Void of course Moon
The Moon is said to be void of course when it will form no further major aspect with another planet before leaving its sign. This window runs from the last exact aspect until the Moon enters the next sign. Horary and electional astrology watch it closely: decisions and launches are traditionally avoided then, treated as an in-between where nothing quite takes.
An in-between of the sky
Picture the Moon having finished its conversations in one sign and simply waiting to cross the threshold. It speaks to no one, it glides. In this interval, the old authors advised against signing, launching or deciding: what is begun then tends to come to little, or not to turn out as planned.
A window to breathe
Rather than fearing it, you can make the void of course Moon a gentle pause. It is a good time for low-stakes tasks, rest, daydreaming, tidying. Its length varies widely, from a few minutes to several hours. Spot these windows in a lunar calendar, and let them be what they are: a fertile lull.
Sources
- , Christian Astrology (1647)
- , Void of Course Moon (1986)