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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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When New Information Becomes Knowledge — New Moon Gemini Eclipse June 10, 2021
Redefining what it Means to Rise to the Occasion — Sagittarius Full Moon Eclipse May 26, 2021
The Cosmic Scale of Personal Worth — Taurus New Moon Astrology May11, 2021
A Time for Calmness— Scorpio Full Moon Report Apr 26, 2021
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
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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 allows inquisitiveness to become one’s teacher 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 be 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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This reading covers many important aspects not typically included in a traditional natal chart reading, including an introduction to your Cross of Dharma, and how your specific type of intuition operates.
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Finding Your Place in the World — March Full Moon 2019
Our Libra Full Moon is reminding each of us just how important individuality is in the bigger picture of life, liberty, and the pursuit of personal happiness. This year’s Libra Full Moon just happens to occur on the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring
Seeing Beyond the Pisces Veil: New moon Astrology Mar 2019
Our New Moon in Pisces initiates a new cycle of truth and justice for all. However strong this potential is, with our Sun and Moon in a tight conjunction with Neptune, there is an equally strong signature for injustice and misinformation. We must ask ourselves “Will truth and justice be a positive new trend in our world, or will it be lost within a limiting type of Piscean bureaucracy?”
Organizing Potential — Destined for Goodness: Full Moon Astrology Feb 2019
Our Virgo Full Moon has a high degree of raw potential just waiting to be tapped into and used for goodness and prosperity. This Full Moon is bringing a level of untapped energy that needs to be organized and developed into something good and useful.
Organizing Your Life from a Bigger Picture — Feb New Moon Astrology 2019
Our Aquarius New Moon is setting the stage for a spectacular spring with an abundance of positive energies. As we move into spring it will be a time to experience a direct increase in personal prosperity.
Developing a Personal View of Expansion: Full Moon Eclipse Jan 2019
Our Lunar eclipse occurs at 1° Leo. This is an auspicious point, especially considering that our Sun is at 1° Aquarius. This significance relates to the new age of Aquarius. Whenever the Sun is in Aquarius these new evolutionary potentials are more activated.
Mystery School Teachings 2019
The Alchemy Mystery School is currently accepting enrollment for their premier, the 9-Month Alchemy Mastery Program. Enrollment in the Alchemy Mastery Program is limited, to insure optimal benefit for each participant. Early enrollment is encouraged to guarantee your space.
The Wise Use of Power: New Moon Astrology Jan 2019
Our Capricorn New Moon is energizing all forms of achievement. Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is one of the most powerful zodiac signs. The archetype of the earth sign of Capricorn draws its potency from a hidden and inner quality of strength.
Moving From Independent Thinking into Action: Full Moon Solstice Dec 2018
Our Full Moon in Cancer occurs only a few hours after the Winter Solstice, and the two events share the same Sabian archetype at 1° Capricorn. This article will summarizes the significance of the Winter Solstice, and then explain the ways in which the Cancer Full Moon is amplifying and strengthening the power of what is possible for us at this time.