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Astrologically, the moon rules over the sign of [[Cancer]] and represents the most peaceful elements of human nature. It can indicate our subconscious world, our emotions, and the love we are capable of feeling, even though it may not be outwardly expressed. | Astrologically, the moon rules over the sign of [[Cancer]] and represents the most peaceful elements of human nature. It can indicate our subconscious world, our emotions, and the love we are capable of feeling, even though it may not be outwardly expressed. | ||
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Often called "[[lunar mansion]]", a lunar station or lunar house is a segment of the ecliptic through which the Moon passes in its orbit around the [[Earth]]. The concept was used by several ancient cultures as part of their calendrical system. | |||
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The star and crescent (☪️) arrangement goes back to the Bronze Age, representing either the Sun and Moon, or the Moon and planet Venus, in combination. It came to represent the goddess Artemis or Hecate, and via the patronage of [[Hecate]] came to be used as a symbol of Byzantium, possibly influencing the development of the Ottoman flag, specifically the combination of the Turkish crescent with a star. Since then the heraldic use of the star and crescent proliferated becoming a popular symbol for [[Islam]] (as the hilal of the Islamic calendar) and for a range of nations. | The star and crescent (☪️) arrangement goes back to the Bronze Age, representing either the Sun and Moon, or the Moon and planet Venus, in combination. It came to represent the goddess Artemis or Hecate, and via the patronage of [[Hecate]] came to be used as a symbol of Byzantium, possibly influencing the development of the Ottoman flag, specifically the combination of the Turkish crescent with a star. Since then the heraldic use of the star and crescent proliferated becoming a popular symbol for [[Islam]] (as the hilal of the Islamic calendar) and for a range of nations. | ||
The [[Olympic spirit]] [[Phul]] rules over the moon. | |||
The | [[The Moon]] is the 18th [[Tarot]] card in most traditional decks. It indicates hidden enemies, danger, uncertainty, and darkness. | ||
===Egyptian religion=== | ===Egyptian religion=== | ||