Full Moon in Sagittarius ⋆ 6.3.23
Gemini and Sagittarius tend to be relatively easy going signs. It would make sense then, to expect that the Sagittarius Full Moon on June 3 right before midnight would be a sweet respite from the intensity of the recent eclipses. So, about that... nothing in astrology happens in a vacuum, just like the rest of your life. This Full Moon reflects and hopefully helps clarify some of the challenges we are facing.
Full Moons happen when the Moon is opposite the Sun. Things that are normally just below the surface are brought into the light to be acknowledged. Full Moons highlight the unconscious motivators that are behind your reactive behavior patterns.
Here, the Moon is in Sagittarius at 13 degrees opposite the Sun in Gemini at 13 degrees. Gemini is the mutable air sign. Air signs experience the world through the mental realm. They are concerned with ideas. Air signs need mental stimulation. They like to learn things. For Gemini, sharing ideas is the way they connect with others. Gemini energy needs social interactions that provide a chance to exchange lots of ideas in lots of conversations with lots of different people. Gemini energy prefers to know a little about a lot of topics so there is always something to discuss. Their curiosity and desire for interaction can make them restless. Gemini energy is often seeking the next thing. Stillness is not comfortable.
Sagittarius is the mutable fire sign. Sag energy thrives on connection and socializing, but the fire element is more idealistic and passionate. Sag loves friendly competition and often uses sports and games as a common ground for relating to others. Sagittarius energy is motivated by expansion. It learns by experiencing new cultures and points of view. While Gemini likes facts, Sag prefers to explore beliefs and philosophies. Sagittarius values freedom. It usually has many different groups it can interact and play with. Gemini prefers to stay local while Sag is drawn to exploring far away things like different cultures.
This Full Moon will reveal how you connect with others. How do you approach conversations? Are you curious? Do you welcome new perspectives or prefer to stay in an echo chamber? Can you listen to another, or are you marking time until it's your turn to speak? This energy is not about baring your soul or oversharing. It fosters connection in casual conversation. It offers a chance to get to know a person without preconceived judgements based on their tribe, their social media, or any of the myriad aspects that color our perspective. This Full Moon encourages us to lighten up. Have a beer, play a game, talk about the weather or the team; recognize another's innate humanity. Interact as people, not labels.
Saturn, planet of maturity, reality checks, and discipline is at 7 degrees of Pisces, forming a T-square to the Sun and Moon. The power of words and how you use them is a theme for this Full Moon. With Saturn, expect to be held accountable for what you say and how you say it. Sagittarius can be blunt and dismissive of how their conversations land for others. Gemini can be more concerned with telling a good story than getting the facts straight. This T-square will offer opportunities to balance being truthful with being kind.
Mars at 8 degrees of Leo is making a supportive aspect to the Sun and Moon. With Mars, taking action is the key. The opportunities to improve communication and connection require you to actually do something different. Leo is warm, generous, and inclusive. Channeling some of those qualities will help foster conversation and build relationships.
Also, anything started around the time of the New Moon in Sagittarius last November 23 will be reaching a turning point under this Full Moon.
"In most people’s minds, communication is a mode of transmission: You have an idea to send out, and once the message is sent, you have accomplished the goal of communication. But communication is more than transmission; it’s also creation. It creates experiences and builds relationships. If we take away communication, we take away relationship.” ~Julien C. Mirivel, Ph.D.
“In the best conversations, you don't even remember what you talked about, only how it felt.” ~John Green
