In Western astrology,
the Sun represents who we are in the world, the outward projection of
our personality, and the mark we wish to make. By contrast, the moon
governs our emotions, our primal instincts, and our unconscious mind. It
represents a feminine energy, and is often personified as a goddess or
mother. In other words, those deep intuitive urges-those passionate
feelings we can't quite describe-are embodied in the moon. No wonder so
many love poems have been penned under the influence of its rays!
Soul Mates and the Moon
When
we think about finding a soul mate, we think of someone who "gets us"
on a profound emotional level-someone with whom we can share our darkest
secrets, our hopes and dreams. Like a mother goddess, our soul mate
accepts us unconditionally. He or she nurtures and loves us no matter
what happens. In other words, when we dream of finding a soul mate, we
are tuning in to the energy of the Moon!
It makes sense, then,
that the most potent example of astrological synastry (harmony between
two birth charts) involves contact between one person's Sun and the
other person's Moon, or contact between the two Moons. Carl Jung, the
renowned Swiss Psychologist, famously conducted a 'marriage experiment'
in which he studied the birth charts of over 500 couples. What he found
was an unmistakable trend of Sun-Moon contact between partners. To most
astrologers, this came as no surprise-it has long been understood that
when one person's Moon hits another person's chart in a significant way,
there exists a strong possibility of lasting and meaningful romance.
This
does not mean that soul mates must always have strong lunar contact in
their birth charts. The compatibility between Moon signs is another
important factor. Each of the 24 possible combinations (for example, his
Leo Moon combined with your Aquarius Moon, or your Virgo Moon combined
with his Sagittarius Moon) presents its own emotional chemistry. It's
certainly true that compatibility can take many forms. Nevertheless, in
determining whether two people are a perfect match, the Moon is one of
the first places any good astrologer will look. Beyond just a physical
or intellectual attraction, lunar energy signifies a deep and psychic
bond between lovers.
Phases and Tides
A strong initial
attraction between two people, including the warm glow of new romance,
can often arise from heavenly bodies other than the Moon. Chemistry
involving fiery planets, such as the Sun or Mars, will often spark a
romance-but what makes it truly last?
The Moon represents tides,
phases and mysterious rhythms. As you settle into the reality of living
and breathing with another person, you begin to feel 'in sync' with
them-or perhaps not! If your emotional needs and expressions seem to
interact and flow harmoniously as time goes on, you can bet that your
lunar energies are connected. If, on the other hand, you find yourself
drawing a complete blank as to what your partner is thinking or feeling,
then this lunar connection is missing in some way.
Pulling it all together
The
good news is, even if you and your partner do not seem connected on a
deep psychic level, it's possible to strengthen this aspect of your
relationship by studying and understanding your Moon chemistry. Books,
astrologers, and most professional psychics can offer key insights into
the magic and mystery of the Moon, and how it relates to your love life.
Simply being aware of the Moon's phase, and gazing up at the Moon
whenever possible, further helps to strengthen your awareness and
understanding of its incredible influence.
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