Moons & Eclipses
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Overview
In this lesson, we introduce astronomy and astrology teachings related to New Moons. Objective Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to New Moons, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a New Moon. Description Provide astronomy’s description of the lunar cycle including the point at which we experience the New Moon. Explain why the moon is not illuminated at this time. From an astrological perspective, explain how the sun and moon are related during a New Moon. Provide themes that may be associated with the New Moon, and examples of practices that you might choose for aligning with New Moon energy.
Objective
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to New Moons, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a New Moon.
What You'll Get
Provide astronomy’s description of the lunar cycle including the point at which we experience the New Moon. Explain why the moon is not illuminated at this time. From an astrological perspective, explain how the sun and moon are related during a New Moon. Provide themes that may be associated with the New Moon, and examples of practices that you might choose for aligning with New Moon energy.
Objectives at a Glance
- Tuning in to the Rhythms of Nature
Consider how recognizing the Wheel of the Year attunes us to the cycles and rhythms of life’s sacred flow and what you can do to attune to natural cycles.
- New Moon
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to New Moons, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a New Moon.
- First Quarter Moon
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to the First Quarter Moon phase, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a First Quarter Moon.
- Full Moon
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to Full Moons, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a Full Moon.
- Third Quarter Moon
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to the Third Quarter Moon phase, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a Third Quarter Moon.
- Balsamic / Dark Moon
Become familiar with foundational astronomy and astrology teachings related to the Balsamic Moon phase, and with practice considerations for aligning with the energy of a Balsamic Moon.
- Eclipses
Become familiar with eclipses from both astronomy and astrology viewpoints, and consider yoga practices that may support and balance the energetic effects of eclipses.
Tuning In to the Rhythms of Nature
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