frenchouillarde:

Anna Karina, habillée par Rety, 1972.

artfilmfan:

Chloé (Dennis Berry, 1996)

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Moon in Sagittarius;

glassy-star:

Having suffered and then transformed herself deeply in Scorpio, the Moon enters Sagittarius smiling with hopes and good expectations for the future to come. The weather is pleasant here, and the Sun shines kindly over fields of green where the Moon’s transparent waters form a gentle river, running until it vanishes into a glittering point on the cheerful horizon.

There’s an intimate necessity to be in touch with foreign sources of knowledge, cultures and lands. The Sagittarius Moon travels fast and has an emotional need to know more about the world than her own home, exploring the intellectual and cultural aspect of worldly and intellectual things. After having experienced so many deep and intense energies in Scorpio, the Moon in Sagittarius bounces back and is confident that everything’s going to be just fine, and so Sagittarius Moons can be extremely optimistic and always focused on the brighter side of all things.

This individual has been blessed with the ability to question and inquire all things around them as it if were an emotional need, searching for the shiny essential truth that can justify what’s happened previously in Scorpio. They enjoy life and being free of past emotional traumas, and this reflects outwards as a need for living in ample spaces and big rooms where they don’t feel trapped or limited by physical boundaries.

On their quest for knowledge outside of themselves, those with their Moon in Sagittarius enjoy being in touch with their friends and being around intellectual people with whom they can have deep talks on philosophy, religion and metaphysical matters. In fact, the maternal figure of the Sagittarius Moon was probably a figure that encouraged studying and acquiring knowledge. Sincere and honest, this was a maternal figure that truly educated their child, teaching them how astronomically big life can be and demanding responsibility over intellectual and ideal matters.

Sagittarius Moon individuals usually feel some kind of inclination to studying, for their emotional well-being depends heavily on being knowledgeable and wise. They’re naturally happy and have a rather positive outlook on their life, which burns softly combining Sagittarius’ mutable and translucent fire and the Moon’s now warm and crystal waters. Getting to know other cultures, learning foreign languages, studying religions and travelling to faraway countries or cities are all favoured activities for this radiant Moon, as well as actually settling and building a home in such foreign lands.

Like a magic arrow shooting heavenward, emotions assume a fiery and gleaming tone, expanding themselves under Jupiter’s blessings. Feelings can be considered as wide or big and maybe dramatic, and this mirrors the way the Sagittarius Moon individual experiences life itself, valuing subjects like rules, moral codes and honour.

The Sagittarius Moon water flows beautifully between green hills, over foreign and undiscovered lands, twinkling lightly under the Sun. It is happy and confident, trusting that luck will bless her way as she climbs and discovers the ruins of a forgotten world.

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🌌  Detail: Alphons Mucha, “L’Étoile Polaire”; 1901.

Your Moon sign and your relationship with your mother

punkrock-astrology:

The Moon in Aries person and their mother…

Your relationship with your mother is never boring. She is strong, emotionally clear and direct. However, because of your intense moon in Aries desire to be a strong leader who charts your own course, your mother can also seem overbearing and willful. This is due to your constant need to push your own agenda forward, which naturally meets resistance from your mother who doesn’t always agree with your plans. You see this resistance as willful and you believe it is only meant to sabotage your plans because you fail to realize that she only looking out for your safety and well being. So, you push her further. When she finally gets angry, you see her as antagonistic, selfish and belligerent. The more you push, the stronger she has to be to hold the line with you. As you get older, this cycle makes you see your mother as an assertive, strong willed woman who knows how to take care of herself.

The Moon in Taurus person and their mother…

As a moon in Taurus person, you have high expectations of your mother’s ability to provide for your practical, every-day needs. You expect her to be dependable and practical while making sure you have the necessities of life to remain comfortable. Life is meant to be savored and your mother is meant to provide the practical means for you to savor it. As you go through life, you ask her to provide you with a constant stream of things to make your life pleasurable and satisfying. If she is able to provide them easily, you see her as a sweet, reliable provider who is always there for you. If she isn’t always to provide them, you see her as an overly practical person who is stubborn and too careful with money. However, because your nature is gentle and sensitive, yet persistent, you push her to her limit to make sure you can get what you want. Yet, you never push her hard enough to make her attitude toward you turn angry and sour. So, you generally see her as kind.

The Moon in Gemini person and their mother…

Your light, detached, active and agile Gemini moon always keeps your mother on her feet. You are like a feather dancing in the wind and she can never quite catch you. She quickly realizes it is useless to try and gives you the freedom you always assume is normal in life.
Her reaction to and acceptance of your need to run free makes you see your mother as light and detached, but she is only reacting to your behavior. You are never going to accept a slow, restricted life. So, if your mother allows you space, you see it as a bit flighty or disconnected at times. If she fights you on this, your quick mind will likely find plenty of sharp and unfortunately often painfully precise verbal rebuttals. Her reaction to these rebuttals will make you believe she has the sharp tongue not you. However you do look to her as a source of information and as a teacher. You always know you can learn from her, and your inquisitive Gemini moon delights in her as a person with whom you can exercise your mind or sharpen your mental claws. Because she can always engage you in games, conversation or any kind of mental gymnastics, you come to see her as intelligent, someone with a sharp mind, or at the very least, someone who is always there to chat.

The Moon in Cancer person and their mother…

You see your mother as someone who goes through a lot of emotionally exhausting times in her life. It’s not that she’s weak, but she is someone who lands in situations that constantly try her emotional strength. Your need for her motherly nurturing gives you a deep emotional connection with her. It’s your need for her emotional attention that makes you focus on her and gives you insight into her emotional ups and downs. You are focused on her, and because she can’t give you attention you need when she is in pain, you almost feel the pain with her. Your need for her love gives you a desire to see your mother as sensitive and caring. Then when she isn’t, your reaction can be quite powerful. Even the hint of rejection from her sends you into emotional turmoil. The pain of her rejection, which may only be temporary, beyond her control or for your own good, will make you reflect your bad feelings back onto her because they are too painful to claim as your own. It has to be her fault, otherwise you just can’t cope. Then suddenly she becomes the mean person who is purposely hurting you, when you are likely just blinded by your own pain. Your feelings for her are strong and you need her in your life, caring for you. She is a pillar for you and you rely on her, but you it doesn’t just work one way. You are also always there for her.

The Moon in Leo person and their mother…

A big presence, whether for the better or worse, describes your mother. She is expressive and doesn’t hold back her true feelings. You always know where you stand with her because she tells you what’s on her mind immediately. Your up-front approach in dealing with hermakes this possible for her. You don’t mind calling her out on any lies she tells you and you have no problem telling her to mind her own business or stop treating you like a child. This stems from the high sense of pride you have in yourself. It fuels your need to keep a balance of power in your relationship. So, when pressed, you aren’t afraid to raise your voice to your mother and tell her how you feel about whatever she is saying or how she is dealing with you. However, your sense of pride in yourself also makes you self-conscious and it gives you a haunting desire to assure yourself that your mother likes you. You must constantly balance your need to maintain power with your need to be accepted and liked.

The Moon in Virgo person and their mother…

Somehow even as a young child you are acutely aware of the give and take dynamic in relationships. Your sense of how much your mother does for you and how well she cares for your needs is acute. So, it’s difficult for her to measure up to your expectations and it often seem she isn’t meeting your needs. At these times, she seems flighty. It can be frustrating for you because she isn’t always available when you need her. It can seem like a certain need for freedom seems to lead her away from you, and you often feel like you are more of adult than her. At the same time, her need for freedom gives you freedom, which you need even if you don’t always realize it. Unconsciously you prefer your relationship to be exactly how it is. Your Virgo moon is critical by nature, so it’s nearly impossible for anyone to measure to your standards especially someone as important as your mother. In your youth, she is the center of your world and because your focus is centered on her, your critical nature can’t help but analyze her every action. Despite your acute sense of her shortcomings, you accept them as being part of a her.

The Moon in Libra person and ther mother…

Your mother has standards for your relationship that are clearly defined and understood. She has certain expectations that she always assumes you will fulfill, and you usually do. However, without realizing it, it’s actually you who worked to define these rules in order to assure you are always treated fairly, kindly and to assure that your mother will always be there for you. Your expectations and reactions to your mother have served to set up a protocol in your relationship that keeps things peaceful between you. Over time, you each have come to understand your roles. You both know what behavior keeps things fair between you, and therefore, keeps the peace. Although your relationship can, at times, seem a bit formal and structured, it gives you comfort know that as long as you both follow the rules, you will both be happy. You are always careful to tactfully maintain a certain element of control in the relationship so that you can keep your mother close to you, but still make your own decisions, and you mother unconsciously understands that you do this.

The Moon in Scorpio person and their mother…

Your mother sparks more emotion in you than she realizes. You know she cares about you intensely, but she can be too close to you when you need space and too distant when you need her close. From being overly concerned with things that you want to disregard, to becoming enmeshed in your life when you need emotional privacy, it often seems that she is out of tune with your emotional rhythm. But your passionate, and at the same time private, nature creates this very dynamic that ends up driving you crazy. Although you need her close for emotional reassurance and support, you also have a tremendous need for emotional privacy. It’s difficult for her to accurately gauge your varying needs for closeness and distance. In trying to figure you out, she may probe you for feedback, which usually makes you clam up in silence. Your resistance can be frustrating and can spark an angry response from her, which makes you see her as aggressive and controlling. However, it’s most likely you who is trying to maintain control, and she is the one reacting to you. So, depending on your reactions to her, you see her as a powerful ally in your life who is willing to do anything to protect you when you are willing to trust her with your deepest emotions. However, when you aren’t willing to open up and trust her, you see her as manipulative and controlling.

The Moon in Sagittarius person and their mother…

You are difficult to contain and control, so your mother may have a difficult task at hand in raising you. You require freedom. It’s not an option. If your mother isn’t willing to give it you, your struggle to get it can exhaust her because you’re will not give up until you get it. As a universal sign, you have an “above it all” attitude that makes you feel as though you are very mature and wise, no matter your age. The whole childhood thing can make you restless because you experience the world through the eyes of one of the older astrological signs. For this reason, you see your mother as less mature than she should be. Your moon in Sagittarius vantage point makes you critical of her, and her faults are obvious to you. The fact that you see them, makes her merely human in your view and you can’t understand why you should be subject to her commands or requirements when you are both just two humans. From your perspective, she has just as much to learn as you. She is fallible and often immature. In your view, her need for freedom is just as strong as yours. You both deserve to enjoy it, not just her. She comes off as hypocritical because she holds you to standards that she can’t live up to in her own life. What’s more, her inability to see this makes her seem naive to you and makes you feel even more like you should be in charge of your life.

The Moon in Capricorn person and their mother…

Some way or another, your mother always leaves you feeling vaguely guilty. She may not come right out and say things to make you feel guilty, but they may be subtly woven into her comments. Or in many cases, she just seems to have a very difficult life, and your joys are dimmed in comparison to her hardships. In either case, she controls you with guilt because your Capricorn moon can’t help but empathize with any suffering she encounters. You know your mother always has a serious core to her regardless of her outer attitude. She always puts work before play and she never stops planning for the future. She is security oriented and very aware of the how the worst can always happen. You have a driving desire to help her and you always believe she does everything in her power to provide the best for you. On some level, you always feel like she could just make some changes in her life to make things easier for herself but it never happens. She recognizes your ability to act maturely and she often relies on you for practical and emotional support.

The Moon in Aquarius person and their mother…

Your emotional maturity and strength is fully developed from such a young age that your mother’s ability to help you grow and support you is almost unnecessary, making your relationship with her a bit distant and detached. You just don’t seem to need the coddling that many other people enjoy as children. If anything, you notice that your mother could actually use some. However, you see this intellectually, not emotionally. So, you aren’t one to cry with her, hold her closely and have deep emotional conversations. Rather, you simply don’t burden her with your problems. You give her space to live her life and time to deal with her issues. It’s almost odd when she reprimands you or treats you like a child. There’s always a part of you that sees the whole thing as very silly and unnecessary. You know when you have done something you shouldn’t have, and her attempts to guide you are nice, but not really helpful. However, it doesn’t take very long for her to catch on to your level of maturity and treat you more as equal from a rather young age.

The Moon in Pisces person and their mother…

Its seems that your mother is forever surmounting difficulties. An emotional strength that isn’t always obvious pulls her through her life. The sacrifices she makes for you and your family are made out of necessity and she doesn’t ask for thanks. However, they do draw her away from you. From a young age, you accept this and you grow up very quickly because of it. With all that she deals with, you know it would be wrong to burden her with too many of your problems. You are strong enough to help yourself with most things and she respects you for it. Yet at times, you can’t help but feel like you would like to be more of a helpless child. Even though you are emotionally tough, you sometimes feel like you would like to be able to just rely on her instead of being the strong child she expects you to be. So often she seems to be lost in her own world, which consequently leaves you lost in your own world. You’re not always sure she realizes this and so at times it feels like you are bit lost.

Source: http://www.southfloridaastrologer.com/

chavvesty:

“i don’t care,” i say, caringly, as i care deeply

Moon in Virgo;

glassy-star:

Even though Virgo’s a realm of earth, much like her beloved Taurus, the Moon enters this kingdom very carefully. Here is a place of magnificent gardens and parks where trees, plants, animals and all nature organize themselves in fantastic patterns, but the Moon here feels as if she were being watched no matter what she does.

Wearing Mercury’s crown again like she did in Gemini, the Moon in Virgo symbolizes an emotional structure that is based upon a more solid, organized and systematized mental formation. The Moon’s feelings and watery impulses are constantly being analyzed and questioned by Virgo’s classifying nature. One’s and other people’s emotions are always being observed and examined by Mercury’s interrogating eyes. There’s a need to discover the origins of feelings in general, and one’s emotions are often criticized.

Those with Moon in Virgo generally feel the need to maintain order in their emotional realm. And because they tend to despise imbalance, they will try to infuse their emotions with rationality and vice-versa. It is important for them to keep all aspects of their life well organized and balanced, especially at home, for keeping things this way provides them emotional security. They love being taken into other people’s service, healing others physically and also putting their rational abilities to use. Moreover, their skill of absorbing knowledge and learning new information is tied to their feelings, so Virgo Moons may learn better when they feel some kind of emotional connection or application to what they’re being taught. Crowned with sharp and intellectual jewels, this Moon nurtures those around her with her ability to inform, search, judge and see through the material aspect of things.

Here, the Moon’s emotions become practical, for Virgo finds little use for feelings that cannot be expressed into one’s daily life in an useful way. In an eternal quest for finding perfection, many Virgo Moons have trouble integrating their emotions and accepting them, for many feelings may not fit into their standards. Some emotions are then carefully locked away from other people’s sight in a lonely tower of their minds, surrounded by poison ivy and pretty rose gardens only they have the keys to.

Virgo Moon individuals probably had very present maternal figures that were helpful and resourceful, teaching the child organization and discipline. The maternal figure may have also projected too much expectations on the child, setting high standards for their achievements, which now may manifest as perfectionism and maybe some intolerance. The home was probably filled with foods and daily habits centered around health.

These individuals were blessed with Mercury’s care for little and subtle details, and it is probable that Virgo Moons will find their emotional security when they value such simple things. Taking care of one’s health, eating whole foods, cleaning one’s house, scheduling appointments, exercising, noticing the sure growth of a plant, the blossoming of a flower, the songs of the flying birds, the slow and heavy turning of the world… All natural and small things are essential to this Moon’s well-being, as well as transmitting these feelings to other people through being useful; helping people see the world as it is.

Can you feel nature’s calming breeze on your skin? … Isn’t it simple and perfect?

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🌿  Detail: Sandro Botticelli, “Primavera”; 1478 à 1482.

Talking to the Moon: How to Get Somebody to Change Their Mind

ralphsspiritualstuff:

We’ve all got one in our lives: that person we love dearly but for some reason, they just don’t seem to hear us when we talk. If you follow astrology, you probably know that Mercury is the planet of communication, but even more so than that it shows how we process information and how our thought process works. Now, perhaps you and the person that comes to mind have compatible Mercury signs, perhaps you do not, or maybe you don’t even know what the person’s Mercury sign is. The point is that when you want to get a message across to somebody, particularly one of an emotional nature i.e. “this really hurts me when you do that”, “I need this to feel happy”, “you’re not hearing my perspective”, or anything similar to those statements you don’t want to talk to the person’s Mercury.

Mercury is our analytical brain and even when it is in a water sign where it tends to be more emotional, it still is an objective, logical process. If you REALLY want to get a message across to somebody when they just don’t seem to “get it”, you talk to their MOON. Now, I typically don’t advise using astrology (or any other metaphysical practice, for that matter) to pretend to be something we’re not, but in cases of communication, sometimes we absolutely MUST get a message across to somebody and the ONLY way to do that is to phrase it in a way that they can understand. Here is a guide on communication styles that are compatible with each Moon sign. I recommend trying more than one, as other factors in the chart, such as aspects to the Moon, can change the results of using each style.

Fire Moons: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Now, I don’t want the fire Moon people out there feeling like I’m bashing them, because we need fire Moons to inspire us and provide us with a sense of directions. It is imperative, however, that when you want a fire Moon to understand something, you have to make it about them. The fire element responds really well to arguments and ideas formatted in a way that it reminds them of how they do something, how they feel, or how they are affected. They tend to be able to empathize best if you can give them a scenario in which they would feel the same way. Using a fire-based way of talking generally requires a bit of rallying where you present your argument in a way that gives them something to do.

Specifically for:

Aries: Give them an action correlated with your argument. If you want them to do something, tell them EXACTLY what it is you want them to do and why they should do it. Don’t expect them to know any of it, lay it out for them. They instinctively crave direction and do well with open doors. Aries Moons are notoriously hard to get to change directions once they’ve picked something and patience can go a long way since they tend to change paths from time to time. Often times, they’ll spontaneously start following your idea as if was theirs if you give them enough time.

Leo: Appeal to their sense of dignity. Leo wants to feel special, and if you explain how seeing the way you do or acting the way you want them to makes them more magnanimous, they will likely oblige you. They instinctively do not want to be like everyone else or average. Challenging a Leo Moon by saying you know better is the biggest mistake you can make, so if you can lead them to making the decision themselves you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble.

Sagittarius: Ask them why they think things should be done a certain way and challenge them to expand their horizons. Sagittarius moons are likely to feel like they’ve figured life out, but they’re always intrigued by the possibility that they haven’t and if you offer them an expanded view they will likely hear you out. You cannot, however, treat this expansion like it your doing. Sagittarius Moon must connect the dots for itself to feel like it can truly follow the path you’ve presented. Using an analogy so they can make the jump themselves is often very helpful.

Earth Moons: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Now, I don’t want the earth Moon people out there feeling like I’m bashing them, because we need earth Moons to ground us and keep the world running. It is imperative, however, that when you want an earth Moon to understand something, you have to make it about what’s best. The earth element responds really well to arguments and ideas formatted in a way shows them, in practical terms, how something is more reasonable or realistic. They tend to be able to empathize best if you can tell them why, with real-world examples and a plan, why your idea is worth hearing. Using an earth-based way of talking generally requires a bit planning and thinking through the steps of what you’re suggesting so that the earth Moon can take you seriously.

Specifically for:

Taurus: appeal to their sense of materialism and be consistently patient. Taurus Moons are notoriously stubborn when they find something that works for them, and getting them to change their mind is not an easy task. Taurus moons, when they care about you or anything else, want you or it to feel valued and if you explain to them that doing what they’re doing will yield no harvest, they will slowly but surely change. The harvest does not have to be literal food, but if you explain to them that they won’t fill up your “love tank” or get what it is they want by staying stubborn they are capable of immense change.

Virgo: appeal to their sense of order. Virgo Moons like things to be neat and tidy so they may instinctively reject information that has to do with anything other than worldly affairs. If you want a Virgo moon to change its mind, be prepared to give them a list, in order, of your arguments. They respond well to formatted, organized arguments (even about things like emotions and zest for life) so providing them with cause and effect arguments works well.

Capricorn: appeal to their sense of discipline. Capricorn moons are often the tough-love type and are naturally ambitious. Getting these ambition-focused people to hear your point often requires that you explain the benefit of what you’re proposing to the overall bottom line. While not all Capricorn Moons go into business, they often act as if they had, so if you haven’t thought ahead about the consequences of what you’re proposing they don’t want to hear it.

Air Moons: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Now, I don’t want the earth Moon people out there feeling like I’m bashing them, because we need air Moons to keep ideas in circulation. It is imperative, however, that when you want an air Moon to understand something, you have to be very careful how you phrase it. The air element, since it tends to understand emotions by observing them rather than feeling them, responds really well to arguments and ideas formatted in a way shows them what something looks like and why it looks that way. They tend to be able to empathize best if you can tell very concisely and using step-by-step logical descriptions of how an idea takes place. Using an air-based way of talking generally requires a lot of clarifying, so if you want to get your point across to an air Moon, be prepared to make your point multiple times in multiple ways until they can understand it on an intellectual level.

Particularly for:

Gemini: appeal to their sense of curiosity. Gemini Moons are constantly updating their vocabulary, so don’t assume that just because you know what you meant that they do. They need you do not only tell them, using words, how you feel but they also require that you use comparisons. Gemini thrives on information, and while they’re likely to point out differences in any analogy that you use, with enough of them they will likely isolate what it is you are trying to get across to them. Be patient, as Gemini Moons can be infuriatingly full of questions, but it’s just because they want to really truly hear exactly what it is you mean.

Libra: appeal to their sense of balance. Now, of course, many people think that Libra is an empathetic sign, and while it is incredible at observing and figuring out how to blend in, its understanding of other people is still air-based rather than water based. Libra is incredibly sweet and of all the Moon placements is the most likely to want to hear you out if you tell them that they’re not hearing what you’re saying, but they may feign understanding to avoid conflict. To avoid this defense mechanism, ask them how they feel about something and to explain it and they’ll return the favor by listening to you.

Aquarius: appeal to their sense of humanity. Aquarius Moons are objective, but they’re objective in the sense that they think everybody should be included, so they don’t want you to feel left out. If your argument explains what you need to feel included or that your argument has a place in the grand scheme of things, Aquarius Moon is much more likely to hear you out. They may not implement your idea in exactly the way you want them to because of this placement’s natural inventiveness, so you may have to give them a few tries to get it right through trial and error. But, make no mistake, they will continue working until you or your idea has a place.

Water Moons: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Now, I don’t want the water Moon people out there feeling like I’m bashing them, because we need earth Moons give our lives meaning and feeling. It is imperative, however, that when you want a water Moon to understand something, you have to make it about how something feels. The water element responds really well to arguments and ideas formatted in a way shows them why something affects somebody on an emotional level. They tend to be able to empathize best if you can tell why something means as much to you as it does. Using a water-based way of talking generally requires a bit of acting and showing some emotion about a topic so they know you’re serious about what you’re saying.

Particularly for:

Cancer: appeal to their sense of nurturing. Cancer moons are natural mommy-types and want to take care of how you feel. They’re generally care less about what you’re saying but more how you’re saying it. Showing tears of frustration will almost inevitably get Cancer Moon people to at least slow down enough to hear you out and they’ll want to do what they can to help you feel better. They may not be able to understand super logical arguments, but if you can express to them importance they can understand that.

Scorpio: appeal to their sense of healing. Scorpio Moons get a reputation for breaking people down, but their intent isn’t to obliterate somebody; it’s to give them space to rebuild. Because of this, Scorpio Moons may test ideas that come their way in ways meant to elicit a frustrated response from the messenger. Changing the mind of a Scorpio Moon is a long-term goal, as if requires that you show endurance and belief in what you propose to them. Once they see that you’re committed and there is nothing left to break down they can change their mind.

Pisces: appeal to their sense of empathy. Pisces Moons can be frustratingly difficult to get an opinion out of, but as a result their also very non-combative. Pisces Moon will generally give in simply by you asking. The trick is you have to consistently remind them because other people can change their minds too. Pisces Moons really don’t want to upset anyone, so showing them that them not changing their mind or behavior is upsetting to you will almost always elicit a response.

As with anything in astrology, always remember to take the whole chart into account, these descriptions do not account for aspects to the moon or the house the moon is in. Be sure to subscribe to my page for more astrology content and if you have anything you’d like to ask me about, send me a message.

-Ralph

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