Astrology can be used to predict fertility and plan a pregnancy. So take a deep breath (not merely to prepare for that hoped-for delivery), and let these astrology-fertility facts calm your nerves and add to your fertility/conception calendar.
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The Lunar Effect
The Moon is kind of a major deal when it comes to having babies, which is one area where science tiptoes and astrology dives right in.
To begin with, menstrual cycles, which control fertility, have the same length as the lunar month (women vary in their cycles, but on average match the 29.5-day lunar cycle almost exactly). That’s probably just a “interesting coincidence,” according to hard science.
What do we know about monthly cycles and the moon?
In 2014, fertility specialist Dr. Philip Chenette presented a research of over 8,000 women to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, which demonstrated a definite correlation between monthly cycles and the moon. Most women have their periods within 10 days of the full moon and reach peak fertility around the new moon.
There are, however, numerous outliers, including numerous anecdotal accounts that peak fertility occurs with the full moon. What’s the deal with the discrepancy? According to one study, prolonged exposure to artificial light may be blocking a lot of women from getting pregnant “synchronizing with the moon’s gravitational pull Anecdotal evidence suggests that families with more women living together are more likely to have children “Younger women are more likely to be in sync with the moon’s phases than older women.
Dr. Eugen Jonas, a Czech fertility expert, has made an even stronger relationship between fertility and astrology in his new book “Women have been using the Jonas Method to get pregnant since the 1950s. According to Dr. Jonas, each woman’s relationship with the moon and fertility is unique: “The phase of the moon at the time of a woman’s birth corresponds to her fertility. She will be fertile during the full moon if the moon was full when she was born.
Does that make sense? Using his research, here’s an online calculator to determine your most fertile times.
The moons and fertility: is it lunacy?
Many scientists might argue that it’s merely a coincidence “According to an old wives’ story, fertility rises in the days leading up to the full moon. They’d also probably dismiss the numerous anecdotal accounts of EMTs, emergency room workers, and first responders who routinely staff up for busy times during the full moon.
However, there is one exception “Many human events, including epileptic seizures, motorcycle wrecks, and stock market peaks, are linked to lunar phases, according to scientific research. Not to mention the effects of the tides (and our over-90 percent -water bods).
Every body’s different
While there are many strong links between the moon and fertility, it’s vital to remember that every woman is unique and varied, just as every astrological chart is.
Is it possible for you to track the phases of the moon in a meaningful way? Using a typical ovulation calculator, such as this one from WebMD, and comparing it to the phases of the moon is a fantastic beginning to start learning about your unique lunar fertility relationship.
Covering your “moon bases for using astrology for fertility and pregnancy
As you can see from the list above, there are a few different perspectives on utilizing the moon to track your fertility. But it’s actually not too hard to cover all your “moon bases.
Women have two reproductive phases with each cycle, according to Dr. Jonas’ technique.
- When the moon is in the exact same phase as it was when she was born. (Find out what moon phase you were born in!)
- When she ovulates, this can be followed using a standard ovulation calendar such as the one provided by WebMD.
To add to Dr. Chenette’s findings, keep a watch on the new moon, which some observers believe has a long history of being associated with conception since, well, it’s darker then!
And…just to throw in one more wild card, there’s also “spontaneous ovulation,” which might be triggered by astrology, a particularly good chocolate cake, closing a large deal at work, or seeing an Idris Elba film (just kidding, but you get the ideaspontaneous ovulation is as individual as you are.)
What planet is in charge of fertility?
Astrology has long been used to forecast events, explain personality traits, and in medical astrology, to demonstrate its influence on our health problems. Medical astrology can also be used to examine fertility and everything else related to having children. This sort of medical astrology was once used to predict whether or not a person would ever have children, whether or not their child would live a long and healthy life, what sex their child would be, and how many children they would have. We can overcome many of the hurdles of the past with fertility treatments, surgery, herbal medicine, and our knowledge of prenatal nutrition in our modern day, thanks to amazing developments in surgery and medicine. So, what can we learn about fertility, conception, and birth from astrology? The influences learned in the past still apply, although with slightly altered definitions and more good outcomes in present times.
The Moon and Fertility
The Moon is the embodiment of all that is feminine. Fertility, reproduction, growth, cycles, and menstruation are all ruled by her. She is the Divine Nurturer of Life, Motherhood, and Childbirth, and is known as the Great Mother Goddess. Her 28-day cycle corresponds to a woman’s menstrual cycle, and it is still more typical for women to get their periods during the New or Full Moon. The average pregnancy lasts 10 lunar months (40 weeks), and the increasing changes in a woman’s body during this time were thought to be a metaphor of the Great Goddess herself in ancient times.
Dr Eugene Jonas, a Czech Psychiatrist and Astrologer, rediscovered the Lunar Fertility Method in 1956, based on an ancient Babylonian scripture that claimed, “A woman was fertile according to the shape of the Moon.” His study on the Lunar Fertility Cycle has been widely disseminated, and many astrologers and practitioners of both modern and complementary medicine now use and teach it.
Each Zodiac sign has 30 degrees, so the sum of all 12 signs is 360 degrees, which is reflected by the birth chart’s round shape. In a birth chart, each planet is located not only in a zodiac sign, but also in a specific degree of that sign. The Sun will be at the first degree of Aries for someone born on the first day of Aries (March 20th or thereabouts depending on the year). Because the Sun and the Moon are precisely opposite each other in the Natal chart, if this same person was born with their Moon sign at 1 degree of Libra, the opposite sign to Aries, they were born on the Full Moon.
In one’s Natal birth chart, the distance (angle) between the Sun and the Moon is used to determine the Lunar Fertility Cycle. The angle between these two (luminaries) can also be stated in terms of Moon shapes, which is a simpler concept to understand. The degrees between the Sun and the Moon are relatively modest (1-2 degrees) if one is born just minutes after the New Moon, but they are 180 degrees apart and in opposing signs if one is born at the Full Moon (as mentioned above).
The table below depicts the various Moon shapes and their degrees, which are exactly proportional to how far the Moon has travelled away from the Sun since the last New Moon. You may also do this for yourself if you go to the chart calculator portion of my website.
Dr. Jonas rediscovered that there is a chance of ovulation every month when the Moon is the same shape as it was on the day you were born. People who are attempting to conceive now have a second chance each month, in addition to the traditional ovulation period, to try for a baby. It’s also said that if one’s ovulation or menstruation falls on the same day as one’s lunar peak, it’s a very ‘powerful’ time to try for a kid. Many practitioners and clinics may assist in determining when one’s exact ‘lunar peak’ occurs, which can then be plotted on a monthly calendar. Because sperm have a long life, it is recommended that if conception is wanted, sex be had 1-2 days before one’s lunar peak day so that the sperm can migrate to where the egg will be.
If contraception is desired, however, this reveals a distinct second window each month during which protection or abstinence is required. Again, caution is advised for the two days leading up to the lunar peak, as well as the day of the peak and the day after.
Men may also have a lunar peak when the Moon is at the same angle to the Sun as the day they were born, according to legend. Their sperm is also thought to be more ‘potent’ at this period. It is unusual for a couple to have the same lunar peak, although a man’s lunar peak may coincide with his partner’s normal ovulation, which could be beneficial.
Every month, the lunar peak is not only a perfect moment for conception, but it also has implications for fertility in other areas of our lives. It’s supposed to be a sacred 24-hour period (the 12 hours before and after the peak) during which we have more intuition and clarity about our lives. Many astrologers recommend taking advantage of this ‘peak time’ by noting how we feel, what our dreams are teaching us, and journaling at this time. Keep in mind that any insights gained from the lunar peak will be rapidly lost once the peak has passed, so write them down. It’s a terrific time to feed yourself by doing things like taking baths, meditation, journaling, and sleeping.
Fertility Charts
Charts for the exact timing of the lunar peak for the next 12 months can be built up once the lunar peak has been known. Knowing the lunar peak is adequate for most individuals, but it may be taken a step further by looking at the monthly lunar peak charts to see what other planetary forces are at work for that specific period and how they can impede or improve one’s chances of conception.
The Natal Chart and Fertility
One’s own birth (natal) chart can reveal a lot about one’s chances of having children and becoming a parent. There are numerous factors to consider in relation to these concerns, and an astrologer must examine specific houses, planets, and even asteroids in order to comprehend the story being told. The main elements to consider are listed below.
MoonRepresents the Female in all of her names and is a critical role in determining fertility vigor. It is thought that a Moon in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces) is the most favorable. More crucially, if the Moon has positive (benific) aspects to Jupiter or Venus, it is considered to be very favorable. Moonstones have been reported to be sewn into clothes by several civilizations to aid in the blessing of childbirth.
Venus
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, attraction, and the feminine sex drive, is also associated with fertility, love, and attractiveness. When seeking for future kids, her position in one’s chart is crucial to consider. The fifth house is seen to be particularly beneficial. In the 1600s, William Lilly, an English astrologer and physician, wrote extensively on fertility, stating that “when Venus transits the Sun or Moon, it will show when a person will/can have children.”
Jupiter
In mythology, Zeus, who was represented by the god Zeus, had numerous liaisons that culminated in the birth of numerous children. As a result, Jupiter is associated with fertility and procreation. If Jupiter is seen in one’s natal 5th house, it is thought to signify an abundance of offspring.
Chiron
The asteroid Chiron, also known as the wounded healer, might represent a place where we must go through a healing crisis, whether mental, emotional, or physical. It is frequently active during times of conception, delivery, abortion, or miscarriage due to transit. It might be a favorable result, such as the birth of a child, or a bad result, such as a miscarriage. Transits of Chiron to the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and the Ascendant are all considered favorable for conception. It is stated that when the planet Uranus transits Chiron, ‘surprise pregnancies’ are common.
Asteroid Ceresthe Ceres, sometimes known as Demeter, is a Greek goddess who is associated with grain and fertility. She is the ruler of harvest season and agriculture, but she is also the loving mother who, along with the Moon, is linked to childbearing and fertility. Fertility is considered to be aided by positive transits.
The asteroid Juno Juno is Hera’s daughter and the goddess of marriage and the female reproductive cycle. When a woman conceives, Juno in her natal chart is generally prominent by transit.
The Ascendantis is another point that can help in kid conception. Watery signs are given the most power, although any sign on the Ascendant that is activated by Jupiter or Venus is regarded a good time to have a family. The Ascendant is the first sign of the zodiac and is an excellent spot to’start anything fresh.’
The 5th house is ruled by children, pregnancy, and creativity in the birth chart. Both ancient and modern astrologers have looked to this dwelling for the story that will be told about having children. If the sign on the cusp is water or earth, it is thought to be more favorable, as both are more fertile. The energies that the individual must express are represented by planets in this house. The finest planets to find in this house for starting a family are the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter. Saturn, Mars, and Uranus are thought to be the most difficult planets to have in the 5th house. They were once thought to be obstacles to becoming pregnant or having children, but that is no longer the case thanks to modern medicine and our growing understanding of the human body.
If Uranus was in the fifth house, it was thought that the person would parent in a “alternative way,” such as through adoption, stepchildren, or working with children. In modern times, this may entail the use of fertility medicines, obtaining advice from alternative medicine practitioners, using herbs, following the lunar fertility cycle, or undergoing IVF. Uranus in the fifth house is also a popular placement for women who opt not to have children and instead channel their Uranian energy towards artistic endeavors.
What if the fifth residence isn’t occupied? When a house is empty, it does not indicate that no children will be born there; it simply means that it is not a ‘focus’ or a vital problem for that person in this lifetime. When planets transit this house, attention is focused to such things, and this is frequently when people begin to think about starting a family. Transiting the 5th can bring a desire for the grounding framework that having a family can provide. Saturn is a perfect example of how transiting the 5th can provide a longing for the grounding structure that having a family can bring.
Pluto in the 5th house was often thought to be a sign of having to marry because of a ‘unplanned’ pregnancy. This is not a concern in 2011, but if you are not searching for a committed relationship, you should be cautious with such a planetary placement.
More than one planet in the fifth was thought to imply more than one child, and the nature of the planet was thought to describe the child’s personality and gender. Mars in the fifth house, for example, could indicate a male child with a fiery and dynamic personality, whilst the Moon in the fifth house could indicate a female child with a nurturing and empathetic personality.
The 11th house is directly opposite the 5th house and is said to be a good spot for planets like Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon to live in a procreative chart. It is the house directly opposite the 5th house, and it is thought to indicate the influence of one’s marriage partner.
Sex Selection
This is a question that comes up frequently. Can you help us figure out if the baby will be a boy or a girl? Trying to conceive on a male or feminine Moon can theoretically help the process.
- Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius are the masculine signs.
- Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces are the feminine signs.
This is a fantastic idea, but keep in mind that it can take several days from the moment of intercourse until conception, and the Moon may have changed signs by then. Every 2 1/2 days, the Moon switches signs, alternating between feminine and masculine signs. Some Naturopaths suggest dietary advice that are either more acidic or alkaline in nature to aid in the sex choosing process. When it comes to the sex of the baby, it’s important to realize that astrology is never a guarantee. ‘You get what you are intended to have, not what you want,’ as someone wise once stated.
Astro-Fertility
In astrology, there are never any guarantees; there are always possibilities. Even what appears to be a challenging alignment may be worked through, either physically or by addressing the emotional and mental concerns it reflects. Flower essences are a simple and effective approach to work with blocked energy from a chart, and they don’t interfere with other treatments.
Each of the astrological signs has been allocated to one of Edward Bach’s original “12 healers.” If you have a problem with a planet, consider taking the Bach flower for that sign, or compose a combined remedy using your Sun (Vitality), Moon (Emotions), Ascendant (Physical body and how you behave under stress), Mercury (Mind), and Saturn (Saturn) (Fear). Above all, remember to be gentle with yourself while on this path, and may your days be blessed with whatever you require.
Crisis And Creation
In this three-part on-demand webinar series, I explore how planetary energies affect health, their natural impact, and how they might manifest during transits and progressions.
The series concludes with an exploration of Astro Fertility, which examines how to use planetary placements and transits to reveal and support you as you embark on your creative adventure of having children.
This presentation examines natal charts and their effects on having a family, fertility, conception, determining the best days to conceive, and the transits that influence these processes. We look at the potential construction of families rather than the hereditary ailments our relatives have inflicted on us in this optimistic approach on the subject.
Last Menstrual Period
The gestational age can be estimated if the mother has a regular cycle and knows the first day of her previous menstrual period. The first day of the mother’s last menstrual period, not the day of conception, is used to calculate gestational age. Calculating gestational age is frequently done using a pregnancy wheel.
Ultrasound
As early as 5 or 6 weeks after the mother’s last menstrual period, the baby can be measured. In the early stages of pregnancy, ultrasonography is the most precise method of measuring the baby. Later in pregnancy, it becomes less accurate. The optimal period to use ultrasonography to determine gestational age is between the 8th and 18th weeks of pregnancy. Using the first day of the woman’s last menstrual cycle and confirming this gestational age with an ultrasound exam is the most accurate approach to establish gestational age.
In a Typical Pregnancy
Conception usually happens 11-21 days following the beginning day of the previous period for a woman who has a regular cycle. Because determining when ovulation happens can be difficult, most women do not know the exact day of conception. As a result, their conception date is only a guess based on the first day of their previous period.
Calculating Estimated Due Date
The predicted due date is 40 weeks from the first day of the period, based on the last menstrual period. Only approximately 5% of babies are born on their projected due date, thus this is merely an estimate.
It can be difficult to calculate gestational age using this method for women who have irregular menstrual periods or who cannot recall the first day of their last menstrual period. An ultrasound test is frequently required in these circumstances to determine gestational age.