moon is void-of-course. Since the Moon changes signs approximately every two-and-a-half days, she is considered void when she ceases to form any major applying aspect to another planet before moving into the next sign. During these time intervals, things usually don't turn out as planned. As a rule of thumb "nothing of consequence" will evolve when the Moon is void so it's best to avoid planning important events during these times. Routine activities, however, are usually not affected and the void-of-course Moon does favor artistic or creative activities and leisurely pursuits. You may also use this time when you want to minimize the consequences of an action or statement. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the best time to get something going.
As a general rule, it is most desirable to begin a new project or one that requires growth after a New Moon. The two-and-a-half week period after the New Moon each month is the Moon's waxing phase. She is increasing in light, going from new to full, and anything done during this time has the best chance for growth, expansion and gain. The two-and-a-half week period after the Full Moon is the Moon's waning phase. She is decreasing in light, and this is the best time to consolidate, organize and complete that which you began earlier. A decreasing Moon is also desirable for activities where you want to minimize the outcome or result. For instance if you get a haircut on a decreasing Moon it will grow in more slowly than it will on a waxing Moon cycle.
Because the Moon moves so quickly, she may make several aspects during the course of a day. The Moon's first applying aspect at the time you begin something describes how your action gets off the ground and/or the circumstances you may encounter. The Moon's last aspect before she changes signs describes the end result or eventual outcome of your action. The Moon's final aspect is by far the most important and a favorable last aspect is the goal to obtain a positive result.
If you were planning to go on a job interview, for example, you would try to pick a time when the Moon is applying to a favorable aspect with another planet. This positive first aspect will support a smooth beginning. A conjunction, sextile or trine falls into this category and the nature of the planet the Moon is aspecting will tell you something about what you can expect.
If at the time of your interview the Moon first applies to a trine with Mercury, you can expect written and oral communication to go well. If, however, the Moon is applying to an opposition with Mercury, your interview might get off to a rocky start, as oppositions indicate some disagreement and the need to compromise. This does not indicate the final outcome of your interview. For that we have to look at the Moon's final aspect before she changes signs. If the Moon's final aspect is a sextile to Venus, you have a pretty good chance of getting that job.
But let's say you scheduled your job interview during a time when the Moon was applying to a stressful aspect such as a square to Mercury instead of a trine. This doesn't automatically spell disaster but does indicate you may run into some Mercury related complications. Perhaps you couldn't get your car started and you arrived late for your interview. Since Mercury also rules automobiles and mechanical devices, this is one possible scenario, and the square indicates the need to overcome something.
Now imagine an added element - the final aspect is a stressful opposition to Saturn, planet of frustration and delay. This would probably spell disaster and indicates some interference, obstacle or delay that would force you to abandon your goal. Generally when the Moon’s final aspect is an opposition, the matter is dropped.
The sign the Moon occupies describes the general mood or feel of the day. The nature of the planet she aspects will tell you something about what you can expect. To help you determine the best time to take action note the Moon’s sign as well as her aspects.
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