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	Introduction The influence of the Moon Mythology Astronomy


	The Light Moon is generally encourages emotive thinking and subjectivity, and instinctive rather than objective thought processes. Emotional distance is often associated with the Dark Moon, which can bring clarity to a problem, but may also blind a person to what is important to them In relation to Spirit, the Light Moon can be a potent and disturbing influence at times. The Dark Moon has traditionally been associated with the presence of unseen forces from the spirit world. The Light Moon reinforces the dominant characteristics and proclivities of the individual in relation to Power. The Dark Moon has a history of strong association with the expression of the subconscious power within. The Light Moon's influence on Passion is generally one of reinforcing individual proclivities in this regard. The influence of the Dark Moon gives some individuals increased control over their passion.

The Moon is second in influence only to the Sun. It is traditionally associated with the feminine principle, including emotions, intuition, imagination, empathy and nurturing, and also with upheaval, fluctuations and changeability, particularly when the Moon is salient in a birth reading. It is most closely associated with Cancer.

The intermittent effect of the Moon on the mind has been acknowledge over time and gave rise to the word 'lunacy' to describe its more extreme effects.

More information on how the Moon influences the different starsigns

Starscine uses the phases of the Moon to calculate the astrological influence of the Moon.