Whoopi Goldberg

Chapter 3. Moon in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the Moon is an instinctual force. It is an ever-changing symbol of your emotional life including such things as home, family, mother, dreams, feelings, the public, women and your early childhood. The Moon represents your environment, the one you were born into and the one you create for yourself. It also talks about your support system, and your "involuntary nervous system."

More than that, the Moon symbolizes your unconscious life. The Moon represents what happens while you're sleeping. The Moon is the intermediary between the Earth and the universe, and you're somewhere in the middle. Because of this positioning, understanding how the Moon figures in your life is essential for happiness and personal growth.

Historically, some of her names are Isis, Diana, Artemis, Selene, Hecate, Sin, Nanna, Mona, Heng O and the Moon goddess. Below is described some of your personal lunar landscape Whoopi Goldberg.

Moon in Scorpio

INTENSE INSTINCTS

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTRA MAINTENANCE.

Your emotional life is intense, willful and desirous. Your gut feelings motivate you more deeply than anybody knows. Develop the courage to fathom the complex passions that lie in your subconscious.

You're often aware of people's secret motives. You wield power and sensitivity. Keep abreast of developments in the field of psychology, you're a natural.

There is a possibility you may have massive jealousy and possessiveness issues which are rooted in early childhood. You need to purge yourself of murky, stagnant emotions. Maintain a balance between how low you go and how high you rise.

TIP: Your own condemnation can hold you back. You can free yourself through forgiveness.

Probably your mother knew how to yank your chain and push your emotional buttons. She could employ subtle means of control. You are more than clever, you're shrewd and always hungry for more. Happiness may allude you until you learn to state your goals clearly and give yourself specific rewards. Savor your successes. Enjoy your plateaus.

You're strangely magnetic and alluring and are wise to mate with those who sense your moods and keep abreast of your intense desires, joys and ecstasies. Get a copy of The Encyclopedia of Erotic Wisdom by Rufus C. Cunningham. It's a reference guide to the symbolism, techniques, rituals, sacred texts, psychology, anatomy and history of sexuality. ISBN 0-89281-321-0.

Find yourself on secret getaways and close encounters of the intimate kind. Buy a hot tub or make the most of your bathing space. You might benefit from a weekly enema.

Once you can cultivate your sexual energy you will have vast ambition, courage and executive power to draw upon. Magic will happen. You'll need it because your work is important, albeit somewhat mysterious.

Moon Conjunct Mercury

INSTINCTS UNITE WITH CONCEPTS

Your humor and wit can win you friends. Learn to relate to people by learning new communication skills. You can deliver facts in an emotional way. You have a unique interpretation or spin on information. Once you're sure of your convictions, you can bring something genuinely interesting to the communications process.

You can cultivate literary abilities. Begin a dream journal. Talk to people about their dreams. Forge new links between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind. Become more aware of the true nature of your emotions.

Moon Quintile Jupiter

INSTINCTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR ENCOURAGEMENT

You can find success dealing with the public, especially with themes of home and family. People will give you their faith and trust. You have some good luck going for you and can beat the odds. You could become very adept at public relations and publicity. Your positive feelings and social conscience make you an exemplary human being.

You can be both optimistic and realistic. People tend to take an interest in you and your welfare. Your personal encounters tend to be warm. Once you learn some moderation, you will avoid many of life's pitfalls. Once you learn to combine intellect with sensitivity, you will achieve your goals. Once you record your life in a journal, you will relate much more successfully to people.

Moon Quintile Pluto

INSTINCTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR FANTASY

Your sensitivity is strong and intense. From time to time you need to take a chance on an emotional adventure. You were made for sexually enriching relationships. You can relate to others once you have mastered your self assurance. There could be a touch of the fanatic, zealot or sadist in you or your mom. Learn to deal with emotional extremes, insatiable needs and insane demands.

Moon Bi-Novile Chiron

INSTINCTS MUSE WITH MENTORING

You've some healing work to do with your mother, women and the general public. Once you get a practical feel for social issues, you're much closer to happiness. You can do great teaching and learning in conjunction with your dreams. Write letters to Chiron and place them under your pillow. For more information, read the section on Chiron in Chapter 8.