True Black Moon Lilith

Who is Lilith and what is her story ? What does Lilith represent in the natal chart and why is this so important at this moment in time ? The mythological story of  Lilith goes something like this. In the Garden of Eden, all the animals had natural mates and companions, except Adam. He asked God for a mate to be his companion and playmate. So God divided Adam, into two parts,  the natural masculine, himself, and the natural feminine, Lilith. All went quite well for these two natural partners, until Adam wanted Lilith to be subservient to him. Of course, Lilith would have no part of this. She believed they were equals since they came from the same matter and consciousness. Adam insisted that he be the boss and Lilith must obey him. Lilith, a true self-empowered being, left Adam and the garden of Eden to go live in the Red Sea, where she could frolic freely in the waters of the sea and enjoy her (pro-) creativity. In doing so, she honoured her Goddess self, her authentic self, her empowered self.

Historically, through the last many thousand years in our patriarchal society, Lilith has represented anger and rage; the rage she feels at having to leave her natural home, the Garden of Eden and her companion, Adam. Is this all Lilith represents, anger, rage and the suppression of our natural instincts ? Or is it time to re-imagine the archetype of Lilith ?

Lilith’s story has taught humanity to feel shame and guilt for expressing our natural instincts,  desires and urges, and to suppress the natural feminine. This can be seen throughout history as evidenced in arranged marriages, women not having the right to vote until the last century, and inequality in the workforce between men and women. How many Canadian female Prime Ministers have been in office ? How many female US Presidents ? In many countries today, women do not have the right to an education, do not have rights to reproductive choices and healthcare and do not have rights to property. The Taliban took over Herat (1994) and Kabul (1996), in Afghanistan and stripped all women of their basic human rights. There are many examples throughout history of the extreme suppression of the wild, natural feminine and this still exists in our world today.  

Each one of us carries the karmic energy of the suppression of our natural desires, whether we are masculine or feminine. As 2012 emerges, the consciousness of humanity is increasing, and we are all being urged to become more self-aware, release our karmic baggage, and release beliefs that  no longer serve our authentic self. It is time to re-write our own Lilith story, get in touch with our healed Lilith, and get comfortable expressing our natural desires, passions and creativity.

Astrology provides a unique map of the soul’s journey, illuminating the wondrous potential of the authentic self. True Black Moon Lilith is one jewel in the natal chart to research, explore and discover, inviting us to ask questions about our own Lilith, as indicated by sign, house and aspects. Where have my natural instincts and desires been suppressed ? Where do my passions and creativity express themselves most naturally and comfortably ? What are some healthy choices I can make to express my natural instincts ?

 

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