Fundamental to his approach has been a search for meaning, for logical patterns and understanding of the astronomical principles underlying our work. A good example of this is his work with cycles, particularly the lunation cycle. In The Lunation Cycle Rudhyar pioneered an eight phase measurement of the Sun and Moon's monthly cycle. No longer were Full Moons described as conflicts between the conscious and unconscious selves. The Full Moon and the other seven phases were described as parts of a process, a dynamic relationship between these two essential bodies.
Every phase is seen as coming from somewhere and going somewhere.
Astrologers were given guidance in understanding that even if the birth chart is fixed in time and space, we and the planets are not. Working with the lunar phases opened the door to a view of astrology which challenged astrologers to see patterns in new ways. Rudhyar's work with the lunation cycle has importance far beyond the relationship between the Sun and the Moon. It reminds us to examine all planetary patterns in light of the larger cycles in which they exist. The masculine approach to life and to astrology has focused on points, on fixed elements for interpretation and control.