Dreaming with the Moon
by
Connie Cockrell Kaplan
The
astrological signs represent how energy moves, spirals,
cycles, and changes. Each sign has unique characteristics.
As the moon moves through the astrological signs each
month, the dream energy takes on some of the characteristics
of each sign. Remember, the moon moves through all twelve
signs of the zodiac every month, spending more than
two but less than three days in each one. You may have
an "Aries" type dream when the sun is in Cancer
- because it is the moon?s position that defines the
dreaming! You?ll want to buy a Pocket Astrologer calendar
- Jim Maynard makes a very good one (Quicksilver Productions,
P.O. Box 340, Ashland, Oregon 97520)
Be
very careful, however, not to become literal with this
information. Each dreamer?s contract is unique. Your
relationship to each sign is totally yours. Some signs
may be more powerfully placed in your astrological chart
than others. This section is a study guide, not a dictionary
or a rule book.
What
follows is a broad-strokes summary of the energy you
may experience in dreaming when the moon moves through
the zodiac. The energies will vary according to the
season, the sun?s placement, other planets, and your
own lunar cycle every month. These are simply guidelines
to begin your personal investigations.
Aries
Dreaming
Aries
is the first sign of the zodiac and the initiation of
a new cycle. In the yearly calendar, Aries begins on
the first day of spring - the vernal equinox. When the
moon is in Aries, dreams may be about new beginnings,
new rules, new limits to test, or new understandings
of old ideas. Aries dreams reveal the dreamer?s new
relationship to ancient cycles. The "mascot"
of Aries is the ram - he who bangs his head. Aries dreams,
therefore, may be about the head: headaches, new ways
of thinking, or a new focus.
Taurus
Dreaming
Taurus
is a very earthy, sensual sign. Taurus loves beauty
and loves to nurture nature. When the moon is in Taurus,
dreams might be about stewardship of Mother Earth. Taurus
dreams might also involve different kinds of nurturing:
caretaking, tending, cooking, gardening, and land loving.
The Taurus mascot is the bull. Taurus rarely takes no
for an answer! So, Taurus dreams may include a certain
bullish, determined, sturdy, and enduring energy, and
the dreams may be about accomplishment against odds.
Taurus also governs the throat, so some dreams may refer
to singing or speaking - using voice to bring beauty
to the planet.
Gemini
Dreaming
Gemini
is the twin sign. Geminis can see the connectedness
of all things. Mirror dreams often appear when the moon
is in Gemini, because Geminis see form as a mirror.
This sign also governs the lungs, so dreams of breath
may occur. Gemini dreams may illuminate the principle
of reciprocity: giving and receiving energy, the metaphorical
breath. Geminis love to learn. They appreciate ideas
for their own sake, and they are good at acquiring knowledge.
The moon may send information to a dreamer at this time.
Library dreams and school dreams ("Oh, no, I forgot
to study for the test!") may occur when the moon
is in Gemini.
Cancer
Dreaming
In
the Northern Hemisphere, the sun moves into Cancer on
the summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night
of the year. It is the turning point between the dance
of light and dark. Each month when the moon is in Cancer,
dreams may bring forth the dreamer?s personal relationship
with the light and dark cosmic dance. Cancer is the
home of the moon, and it is the most feminine of the
signs. Often, dreams of the mother/child dynamic will
come when the moon is in Cancer. Cancer governs the
womb (the dreaming organ), the ovaries, and the breasts.
Regeneration and procreation may be Cancerian dream
themes. Natural cycles, changing tides, changing emotions
(inner tides), and water sports may be other Cancer
dreams.
Leo
Dreaming
Leo
represents an ecstatically alive and joyous life force.
Leo honors all things born of love: children, art, visions,
and inspirations. Leo wants what is best for the community
and loves to inspire people to be their best. Theater
dreams and party dreams are most likely to occur when
the moon is in Leo. The ruler of Leo is the sun, the
heart chakra. As a result, dreams of one?s true nature,
one?s innocent lust for life, come at this time. Running
off to join the circus is an example of a Leo dream.
The lion is Leo?s symbol - king of the jungle and king
of great hair! Often hair dreams and dreams of intelligence
occur when the moon is in Leo. Dreams that involve actual
lions also have a tendency to come when the moon aspects
Leo.
Virgo
Dreaming
Virgo,
the virgin, is always appropriate. She is pure, polished,
focused, discriminating, and a perfectionist. Some call
Virgo nitpicky. Dreams of getting affairs and objects
in order may come when the moon is in Virgo. Virgo has
very high standards and pays great attention to detail.
One might have researcher dreams, scientist dreams,
analysis dreams, or critical dreams at this time. Virgo
rules the intestines and the pancreas, so Virgo dreams
may be about body issues. One may have dreams about
breaking down and assimilating food and/or information.
Virgo is also a great healing sign, so the dreamer may
either receive or be taught a healing technique in Virgo
dreamtime.
Libra
Dreaming
Libra
represents life?s balancing force. Some say that Libra
is the most karmic sign in the zodiac, for karma is
the great balancing force. Yearly, the sun moves into
Libra on the autumnal equinox, marking the beginning
of winter. When the moon is in Libra, dreams may be
difficult. Libra dreams may point toward unbalanced
energies. They may be a road map for necessary journeys
into the underworld, into the "winter" of
the soul. Libra is also the sign of justice and diplomacy,
so Libra dreams may inspire the dreamer to take civil
action and demand justice. Libra also governs the kidneys.
A Libra dream may alert one about abnormal kidney function,
or the dream may point out a need for a more proper
energy flow within the dreamer?s life.
Scorpio
Dreaming
Transformation,
death, and rebirth are the anchor points of Scorpio.
These words may scare some people. Dreamers, however,
know that death in a dream marks a profound and exciting
transformation. "Deconstruct and reconstruct"
could be the motto of Scorpio. Dreams of giving birth,
shedding skin (snake dreams), death, or profound change
may come when the moon is in Scorpio. Scorpio is the
sign of shrewd intelligence and deep insight, so dreams
that come at this time may allow the dreamer to see
beneath the surface. Scorpio also governs the nose.
Aromatherapy dreams, anyone?
Sagittarius
Dreaming
Sagittarius
is the teacher?s teacher. Religion, philosophy, theology,
and spirituality are the favorite topics of Sagittarius.
The Sagittarian tests, verifies, and easily dumps any
information that does not measure up to his or her ethic.
Sagittarius dreams may involve religious ceremonies,
spiritual experiences, and scientific testing. Sagittarius
governs the blood. Dreams may refer to the sense of
inner peace invoked by proper blood flow. Sagittarius
also governs the thighs, so dreams of strength and power
may come at this time. Dreams of magnificent sports
feats are not unusual when the moon is in Sag.
Capricorn
Dreaming
Capricorn
holds dominion over the forces of nature. He is the
master of manifestation. In the Northern Hemisphere,
the sun moves into Capricorn on the winter solstice,
the shortest day and longest night of the year - which
is also said to be King Arthur?s birthday. Winter solstice
marks another turn in the dance of light and dark. Capricorn
dreams may be authoritarian and depict power over, as
well as service to, nature. Capricorn rules the bones
- the framework of the body. Because we download information
into our bones, dreams when the moon is in Capricorn
may evoke memory stored in our bones. Similarly, Mother
Earth downloads information into her skeletal system
- the minerals. Capricorn dreams may be crystal or stone
dreams. They may call up some deep information or visualize
the beauty of the mineral world. Capricorn also rules
the knees. As a result, Capricorn dreams may be humbling
and remind us to serve others.
Aquarius
Dreaming
Aquarius
is the sign of the New Age: the age of brotherhood,
equanimity, and social justice. Aquarius tends to community
needs and is always concerned with the group benefit.
Dreams with the moon in Aquarius may be telepathic.
They may allow the dreamer to perceive information from
the collective consciousness. Aquarius dreams may inspire
the dreamer toward social action. in addition, according
to traditional astrology, Aquarius is an air sign. Dreams
may depict certain properties of "air wave"
communication, or they may involve air travel or wind.
Tornado and tidal-wave dreams may come during an Aquarius
moon.
Pisces
Dreaming
Pisces,
the most charitable and philanthropic sign, brings dreams
that are mystical, psychic, and collective. Fluidity,
unpredictability, and sensitivity are Pisces characteristics.
Pisces is the sign of strong emotion and deep feeling.
Pisceans love to escape. Pisces dreams can be of solitude,
talking and breathing under water, deep secrecy, sacrifice,
or running away. The Piscean Age, from which we now
pass, was the age of great devotion to religion and
organization. As a result, Pisces dreams may also reflect
piety and unbending loyalty to a cause or a person.
Void-of-Course
Dreaming
As
the moon moves from sign to sign during a month, she
may, for a few hours, be outside the direct influence
of any sign. (Those constellations are far apart!) When
the moon is between signs, she is said to be void of
course. If you have a dream during that time, it will
often be a dream of very profound quality. Usually,
when the moon is void of course, nothing much happens.
Women have been known to stop labor, wait for the moon
to move into a new sign, and start again. If a dream
comes when the moon is void of course, it is important.
For example, I have received virtually all my dreaming
information when the moon was void of course.
To
locate the moon ruling go to the Moon Calendar page
under the Monthly Studies.
