This phrase describes the Moon when it has left its last major aspect in a sign, and has yet to enter a new sign. On a planetary calendar, it's noted as v/c. It's a time when Moon energies are more free floating, and it's harder to find traction. Actions taken when the Moon is Void of Course may not catch either, since decisions are made from an ungrounded place.

First, Void of Course is defined as when the Moon forms no aspects or angles to other celestial bodies. This most often happens when the Moon is transiting from one Zodiac sign to the other. When this happens, the energy influence of our satellite is its own and unaffected by co-mingling with the other remaining celestial bodies.

Second,to fully understand a particular Void of Course Moon, you would look to see what planetary aspect was made last to our Moon, what is the zodiac sign that the moon resides in for the duration of the void of course and, of course, if you know your own natal chart and where the transiting moon is to your natal house placement then you have an excellent idea about the potential affect of this VOC.

Much like Mercury in Retrograde, Void of Course has received a maligned reaction by the general public. It happens frequently (about every 2 to 2 � days) and for varying lengths of time. One can explain this malefic meaning by just the general impression of the word VOID. Often this four letter word conjures up something LACKING in a person�s mind when reading it. If this were so, then we would all be LACKING something frequently about 13 -15 days out of one month. This is not the case.

Finally, how we interpret the potential energy of the Moon varies in the type of astrology practiced. in exoteric astrology, our nightly celestial partner's energy influence is associated with our emotions, our Mother, our home, our creative mind and nurturance. In esoteric astrology, we look to the Moon for guidance in matters of the Soul. In both practices, the Moon is the ruling body of the zodiac sign Cancer which is the fourth house cusp of the natural wheel.

When the Moon is VOC, all of the above described is intensified, amplified and magnified to be at peak influence. Thus, decisions made during this time could be more emotionally based rather than thought out at the rational level. But also this would be the greatest time for dreams analyzed for precognitive information. The Moon, in some studies, is referred to as the Treasure House of Illusions and Dreams. Psychic/intuitive powers are very strong during this time. But again, too much of anything can cause an imbalance so for those who don�t have the ability to recognize this sensitivity they may practice masking it through substance abuse during such VOC times. The one thing to remember is you ALWAYS have a choice to how you react or decide in anything you say or do. All the Void of Course does is inform you of the energy potential. These are generalizations and only having a fine tuned examination of your own chart by a professional astrologer can actually reveal the potential energy influence the VOC moon will personally engage with you.

"A Planet is void of course, when he is separated from a Planet, nor does forthwith, during his being in that Sign, apply to any other: This is most usually in the Moon; in judgments do you carefully observe whether she be void of course yea or no; you shall seldom see a business go handsomely forward when she is so."

A Void period is a time when there is no developmental energy to bring matters to fruition that are initiated during this period. If significant matters are undertaken during a Void period something invariably happens to create a problem or dissatisfaction. Sometimes mistakes show up, someone changes his/her mind, or there is a flaw in the contract being signed or item being purchased. I would surely not buy something mechanical during this period, such as a car, a home appliance, or even a computer. I would even prefer to avoid starting a major trip on a void period, unless all arrangements are triple checked and baggage is double tagged! Errors often turn up or bags turn up a day or two after you have arrived at your destination. I once arrived at the airport only to discover that my reservation was not in the computer any longer, although I had a confirmation number. I have also noticed that appointments made during a Void period often start late, are often cancelled, or someone is significantly late. It is an excellent period for contemplation, preparation, study, as well as ordinary routine matters. This is not to be used fanatically but only checked when it is deemed significant. A Celestial Calender showing Moon Void perids can be purchased at many astrology or metaphysical book stores. Calendars usually come out in late summer. The two most common publications are either the Llewellyn or Maynard version.For your easy reference I have printed below a list of Moon-Void periods for a 3-month period, for Mountain Time. Adjustments for other time zones should be made as follows: Pacific Time, subtract one hour. Central Time add one hour. Eastern Time add two hours. Daylight Savings periods are taken into consideration when applicable.