in case someone is still interested in this, an interesting indicator can be Moon opposite BML. just my 1/2 a cent
that can show a mother that is not really your mother, then studying both moon and BML might reveal more. Then again the mother in a chart doesn't have to be represented by moon, but in some charts, this little info may be useful.
I am in agreement that MEAN Black Moon Lilith in a chart can be significant of the non-biological parent and the image such a person presents to the child by aspects to other planets it makes; whether the inner image created is of a fairy godmother/benevolent father figure or the wicked s.o.b /witch.
Harsh Moon-BML aspects are often indicative of a 'non or dis--connection of feeling' between the natural mother and child. BML is then 'the surrogate' mother who takes on the parental role. In many observed cases, the inner experiences of the child toward 'the maternal role' can lead to a wish for no children of one's own.
Yet Moon-BML also shows a positive side. Natural 'gut' feeling instincts regarding impressions; or feelings towards that which was considered extinct and is brought to the surface;or deep connections to family and tribal customs.
Harsh Sun-BML often comes up with the male parent 'unknown', whereby connection through family feeling is impossible, rather than merely absent in the child's upbringing as per, e.g, a Sun in 12 or in harsh aspect to a natal planet. OR, the male parent can take on 'a hero figure'(Sun)identity to the child under whose shadow it lives and/or is merely an extension of his own ego. E.g ' Joe's girl/boy....what's your name?'
Sun-BML can also have a very positive side; the woman behind every successful man. You may not physically see her influence, yet it's there.
JUPITERASC wrote:
the use of the 11th for adopted children is sound,
as it is a child from "another",
a theme belonging to the 7th house.
11th is 5th from 7th
Thank you for this explanation. I knew of the 11th house association with adoption, thinking in terms of 'non-emotional, detached' association and opposing the 5th house of children. I didn't know of its traditional roots.
Makes it more trustworthy.