Janus is one of the Prime Moons of the Saturn. Named after the God of Doorways in Roman mythology, this moon is an icy, cratered and mysterious world. On the surface, it is cold and mystifying, yet beneath are many secrets. Janus represents the gateway between these two worlds: the known and the unknown; the real and the arcane. Within each of us, such a place exists. That is what your Janus Moon Reading explores.
The Astrological Janus is the transition point between the concrete and the abstract, the dualities of life and death – the beginning and the end. Indeed, the doorway from one experience to the next is always both a goodbye and a hello. Janus’ zodiac sign position in your Natal Chart speaks to how you manage the transition from one phase of your life to the next, about how you embrace life’s inevitable ages and eras.
Janis is a Shepherd Moon, because its orbit acts to keep a sharp, definite edge on the planetary ring of Saturn. Symbolically, we can also see how the astrological Janus shepherds us from one phase to the next, encouraging forward motion at all times and instilling positivity and enthusiasm for what will come next.
Known as the Great Initiator of Change, Janus is usually depicted as having two faces: one looking forwards and one looking backwards. Janus’ position in your Natal Chart explores key points of transformation in your life, and how you can utilize your past experiences to empower your future. Learning from your mistakes without being bound by them.
The ancient Romans performed rites to Janus at the beginning of each day, month and year, and offerings were left to him in doorways, passageways and at boundaries. Without a doubt, he is one of the most important gods in the Roman pantheon. Understanding the significance of your Janus Moon Sign is therefore a crucial piece of understanding the human journey and your deeper astrological identity.
Influenced by cardinal sign Libra, you don’t generally have a problem with change. You like your endings and beginnings to be calm, harmonious and peaceful, without undue stress or bitterness. Provided this can be accomplished, you have a healthy attitude towards life’s inevitable cycles, and can move smoothly and gracefully between them.
With Janus in Libra, however, problems arise when a symbolic doorway in life threatens to upset your peace. Disruptive or antagonistic change of any kind rattles you to your core, even to the point of paralysis. Frightened to step forwards, you also recognize that you cannot stay still forever, and this can wreak havoc on your mental health. Janus in Libra encourages you to practice positive change as often as you can, so that you have an instinctive template from which to work when the going gets tougher.
In esoteric astrology, the soul learns to find balance during its journey through Libra. It’s not until the soul arrives in Scorpio, however, that it learns to face transformation fearlessly. As the doorkeeper between the two signs, Janus in Libra is here to teach you that it’s okay to feel fear during these transitional or doorway moments – but that you must move forwards regardless.
When facing major life changes, then, don’t berate yourself for feeling anxious and fearful. Janus in Libra is about acknowledging the fear but nevertheless still making that move. As balance weaves its way through your life in everything you do, you will always naturally gravitate back towards a place of equilibrium and comfort.
Those with Janus in Libra are excellent communicators and peace brokers, and you are no exception. Highly diplomatic to your core, your connection to gateways and transition often manifests in the form of being an excellent facilitator, therapist or mediator. Helping to bridge the divide between conflicting ideas and ideologies.
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This powerful Astrology Reading reveals the meaning of Janus, one of the Prime Moons of Saturn. Like a Psychic or Tarot reading, it taps into the profound guidance of the Universe.
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