At STARZENITH33 ASTROLOGY, understanding the phases of the moon can significantly influence your emotional well-being and decision-making. Each phase brings its unique energy, which can be harnessed for personal growth, manifestation, and more. Explore how to align your actions with lunar cycles for optimal results.
In this blog you will learn how to apply the moon's influence to your life and why and how it affects your well-being and emotions. The moon can cause emotional highs and lows especially during full moons. It is considered emotional, warm and moist, and it affects our eating habits, food choices, and, for females, menstrual cycles. Ovarian hormones and their function are associated with the moon, as is the overall function of the reproductive system.
The moon is pivotal in understanding memory and cognitive functions. Mercury, on the other hand represents the nervous system, intellect, communication, and analytical abilities. It governs short-term memory, logical reasoning, and the processing of information. A well-placed Mercury enhances quick thinking and effective communication, reflecting the mechanics of short-term recall and articulation.
The moon rules the mucus membranes and fluids in the body. The body is approximately 70-80% water. Our lymphatic fluid is also connected to the moon. The Moon governs various bodily components such as the breasts, uterus, ovaries, mucous membranes, and notably, the lymphatic vessels. This connection underscores the Moon's influence over fluid balance and emotional well-being. Additionally, the Moon is linked to the right side of the brain, which governs creativity and intuition, as well as the pituitary gland and female reproductive organs. This association highlights the Moon's role in hormonal regulation and emotional health.
In summary, the Moon's astrological ties to the lymphatic system emphasize its role in managing the body's fluid balance and emotional states. This connection is integral to understanding how celestial influences are believed to impact physical health and emotional equilibrium. Unconscious habits are also ruled by the Moon, our instincts, actions and unconscious patterns, addictions can be an example. During my progressed Virgo Moon—a time when I needed to prioritize my health—I experienced bronchitis caused by smoking. This unhealthy habit led to nearly four months of bronchial pain. I’ve since quit smoking.
Now, Let's dive a little into progress Moons which are Moons that last 2.5 years and they circulate through every astrological zodiac sign.
A Soulful-Compass for Personal Growth - Progress Moons
Unlike fast-moving transits, the Progressed Moon invites inward shifts. Rather than causing external events, it reflects the inner tides that guide your feelings, decisions, and priorities.
This makes it a powerful tool for:
* Tracking emotional shifts and uncovering recurring inner themes
* Align therapy, healing work, or creative pursuits with your emotional cycle
* Tune into what your heart truly needs in the present moment
Now back to your brain,
Here's the hypothalamus connection: this important part of your brain about the size of an almond plays a big role in keeping your body balanced and functioning properly. It governs essential functions such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature - closely aligning with the hypothalamus which governs essential habits that influence hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature. It closely aligns with the Moon's astrological symbolism of nurturing, intuition, and subconscious rhythms. The Moon's influence is also seen in how the hypothalamus interacts with food- regulating what we consume, how we digest it, and the habits that shape our relationship with eating and hunger.
Additionally, the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland, often called the “master gland,” which regulates hormone production across the endocrine system. This connection further highlights the Moon’s role in hormonal cycles and reproductive health, echoing its astrological association with fertility and maternal instincts.
Furthermore, the Moon's phases are believed to correspond with fluctuations in human behavior and physiological processes. While scientific evidence on the Moon's direct impact on human physiology remains inconclusive, the symbolic relationship highlights the perceived connection between lunar cycles and bodily rhythms. The hypothalamus's role in managing emotional responses, bodily rhythms, and hormonal balance resonates with the Moon's astrological themes of emotion, intuition, and cyclical change, illustrating a symbolic link between this brain region and lunar influences.
Hopefully you enjoyed learning about the Moon and how powerful it is. It affects us differently every 48 hours as it changes zodiac signs through the wheel. On a Scorpio moon we may feel more intuitive and mysterious, while on an Aries moon, we may take more action and feel, driven. It impacts us—our decisions and how we feel—which leads to action.
✦ Ready to Discover Your Progressed Moon?
Knowing the position of your Progressed Moon can illuminate why you're feeling the way you do—and what emotional chapter you're entering next. Book a personal reading today to explore your current lunar phase and learn how to align with its wisdom.
To Our Health, Success And Wellness!
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