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  The Full Moon is an outcome of stages of growth that emerge from the New Moon. The Sun and Moon are in a relationship - a cosmic dance.  At the New Moon they are together unified blended One. At the Full Moon they experience the effects of taking space separation or distance upon that relationship.  It is the Moon moving away from the Sun The Inner reality and Feeling state are given sanctuary behind Earth in order to be uncovered without the obscurations or domination exuded by the Sun A different perspective is on offer: still connected but with clearly different identities. This solar-Lunar cycle has implications for how we as humans manage our close relating contexts. First it is worthwhile to look at the two key elements in the cycle. We understand the New energy as a beginning and the Full energy as a completion but it is useful to explore the integration of these two energies - and not see them as distinct or separate. As astrologers we are dealing with an inherently wholis

  The Elements in Chinese Divination - with comparisons to the Western System The 5 element Chinese divinatory system is of value in informing the Western 4 element system The Chinese system is WOOD FIRE EARTH METAL WATER The Western system is     FIRE EARTH AIR WATER In terms of natural energies: The Chinese Wood is growth energies such as revealed by trees plants Fire is heat dryness and the literal fire element Earth is landforms the soil and its condition Metal is minerals and metallic elements found within Earth Water is literally all types of water. Large and highly energised examples are designated Yang. Small gentle energies are designated Yin Yang water is a vigorous rushing torrent of water or turbulent sea Yin water is a small pond or gentle stream. Yang fire is the Summer Sun. Yin fire is a small campfire.  Yin Wood is a small plant. Yang Wood is a large tree. Gold dust is Yin Metal. A large area of copper deposits demonstrates Yang Metal . The Chines