The cosmic wild Black Moon Lilith is officially in the CHANI appthat’s why we’ve outlined everything you need to know about working with this placement.
First things first: what is Black Moon Lilith?
Black Moon Lilith is a point in space named after the mythical figure Lilith. In astrology it represents wildness, exile and the parts of ourselves that can be uncomfortable to see. This archetype invites us to resist the forces within cultures of supremacy that make us feel alienated, atomized, and powerless. Lilith is the protector of those on the margins, and those who refuse to be brought down by oppressive structures.
Ways to work with Black Moon Lilith in the CHANI app
1. Learn more about your natal Black Moon Lilith and how it interacts with other planets or points in your birth chart.
In the birth chart, Black Moon Lilith indicates your personal signature of resistance. Even if you consider yourself a generally rule-abider, there’s probably some expectation or status quo that you’re resisting. Your placement with Black Moon Lilith will reveal that rebellious nature, as well as areas in life where you may feel misunderstood or rejected. While these points of exile are rarely comfortable, they do help you tap into your sovereignty and wildness. To learn more about your Black Moon Lilith, visit the Me tab of the CHANI app and scroll down to Points and minor planets.
2. Find out if the transiting Black Moon Lilith is affecting any of your natal planets or points.
When Black Moon Lilith visits a point or planet in your birth chart, it indicates a period when themes of wildness, exile, anger, or refusal are more prominent in your life. You may feel like an outsider during these moments, but also become more in touch with your anger and less apologetic about refusing what isn’t good for you. To find out if the Black Moon Lilith transit will affect your natal placement, visit the Transits tab of the CHANI app.
3. Lean on the wisdom of Lilith with our new meditations.
Because Lilith represents wildness, defiance, and dissent, we can learn a thing or two from her. These three new guided meditations from Chani Nicholas will help you dive into the pulse of your inner savage and unleash its wisdom. To get started, go to the Listen tab of the CHANI app.
PS If you don’t have CHANI premium yet, you can use code LILITH30 for a free 30-day access pass to the app.
Frequently asked questions about Lilith
Why is Lilith sometimes called the ‘first Eve’?
Lilith is an ancient archetype that predates the Hebrew Bible and even the written word. Although the first records we have of Lilith date back to 2000 B.C. in ancient Sumeria, Lilith’s appearance as a decidedly less submissive Eve has captured the imagination of many. This iconic part of Lilith’s lore comes from the Hebrew book of The Alphabet of Ben Sirain which Lilith appears as the first wife of the biblical Adam. Written anonymously in the Middle Ages between 700 and 1000 CE, and probably intended to be provocative and satirical, this story describes Lilith emerging from the ground – like Adam, but unlike Eve, who would emerge from Adam’s rib into a human being. are transformed. In this parodic story, Lilith’s existence is not dependent on Adam’s, because she is of the same descent – and therefore his equal. Tension arises when Lilith takes this issue to her husband and refuses to lie beneath him during the marital act. When Adam refuses to recognize and respect her authority, Lilith voluntarily banishes herself to the Red Sea and eventually gives birth to a brood of demonic babies. (You can read more about Lilith’s historical roots in this blog.)
Astronomically speaking, what is Black Moon Lilith?
Black Moon Lilith (BML) is not a planet, asteroid or any other celestial body. It has no mass and takes up no physical space. Like the lunar nodes, BML is a symbolic point in our sky: the second focus within the moon’s elliptical (or oval) orbit around Earth. This ghostly counterpart to Earth hovers closer to the moon’s tip – our planet’s farthest point in Luna’s orbit – which is quite fitting for an archetype living in the hinterlands of life.
How long does it take for Black Moon Lilith to travel through the zodiac?
Black Moon Lilith orbits the entire zodiac in about nine years, moving through each sign in about nine months. However, the ‘real’ point is more erratic because it is often retrograde and direct stationed. It flashes in and out of two or three characters as it slowly progresses. Think: two steps forward, one step back. Conversely, the ‘mean’ Black Moon Lilith moves consistently (and slowly) through the signs, making its movement easier to predict.
What is the difference between “real” and “mean” Black Moon Lilith?
Just as astrologers use true and average calculations for the lunar nodes, there are true and average calculations for Black Moon Lilith. The moon’s elliptical orbit around Earth is not perfectly flat: it wobbles. The mean calculation of Black Moon Lilith (BML) yields a location based on the average of these wobbles. If you have the mean location of BML over time you will notice that it always moves in direct motion. In reality, BML stations retrograde about once a month, requiring it to loop back and forth over the same area for several months at a time. The WHERE The calculation reflects the exact position of Black Moon Lilith at any given time – wild movements back and forth and all that. (This is the calculation we use in the CHANI app.)
The distance between the real and average Black Moon Lilith can vary dramatically in a natal chart, and is often shown in different signs and houses. Please note: one calculation is not better than the other. It is up to the astrologer to choose which Lilith he prefers to work with.
What other versions of Lilith exist?
In modern astrology, Black Moon Lilith (BML) is the most popular astrological point named after this archetype. But there’s also an asteroid named after Lilith, as well as a questionable point in space known as Dark Moon Lilith. The asteroid Lilith – the only physical body associated with this mythical figure – orbits in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It contains many of the same themes as Black Moon Lilith, although it is not used as often.
Dark Moon Lilith, also called Waldemath Lilith was created after controversial observations of a mysterious second moon orbiting the Earth. This Lilith has since been largely debunked and in some sources attributed to a spot in the astronomer’s telescope.
Note that while the Lilith archetype is ancient and even predates the alphabet, BML is a modern astrological concept dating back to the late 20th century.
Which Lilith uses the CHANI app?
At CHANI we use real Black Moon Lilithwhich emits retrograde and/or direct about once a month and flickers back and forth over the same area for months. As a result, you will notice that this point appears again in the Transits of the CHANI app muMultiple times within a certain period.
Why did CHANI choose to incorporate this archetype into the app?
We are a queer, feminist-led team, and the rebellion, the energy of the great witches, and the righteous rage of Black Moon Lilith align with our vision and values. We believe that people who use our app as a tool for self-empowerment and radical self-acceptance will benefit from the psychologically rich stories that emerge from this shadowy archetype. Moreover, our collaboration with FreeFrom – a national organization dedicated to seeking economic justice and opportunity for survivors of abuse and exploitation – reflects Black Moon Lilith’s kinship with those who are shunned, marginalized, and outside the protection of dominant power structures. We hope this addition to the app will help you reclaim your wildness, defiance and desires.
Can’t find Black Moon Lilith in the app? Try your CHANI app. If that doesn’t work, learn how to update your app here.
Do you want to know more about the signs in the zodiac? Click on the links below.
Ram | Taurus | Twin | Cancer | Lion | Virgin | Libra
Scorpio | Archer | Ibex | Aquarius | Pisces
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