The Tensions and Obstacles of the First Quarter Moon: Reflecting on Dane Rudhyar and Liz Greene

It’s interesting how sometimes themes come up in life with a degree of repetition that seems to be drilling in a specific message. Recently, in my experience and that of friends, family and clients the significations of the first quarter moon have been surfacing. 

The first quarter moon phase is a critical juncture in the lunar cycle, marked by significant tension and obstacles. This phase, symbolized by the moon forming a 90-degree angle to the sun, embodies a dynamic conflict between the conscious goals symbolized by the sun and the environmental and emotional conditions symbolized by the moon. To fully understand the intricacies of this phase, we can draw on the insights of Dane Rudhyar, Liz Greene, as well as traditional astrological interpretations.

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Dane Rudhyar's Perspective

Dane Rudhyar described the first quarter moon as a "crisis in action," emphasizing the need to …