The Moon
and the Implications of Its Satellite Position
22.9
page 9 of 24
Pseudo-forms
In her different phases, the Moon shows us an ever-changing image of herself, which means, as we saw, that she rules over all that is changeable in us, such as our moods and temper.
Actually it is not so much the Moon herself that is changeable; she only appears to us that way because of her ever-changing position in relation to the Sun and Earth. The same phenomenon just shows itself to us in many different forms (22.6.a).
Through her Lunar phases, the Moon teaches us that Man cannot really be equated with a form. The form carries the in-dwelling essence, but the essence of Man is not this form.
Water
A good example of this quality can be found in water. Water is flexible, it can be poured into any form, adapting itself to it, but it cannot be equated with that form. In this form, it remains completely itself. In this sense, the Moon is related to all that is moldable and movable, including water. Therefore any phenomenon that can manifest itself in multiple forms (such as a Gnomon, see 9.1) falls under the Moon, just like the water balance of our body and of Earth in general, including the tides of ebb and flow. Humor also falls into this category.
This ability to change form includes the possibility to tighten the form of organic cells through their water balance. The turgidity of plant cells is one example, just like the tensing of our sensory neurons when focusing our attention.
Furthermore, the ability to change form is also expressed through metamorphosis and growth, both in physical and in psychological developmental processes.
Rhythm and health
Apart from the tides of ebb and flow, many other rhythmic processes also fall under the Moon, such as the cycle of waking and sleeping, the menstrual cycle of women, the movements of copulation, the heartbeat, the peristalsis and the seasons. Through rhythm (that is, low-frequent vibration), a proper functioning of the vital life processes is realized.
Semipermeable
Because of her ability to function as a shield, the Moon is also able to stop intruders. Her wall consists of a kind of semipermeable membrane enabling her to select what to let through and what to block. This means that our whole immune system falls under her rule (21.1).
All in all, the Moon plays a key role in the proper functioning of our health.
Youth and formation
This succulent, changeable quality is most active in our younger years. The influence of the Moon in that period is of vital importance and dominates our whole youth. During childhood, as we grow up, we undergo the formative influence of our environment and caretakers and gain experience.
And we are being molded from within as well. As mentioned before, the Moon is connected to the working of the glands. The thymus gland in particular plays an important role in the physical growth and maturation processes of our body in our youth, such as forming solid bones from the initial cartilage.
Frustration
Several factors contribute to these formative processes. The Moon serves the interests of self-preservation, growth and social connection. To this end, she primarily utilizes the influence of the three outer planets; so for the development of young children, she will first connect with these three (18.3). Frustration of any of these three vital forces in childhood will hinder the proper unfolding of the corresponding Lunar functions.
Yet, formation and frustration also go together. For example, the process of converting cartilage into solid bones will only take off once the toddler gets on his feet, putting pressure the cartilage tissue. So for development to take place, some frustration is necessary.
In general, all education and formation should be carefully adapted to the make-up of the individual child. In this sense, the horoscope may provide some useful guidelines.
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