A BLACK NEW MOON is an auspicious moon that amplifies your intentions & inner-most heartfelt desires for the cycle – a powerful New Moon for alchemy and creative manifestation.
Black Moon – Definitions
The term BLACK MOON is used by both astrologers and alchemists. The term relates to one of the following lunar events:
1. A month in which there are 2 New Moons.
A calendar month usually has 1 New Moon, but where a 2nd New Moon occurs within the month this is called a BLACK MOON. This is the most popular definition of a BLACK MOON. Based on this definition, a BLACK MOON would occur approximately every 30 months.
2. The 3rd New Moon in a season of 4 New Moons.
There are usually 3 New Moons within a season, but where a season contains 4 New Moons, the 3rd of 4 New Moons is called a BLACK MOON. Note that a season is defined as the time period between a solstice & equinox or equinox & solstice. Based on this definition, a BLACK MOON would occur approximately every 33 months.
3. A month in which there is no New Moon.
The only calendar month where this can occur is February and hence Jan/March would have 2 New Moons (instead of the usual 1 New Moon). Based on this definition, a BLACK MOON would occur approximately every 20 years.
4. A month in which there is no Full Moon.
The only calendar month where this can occur is February and hence Jan/March would have 2 Full Moons (instead of the usual 1 Full Moon). Based on this definition, a BLACK MOON would occur approximately every 20 years. The next Black Moon by this definition will occur in 2037, while the last one was in 2018.
A New Moon is a great time to set your intentions, write down goals or begin new projects for the forthcoming cycle. In addition a BLACK NEW MOON is an auspicious moon that amplifies your intentions & inner-most heartfelt desires for the cycle – a powerful New Moon for alchemy and creative manifestation.
Upcoming Black Moons – 2023
Upcoming Black Moons within the next couple of years…
- 20 May 2023 – Third New Moon in a season with four New Moons
- 31 December 2024 – Second New Moon in a single calendar month
