Dreaming with the Moon
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) - so you can check the location of the moon each night!
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 honours
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. Theatre 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 favourite 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
labour, 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.
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