Wendy Cicchetti
Sagittarius Full Moon
The Sagittarius Full Moon spotlights the recognition of a wider range of feelings, possibly discovering their greater meaning and rising above them. At times, the very basic but often intense experiences of sadness, anger, and fear, in particular, become tiresome, even exhausting. And we get fed up with living on those planes. Something could occur soon that allows a step up from them, and we start to view matters in a new way.
What was once a source of irritation becomes a casual curiosity; we question why we felt so wound up before, yet not now. Maybe someone lets us down over an arrangement, yet we see that the freed-up time turns out to be of benefit. Or we feel confident that the person had a genuine reason, and that there’ll be another chance to link up. These developments could seem a far cry from the depths of disappointment or secret doubts of self-worth based around another’s choices or actions.
A Full Moon provides counterplay between the Moon and the Sun, the latter of which is in Gemini — a sign linked to toying with ideas and plans. Playing with possibilities and potentials can feel more fun or intriguing than taking a definite action. But failing to launch something clear can frustrate Sagittarius. Hence, tension during this lunation may result because we — or someone around us — can’t make up our mind. But the Moon trines Mars in Leo, so there’s clearly an option for definite, swift action. It will be up to us whether we spot it and act on it, since trines suggest a lack of pressure or motivation. So perhaps we need to feel moved to act or be able to spot the benefit in so doing.
The Moon also squares Saturn in Pisces. The square between two zodiac signs of a similar quality — in this case mutable — can seem puzzling, until we remember that the elements of those signs matter too. Sagittarius fire versus Pisces water explains possible clashes. Maybe Saturn in Pisces wants to take a meandering route towards collecting concrete evidence and pinning down facts, for example, whilst the Sagittarian Moon intuitively senses the answers through flashes of inspiration and wonders why so much time is being wasted!
Squares can indicate inner tension rather than external pressure, so we might be fighting two different internal impulses. Once we recognize the creative potential of meeting on the corner of these, without an aggressive and dangerous collision, we’ll see that each side has something valuable to offer.
The Moon’s dispositor, Jupiter in Taurus, seeks a lasting solution. Fast progress may only seem truly desirable if the pathway includes longevity in the overall impact. Maybe it is worthwhile to check out some Saturn in Pisces-style facts after all! And especially since Jupiter sextiles Saturn, suggesting there’s a benefit in going the extra mile. However, Jupiter squares Pluto, emphasizing conflict. Since Pluto is in Aquarius, we might be stuck on an issue of principle. Yet, difficult Pluto aspects are often an indication that something has passed its most useful point, and it could be time to let go and move on. With release comes sudden progress!
This article is from the Mountain Astrologer by Diana McMahon Collis