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Natal Black Moon in the Houses
The house in which a natal Black Moon is located enables us to pinpoint
how the shadow will manifest in our lives. The house placement shows
the context in which the shadow issues will predominately play out.
Essentially, the natal home of the Black Moon shows the area of life
where the shadow is deeply ingrained and where we will face our greatest,
persistent challenges in life.
However, true to the Black Moon‟s dualistic nature, she also
brings a great gift to this area of life.
Black Moon in the 1 st House
Challenges: The greatest challenges of the shadow are deeply related to
how we feel about ourselves. The shadow side is ingrained in how we use
our personal energy, what motivates us and our sense of overall wellbeing.
Personal appearance or the way we appear to others is often a
major concern. If the shadow is heavily in control, our behavior patterns
will strongly reflect it. This placement of the Black Moon is intensely
personal and our shadow issues will have a dramatic impact on our lives.
Gift: The gift of the shadow is the vast amount of personal energy at our
disposal. This level of energy can produce fantastic healers and
immensely creative individuals. We can accomplish monumental feats and
have an uncanny ability to turn “negatives” into “positives.”
Black Moon in the 2 nd House
Challenges: The greatest challenges of the shadow are deeply related to
how secure we feel. Financial considerations seem to plague us. The
shadow side blurs the lines between emotional needs and
material/financial needs; attitudes toward partners can hinge on security
issues. The shadow side is ingrained in our value systems, which can at
times seem at odds with our behavior.
Gift: The gift of the shadow is the generous, comfortable feeling we
engender in others, resulting in many meaningful, lasting interpersonal
relationships. People truly enjoy being with us, finding us not only
charming but disarming.
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