The Correspondences of Planetary Forces – The Moon
The Moon is closest to Earth and holds a special place in the esoteric traditions of the West. In Hermetic philosophy, it is regarded as the mediator of all higher forces to the earthly plane—as a mirror that receives the light of the heavens, transforms it, and transmits it to the material world. Thus, it embodies the passive, flowing, and reflective principle of the cosmos. The Moon in Mythology and Symbolism In ancient cultures, the moon was personified by numerous deities. Among the best known are Diana, Artemis, Selene, and Isis. These goddesses embody aspects such as fertility, protection, intuition, and the connection to nature. Hecate also represents the darker, hidden sides of the moon—transitions, liminal states, and the unconscious. Thoth is often cited as the masculine aspect, representing knowledge, writing, and magical mediation—also a form of reflecting higher insight. Psychological and Physical Correspondences Psychologically, the Moon corresponds to the unconsci...
