XVIII - The Moon

VIII - Konrad Curze Astrological: Pisces

Ruler: X

Exalts: III

Fall: I

Detriment: I

Alchemical: Projection

Qabala: 29th path

Character: A psychic magnet for all sorts of negative emotions, but without any conscious control over the ability. Therefore likely to be plagued by disturbing visions. From this experience of the darkest aspects of humanity he is likely to be very suspicious of contact and of the merits of humans in general. However he is also genuinely perceptive of other's thoughts and motivations.



Distrustful of all forms of structure and possibly a bit of an anarchist. He will be very aware of the subjective aspect of truth, which may bring him into conflict with several of his brothers.



Highly otherworldly, he probably goes through phases of deep melancholia, and always seems rather trapped in his own dreams or more likely, nightmares. He has a self-sacrificing nature that easily slips into self-abusive martyrdom and may try to take all work and blame for failure on himself.



His methods will be unorthodox and indirect, and also neblous and difficult to pin down which makes them very difficult to analyse or attack. He will probably work best alone, and may shun command or even any company.



He forms a trio with the Chariot and Death, focused on the need for fundamental changes. The Moon is the need for change, Death the decay or destruction of old structures, and the Chariot is the establisher of new ways (which in turn will become obsolete and decay).



At best, perceptive, inspired, and highly effective through unusual methods.



At worst, paranoid to the point of hysteria or madness, unable to connect to reality, melancholic and fatalistic. Relations: The Magus: Quite possibly these two will detest each other. The Magus will view the Moon as weak willed and an intellectual coward. The Moon, due to his psychic suseptability and possible paranoia, will be suspicious of the Magus's every move in his direction and violently pessimisitic about his work. (Mercury/Pisces [Mercury in Detriment, Mercury in Fall])



The High Priestess: The High Priestess and the Moon are both powerful psychic receptors, and together highten each others power to dangerous levels. However, the High Priestess is well placed to teach the Moon how to handle his psychic visions. (Moon/Pisces)



The Empress: A mutually beneficial relationship. The Empress helps the Moon to appreciate the beauty of the world, and prevents him living entirely in his own head. In return the Moon can open up the spiritual/psychic potential of the Empress, preventing him from living entirely through purely emotional relationships and the material. (Venus/Pisces [Venus in Exaltation])



The Emperor: Little in common, but no real animosity. (Aries/Pisces [Semi-Sextile])



The Hierophant: Mutual understanding. Both have some understanding of the need for a path through the darkness, the Hierophant because his aim is to create one and the Moon because he is frequently lost in it. The mediation of the Empress could make this a useful relationship, but not if the Hierophant is too rigid or the Moon is unwilling to be helped. (Taurus/Pisces [Sextile])



The Lovers: Tension. Under pressure from each other, both tend to withdraw and become nebulous to evade attack rather than deal with each other head on. (Gemini/Pisces [Mutable Square])



The Chariot: Of the Chariot-Death-Moon trio, the Chariot and the Moon are least alike and have most potential for tension in a relationship that should be very harmonious. The Chariot only dismantles structure to build a better one, whereas the Moon is distrustful of all structure. (Cancer/Pisces [Water Trine])



Justice: There is some hidden, behind-the-scenes connection between these two, which makes their interaction slightly more harmonious despite their lack of common ground. This may come from their deep mutual connection to the Empress. (Libra/Pisces [Quincunx Antiscia])



The Hermit: Both are withdrawn and have a tendancy towards self-sacrifice. However, the Hermit attempts to create structure while the Moon denies and destroys it. An understanding of each other can be achieved, but the relationship will be tense. (Virgo/Pisces [Opposition])



Fortune: Somewhat against expectation, a good match. Fortune's unswerving trust in the Moon gives him more confidence than he would have otherwise, and the Moon can act as a warning voice to Fortune's boundless optimism. (Jupiter/Pisces [Jupiter Rules])



Strength: No common ground, and relations will be tense unless one is willing to make a major adaptation to the other. (Leo/Pisces [Quincunx Inconjunct])



The Hanged Man: The Moon mirrors an aspect of the personality of the Hanged Man, the dark abyss that he is permanently on the edge of. The relationship will depend on how accepting the Hanged Man is of this part of himself. If he can accept this in himself he is able to accept it in the Moon. If not, the presence of the Moon will be difficult and disturbing for the Hanged Man.



Death: Death and the Moon understand each other very well, both being aware of the hidden depths of the psyche and the need for the discarding and destruction of old ways. (Scorpio/Pisces [Water Trine])



Temperance: Tension. Under pressure from each other, both tend to withdraw and become nebulous to evade attack rather than deal with each other head on. This tends to lead to frustration on Temperance's side, and evasiveness and paranioa from the Moon. (Sagittarius/Pisces [Mutable Square])



The Devil: Mutual understanding. In this case based on withdrawal, secrets and paranoia, so while they understand each other they may well avoid each other. (Capricorn/Pisces [Sextile])



The Tower: When dealing with the Moon, the Tower tends to be sullen and moody rather than outwardly aggressive. The Moon's nature makes the Tower's direct approach far less effective than usual, and the Moon feels less threat from him than he would otherwise. (Mars/Pisces)



The Star: Little in common, but no real animosity. (Aquarius/Pisces [Semi-Sextile])



The Sun: The blunt and strightforward Sun has trouble with the Moon's extreme sensitivity. The relationship can only work if very careful balance is maintained. (Sol/Pisces)



The Last Judgement: These two are so far opposite they turn and become the same thing - the need for destruction so things can start anew. Their methods and thought processes will be vastly different, but there is always some common ground in being true opposites which can make a relationship balance.





