The Moon, photo courtesy of Dimitri Castrique

When I began studying astrology, I’d often see the term “void-of-course” referring to the moon.  I always thought that this was funny, because I imagined somebody saying, “The moon is void, of course.  Duh!”  I know that’s silly, but it still gives me the giggles!

So, what does it mean when the moon is void-of-course?

This is when the moon makes its last aspect in the current sign.  It is making a transition into the next sign.  This phase can last from minutes to a couple of days.  For example, today the moon is void-of-course in the sign of Aquarius.  It’s transitioning to the next sign, Pisces.  When the moon enters Pisces, that is when the void-of-course period ends.

Many people advise that you should a few things when the moon is void-of-course.  Don’t make any important decisions,  invest in anything, and don’t start any projects!  A lot of astrologers say that these efforts will be wasted and often, these things have to be repeated.  If you want things done right the first time, don’t do it when the moon is void-of-course!

Often, this is when we feel some sort of detachment from reality.  We may be there in physical form, but mentally our minds are somewhere else.  Luckily, this is the optimal time for bumming around the house in your jammies.  This is a great time to relax, clean, read a book, and get in touch with your spiritual side.  Meditation is a wonderful example of tapping into the void-of-course moon.

For more information on void-of-course moon periods, check out these articles:

• Void of course Moon periods from Astrology Weekly
• Void of Course Moon – What is it? from Lunar Living

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