The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
Full Moon in Leo 2*12*25
Wednesday morning's Full Moon in Leo will be a shake up to wake up for many. The Sun at 24 degrees of Aquarius is conjunct Mercury at 26 degrees of Aquarius and both are opposite the Moon at 24 degrees of Leo. And they are all being challenged by Uranus at 23 degrees of Taurus, forming a T-square. Let's unpack this.
Sun and Mercury are opposite the Moon in Leo. As with all Full Moons, there is a call to balance the two ends of the continuum, here, Aquarius - Leo. The Aquarius end is focused on community and contributing to a vision for a world that works for all. It is future focused, innovative and ready for change. The Leo end deals with personal power and leadership. When Moon is in Leo, emotional needs and feelings demand to be recognized and honored.
The need to take a new approach will be obvious, but the tendency will be to put up roadblocks and try to justify staying the course. If you choose this strategy, the discomfort of recognizing the need to revise your approach and not actually mustering the fortitude to do so will take a toll.
Full Moon in Cancer 1*13*25
Monday afternoon we have the first Full Moon of the year as the Sun at 24 degrees of Capricorn is opposite the Moon at 24 degrees in her home sign of Cancer. The Capricorn - Cancer axis deals with public persona/ambition/reputation (Capricorn) and personal matters/inner circle/self-care (Cancer). Capricorn is the flowering of the potential rooted in Cancer. Cancer is how we nourish and care for our foundation, so it can support our "out there" activities. A strong foundation allows us to reach the greatest heights available. Full Moons are oppositions between the Sun and Moon. Oppositions require balancing of two complementary energies, here, Capricorn and Cancer. Consider if you have been overly focused on one or the other.
Full Moon in Gemini 12*15*24
The last Full Moon of 2024 happens right before dawn on Sunday morning when the Moon at 24 degrees of Gemini will be opposite the Sun at 24 degrees of Sagittarius. Full Moons are times of culmination. We are shown something that was previously not available to our awareness. Things come to light. From that place of new awareness, we are better able to see the bigger picture surrounding the area of life being highlighted by the signs and planets involved in the Full Moon.
The Sagittarius - Gemini axis deals with beliefs, growth, communication, and connection. This energy opens the door to conversations that explore different perspectives. Neptune at 27 degrees of Pisces is forming a T-square with the Sun and Moon. T-squares are challenging and bring frustration from competing goals. The Sun is the material, the Moon deals with the emotional, and Neptune in Pisces adds the spiritual aspect of our common humanity. The T-square is showing these three aspects are not meshing well right now because they are competing. Consider what would be different if these aspects collaborated to build connection within yourself and with others. The key is to…
Full Moon in Taurus 11*15*24
Full Moons are times of revelation. They happen when the Sun and Moon are directly opposite each other, allowing the light of the Sun to illuminate the Earth facing side of the Moon completely. Friday's Full Moon happens when the Sun is at 24 degrees of Scorpio opposite the Moon at 24 degrees of Taurus. This axis deals with resources and security. Taurus links things with the body. This Full Moon highlights how safe you feel in your body. Along the Taurus - Scorpio axis, body (Taurus) and soul (Scorpio) must find balance and integration. This Full Moon is pushing hard for your growth.
New Moon in Scorpio 11*1*24
November starts with a softer, but no less powerful New Moon at 9 degrees of Scorpio. Scorpio is an intense sign, but most of the focus is meant to be directed internally. In fact, when we approach Scorpio season with an eye towards other people, the vast opportunities for empowerment it offers are squandered.
The dilemma for Scorpio is that the defenses it puts up to avoid the discomfort of vulnerability undermine its need for intimacy in relationships with the important others in its life. Scorpio desires a soul connection; to be known completely by its important others. The challenge during Scorpio season is that level of intimacy requires one to stop hiding and come out of the shadows, to take the risk of being fully seen.
Full Moon in Aries 10*17*24
The Full Moon in Aries brings opportunities disguised as challenges. This Full Moon reveals emotions and behavior patterns we might not have been fully aware of. The question is are you willing to take the risk of being fully seen in your relationships? Can you also take responsibility for showing up as your best self? Will you choose to stop deflecting and instead contribute to relationships that are mutually beneficial and self-affirming for all parties involved?