Light/Dark
Male/Female
moon balance the sun
sun- paternal, male, yang
moon- maternal, female, yin
Maternity ward
moon – symbol- sign. represents some special meaning
symbols – cultural symbols- not the same from culture to culture
the Full Moon – the East/ Asia – good , union with family, togetherness for family, celebrate
the Full Moon –everywhere–
planting, fishing, tides, oceans
the West/ Europe, North American Full Moon –symbol
evil, bad things, fear, insanity, madness
loony- crazy, mentally ill
luna – French moon
lunatic- someone acting erratically
luna- moon tic- person
luna – lunatic (a crazy person)
mythical/ magical creatures associated with moon-
werewolf – were (man) wolf, half-man half-wolf
were - ancient word ‘man’
world-place of ‘Man’
world – gendered word
Mankind
werewolf – normal man, turns into a half-wolf when exposed to full moon
wild animal, unrestrained, cannot control himself, dangerous
world- were
Vampires- Count Dracula - bats
drink blood of women
Count Dracula – Vlad the Impaler
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cultural – moon feminine-
powerful women – witches
witch hunts- Europe and US 1400s, 1500s 1600s in North America, Salem, Massachusetts
witch trials- trial by fire, trial by water
moon is a luminary, but she produces no light of her own accord. She is reliant upon the sun's light to reflect
moon a symbol of delicate, subtlety, reflection, passivity
Where the sun will boldly bear down its blaze, the moon softly enfolds our attention -
astrology- sign of Cancer and governs the realm of intuitive, deep-feeling, deep-thinking, sensitive, as well as emotions.
Taroh cards
Moon card in Taroh- nightmare
night mare - “night horse” card, hidden things coming to surface
Archetypal Moon Meanings
Artemis:
Greek hunter goddess whose personality highlights include chastity, protection, childbirth.
Diana:
Also a huntress archetype, and woodland goddess of the Romans; she is protector of women and animals.
Hecate:
Greek goddess of the night specializing in birth, cycles, purification, crossroads and second sight.
ESP – extra sensory perception
Guan Yin:
Chinese goddess of purity, grace, kindness, selflessness and benevolence. She is believed to be a matron of childbirth, and is called upon for aid in conception as well as healing. She also protects transitioning souls and travelers.
Symbolism of Moon Phases
The phases of the moon serve as another glimpse into her intricate meanings.
Waning Moon (getting smaller):
Symbolic of letting go, surrender, release, quiet time, contemplation, and a time of incubation.
waning (v) getting smaller, becoming less
“My headache is waning.”
New Moons:
Symbolic of new beginnings, a fresh start, rebirth
Waxing Moon:
Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child).
waxing (v) getting larger
Full Moon:
Symbolic of the height of power, the peak of clarity, fullness and obtainment of desire.
power of full moons- teach/talk
phobia- unreasonable fear, out of proportion to any danger
musophobia- fear of mice
selenophobia – fear of the moon
germophobe – fear of germs
Is it a full moon today? It has been a crazy day. It must be a full moon.
Confirmation bias- you find what you look for
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