Cancer Full Moon

The Full Moon in Cancer presents us with a very dignified Moon. The Moon is thought to have greater power in Cancer, helping to bring forth more of its nurturing capacity. Nevertheless, the opposition inherent in the Full Moon scenario in Capricorn, indicates two sets of energies, which have the potential to conflict with or complement each other.

We may sense the tension in this opposition, sometimes feeling either a sense of closeness or an awkward distance with another. This “other” may be a specific person, group, or even a situation we want to become involved in, yet the matter isn’t automatic or easy to navigate. We may desire to do something more often than others, find difficulty attracting people into our world, or sharing in activities with them. Yet this gap can potentially be bridged, at least for a while!

The Moon is opposed by a retrograde Mercury, which suggests that questions may not be answered quickly. Requests could be ignored, and pinning someone down to manage any real negotiations is, perhaps, just not possible — for the moment, anyway. To show respect, we might stick to our own or follow set protocols.

Either way, there’s a sense we’re following the “right path” — and if this means we aren’t close to a certain person or group of people, then maybe it’s not such a terrible thing, and even a sign to move our affiliations elsewhere, at least in the long term if not right away. Such changes may not be overnight, with memberships or subscriptions, for example, or even just emotional adjustments. But we can do it all, given time!

The Moon is sextile Uranus in Taurus, emphasizing the sense of being an outsider or following the less-travelled path. Yet, a sextile frequently presents a positive opportunity, even if work is required to create it or fulfil it. So, a bit of effort may be needed to reap some rewards, particularly regarding a change of direction. But the outcome is likely worth it. Indeed, results from even just slight changes can be experienced quite powerfully over time if we can just allow for full fruition to take place.

The Moon also makes a slightly wide trine to Neptune in Pisces, underlining the strength of the watery pathways of life — those that allow us to go with the flow! This can apply to so many experiences: mental, emotional, practical, even spiritual. At this time, we may benefit by seeing where life takes us. The outer planets may present sudden opportunities we might have otherwise missed, had we been too rigid or too busy to notice them.

Possibly, we thought we’d be able to get on with a set of people, or a situation that looked attractive from the outside but suddenly proves quite difficult. Perhaps a certain personality type reminds us of a past relationship that wasn’t good for us. If red flags are flying, then we should not ignore them. At this time, it’s crucial to ask ourselves what really makes us feel better — and to tune into that activity, even if the “activity” is relatively low key.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer by Diana McMahon Collis