Discover the astrological sign and house placement of your Black Moon Lilith. This point in your birth chart represents your raw, untamed feminine energy, hidden desires, and areas of rebellion or empowerment. Please note: This calculator uses a simplified model for educational and exploratory purposes and may not reflect the precise astronomical calculation of Black Moon Lilith.
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Understanding Black Moon Lilith in Astrology
Black Moon Lilith (BML) is a fascinating and often misunderstood point in astrology. Unlike planets or asteroids, Black Moon Lilith is not a physical celestial body. Instead, it represents the apogee of the Moon's orbit – the point where the Moon is furthest from the Earth. In astrological interpretation, BML symbolizes the raw, untamed, and often repressed aspects of our feminine energy. It speaks to our deepest desires, our shadow self, areas where we feel rebellious, or where we've experienced suppression and now seek empowerment.
Mean vs. True Black Moon Lilith
There are two primary calculations for Black Moon Lilith: Mean Black Moon Lilith and True Black Moon Lilith. The Mean BML is based on the average position of the Moon's apogee, offering a smoother, more consistent progression. The True BML, on the other hand, accounts for the Moon's irregular orbit, resulting in a more erratic and sometimes jumpy movement. This calculator uses a simplified, deterministic model for educational purposes, providing a consistent result based on your birth data, rather than a precise astronomical calculation of either Mean or True BML.
What Black Moon Lilith Reveals
Shadow Self & Repressed Desires: BML can highlight aspects of ourselves that we've been taught to suppress or that society deems unacceptable. It's where our primal instincts and unacknowledged desires reside.
Rebellion & Empowerment: It often points to areas where we feel a strong urge to break free from societal norms, expectations, or oppressive structures. Embracing your BML can lead to profound personal empowerment.
Raw Feminine Energy: For all genders, BML represents a connection to the wild, untamed, and instinctual feminine. It's about embracing your power, sensuality, and independence without apology.
Wounds & Healing: The house and sign placement of BML can indicate past wounds related to betrayal, abandonment, or feeling unheard. Understanding its placement can be a key to healing these deep-seated issues.
How to Interpret Your Black Moon Lilith Placement
The zodiac sign your Black Moon Lilith falls into describes the *style* or *manner* in which these energies manifest. For example, BML in Aries might express raw independence and a pioneering spirit, while BML in Libra might struggle with asserting personal desires within relationships. The house placement indicates the *area of life* where these themes play out most prominently. BML in the 1st House (Self) suggests a strong personal identification with these energies, whereas BML in the 7th House (Partnerships) might indicate these themes are explored through partnerships.
Using the Calculator
To find your Black Moon Lilith placement, simply enter your exact birth date, time, and geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude), along with your timezone offset from UTC. The more accurate your birth data, the more personalized your result will be within this simplified model.
Remember, astrology is a tool for self-discovery and reflection. While this calculator provides a starting point, deeper understanding comes from personal introspection and further study.
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// Get input values
var birthMonth = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthMonth").value);
var birthDay = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthDay").value);
var birthYear = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthYear").value);
var birthHour = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthHour").value);
var birthMinute = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthMinute").value);
var birthLatitudeDeg = parseFloat(document.getElementById("birthLatitudeDeg").value);
var birthLatitudeDir = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthLatitudeDir").value); // 1 for N, -1 for S
var birthLongitudeDeg = parseFloat(document.getElementById("birthLongitudeDeg").value);
var birthLongitudeDir = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthLongitudeDir").value); // 1 for E, -1 for W
var timezoneOffset = parseFloat(document.getElementById("timezoneOffset").value);
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(birthMonth) || isNaN(birthDay) || isNaN(birthYear) || isNaN(birthHour) || isNaN(birthMinute) ||
isNaN(birthLatitudeDeg) || isNaN(birthLongitudeDeg) || isNaN(timezoneOffset)) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
if (birthDay 31 || birthMonth 12 || birthYear 2099 ||
birthHour 23 || birthMinute 59 ||
birthLatitudeDeg 90 || birthLongitudeDeg 180 ||
timezoneOffset 14) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please ensure all input values are within their valid ranges.";
return;
}
// Apply direction to latitude and longitude
var latitude = birthLatitudeDeg * birthLatitudeDir;
var longitude = birthLongitudeDeg * birthLongitudeDir;
// — Simplified, deterministic calculation for Black Moon Lilith —
// IMPORTANT: This is a simplified model for demonstration and educational purposes.
// It does NOT use astronomical ephemeris data and therefore does NOT provide
// an astronomically accurate Black Moon Lilith placement.
// It generates a consistent result based on the input parameters.
// Create a base date object (UTC)
var date = new Date(Date.UTC(birthYear, birthMonth – 1, birthDay, birthHour, birthMinute, 0));
// Get Unix timestamp (milliseconds since Jan 1, 1970 UTC)
var unixTimestamp = date.getTime();
// Incorporate location and timezone into a "seed" for deterministic calculation
// We'll use a combination of these values to create a unique identifier for the birth moment
// and then map it to a sign, house, and degree.
var calculationSeed = unixTimestamp +
(latitude * 1000000) + // Scale latitude to have more impact
(longitude * 500000) + // Scale longitude
(timezoneOffset * 100000); // Scale timezone offset
// Ensure the seed is positive and large enough for distribution
calculationSeed = Math.abs(calculationSeed);
// Define zodiac signs and houses
var zodiacSigns = [
"Aries", "Taurus", "Gemini", "Cancer", "Leo", "Virgo",
"Libra", "Scorpio", "Sagittarius", "Capricorn", "Aquarius", "Pisces"
];
var houses = [
"1st House (Self, Appearance)", "2nd House (Resources, Values)", "3rd House (Communication, Siblings)",
"4th House (Home, Roots)", "5th House (Creativity, Romance, Children)", "6th House (Work, Health, Service)",
"7th House (Partnerships, Open Enemies)", "8th House (Transformation, Shared Resources, Sex)",
"9th House (Higher Learning, Travel, Philosophy)", "10th House (Career, Public Image)",
"11th House (Friends, Hopes, Groups)", "12th House (Spirituality, Hidden Matters, Self-Undoing)"
];
// Deterministically derive sign, house, degree, minute, second from the seed
// Using modulo operations to map the seed to ranges
var signIndex = Math.floor(calculationSeed / 12345) % 12; // Arbitrary large number for distribution
var houseIndex = Math.floor(calculationSeed / 6789) % 12; // Another arbitrary number
var degree = Math.floor(calculationSeed / 1000) % 30; // 0-29 degrees
var arcMinute = Math.floor(calculationSeed / 100) % 60; // 0-59 arc minutes
var arcSecond = Math.floor(calculationSeed / 10) % 60; // 0-59 arc seconds
var bmlSign = zodiacSigns[signIndex];
var bmlHouse = houses[houseIndex];
var bmlDegree = degree + "° " + arcMinute + "' " + arcSecond + """;
// Display results
var resultHtml = "
Your Black Moon Lilith Placement:
";
resultHtml += "Sign: " + bmlSign + "";
resultHtml += "House: " + bmlHouse + "";
resultHtml += "Degree: " + bmlDegree + "";
resultHtml += "(Note: This is a simplified, deterministic calculation for educational purposes and not an astronomically precise placement.)";
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