What the heck is Moon Void of Course?

During the lunar month, the Moon passes through all twelve signs of the zodiac. As it moves through each sign, at some point during that period it makes its last major aspect before leaving that sign and entering the next. When this happens the Moon is said to be “Void of Course” until it enters the next sign. These void of course periods can last for a few minutes, a few hours or even a day or two. The void of course periods are much like Mercury retrograde periods in that it is not wise to sign contracts, begin new projects or make important decisions. Plans go awry, false starts, and faulty judgments rule while Moon is void of course. Presidential candidates Al Gore and John Kerry received their nominations while Moon was void of course, as did Thomas Dewey, Richard Nixon (1960), Goldwater and McGovern. This is the time to recharge, renew and find your spiritual center. Kick back, meditate and observe. Moon goes void today, January 3rd at 4:55 PM until it enters Virgo at 9:52 PM. Going forward void periods will be noted in the Moon sign accounts. (See sidebar) As we go through our daily life events occur and decisions have to be made at times that are not the most opportune from an astrological view point, but actions have to be taken. During the Moon void of course periods try to maintain a non attachment to the material and stick to the higher more spiritual path. Don’t get “invested” in the outcome, because the outcome is not going to be what is expected.