She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow’d to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
— Lord Byron
The Moon holds such a natural fascination for us, doesn’t she?
How often are we absolutely wowed by her beauty when we happen to glance up at the night sky? Whether she is in her full aspect or in her crescent phase – which I like to call “the bow of Artemis“, seeing the Moon illuminating the dark of night inspires us to pause a moment and experience her beauty.
She is Magic, she is Mystery, and she is Grace.
The Moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer and the Fourth House, representing our deepest personal needs, our unconscious minds, and our instinctive, emotional reactions. She indicates our feeling nature, and how we instinctively react to any challenges we may face. The things we just seem to know without giving them any thought, such as our instincts, intuitive impulses, and hunches are all products of the Moon.
The forms of expression that you feel seem to emanate from your deepest self belong to the Moon, which can include all forms of art, letters, and creative work of any kind. These modes of expression can sometimes manifest through acts of love, and sometimes even in the type of work you choose.
Carole Ward
