// P - Planet
// Lilith Short Introduction
// By Paul Hysen, copyright 1972, 2006

[13] Lilith - The Unconscious Shadow
The elliptical orbit of the Moon has two foci, the Earth, and a second point located in empty space that is identified with Lilith. Lilith therefore is not a planet but a gravitational focus in space. Lilith rotates slowly around the Earth, taking 3232 days, or about 8.9 years for a full rotation. 
Another name for Lilith is "Black Moon". This offers insight into her significance in the horoscope, where she is interpreted as the unseen feminine aspect of our unconscious mind. Thus Lilith's position in our horoscope tells us about the suppressed shadow-side of our unconscious, and indicates things that are hidden in the shadows, unfulfilled wishes, painful experiences, privation and darkness. Nevertheless, Lilith not only brings death, pain and disaster, but also generates life. Additionally, if the horoscope is for a male, Lilith can point to the woman he fears most or the woman that drives him to despair.

