Written by Wendy Cicchetti (twixtearthandsky.com)
Capricorn energy or that of its ruler, Saturn, is a strong task master. Wherever Capricorn falls in your chart, it calls for structure and hard work to reach your goals. Capricorn and the energies of Saturn, are not necessarily comfortable with the nurturing energies of the Moon. For those of you who have the Moon in Capricorn natally, it is considered in its detriment and can cause depression, waves of sadness, lonlyness, fear and judgment. So if you wonder why you feel these overwhelming energies at times, look to your Capricorn Moon.
In some Astrological thought systems, Saturn represents the Father, the one who rules with the iron hand to make certain you make something of yourself. But there are other philosophies that feel that Saturn represents the Mother because she is the one always there to mold and push us to attain our potential. Saturn is considered a yin energy, yet represents the Father and yang or male authority, so there is duality here. Whichever role Saturn’s influence plays in our life, it is not fun and serves to motivate through heavy burden and discomfort to be all we can be. We as humans tend to learn the hard way and through Saturn’s individual influence we are pushed to look at life from a more sobering perspective and work to build a more solid base and structure to springboard from.
The 2.5 days that the Moon is in a sign infects the world with that sign’s energy. So, what work do you need to do? What lessons do you need to learn? Where are you being careless and hoping you can get by? What house in your chart is ruled by Saturn? This is a good place to start identifying the areas you need to contemplate in your life and focus on structure and disciple for improvement.
Since the Sun is in Cancer and in opposition to this Full Moon, it is wise to see what house in your chart is ruled by the sign of Cancer and therefore the Moon. This information can give you clues as to where you need to balance your inner and outer lives. As a water sign, Cancer is concerned with feelings, emotional needs, spiritual connection and family interplay. What areas need more nourishing and/or mothering? What spiritual changes do you need to make? Are you listening to our intuition and following our own inner guidance?
No Astrological energies and transits are arbitrary. They are always meant to help us evolve. With this understanding, it is a very appropriate time to integrate yin and yang energies, coming together at the heart and spreading gentle love and helpful energy toward ourselves and to those around us. Seize the day!
A Full Moon symbolizes the fulfillment of the seeds planted at a previous New Moon or some earlier cycle. Each Full Moon reminds us of the seeds that may be coming to maturity, to their fullness, to fruition, to the place where the fruits or gifts are received. It may seem that fulfillment of our goals takes a long time. Some intentions may manifest within the two week phase prior to the next New or Full Moon. Some however, depending on their complexity, may take a much longer time. Just remember that our thoughts and emotions set Universal Action in motion and much work takes place behind the scenes as everything is orchestrated for fulfillment. Keep visualizing your goals as though you have already attained them and they will eventually manifest. Do not concern yourself with current conditions or worry about controlling it. The universe takes care of those details. Just keep seeing what you want, and move in that direction with your actions, and give no energy to what you don’t want. Patience is required.