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The Lunar Journal is an astrology report covering each Lunar cycle. Author Steven Shroyer has written more about Lunar astrology than any of his contemporaries in the field of astrology.
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Living Life with Courage and Fulfillment — New Moon Astrology Report Apr 11, 2021
Grounding Oneself in the Midst of Chaos and Change — Full Moon Astrology Report Mar 28, 2021
A New Quality of Hope is Revealed — Pisces New Moon Astrology Report Mar 13, 2021
A Release of Unfettered Creative Power — Virgo Full Moon Astrology Report Feb 2021
Preparing for Unexpected Experiences — Aquarius New Moon Astrology Feb 11, 2021
A New Collective Situation — Leo Full Moon Astrology Jan 28, 2021
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What is Lunar Astrology?
Lunar astrology is the study of the eight phases of the Sun/Moon relationship in the monthly lunar cycle.
Each New Moon there is a release of cosmic energy to the Earth. This new energy transforms life and consciousness through eight phases of development.
What is The Lunar Journal?
The Lunar Journal follows the lunar cycle. This bi-monthly astrology publication maps personal success to lunar astrology and the lunar cycle.
The Sun and the Moon work in harmony to energize all new successful growth. The Sun provides the energy, while the Moon supports integration through natural processes of time.
The Lunar Journal helps you connect to these potentials in your daily life.
The Lunar Cycle
The lunar cycle is divided into four quarters. The Moon travels through these quarters during its orbit around the Earth. The Moon’s movement consists of the following quarters, each representing 90°.
- New Quarter
- First Quarter
- Full Quarter
- Last Quarter
In addition to the four quarters, the Moon also presents in eight lunation phases as the result of the Sun and Moon working together.
The truest meaning of the Moon in any astrology chart takes into consideration the significance of the Sun/Moon phase. For example, to fully understand the success and growth dynamics of an individual we use both the lunar cycle and the eight phases of the Moon.
The Eight Lunar Phases
The New Phase
The 1st phase of the cycle releases a new pattern with the momentum and zest to discover its potential. Each New Moon is unique and follows an organic and instinctual pattern of growth.
The Crescent Phase
In the 2nd phase the original momentum begins to slow, with a natural willingness to overcome any obstacle that is in the way. A spontaneous approach with small successful steps ensures steady and continued growth.
The First Quarter Phase
The 3rd phase is critical to the quality of growth throughout the remaining cycle. Practical and decisive activity is critical in establishing the best outcome or direction forward. Choices and circumstances will shape the individual character, determining what and how life unfolds.
The Gibbous Phase
The 4th phase is creatively in sync with the rational and analytical processes of making adjustments. Aligning with the intelligent design of Nature and inquisitiveness become one’s teachers of success. This phase prepares for the coming shift in consciousness and the realization of purpose.
The Full Phase
The 5th phase activates a new level of awareness with the realization, or full picture, of the purpose of what was originally released at the beginning of the cycle. Objectivity and clarity are in full operation. There is an understanding of what must done to successfully relate circumstances to personal potential.
The Disseminating Phase
The 6th phase consciously expands one’s individual awareness to include more of the world around them. Past learning, including experiences and challenges that were overcome, become markers of success to be shared. Common experiences then unite like minds to participate and share in a larger process, expanding one’s success to include others.
The Last Quarter Phase
The 7th phase is critical to the development of consciousness. It supports mature thinking, where the bigger picture of life is firmly grasped. There is a great power that lies within the choice to change one’s own perspective. The quickness of an individualized mind understands the ways that growth and success have been conditioned by society. Changing one’s perspective has the power to change one’s reality.
The Balsamic Phase
The 8th phase brings to conclusion the current growth cycle. The potential of what was originally released has now reached its pinnacle and all that’s left is the future. At this phase, each cycle incorporates its success, growth, and understanding into the seed of the cycle to come.
This final phase is full of hope and new potential. It inspires forward thinking. Letting go of past failures allows for unfettered momentum to nourish the soul that desires growth.
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Expanding Your Individuality: Lunar Eclipse Full Moon Astrology April 2014
Each Lunar Eclipse brings a special gift through a cosmic portal or doorway which opens at the point where the Moon’s light is interrupted by an Eclipse. The cosmic gift of this eclipse is a new type of individuation or individuality from the depths of our galaxy directly to your consciousness.
Seeking a New Dimension in Consciousness: New Moon Astrology March 2014
We have reached the first New Moon after the Spring Equinox. With it comes the power and potency of a new cycle of growth. I especially appreciate the New Moon which follows the beginning of Spring, because it amplifies an intense emerging of the desire to become something greater.
A Path of Excellence: Full Moon Astrology March 2014
Your unique life path is based on your soul essence. In the big picture your Life Path is also known as your Dharma, the way in which your daily life supports your highest contribution to the world.
The Art of Connecting to Your Life Path: New Moon Astrology February 2014
This New Moon in Pisces is bring an awareness of a new gift you can use to more deeply connect with your life path. The New Moon impulse will specifically assist you in finding the necessary guidance to help you emotionally connect to your highest purpose. This guidance is will be available as increased access to your intuition and supports the deeper feelings associated with knowing your work in the world.
The Magic of Authentic Relationships: Full Moon Astrology February 2014
Relationships are the key to integration this month. You are continuously in various types of relationship, whether it’s personal and professional relationships to other people, or your relationships with your business, your home, and the other circumstances of your life. At any given moment you are involved in multiple relationships.
An Abundance of Inspiration: New Moon Astrology January 2014
Article Window: Jan 30 to Feb 15 New Moon is Thursday, Jan 30 at 3:53 pm PST Sun is 11° Aquarius, Moon is 11° Aquarius Lunar Month Theme (New Moon to New Moon): Expressing Inspiration Chinese New Year (Lunar), Year of the Wood Horse, Jan 31 Full Moon is Feb 15, 8:52 pm Next New
How to Secure the Resources You Need — Full Moon Astrology January 2014
How to Secure the Resources You Need: Full Moon Astrology January 2014 Article Window: Jan 15 to Jan 30 Full Moon was Wednesday, Jan 15 at 8:52 pm PST Sun is 26° Capricorn , Moon is 26° Cancer Lunar Month Theme (New Moon to New Moon): Charting Your Own Path in the World Next New
Charting Your Own Path in the World: New Moon Astrology
This month’s New Moon occurs early in the morning on New Year’s day (3:14 am). This provides the opportunity to use the New Moon energies to not only to set the intentions for the coming monthly Lunar Cycle, but to use it as an anchor for your intentions for the entire year.