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VOID OF COURSE

The planets are always in motion, and in Astrology we extract meaning from their relationship to one another. That's why the Void of Course Moon is so unique: For a moment in time, when a planet is about to end its pass through a Sign, it stands alone, isolated, and is free of any contact or relationship with other planets.

The planet that is most often Void of Course and that affects us most here on Earth is the Moon. When the Moon reaches the end of its time passing through a Sign, usually around 28 degrees or so, it usually does not share in any major aspects with any of the other ten planets. Physically and astrologically, the Void of Course Moon is quite significant.

Void of Course planets are most often looked to in Mundane Astrology, which involves the study of world events and locations, and in Horary Astrology, which seeks answers to questions.

Check to see if you have a Void of Course Moon in your natal chart. If the Moon appears at 27, 28 or 29 degrees in any House at the time of your birth, you'll want to take into consideration the Moon as a symbol of feelings and emotions. Since the Moon deals with the characteristics of feelings and emotions, you are likely to have some issues with your mother or perhaps women in general. You feel that you're not quite connected with the family and you are seeking to know your heritage and your roots. You may look back critically at the home life from which you stem. In general, you have emotional issues that require further examination.

The Moon is the most common planet to be Void of Course but the other planets can also travel into this position on occasion as well. If you have a Void of Course planet in your chart, Astrology recommends that you expel extra energy working out the unresolved issues you face in your lifetime as dictated by the Void of Course planet. Advice based on the other planets is listed below. Please note that most Astrologers don't recommend initiating new projects when the Moon is Void of Course.

When a planet moves into Void of Course in our daily life it's better to finish up old tasks and follow existing projects through to the end. Look for the completion of cycles and seek final solutions. When a planet is Void of Course and is about to move into a new Sign, you need to focus your energy on tying up the loose ends specific to the planet's character. Procrastination and unfinished business are not advised under a Void of Course planet.

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