lunation
noun
lu·na·tion
lü-ˈnā-shən 
: the period of time averaging 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 2.8 seconds elapsing between two successive new moons
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This full moon is the second complete lunation in Capricorn this summer and echoes out for the full week ahead, despite arriving on July 21.
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Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Since the new moon is in the sign of Cancer, which is ruled by the moon, this lunation is a moment in which our emotions, intuition and sense of self will force us to make decisions based on what our gut feelings tell us.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 6 July 2024
This lunation invites you to set heartfelt intentions for emotional healing, nurturing relationships and a supportive home environment.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
This was a perfect lunation to plant seeds of intention regarding social status, friendship, research, and educational goals.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024
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Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Since the new moon is in the sign of Cancer, which is ruled by the moon, this lunation is a moment in which our emotions, intuition and sense of self will force us to make decisions based on what our gut feelings tell us.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 6 July 2024
This lunation invites you to set heartfelt intentions for emotional healing, nurturing relationships and a supportive home environment.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
This was a perfect lunation to plant seeds of intention regarding social status, friendship, research, and educational goals.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024
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“Lunation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunation. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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