So the Moon affects the brain and therefore our thought but additionally rules the liquid nature of our changing feelings and emotions. We bear this in mind when considering how the placement of the Moon in the Houses of our personal Chart is likely to affect us.

As the Moon represents the receptive, female polarity in nature, females are especially sensitive to it and to its relationship with other planets. It also symbolizes the Mother principle and form, as the Sun will indicate the Father or spirit.

From intensive research it is established that the following basic influences apply but cannot stand alone and must be assessed alongside all other astrological factors.

Moon in 1^st House – physical sensitivity, imagination, psychic, personal responses strong

Moon in 2^nd House – fluctuations in health, wealth and relationships, materialistic values

Moon in 3^rd House – emotional relationships, travel interests, studies, family ties important

Moon in 4^th House – home refuge, domestic life, maternal influence, emotional security

Moon in 5^th House – strong creative energies, physical and mental, needs positive thought

Moon in 6^th House – values purity in all things, but can become hyper critical of others

Moon in 7^th House – increases strong emotional needs in marriage and enduring partnerships

Moon in 8^th House – legacies or benefits from others, health and emotions need controlling

Moon in 9^th House – strong affection for study, literature, travel and spiritual matters

Moon in 10^th House – inclines to practicality of thoughts and interests and ambitions

Moon in 11^th House – impersonal thought, social work and humanitarian responses strong

Moon in 12^th House – introvert nature, self-sacrificing, needs defence from imposition

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Following these considerations, we must look to the relationship that exists in the individual’s Chart between the Moon and the other planetary bodies. These are known as the Aspects and they cast energies that minimize or maximize the basic inclinations.