🌕 The Sacred Pull of the Moon
I believe the Moon is one of the few celestial bodies that people naturally connect with, whether or not they believe in astrology. There’s something universally intimate about it.
Astrology, at its core, is beautifully summarized by the Hermetic principle from the Kybalion:Â “As above, so below.”
It reminds us that we are mirrors of the cosmos. In fact, science even affirms this poetic truth, our very DNA carries the remnants of stardust.
And when it comes to the Moon, its influence is simply undeniable.
Farmers still look to the lunar cycles to know when to plant seeds. Traditionally, they believe the waxing Moon encourages growth above ground, while the waning Moon supports roots and harvest. This isn’t just folklore—scientific studies suggest the Moon’s gravitational pull may subtly affect soil moisture levels, just as it moves ocean tides, influencing seed germination and water uptake.
Sailors track the Moon to understand the tides and time their journeys across the sea. The Moon’s gravity causes the ocean to bulge, creating two high tides and two low tides each day as the Earth rotates. These tidal rhythms are a cosmic clock that guides the lives of coastal communities and the habits of marine life. And many women discover that their own rhythms, our sacred inner tides, move in step with the phases of the Moon.
To me, the Moon is a sacred thread connecting us to the wisdom of the universe, an intuitive astrology that lives within us, even when we’re unaware of it.
🌙 So, what is the Moon in astrology?
The Moon represents our emotional body. It’s sensitive, responsive, and deeply instinctual. It governs how we feel, how we nurture, how we retreat, and how we adapt.
The Moon doesn’t rationalize, it feels. Just like its phases, our emotional landscape waxes and wanes. Sometimes we feel radiant and outwardly generous; other times we’re called inward, feeling quiet, vulnerable, or introspective.
In Evolutionary Astrology, the Moon is often seen as the heart. By tending to the Moon’s needs, we become happier, more open, loving, and emotionally healthy. The Moon, our heart, our emotional body, however we choose to name it—embodies the archetype of the Mother. It shows how we nurture, comfort, and care for ourselves, as well as how we extend that care to others. The Moon is both Mother and Child: tending to it means being sensitive, gentle, and learning to lovingly care for our inner child.
One of the most powerful ways to honor the Moon is to move with her rhythm—to let her phases teach us balance, awareness, and flow. In Part 2, we’ll journey through each phase and the wisdom it offers.
With Love,
Marcela