The Lunar Standstill

The Lunar Standstill is a sacred pause in the Moon’s motion — a rare 18.6-year phenomenon when the Moon reaches its maximum declination and appears to halt in its path.
Ancient astrologers tracked this cycle to predict emotional tides, societal shifts, and even natural patterns, building monuments aligned with the Moon’s extreme rise and set points.

In this insightful course, we’ll explore both the astronomical and astrological meaning of the standstill, understanding how stillness in the heavens mirrors stillness — and revelation — within us.

You’ll discover:

• 🌙 What the Lunar Standstill is and how declination defines its movement
• 🔭 The difference between major and minor standstills
  • Minor Standstill: Moon’s path remains within the Sun’s amplitude (Nodes in Libra)
  • Major Standstill: Moon rises beyond the Sun’s limits (Nodes in Aries)
• 🪶 The timeline of recent standstills:
  • June 2006 — Major
  • October 2015 — Minor
  • May 2024 — Minor
  • January 2025 — Next Major Standstill
• ⚖️ How these cycles affect emotional balance, timing, and life direction
• 💥 The symbolic impact — periods of reflection, uncertainty, heightened emotion, and healing
• 🌎 External effects — changes in society, markets, environment, and collective awareness

What it means personally:
The standstill invites emotional healing, self-reflection, and clarity. It’s a moment when life slows down, encouraging inner work, therapy, and spiritual recalibration.

What it means globally:
Previous standstills have coincided with cultural shifts — the rise of holistic health in 2006, new spiritual movements, and major economic transformations.
The 2025 standstill will once again highlight change, emotional awakening, and collective redirection.

Themes include:

• Heightened sensitivity and emotional awareness
• Increased introspection and desire for purpose
• Unpredictable behavior in nature and society
• New beginnings through stillness and silence