Lets take a moment to take a closer look to the moon. Remember the moon is so powerful and it affects the high and low tides. And we humans are 90 percent water, so it naturally figures to think carefully about the moon and how it affects us. This shouldn’t be surprise just common sense. For example full moons are especially known to create high emotional times.
The key is to realize that every 28 days the moon goes through every sign of the zodiac. Everyone is involved, every day, every month. And as it does this, it not only makes aspects with the other planets in the sky all the planets, but in your own natal chart. Even if you don’t know your chart right now you can easily get it online and there are several sites which will give you one for free. Just make a search for astrological charts on Google search where is the moon today and with this you can now look at the aspects of the moon and by comparison what it is doing in your natal chart. You can start easy with just noting when it makes a conjunction (same degree, same sign) as you Sun, Moon and Rising sign. This will take a little self-discipline, but if you want to understand the moon, it is worth it. These days will bring special attention to your quest for lunar understanding. You will be surprised how easy it becomes after you get used to it. Make it a thing to do before looking at your emails in the morning.
Another key is to know what sign and aspects the moon is making to the planets in the sky at the time each day. Again the easiest is to just Google where is the moon today and you will receive the information you need. Also the publisher, Llewellyn, sells a variety calendars, which gives the aspects of the moon every day of the year. It especially good to know what sign the moon is in as its transiting aspects. There is a years weekly overview in the front of the Daily Planetary Guide that will go through the moon’s motions to help beginners know what is going on and learn some techniques. Not only that but eclipses and full and new moons. And finally if you want every thing in one magazine, the Dell Monthly Astrologer and other astrological magazines do that as well, along with articles on popular subject in the astrological world. Take the plunge study the moon.