Your natal moon phase reveals the energetic tone you were born including your personality style, and the deeper purpose your soul is here to express. In this episode, we explore the 8 natal moon phases and how the Sun–Moon relationship creates your inner operating system.
We open with a quick Mercury Retrograde recap (because this one has been a lot)—travel delays, tech issues, toddler chaos, and the unexpected upgrades that unfolded through it.
Then we dive into the episode, where Shaniel brings each natal moon phase to life by connecting it to the seed cycle. She shows how every lunar phase mirrors a stage of growth; from planting, sprouting, and emerging… to blooming, harvesting, and releasing. This makes it incredibly easy to understand not just the meaning of each phase, but the energetic story your soul is playing out in this lifetime.
Whether you’re new to astrology or deep in your chart, this episode will help you understand:
✨ How to find your natal moon phase
✨ What each phase reveals about your natural rhythm, motivations, and life themes
✨ Why two people with the same moon sign can feel completely different
✨ How the seed cycle offers a grounding, intuitive metaphor for your inner unfolding
✨ Examples from our own natal moon phases and how they have unfolded for us
Perfect for anyone curious about personality, soul purpose, lunar cycles, and the deeper layers of their chart.
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