Lilith, The Dark Moon
The Shadowy Figure In your Astrology Chart and What It Can Tell You
By Maria Shaw ~ May, 2003

I am fascinated by Lilith. So much so that I have been driven to write about her. I found that Lilith in my own chart is in a prominent position...therefore the Goddess herself is probably using me as vehicle to educate more people about her legacy.

For the most part, astrologers use only the 12 signs and houses when giving a reading. Many of you know that I also have done great research on Eros (see Feb. 2003 Newsletter) and am now becoming acquainted with Lilith. Let's take a look at the history and then the legend of Lilith

In 1918 astrologers spoke of a second moon near the earth called the dark moon (Black moon Lilith is really a point in the moon's orbit, not a body in the sky). Understanding and finding Lilith's position in your natal chart is very important. It can help you become aware of your "dark side" and bring self defeating patterns and unhealthy behavior to light. This is what I call your "sensitive point."

In a woman's horoscope, Lilith represents which part of life the woman plays a strong role in. Lilith is very evident and dominant in charts of powerful, creative women; Those who are quite successful yet vulnerable and sensitive. Many have unconventional relationships.

In a man's chart, Lilith reveals the type of woman he fears and the type that can drive him over the edge, often to despair. Men...have you ever met a woman that drove you over the edge? She was your Lilith and I bet she shows up in your chart! The ideal position for Lilith in a male chart has an effect that would attract strong and beautiful to him.

Lilith plays a big role in the relationships you encounter especially the intense ones. Say Lilith is making a heavy transit in the love section of your chart next month; if you begin a relationship under her influence or engage in a first date, the liaison would eventually become painful, intense and obsessive. You may also feel some sort of unhappiness and agony when Lilith hits other positions your chart. Why? The answer lies in the myth of the black Moon.

Lilith was the first woman in the garden of Eden according to Hebrew mythology. She came before Eve and was created equal to Adam. Therefore, she refused to submit to lie beneath him while having sex. In a rage she left Eden and lived in caves near the red sea and took up with demons she desired. God sent three angels to bring Lilith back to Adam. First the angels asked and when she refused they threatened to kill a hundred of her children every day until she returned. She refused, so submissive Eve came about. Lilith was very upset, jealous and angered (Sounds like a hell-bent Scorpio, wouldn't you say?) and returned into the form of serpent to the garden of Eden where she tempted Eve to eat the apple. You know the rest of the story.

In the East, thousand of years ago, people believed that Lilith was a threat to pregnant women because she was still upset from the killing of her own children. Lilith was blamed for causing miscarriages. Amulets with inscriptions for protection against Lilith are found in museums to this day all over the world. During the medieval period, Lilith because the woman of the witches. In the last centuries she has been connected the femme fatale. Lilith magnifies revenge, rage, witches, psychics, the temptress and the shadow.

Today the meaning of Lilith is about unfilled wishes. She is in all of our birthcharts just as Jupiter, the moon and the sun are. She represents the suppressed shadow side of our personality, our agony and painful experiences. If she is acknowledged and understood, we can gain much from her. Because then we can see what it is we need to change about ourselves. Lilith can lead us to self rejuvenation and release.

Other little Lilith facts:

Remember, for women Lilith represents the power she has in her chart. For men, Lilith may also represent hidden powers struggles and unresolved issues with the women in his life.

For both sexes Lilith shows us what we are most secretive about. Look for Lilith in your chart to see what defense mechanisms you use to hide any emotional wounding. Lilith in everyone's chart represents sexual passion!

If you have Lilith conjuncting your sun, moon, rising sign or midheaven of your chart you grab attention when you walk into a room. You are capable of hypnotizing people with your personality. your magnetism is strong.

If you'd like to find out what sign Lilith is and where she falls in your natal chart, consult a professional astrologer or print your chart off on an astrology website.

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