How often do you get the feeling that the creative work you normally love doing feels like actual work? You may be relieved to learn that oftentimes these creative funks have nothing to do with you, it’s the Void of Course Moon. These periods don’t have to be a complete bust; there are many ways we can use the Void of Course Moon for to our advantage. Let’s get into it!

What is the Void of Course Moon?

The Void of Course Moon is kinda like when you’re at a party, and you’ve already said hi to everyone you wanted to kiki with, you feel “done” and you’re ready to leave. That same feeling of restlessness and wanting to move on, and not feeling like doing anything else here is how the Moon is when she’s in the Void.

The Moon becomes void of course when she finishes making all the major aspects she can make to the seven traditional planets while in the sign that she is in. Since the Moon zips around the zodiac faster than the other planets, she gets herself into the Void at least once a week, sometimes more 🫠.

For the astrology girlies, there are a couple of other definitions of the Void Moon. You can nerd-out even more on those at The Astrology Podcast.

Using the Void of Course Moon to Your Advantage

The nature and wisdom of the Void of Course Moon pushes us towards rest and renewal, and grinds against the expectation of staying busy. It can be tied to the word Dutch word niksen - which means “doing nothing.” A time for activities without an end-goal or expectation. Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, a professor at Florida State University says:

“While most of us find it hard to tolerate, in many instances boredom can be a prelude to something. It can trigger our imagination and creativity. In a sense, boredom can be seen as a liminal space, a critical resource that pushes us to seek the unfamiliar.”

What to do during a Void of Course Moon:

Make a new playlist
Create a visionboard / daydream
Journal
Soak in a bath
Pull weeds in the garden
Make an easy meal at home
Cuddle
Play videogames
Take a nap
Walk in nature
Meditate
Schedule a massage
Make an easy meal at home or order in

Basically, you want to avoid kicking anything off that you want long-lasting, or to have a productive outcome.

Why? According to the ancient astrologer Sahl Bishr, nothing good will come of what is started during the Void:

“If the Moon was empty in course, not connecting with any of the planets, it indicates emptiness, idleness, and returning from that situation with scanty results, and the corruption of all of one’s purposes.”

What Not to Do During Void of Course Moon

Launching a website, a workshop or product
Important client meetings
Hiring and Interviewing
Signing leases, and making big purchases
Cramming for a big test
Registering for classes and workshops
Creating new social media accounts
Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone
Challenging workouts

When we are stuck in the world having to get shit done during the Void of Course Moon, try to avoid shaking things up and stick to your routine.

Let’s be real, we can’t all just take a nap whenever we want. When we are stuck in the world having to get shit done during the Void of Course Moon, try to avoid shaking things up and stick to your routine.

Keep things as easy for yourself as you can and accept that you’re probably not going to be your most productive. Set realistic expectations for yourself and for others who are also going through it right along with you. Come home and make yourself an easy meal, cuddle with your boo and lean into the void.

Sources:
1. INSEAD: The Benefits of Doing Nothing
2. The Astrology Podcast: Void of Course Moon: Meaning Explained
3. The Guardian: The art of doing nothing: Have the Dutch found the answer to burnout culture?
4. The Astrology of Sahl Ibn Bishr: Vol I, translated by Benjamin Dykes - Page 78.

Using the Void of Course Moon for your creative advantage