lunation
noun
lu·na·tion
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Definition of lunation
: 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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If things have felt foggy and unclear, your path will surely be illuminated during this electric lunation. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What June's Capricorn Horoscope Means for You," 29 May 2018 This is a very positive lunation for you, Gemini darling, so be sure to take advantage of this auspicious occasion. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Gemini Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 Within your chart, this lunation will be activating your creativity zone. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What November's Aquarius Horoscope Means for You," 28 Oct. 2018 The moon is connected to our inner world, so the celestial satellite's lunation guides our emotional experiences. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What Your Sign's May 2018 Horoscope Predictions Mean for You," 26 Apr. 2018 On Monday, October 8, a new moon in Libra activates the area of your chart connected to personal finances, and since this lunation corresponds with beginnings, this is an excellent day for a money manifestation ritual. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Virgo Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 Whether it’s money, love, or something in between, this lunation will help kick-start action. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What November's Cancer Horoscope Means for You," 28 Oct. 2018 On Wednesday, October 24, the night sky will be electrified by this lunation. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Taurus Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 As the mysterious moon projects light into the darkness, this lunation always exposes whatever has been buried. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What August's Sagittarius Horoscope Means for You," 30 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lunation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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