The moon is more than just beautiful! The emotional cycle taught by lunar phases 🌛NOTE de la LUNE🌜️
Our hearts and minds
are not always in the same state.
Even though I was positive yesterday,
today I don't want to do anything.
There are days when I want to talk to people,
and days when I don't want to see anyone.
There are times when I am full of motivation and can take action,
and there are times when I want to
stop for no reason at all.
We often
blame ourselves for such emotional fluctuations,
thinking,
"I'm just moody,"
"I'm weak,"
or "I'm not doing things right."
But in reality,
it is very natural for the heart to fluctuate.
Just as there is morning and night in the natural world,
and high tide and low tide in the ocean,
our hearts also have a rhythm.
What symbolizes that rhythm
is the waxing and waning of the moon.
In other words, the "lunar phase."
Lunar phases refer to
the moon's cycle,
which begins with the new moon,
passes through the first quarter moon,
the full moon,
the last quarter moon,
and returns to the new moon again.
The moon takes approximately 29.5 days
to complete one cycle.
This flow is
not just the movement of celestial bodies.
The moon represents emotions,
instincts,
a sense of security,
and the unconscious.
That is why the waxing and waning of the moon
is considered to be deeply connected to
the changes in our hearts,
the timing of our actions,
and the flow of our lives.
What state are you in right now?
Why do you feel this way?
When is it time to start something, and when is it time to let go?
The moon is
like a 'map of the heart'
for gently observing
those things.
Let's take a look at today's moon right away 🌙✨️
Lunar phases are a 'microcosm of life'
The lunar cycle
is very similar to life itself.
The new moon is a beginning.
The first quarter moon is growth and conflict.
The full moon is completion and the peak.
The last quarter moon is for reviewing and letting go.
We live our lives by repeating this flow
over and over again.
Starting something.
Getting lost when things don't go well.
Seeing the results.
Letting go of what is no longer needed.
And then, starting again as a new version of yourself.
Life
does not always move in a straight line.
You pause when you think you've moved forward,
you feel empty when you think you've been fulfilled,
and you begin again from the place you thought had ended.
The moon
shows us that flow so beautifully.
That is why, when you know the lunar phases,
it becomes harder to blame yourself for where you are now.
"This is a time when I cannot move."
"This is a time for review."
"Right now is a time when
the desire to be fulfilled grows stronger."
Just by understanding that,
the heart feels a little lighter.
The moon teaches us this:
You don't have to stay full forever.
You don't have to keep trying your best forever.
There is meaning in the time of waning.
There is meaning in the time of being unseen.
🌑 New Moon: A time to connect deeply with your inner self
The new moon is a state where the moon's light is not visible.
Because the moon cannot be seen in the night sky,
at first glance, you might feel
like there is nothing there.
However, the new moon is
not "nothingness," but rather
the "stillness before a new beginning."
When a seed is buried in the soil,
nothing can be seen from the outside.
But inside the soil,
a new life is certainly being prepared.
The new moon is the same.
Although it is not visible on the surface,
a new flow is beginning to be born inside.
During this period,
your consciousness is more likely to turn inward
rather than outward.
It is easier to notice your true feelings.
You may want to spend time quietly.
Rather than the voices of others,
you want to listen to your own inner voice.
It is said to be suitable for starting new things
because it is easier to connect
with your 'true wishes'.
That is why it is said that the new moon
is suitable for making new wishes
or deciding on future directions.
However,
if the energy of the new moon is too strong,
you may end up going too deep inside.
You don't want to interact with people.
You cannot open your heart.
You don't want to be understood by anyone.
Taking on too much by yourself.
This is a state where it seems like you are connecting with yourself, but you are actually shutting out the outside world.
It is truly a "vacuum state."
The new moon is a "time to return to yourself," but it is not a time to shut yourself away.
The true new moon is a time to confirm your center before heading outward.
Therefore, what is important during the new moon period is not to force yourself to move, but to listen closely to your true feelings.
What do I really want?
What do I want to start?
What do I feel uncomfortable with?
What kind of person do I want to be?
The new moon quietly poses those questions to you.
🌓First Quarter Moon: Phase of action and conflict
The moon gradually waxes from the new moon,
and the state where half of it is visible is the first quarter moon.
The first quarter moon is
the timing when what you have started
begins to collide with reality.
What you wished for at the new moon,
what you decided,
and what you started
begin to take shape little by little.
But at the same time,
the gap between your ideals and reality becomes visible.
It's not going as well as you thought.
It's more difficult than you imagined.
You start to feel hesitant.
You are forced to make choices.
Even though you have the motivation, you also feel fear.
The conflict during this period is very important.
Because conflict is
not a sign that you are wrong,
but a sign that you are growing.
If you hadn't started anything,
you wouldn't be hitting any walls.
It is precisely because you have started moving that
you can see the challenges of reality.
The first quarter moon
asks, "Will you stop here,
or will you adjust and move forward?"
It poses this question.
You cannot move forward on momentum alone.
But you cannot move forward on anxiety alone, either.
Therefore, the theme of the first quarter moon is
action and adjustment.
You do not have to proceed perfectly.
It is okay to be lost.
It is okay to stop.
But,
do not ignore
the feeling within you
that says, "I want to move forward."
The first quarter moon is
the "first wall" that we encounter many times in life.
By overcoming this,
we become a little stronger.
🌕️Full Moon: The peak where results and emotions overflow
The full moon is
the moment when the moon's light is at its peak.
What was invisible during the new moon
is clearly illuminated during the full moon.
Results become visible.
Emotions intensify.
Interactions with others increase.
The thoughts held within you overflow outward.
The full moon is a symbol of completion and achievement.
However, at the same time,
it is also a time when emotions are most easily swayed.
This is because during a full moon,
your consciousness tends to turn toward the outside world.
How am I being seen by others?
Am I being recognized?
Am I being loved?
Are there results?
Am I enough?
You become sensitive to such things.
The pitfall of the full moon is
seeking too much fulfillment from the outside.
I want someone to understand me.
I want to be loved.
I want to be recognized.
I want to be needed.
I want to fill what is missing.
When these feelings intensify,
you get swayed by
the words and attitudes of others,
and you become prone to demanding things from others
or overeating and overdrinking.
For women, because
hormonal cycles are also involved,
you are more likely to feel the waves,
which is why the impact is greater.
In terms of the fact that changes in hormonal balance
contribute to the causes of menopause,
this should not be a matter of indifference for men either.
In other words, the full moon
makes you aware of the state of 'trying to fill yourself from the outside'.
Therefore,
the full moon is not a bad thing.
The full moon is
a time that illuminates
what is currently full within you and
what you feel is lacking.
If you realize you have been seeking too much from the outside,
you can return to yourself from there.
Instead of having someone else fulfill you,
fulfill yourself.
That is the important lesson of the full moon.
🌗 Last Quarter Moon: A time for letting go and adjusting
After the full moon passes,
the moon gradually wanes.
This flow is the last quarter moon.
It is a time to review what expanded by the full moon,
what results were produced,
and what emotions overflowed.
Now is the time to re-examine them.
What was necessary?
What is no longer needed?
What will you continue?
What will you bring to an end?
The last quarter moon is a phase of organizing and letting go.
We tend to value
only gaining things.
I want more.
I want to grow more.
I want to be recognized more.
I want to move forward more.
However,
in order to truly move to the next stage,
there are times when letting go
is more necessary than adding.
Old beliefs.
Relationships that no longer fit.
Things you are forcing yourself to continue.
Roles you don't actually want.
Attachment to the past.
If you keep holding onto these,
there is no space
to receive new things.
The last quarter moon
teaches us the "courage to strip away."
Ending something is not a failure.
Letting go is not a defeat.
Rather, it is
preparation for the next new moon.
During the last quarter moon phase,
it is important to be a little quiet
and put your inner self in order.
What do you want to end?
What do you no longer need to carry?
What kind of self do you want to return to?
Letting go is an act of kindness toward your future self.
🌛Understanding your 'distance from yourself' through the moon🌜️
When you understand the moon,
you can see how well you are
connected to yourself right now.
The closer it is to a full moon, the more your consciousness turns outward.
Human relationships, evaluations, results, and reactions from others.
In our interactions with the outside world,
we try to confirm who we are.
On the other hand,
the closer it is to a new moon, the more our consciousness turns inward.
True feelings, intuition, the unconscious, and stillness.
We try to dive deep into our inner selves.
Both are important.
Turning outward,
turning inward,
both are necessary in life.
The problem is leaning too far in either direction.
・Too outward-facing → Dependency on others
・Too inward-facing → Isolation
When this balance is lost,
you end up in a state of
"not knowing yourself."
Your value is determined by the reactions of others.
You understand how others feel, but
you don't know your own true feelings.
Getting too lost in your own world.
Pushing people away.
Assuming no one understands you.
Losing sight of your objective self.
Lunar phases help you notice those imbalances.
Are you seeking too much from the outside right now?
Are you closing yourself off too much inside right now?
To return to your true self,
it is important to return to the "center,"
which is neither outside nor inside.
Lunar energy is not something to be controlled,
but something to "ride."
・New Moon → Intend, begin
・First Quarter → Act, adjust
・Full Moon → Receive, realize
・Last Quarter → Let go, organize
By acting in accordance with this flow,
things will begin to progress naturally and without strain.
🌚 Common points between the New Moon and the Full Moon 🌝
The New Moon and the Full Moon may look like opposites.
🌚 The New Moon is when the moon is invisible.
🌝 The Full Moon is when the moon is completely visible.
🌚 The new moon turns inward
🌝 The full moon turns outward
However, these two have something in common.
That is,
that it becomes difficult to see yourself.
During a full moon,
you focus too much on others,
making it easy to lose sight of your true feelings.
What will they think?
How do I look to others?
Will I be accepted?
Will I be loved?
While looking only outward,
you lose track of your own center.
On the other hand,
during a new moon,
you go too deep inside yourself,
making it difficult to see yourself objectively.
By focusing too much on your own sensations,
you become unable to accept outside perspectives.
In other words, whether it is a new moon or a full moon,
even if the direction is different,
it is easy for it to become difficult to
see yourself clearly.
That is precisely why balance is important.
Engage with others after fulfilling yourself.
Accept others while cherishing yourself.
While having time for yourself,
do not close off your connection to the outside world.
The moon is a cycle for
balancing yourself and others,
the inside and the outside.
And what you ultimately arrive at is
your 'true self,' which is neither outside nor inside.
The rhythm of the moon is
a navigation system
to return to that place.
🌑🌓What the lunar phase at the time of your birth
teaches you🌗🌕️
The moon does not just represent
the flow of your heart at any given time.
The moon at the moment of birth is also thought to represent
the inner rhythm a person is born with and
the themes of their life.
Those born under a new moon have
a new moon rhythm.
Those born under a full moon have
a full moon rhythm.
Those born under a first quarter moon have
the power to break through conflicts.
Those born under a last quarter moon have
the power to see the essence and let go.
No moon phase is better or worse than another.
It is just that
each has its own natural flow and
themes that are easy to stumble over.
By knowing this,
instead of blaming yourself,
you will learn how to use yourself effectively.
Now,
let's look up
the moon phase of the day you were born.🌙✨️
🌑 Born under a new moon
These are people born at a time
when the sun and moon are in the same direction.
🌚 Famous people born under a new moon
✔ Shannon Lee
Daughter of Bruce Lee.
✔ Ashutosh Gowariker
Indian film director and actor.
✔ Alex Sparrow
Actor and singer.
The sun represents consciousness and life purpose,
while the moon represents emotions and a sense of security.
Because these two overlap,
people born under a new moon
have the characteristic of easily aligning
their consciousness and emotions.
In other words,
they are people with little internal discrepancy.
However,
precisely because there is little discrepancy,
they can also find it difficult
to see themselves objectively.
What they do naturally themselves
appears unique to others.
It is so natural to them
that they do not notice their own talents.
Their true feelings and actions are so close
that they are not good at stopping to analyze them.
People born under a new moon
possess a great deal of potential
that has not yet taken shape.
They are like seeds sleeping in the soil.
Even if it cannot be seen from the outside,
there is a definite life force within.
People born under a new moon
possess the power to start from zero.
Creating a new flow.
Becoming the catalyst.
Heading toward things no one has done yet.
Trust your intuition and move forward.
There is an energy of new beginnings.
On the other hand,
continuing things or bringing them to completion
might be something you struggle with
if you aren't conscious of it.
You have momentum when you start,
but lose sight of the direction along the way.
You become unsure of what you want to do.
You have potential, but you can't quite give it form.
This is not because you lack ability.
It is because those born under a new moon are people of 'beginnings'.
That is precisely why,
it is important to give things form, no matter how small.
It doesn't have to be perfect.
It doesn't have to be polished enough
to show to someone else.
Just try putting it out there first.
Try putting it into words.
Try taking action.
By doing so,
the potential sleeping within
begins to move into reality.
The theme for those born under a new moon is
to know yourself and give it form.
Born just before the new moon 🌑 Born just after the new moon
Even if you are born around the same new moon,
the energy changes significantly
depending on whether it is before or after the new moon.
Just before the new moon is the moment right before the moon completely wanes.
This is a state
where one cycle
is about to end.
People born during this period
tend to have a somewhat philosophical atmosphere.
Sensing the end of things.
Reading the flow.
Little attachment.
You are sensitive to things that cannot be seen.
You have a feeling of
carrying something over from the past.
Those born just before the new moon possess
the power to end things
and the power to integrate.
On the other hand,
those born just after the new moon
are born at the moment
when energy rises from zero.
You are not yet anyone.
But you are about to begin.
You build yourself from nothing.
You possess such a pure power of beginning.
Those just before the new moon are the 'people of the end'.
Those just after the new moon are the 'people of the beginning'.
Both
share the common trait of being hard to see oneself, but they are heading in different directions.
Those just before are about letting go and integration.
Those just after are about experience and starting.
Knowing this difference
makes it easier to understand your own senses.
🌕️Born during a full moon
Being born during a full moon means
you were born at a time
when the sun and moon were opposite each other.
🌝 Famous people born during a full moon
✔Michael Jackson
A global star known as the
"King of Pop"
✔Donald Trump
An American businessman and politician,
and the current President of the United States.
Born on the day of a total lunar eclipse, June 14, 1946.
✔Kamala Harris
An American politician and lawyer.
The sun is consciousness.
The moon is emotion.
Because these two are in opposition,
for people born during a full moon,
the balance between "self and others"
and "inside and outside"
tends to be a life theme.
The full moon represents completion and peaks.
Therefore, people born during a full moon
often appear glamorous from the outside,
have a strong presence,
and possess the power to influence others.
However, deep inside,
you may often feel
a sense of being unfulfilled.
Feeling anxious even when loved.
Feeling like you don't have enough even when you do.
Feeling lonely even when surrounded by people.
Even when you achieve results, you feel like it's still not enough.
People born under a full moon
are those who come to know themselves through others.
You understand others' feelings well.
You read the room.
You sense what others want.
You gain great insights through human relationships.
Because of that,
your own true feelings tend to be put on the back burner.
The important theme for those born under a full moon is
shifting from the habit of trying to be fulfilled by the outside world
to the power of fulfilling yourself.
Instead of having someone else fulfill you,
bring the light back into your own heart.
When you achieve that,
people born under a full moon
become a light for others.
Born just before or just after a full moon 🌕️
Those born around the full moon, rather than exactly on it,
also strongly carry the themes of the full moon.
However,
there is a difference in nuance between before and after the full moon.
People born before the full moon
possess the energy of the
waxing phase.
The power heading toward a peak.
A desire to produce results.
A wish to be evaluated.
A consciousness of wanting to complete things.
They have strong ambition and tend to be hard workers.
But because of that,
they also have a tendency to push themselves,
thinking "it's not enough yet" or "I have to work harder."
The theme for those born before the full moon is,
not to measure yourself solely by external evaluation.
It is to acknowledge
what you have already built up.
On the other hand,
people born after the full moon
possess the energy
that comes after the peak.
Thinking about the meaning after achieving something.
Learning from interactions with others.
Viewing events objectively.
Deeply reflecting inward.
Those born after the full moon are people who bring awareness to others.
However,
they can also easily get tired
from overthinking or learning too much
from human relationships.
The theme for those born after the full moon is,
to return to your own senses,
rather than the emotions of others.
What those born before and after the full moon have in common is
that life tends to move
through relationships with others.
Knowing yourself through other people.
That is precisely why
instead of being swayed by others,
through your interactions with people,
it is important to return to your own center.
🌓Born under the First Quarter Moon
Those born under the First Quarter Moon
are people born at the timing
when the sun and moon form a 90-degree angle.
Because they are in the midst of the journey from the new moon to the full moon,
the themes are "growth," "challenge," and "conflict."
People with this moon phase are,
in a word, "people with an engine inside."
They are hard to satisfy with the status quo.
They are prone to feeling like things shouldn't stay as they are.
They feel restless if they aren't moving.
The more obstacles there are, the more they burn with passion.
For those born under the First Quarter Moon,
conflict is not a bad thing.
Rather, it is precisely because of conflict
that they are people who can move forward.
I want to do it, but I'm scared.
You want to move forward, but you feel hesitant.
You want to take on a challenge, but you feel anxious.
This inner conflict becomes the driving force for your actions.
People born under the First Quarter Moon are more likely to choose a path they carve out themselves rather than a smooth one.
Answers you find by bumping into things yourself suit you better than the correct answers prepared by someone else.
However, you may sometimes push yourself too hard or feel impatient, thinking you must always be growing.
The theme for those born under the First Quarter Moon is to not deny your conflicts, but to turn them into action.
Worrying does not mean you are standing still.
By taking a step forward even while you worry, your life moves ahead.
Born just before the First Quarter Moon 🌓 Born just after the First Quarter Moon
People born just before the First Quarter Moon are prone to feeling anxiety about things that have not yet taken shape.
You have things you want to do.
But you are afraid to take action.
You don't want to fail.
You want to gauge the right timing.
For this type, the theme is "the courage to start."
If you try to wait until you are perfect before moving, you won't make much progress.
You won't make much progress.
Start small.
Try things out.
Cherish that first step.
That is what changes the flow.
Those closer to the exact first quarter moon have strong breakthrough power.
They keep moving even when they hit a wall.
They are resilient under pressure.
The more difficulties there are, the more serious you become.
However,
you may sometimes work too hard and
leave others behind, so
balancing your own pace with those around you is also important.
People born after the first quarter moon
have the power to make things that have already started
a reality.
In addition to the ability to take action, you also have the ability to adjust.
You are someone who moves toward results
while interacting with others.
However,
if you worry too much about the reactions of those around you,
your own pace is easily disrupted.
What is common before and after the first quarter moon is
that "taking action opens up your luck."
If you only keep thinking, the flow is likely to stop.
By taking action, even if it is small,
the path will become visible.
🌗Born under the last quarter moon🌗
Those born under the Last Quarter Moon are also
people born at a timing
when the sun and moon form a 90-degree angle.
However,
if the First Quarter Moon represents conflict while waxing,
the Last Quarter Moon represents conflict while waning.
In other words,
it is not a conflict of expanding outward,
but a conflict of breaking down and rebuilding from within.
People born under the Last Quarter Moon
tend to constantly
ask themselves, "Is this really okay?"
They cannot be satisfied with superficial things.
They want to see through to the essence.
They are sensitive to discomfort.
They do not want to be bound by old values.
People with this moon phase
have a talent for
stripping away unnecessary things
rather than adding something.
Whether in human relationships,
work,
or their way of life,
they have the power to see through
to what is truly necessary.
Because of this,
they may easily feel out of sync with those around them.
They feel uncomfortable with things
that everyone else accepts as a matter of course.
Superficial conversation is not enough.
You seek true feelings and the truth.
You may sometimes feel lonely.
But that loneliness is not a weakness, but a depth.
The theme for those born under the Last Quarter Moon is,
not being afraid to bring things to an end.
Letting go is not a cold act.
It is also a form of kindness,
to keep only what is truly necessary.
Born just before the Last Quarter Moon 🌗 Born just after the Last Quarter Moon
Those born before the Last Quarter Moon,
still carry the lingering resonance of the Full Moon.
They learn much from their relationships with others,
their emotions are easily swayed,
and they are prone to gaining insights from events.
However, they also have a tendency to be driven by others' perspectives.
It is important to organize what you have felt in your interactions with others
as your own learning.
People born closer to the exact Last Quarter moon
have a strong power to pursue the essence of things.
They dislike waste.
They want to make things clearly black or white.
They cannot move forward unless they are convinced.
They can see through what is unnecessary.
They are suited for analysis, research, improvement, and
organizing systems.
However,
it is also important not to be too critical
or demand too much perfection.
People born after the Last Quarter moon
possess the energy of purification
heading toward the New Moon.
They need time alone.
They are highly sensitive.
They quietly organize their inner selves.
They are prone to feeling things that are invisible.
Many people are also suited for creative,
spiritual,
and healing fields.
However,
the challenge is not to become too detached from reality
or too isolated.
What is common around the third quarter moon is that
“letting go leads to evolution.”
An ending is not something to be afraid of.
It is about creating space for the next beginning.
🌒🌔A way of life that makes the moon your ally🌖🌘
Lunar energy
is not something to be controlled.
You don't have to force yourself to start something just because it's a new moon.
You don't have to take action just because it's a first quarter moon.
You don't have to produce results just because it's a full moon.
You don't have to let go just because it's a third quarter moon.
If you turn it into an obligation like that,
your heart will suffer.
The moon is not a rule for working hard,
but a rhythm for returning to yourself.
When you cannot move,
instead of blaming yourself for being stuck,
see it as a time to align your inner self.
When emotions overflow,
instead of blaming your emotional self,
look at what you are seeking from the outside.
When you are lost,
do not see it as a failure,
but accept it as a time for adjustment.
When you want to let go,
it is not because you are heartless,
but consider it preparation to move on to your next self.
When you understand the moon,
you will be able to find meaning in the fluctuations of your heart.
And when you see the meaning,
people can gradually stop
blaming themselves.
The moon is the movement of the heart itself.
When it is waxing, look outward.
When it is waning, look inward.
We repeat this flow
over and over again,
to get to know ourselves.
The new moon is a beginning.
The first quarter moon is conflict and action.
The full moon is completion and realization.
The last quarter moon is letting go and reorganization.
Every moon phase has meaning.
It is not only the brightly shining full moon
that is wonderful.
Even the new moon, where nothing can be seen,
has deep potential.
Even the conflicting first quarter moon
has the power of growth.
Even the waning last quarter moon
has the wisdom to move on to the next step.
And the moon phase at the time of your birth
tells you about your inner rhythm.
What kind of flow makes it easier for you to live?
When are you prone to feeling lost?
In order to learn what,
were you born with this rhythm?
To know the moon is to know yourself.
Knowing yourself is about treating yourself with more kindness.
Our hearts are not always the same.
There are days when we are full.
There are days when we wane.
There are days when we become invisible.
There are days when we regain our light.
And that is perfectly fine.
Just as the moon does not disappear when it wanes,
our essence does not vanish
when we waver,
feel lost,
or come to a standstill.
The rhythm of the moon is always teaching us.
You don't have to force yourself to shine.
There is meaning even in the times when you are unseen.
Every ending is connected to a new beginning.
And at any time,
you can return to your true self.
The moon is
an inner cycle that reflects the flow of your heart and life
When we notice that rhythm,
we are no longer swayed by our emotions,
but become able to live
by riding our own flow.🌙✨️
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Let's connect it to deeper self-understanding
and ride your own unique wave.↓↓
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