Full Moon in Capricorn - Consider Your Ambitions

We have a Full Moon on Friday June 21, the day after the Summer Solstice. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs, and with the Sun just moving into Cancer the day before, the Moon will be at 1 degree of Capricorn now. Full Moons are a time of heightened emotions as the Moon, which represents emotions and the subconscious, is at her height. The Sun is now in watery and emotional Cancer, turning our focus to the home, family, memory, and the imagination for the next four weeks. While the Moon in Capricorn wants us to be ambitious and to not forget that we have work to accomplish in the world. Capricorn Full Moons are a time when we are asked to look at our career goals and see if they feed our heart. How can we find a good balance between work and home, between our emotional self-care and the need for outer accomplishment?

Moonology Oracle

This Full Moon is squaring Neptune in late Pisces. Neptune is a planet that signifies spirituality and a sense of oneness, but can also represent fantasy and delusion. Squares are a stressful aspect, so Neptune leans towards the delusional and even deceptive now. There is something about our desires that is fanciful and not grounded in reality, or we may be basing our beliefs on a falsehood. Watch for misinformation and disinformation in the news, especially around issues of borders, homelands, ancestry and the past. If something seems to be outrageous, or angers you, remember that it may be a falsehood. Wait for the fog to clear and you will have a better view of how things really are. This is not a good time to make any hasty decisions. 

 

Another aspect on this day is Mercury in Cancer sextile Mars in Taurus. Mercury is communication and travel and in the sign of Cancer he wants to talk about feelings and memories of the past. Mars is action, desire and aggression. In earthy Taurus he is all about slow and steady determination. This is a great time to think about long term goals and ambitions and to make plans that resonate with your heart. There is no need to rush with Mars in Taurus, and with the foggy aspect of Sun and Moon square Neptune, there is a lack of clarity. However, there is nothing wrong with dreaming and planning. Just remember that you may need to revise your plans with more practical details later.

 

The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is “A Chief Demands Recognition.” This symbol talks about how we sometimes need to stand up and be in our power. We need to communicate clearly our desires and not make ourselves small to please others. It also asks us to look at who we give power and authority to. In the world we may see new leaders emerge or upstarts try to overthrow things. It is a good time to examine power dynamics and ask who is a true leader and someone we can look up to and who is a blow hard just trying to bully and control things.

 

Overall this Full Moon asks us to look at ambition. Do our goals and desires satisfy our hearts? Do they support our inner world and our home life? Are they based on reality, or a fantasy? These are all things to consider this Capricorn Full Moon.

 

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New Moon in Gemini - Communication Increases

 On June 06 we have New Moon in the sign of Gemini. This week sees a lot of Gemini energy with the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter all in this lively and talkative sign. Now the Moon joins in on the party and highlights the themes of communication, learning, exchanging ideas and laughter. Gemini rules all of these plus short trips, cars, anything that comes in pairs, along with siblings and neighbours. Expect to see these themes highlighted in your life and in the world around you now. New Moons occur when the Sun and the Moon are in the same sign, so are energetically working together. The Moon is also at the beginning of the waxing, or growing cycle, so any intentions made now are like a seed being planted, that can grow along with the Moon phases. 

Moonology Oracle

 

This particular Full Moon will conjunct with the other planets in Gemini, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. The conjunction with Mercury makes this a great time for communicating your ideas with others and for any goals around writing learning, or taking a trip. It also helps us to clarify our intentions and to put them down in writing. The energy of Venus will bring a sense of love and beauty to the day, so any goals that have to do with expressing our feeling to a loved one, asking someone out or starting a creative project, particularly creative writing or poetry also bode well now. Jupiter lends positive energy and a sense of optimism, like anything is possible. This also helps with any goals around learning something new, or sharing your ideas with others. 

 

Further supporting this New Moon is the trine with Pluto in Aquarius, bringing opportunities to make some profound changes that can revolutionize things in the long run for us. We may have to examine how we want to shift the dynamics in our lives to make our goals happen. It won’t always be easy and we may have to let some things go in order to make room for the new. On the challenging side, Saturn is squaring the New Moon, sowing us that there may be tension around limitations. We may feel frustrated or sad that we can’t be as free as we like. We may have a hard time letting old outworn ways or things go, and frustration around responsibilities. Remember that if we want something new, we have to make room for it in our lives, and that often means letting something go. At the same time, we don’t have to throw everything out or change everything all at once. Small changes over time will be much more effective in the long run.

 

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is “The Head of a Robust Youth is Changed into that of a Mature Thinker.”  This symbol emphasizes the need to think rationally, rather than reacting emotionally to things now. Well considered intentions, that take into account our wisdom and experience, are much more likely to take root and yield results rather than ones based on impulsiveness or wishful thinking. We also don’t have to be pessimistic or wet blanket our hopes either. It is more about taking a step back and looking at our hopes and dreams and thinking about what the practical doable steps are. That way we can make realistic progress towards our goals.

 

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Beltane Astrology - The Pleasure of the Physical Realm

 May 1 marks Beltane/May Day in the northern hemisphere and Samhain/Halloween in the southern hemisphere. Both of these are what are called cross-quarter celebrations, marking the halfway point between an equinox and a solstice. Being in the northern part of the world I will be referring to this day as Beltane, but please keep in mind that if you are in the southern hemisphere that the astrology of the day still applies, even if the seasons are different. 

Astro Codes Oracle

 

Beltane is the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It is the height of spring and depending on your latitude, will determine how green it is and how many flowers are in bloom. Even here where I live on the northern prairies, the trees are budding, the birds are returning, and green shoots are emerging from the ground. It is a time to celebrate spring, nature and beauty, all things considered to be in the realm of Taurus, the sign the Sun is now in. Wherever you live, Taurus season is a good time to slow down and appreciate the realm of the physical, with good food, sexy times and a walk in nature. Joining the Sun in Taurus is Venus, the planetary ruler of this sign, adding extra emphasis this May Day to themes of beauty, sensuality and pleasure. It’s a great time to get a beauty treatment, go to the spa, or make art inspired by nature.

The astrology of the day had some challenges but is overall quite positive. One challenging aspect is that the Moon is at the waning quarter, in Aquarius, squaring the Sun, Venus and Jupiter in Taurus. This can lead to a lack of energy and a sense of cool detachment. This can be helpful if we use our logical side in service to our earthy and sensual side, rather than trying to separate the two. Another challenge is that Venus is also squaring Pluto in Aquarius, which can bring up issues around power dynamics in partnerships or creative projects. It can also be representative of the tensions between embracing change, especially technological advancements, and the desire to slow down and be more in nature. Again these two things do not have to be at odds with each other. It is about finding a way to blend or balance out the two.

Mars the planet of action, energy and war is separating from his conjunction with Neptune that occurred on April 28, in the sign of Pisces. On the challenging side, this can be confused actions, or acting on misinformation or deception. Avoid knee jerk reactions or getting involved in a fight now as you don’t have all the information to make a decision or form and opinion clearly. On the good side, this aspect can help fuel creative projects or bring energy to your spiritual life.

Further helping things on this day is that Mercury is now out of retrograde, so communication and travel are smoother. Being in the sign of Aries, we have the ability to ask more directly for what it is that we want. We are also still experiencing the optimism of the Jupiter Uranus conjunction in Taurus. This aspect brings positive energy, a sense of momentum and even inspiring breakthroughs. This is a time that presents us with opportunities that can create a big leap forward or propel us towards our dreams. Say yes to what life has to offer you now!

Overall this Beltane is a good time to revel in the pleasures of the physical, and to celebrate the abundance and hopefulness of spring. It is great for artistic projects, beauty and inspiration. Whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, take advantage of the positive aspects of this day to celebrate life, nature, beauty and abundance. 

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