The Fourth Zone

This is the space for entries about the fourth zone. The Imum Coeli or IC of the chart refers to our roots, our family of origin. So here we will post ideas and opinions about the roots of astrology itself ...ancient, medieval, classical and traditional astrology will be commented on in this zone.
The fourth house is ruled by Cancer and the Moon in the natural wheel so there will be moon stories and rituals too.
As a lunar person I am not too familiar with the world of technology and so this blogging is very new to me. Bear with me as I learn "how to", watch it grow in time.
But just as a first here is a little Moon Magic for you.....begin to tune in to the phases of the Moon and feel the difference within you from a new Moon to full Moon to dark Moon and new again. As the Moon moves through her cycles she moves around our charts triggering beginnings/seedings and harvests in each house and sign axis in the chart over a year.
With each new Moon you can make your own ritual to engage with the energy of the cycle and make it personal by noting which house in the chart the seeding takes place.
Light a candle, sit quietly, perhaps draw a card from your favourite divination deck and then write down what it is you wish for in the coming cycle. Your wishes will be more potent if you use the imagery of the house and sign that the new Moon is in.
The next new Moon is in Aquarius on the 7th February and it is an eclipse so is even more powerful than usual. Where is 17* Aquarius in your chart? Are there any planets or points that will be triggered by this eclipse, (use a very tight orb of only 1 or 2 degrees) ? This degree of Aquarius falls in my first house so I will be framing my wishes around new beginnings and my identity as an astrologer. It is very importanat to write your wishes down and keep them. Treat yourself to a beautiful Moon wishes book and then you can reflect over time on how your wishes are coming true.
At the full Moon we give thanks for all that we have and also let go of that which we no longer need in our lives. These patterns or experiences that are no longer needed should be written on a piece of paper and ceremonially burnt. Again create your own ritual to support this process. The next full Moon is in Leo on the 23rd January (southern hemisphere) at 1* Leo.
Begin this Moon Magic and be surprised by how it works. Good Luck!