Lilith in astrology is also known as Black Moon Lilith and is represented by a Black crescent Moon symbol sometimes atop a cross. It is more correctly the Mean Lunar Apogee [h12] and the Oscillating Lunar Apogee (True Lilith) [h13] a sensitive point that is furthest from Earth on the Moon’s elliptical orbit and not to be confused with the small asteroid Lilith [1181].
In mythology Lilith was said to be Adam’s first wife in the Garden of Eden created from the same clay he was, but she was deposed by Eve (created from Adams rib) and banished for her refusal to become subservient to Adam.
She is often depicted in art as having long lustrous locks and deathly pale skin and red lips whilst gazing vainly into a mirror as best captured by Rossetti in his painting Lady Lilith as shown above.
In mythology Lilith is often thought of as a ‘Femme Fatale’, but she is so much more than that in Astrology, where Lilith represents not only the base primeval female desires and is primarily linked to Adultery, Sexual Domination, Abortion, Adoption, Seduction, Obsessive Love and Addiction.
She also has associations with a fear of childbirth or dislike of children, wild creative ability & fervent artistic endeavours and themes of manipulation, temptation, self-absorption, sin and redemption.
*However, it is important to note that Lilith is also strongly related to female empowerment and choices made by women with their own needs in mind, that were often in the past, and still are in some cultures, considered shameful.
Understanding your LILITH
Delineating Lilith in a natal chart is worthwhile to reveal the way in which a person might experience their hidden Lilith energies that when not allowed free expression can develop into damaging self-destructive behaviours.
The signs most closely linked to Lilith are thought to be Leo (beware vanity), Scorpio (beware manipulation) and Aquarius (beware shocking sexuality) and Lilith does share some of their qualities and perhaps is at her best when in these signs, she also seems to work well from Aries (beware selfishness).
When Lilith is in Cancer she can be at her most destructive as she is almost diametrically opposed to Cancerian ideals of nurture, nourishment, safety and comfort. The cruel scathing side of Cancer may emerge directed primarily at the self causing problems with negative self-image and low self-esteem.
The House placement of Lilith may help bring out the best in her with the easiest houses being H1 (psychological and physical motivation), H5 (creativity), H8 (shared wealth, investment), H10 (career success). The hardest houses for Lilith are H4 (family trouble), H6 (health trouble), H7 (partnership trouble) and H12 (self-sabotage trouble). Lilith can be either easy or hard in H2 (finances), H3 (siblings), H9 (law) and H11 (friendship).
Although consider first Lilith's sign and aspects; conjunctions are negative with Lilith if they are with the Moon, Venus or Jupiter whilst even square or opposition aspects with Mars, Saturn and Pluto can help with discouraging, restraining and blocking the negative behaviour associated with Lilith.
Transiting Lilith aspects show through sudden frustrations, sacrifices and feelings of impotence and being trapped which may make the individual more prone to self-loathing, some kind of self-harm or acting inappropriate and overtly sexual.
In relationships a strong Lilith shows the partner most likely to manipulate the other and by what means. In synastry Lilith is best placed making aspects to the other partners Sun, Mars and Uranus and works best from the other partners 5th house, 8th house or 11th house.
Care should be taken for partnerships where Lilith is in the other partners 7th house or 12th house where the propensity exists for great hurt to be caused by the Lilith partner to the loved one.
Original article written and published by Declination ©2015
revised ©2017
latest update ©2023
The signs most closely linked to Lilith are thought to be Leo (beware vanity), Scorpio (beware manipulation) and Aquarius (beware shocking sexuality) and Lilith does share some of their qualities and perhaps is at her best when in these signs, she also seems to work well from Aries (beware selfishness).
When Lilith is in Cancer she can be at her most destructive as she is almost diametrically opposed to Cancerian ideals of nurture, nourishment, safety and comfort. The cruel scathing side of Cancer may emerge directed primarily at the self causing problems with negative self-image and low self-esteem.
The House placement of Lilith may help bring out the best in her with the easiest houses being H1 (psychological and physical motivation), H5 (creativity), H8 (shared wealth, investment), H10 (career success). The hardest houses for Lilith are H4 (family trouble), H6 (health trouble), H7 (partnership trouble) and H12 (self-sabotage trouble). Lilith can be either easy or hard in H2 (finances), H3 (siblings), H9 (law) and H11 (friendship).
Although consider first Lilith's sign and aspects; conjunctions are negative with Lilith if they are with the Moon, Venus or Jupiter whilst even square or opposition aspects with Mars, Saturn and Pluto can help with discouraging, restraining and blocking the negative behaviour associated with Lilith.
Transiting Lilith aspects show through sudden frustrations, sacrifices and feelings of impotence and being trapped which may make the individual more prone to self-loathing, some kind of self-harm or acting inappropriate and overtly sexual.
In relationships a strong Lilith shows the partner most likely to manipulate the other and by what means. In synastry Lilith is best placed making aspects to the other partners Sun, Mars and Uranus and works best from the other partners 5th house, 8th house or 11th house.
Care should be taken for partnerships where Lilith is in the other partners 7th house or 12th house where the propensity exists for great hurt to be caused by the Lilith partner to the loved one.
Original article written and published by Declination ©2015
revised ©2017
latest update ©2023
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