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LIBRA FULL MOON  - 2 April 2026

3/30/2026

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Exact at 3.11am UK time (BST)
 
This Full Moon could certainly bring some big emotions to the surface, as anything that might have been bubbling beneath the surface could come rising up to be fully illuminated by the light of the Moon. This Moon very much brings our relationships into the spotlight, as Aries and Libra are the relationship axis. We are now in Aries season, when the sap rises and things come to life in the Northern Hemisphere. Aries is an active, energetic, enthusiastic, impulsive, independent, brave, pioneering sign that can help bring the courage, energy and motivation to get things started. And now we have a Libra Full Moon, calling for us to find some balance between bold, assertive Aries and peaceful, diplomatic Libra. Do we choose conflict or do we prefer to find a more peaceful solution?
 
Aries is the sign of “I am”, helping us to prioritise ourselves and our own needs, while Libra is a sign that prefers teamwork and may tend to think of others before self. Libra also helps us to be aware of the impact we have on others. Aries is the part of us that likes to get things out into the open, even if it means having an argument about it, while Libra might turn the other cheek and put up with things for the sake of peace and harmony.  In an ideal world we would have the courage to bring things out into the open and talk it through in a loving, considerate, kind and reasonable way, rather than letting our egos get in the way, or picking fights, or becoming defensive, or attacking one another. This would be a nice blend of Libra and Aries!
 
Libra can help us to find happy compromises and peaceful, diplomatic solutions, which would be a very lovely thing indeed, given all that is happening in the collective right now! However, it is also a sign of extremes, given that its symbol is the scales. Ultimately it seeks balance, but can quite easily teeter too far in one direction or another. In an ideal world this Moon can help us to find the middle ground.
 
As I mentioned, things can come to a head during a Full Moon, and this one is no exception. Aries may act impulsively, and can be assertive, hot-headed, self-interested and, in the extreme, aggressive. Aries tends to act first and think later, and can be impatient and rash. Libra, on the other hand, is open to reason, negotiation and discussion, and seeks to find a peaceful solution. Libra also wants everything to be fair, equal and just. Full Moons can bring turning points and can intensify and escalate situations that have been building in the week or two beforehand. Whatever we may have been holding back, swallowing or putting up with may feel more pressing and  urgent, so that we have no choice but to bring it out into the open.
 
Jupiter in Cancer is forming a dynamic square aspect to the Sun and Moon, which could certainly amplify our emotions even more! Jupiter is the largest planet, and tends to expand and magnify the energy of the planet it is forming an aspect with. Jupiter is in emotional, sensitive Cancer, and is challenging Cancer’s ruler, the Moon, which represents our moods and emotions. When Jupiter is involved things can easily go too far and be taken out of all proportion. Our emotions could easily run away with us! Luckily, Jupiter is very at home in Cancer, which brings generosity of spirit, the urge to protect others, emotional intelligence and the capacity to be vulnerable, which could be helpful. Jupiter can bring emotional insight, higher perspective and wisdom that can help to navigate whatever comes up during this time, both personally and collectively.
 
With Jupiter involved we could feel more emotionally reactive than usual, and may feel the urge to defend some strong beliefs and could feel torn between the Aries urge to stand our ground and the Libran urge to keep the peace. There is the potential for saying things we can’t take back, as our emotions could get the better of us. However, it certainly is better to get things out into the open rather than allowing them to fester, and it is also good to show how we really feel, so everyone knows where they stand. It is important to feel all the feelings, and they could be hard to ignore, but also to be open to listening to others so that we can understand how they are feeling too. This certainly could help us to be emotionally honest with one another.
 
Luckily Jupiter in Cancer and Mercury in Pisces are forming a harmonious trine aspect to one another, which can help us to see the bigger picture and could also bring insightful, emotionally honest, compassionate, connected conversations. This is a very helpful addition to this Moon! It can help us to be caring, sensitive, nurturing and empathetic towards one another and to be willing to understand the other person’s perspective. It can also bring intuitive insight and calls for us to drop into our heart instead of getting too caught up in the head. The trine between Mercury and Jupiter is exact on t3 April, the day after the Full Moon.
 
Saturn in Aries is forming a supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, which is exact on 28 March, but will still be very strong during this Moon. This is the first time Saturn and Pluto are forming a strong aspect to each other since the Saturn Pluto conjunction of January 2020, which seeded a new cycle. This is the next phase of what started then. It is important to be aware that the conjunction of 2020 was in Capricorn, the sign of control, societal systems, authority and also personal responsibility. It was a time when a rather extreme amount of societal control was enforced. Now, in the next phase of what was seeded then, the planets are in very different signs.
 
Pluto is in Aquarius, the sign of community, brotherhood/sisterhood, freedom, equality, technology and revolution. Aquarius questions the rules and challenges the “system”, and has a vision of how things could be different. Saturn is in Aries, which calls for us to have personal responsibility and the courage to build something new, unlike anything we have seen before. Aries bring that sense that we are essentially responsible for ourselves – how we act, react and conduct ourselves is the most important thing to concentrate on right now. We don’t have control of what is going on in the world at large, but we do have control over ourselves.
 
If we were all to focus on ourselves and doing all that we can to be the best human being that we can be, then it ripples out into our community and world at large. This sextile brings a sense that we must “be the change that we want to see”. We are encouraged to come together with like-minded souls and build community, collaborating and laying the foundation for the world that we want to live in. How can we make a difference, day to day? How can we contribute to the community that we already live in? The rigid structures of the outdated system are crumbling and it is not pretty right now, but Saturn and Pluto remind us that we can make a difference. What we do and how we act then ripples out into the world, and if we all act with integrity and contribute in a positive way then big change is possible.
 
Basically, Saturn, the planet of control and responsibility and Pluto, the planet of power and transformation, are playing nicely with each other right now, and so the choices we make and the actions we take, on a small scale, can make a difference. Instead of falling into fear, we are called to make ourselves strong, as individuals, and take responsibility for our life. This is a time of soul growth and evolution, and so we are called to be flexible and ride the waves of change rather than resisting them. We have a chance, here, to contemplate what we want to build, in the long-term, and to have the courage to act on it.  Our small ripple connects to all of the other small ripples and creates a big wave. Those of us with personal planets or angles around 4° of a sign will feel the energy of Saturn and Pluto most acutely.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 13° Libra, is an intriguing and appropriate one: ” Children blowing soap bubbles”, which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The cultural fantasies through which young minds dream of perfect fulfilment. This seems to refer to the use of the imagination and the value of fantasy in a collective set-up. Men dream together as a preparation for acting together. Rituals related to the great aspirations of mankind are both secret ceremonies and play things for young minds; so also are court ceremonies and operas for the social elite or baseball games for the crowds. Some men work hard at acquiring knowledge and providing society with what it needs to enjoy warmth and lighted places; others play at imagining themselves perfect spheres of multicoloured radiance – soap bubbles so soon proven evanescent! This is a symbol of IMAGINATIVE PLAY, which foreshadows the idea of “global man,” the man of plenitude.”
 
Well, this Symbol seems to be giving a little nod to Neptune, calling for us to use our imaginations to dream up the world we want to see. It is important to keep our sights on this new world that is forming, and to blow all our hopes and dreams into the bubbles! The power of the collective is immense, and we all have a part to play in it, with our intentions, ceremonies, rituals, prayers and actions. This Full Moon involves Aries, the God of war and Libra, the sign of peace. We may not have control over what is playing out on the world stage, but we do have a choice over how we conduct ourselves in our personal relationships, how we think, communicate and respond to one another. We do have control over ourselves and how we turn up in the world. As the symbol says, if we all play at imagining ourselves perfect spheres of multicoloured radiance, what a beautiful world this could be!    
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Bubble Flower, by Josephine Wall

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VIRGO FULL MOON / TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE -- 3 March 2026

3/2/2026

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Exact at 11.37am UK time (GMT)
 
This may be a Virgo Full Moon, but there surely is a lot of sensitive, emotional, compassionate Pisces energy around for this lunation! Not to mention that this is the second Eclipse in Eclipse season, making this a super-charged Full Moon, making it a potential catalyst for profound change. Lunar Eclipses represent the culmination of the last six months, since the Solar Eclipse/Virgo New Moon on 21 September last year, So it may be worth looking back to what was being seeded at that time. A Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse can bring things to light that may have been buried or simmering away beneath the surface. Emotions also tend to be much closer to the surface, and fated events and relationship shifts can occur during this time, as we are called to take a step forward in our soul growth and move into the next chapter.
 
The Nodes of the Moon are always activated during an Eclipse, and in this case the Moon is sitting right next to the Virgo South Node, while the Sun is activating the Pisces North Node. Collectively, we are currently being called to the Pisces North Node in order to grow and evolve, which involves turning inward, connecting to Spirit, surrendering control and just letting go and going with the flow. The Pisces North Node reminds us to trust in the divine order of things, even if it doesn’t seem to make sense. A Virgo Full Moon can highlight any tendencies we might have to worry, or over-analyse, or “fix”, or micromanage, or to be hard on ourselves or overly perfectionistic. The Pisces North Node is calling us away from these tendencies, calling for a greater acceptance of our so called flaws and shortcomings and helping us to release any tendencies to criticise ourselves or those close to us.
 
The Virgo part of us might feel the need to have everything “just so”, while the Pisces North Node calls for more fluidity and capacity to simply allow things to unfold organically. Where are we being guided right now, with no effort on our part and no need to force things? What tends to bring up anxiety, and what tools do we have to help us to soothe, relax, soften, accept and allow? How can we develop a greater sense of faith and trust that we are somehow being guided in the right direction? Are we able to accept and forgive ourselves as easily as we would our friends? How possible is it to soften the lens through which we see ourselves and cut ourselves some slack? Are we able to loosen our grip and trust in the divine flow?
 
The Nodes are in Virgo and Pisces from 11 January 2025 until 26 July 2026, so we are approaching the end of this process. Ultimately, the Pisces North Node is calling for us to trust that we are guided and protected, rather than worrying or trying to force outcomes. The Virgo part of us can easily get caught up in a spiral of worry or anxiety, while the Pisces North Node reminds us that worrying about something doesn’t change the outcome, so it is better to do what we can to nurture feelings of faith and trust that there is a larger plan that will make sense later, and find ways of soothing our nervous systems, stilling our monkey minds and finding a place of calm and peace. Sometimes this is easier said than done, of course, but this is the growth that the Pisces North Node is offering us. 
 
It is not about leaving the Virgo part of us behind - we are simply being called to let go of the more unhelpful traits. Virgo is a very helpful, supportive, discerning, organised, humble and service oriented sign which can help us to recognise how our thought processes, stress, habits and environment impact our health and wellbeing. Virgo can help us to work on self-care and healthy routines, recognising when we have pushed ourselves too hard, while Pisces simply calls for us to rest our nervous system through meditation, relaxation, healing, breathwork, sleep, time spent in nature and developing a greater connection to Spirit. 
 
The ruler of the Pisces North Node is Neptune, which has recently moved into Aries and joined up with Saturn on 20 February in the very first degree of the entire zodiac. We are now in a new cycle, a new reality, a new way of existing in the world. Aries is the sign of “I am” – our identity and selfhood -  and the Saturn Neptune conjunction seeded something new in us, enabling us to put down old patterns, programming and ways of being and step into a different way of operating in the world. We cleared the way while Saturn and Neptune were at the end of Pisces, releasing, grieving, letting go, forgiving, ending karmic contracts and cycles, and now here we are, and things are different, as are we. The change is quite subtle, yet clear. We are in a new phase.
 
Neptune in Aries doesn’t just passively let go and wait to see what happens. We are called to act on our intuition, guidance and inspiration, as Aries helps us to be brave, pioneering and willing to initiate something new, as long as it feels aligned. Eclipses can bring change, endings and new beginnings, and Neptune in Aries can help us to courageously step into a new chapter, much like the Fool in the tarot deck, jumping off the cliff with the faith and trust that this leap will lead him to where he needs to be. Sometimes things don’t make logical sense, but we are called to do it nevertheless.
 
Jupiter in Cancer is supporting this Moon, which is such a blessing, as it brings a sense of being guided and protected as we step into this next phase of development. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, bringing great benefit from showing our true feelings and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. A Virgo Moon can easily bring up feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, and Jupiter can help us to work through whatever emotions come up to the surface. It helps us to find the emotional intelligence and capacity to soothe our wounded inner child if it becomes activated. Indeed, Jupiter in Cancer can really help us to understand how our inner child is still operating in our adult lives and relationships, and allow it to guide and teach us. The trine between Jupiter and the Sun will be exact on Thursday 5 March.  
 
We have a lot of energy in Pisces right now, including Mars, who will have just moved into Pisces the day before the Full Moon. Mars in Aquarius was motivated to rebel and liberate, while Mars in Pisces acts on guidance and intuition, and is motivated by peace. Mercury is also retrograde in Pisces, calling for us to go back over the ground we have covered in the past month, and to reflect, review, rest, recuperate, redress and, if necessary, redo. We might find ourselves remembering the past, as it may have gifts and messages for us, and people might even pop up from the past, if there is something left unfinished between us. Aries season will be here soon enough, with its active, initiating energy, so in the meantime Pisces invites us to rest, recoup and recalibrate.
 
Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategic planning and reason, is sitting right next to the Pisces Sun during this Moon. Pallas Athena does also represent strategic warfare, although Pisces definitely softens the energy, and brings more empathetic, compassionate, intuitive approach to her strategic planning and problem solving. She invites us to use our connection to Spirit, our inner guidance and emotional intelligence to find solutions to whatever we are facing. Pisces is the dreamer, the idealist and the empath, while Pallas Athena has a very sharp mind, so the combination could bring the potential to somehow “see” the way, and understand the bigger picture and the larger plan at work. This can help bring a calm clarity and inner knowing in the face of chaos, and maybe help us to come up with some kind of creative and intuitive plan. It can also help to keep an eye out for the signs and synchronicities that can show us the way.  
 
Venus in Pisces and Uranus in Taurus are playing nicely with each other during this Moon, which could help us to breathe fresh air into our relationships, liberating us from stagnant, stuck patterns of relating and allowing a greater sense of space and freedom. Uranus can bring sudden realisations that allow greater clarity around our relationships, our self-worth and/or money situation. We could experience a change of perspective that could help us to make necessary changes in the way we relate to ourselves and others. Those of us with personal planets or angles around 27° of a sign will be feeling the liberating, awakening energy of Uranus the most acutely, especially in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
 
The Sabian symbol for this moon is a very interesting one indeed, at 13° Virgo: ” A powerful statesman overcomes a state of political hysteria” which Dane Rudyar describes as ”The focusing of the collective need for order and structural interdependence into a personage who incarnates the answer to this need. We are at the stage where a powerful realisation of the very purpose of the cycle of existence faces the chaotic remains of a dis-structured past. The character of the leader is always delineated by the need, subconscious though it may be, of the uniformed agglomeration of entities he is called upon by destiny to lead. In time the leader will be worshipped as the “divine Father” of the society he structured. With this symbol we see a new type of characterisation of the many-faceted polarisation of positive and negative. We have before us a personage endowed with CHARISMA, this elusive and mysterious power that comes from a man’s or woman’s openness to the power of the planetary evolution.”
 
A very interesting symbol, given all that is going on in the world right now! It is so very important to heed the call of the Pisces, and to do what we can to still our minds, managing any anxiety, worry, spiralling or overwhelm and soothing our nervous systems, finding a place of inner peace, compassion and the faith and trust that somehow all is as it is meant to be and there is a larger plan at work that may not make sense now, but will become clear later. For some people, meditation, breathwork, tai chi or yoga are helpful, while for others, singing, creating or dancing can bring a state of bliss, connection and oneness. This Pisces North Node is our North Star right now, inviting us to let go and allow ourselves to be guided to wherever we need to be. “Faith and Trust!” is the Pisces North Node mantra!
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Artwork: Embrace the Silence, by ARTEO

 
 
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LEO FULL MOON - 1 February 2026

1/29/2026

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Exact at 10.09pm, UK time (GMT)
 
This Leo Full Moon is the last Full Moon of the Chinese Year of the Snake, and occurs in the midst of some powerful planetary shifts. A Leo Moon calls for us to follow what brings us joy and allow our playful inner child to take the reins. Leo is the creative part of us that has the capacity to self-actualise and fully realise the special talents and potential that are unique to us. A Leo Full Moon invites us to shine our light brightly and allow ourselves to be seen in all our fullness and glory! Are we able to bravely and confidently express all that we are, from our hearts, and not hide ourselves or make ourselves small? If we were to be really honest about what lights us up and have the courage to follow our heart, where would this lead us? If we are asked what incites our passion and brings us our greatest joy, what is the first thing that we think of?  These are all good things to consider on a Leo Full Moon!
 
The Sun is currently in progressive, rebellious, revolutionary, community minded, humanitarian Aquarius, along with Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto, so it is quite the Aquarius party right now! This brings an emphasis on how our unique gifts can contribute to the collective and help create a better world. It’s not all about us, right now – there is something much bigger to contemplate and consider. The Aquarius part of us questions the status quo and isn’t afraid to disrupt the system and go up against authority if it feels unequal, unfair or antiquated. Aquarius helps us to think outside the box, link up with like-minded souls and contemplate what kind of future we want to create. Aquarius is the part of us that has the vision of what could be, while Leo helps us to actually create it.
 
While Leo calls for us to follow our heart, Aquarius calls for us to find our tribe and figure out where and with whom we truly fit in and can fully thrive. Hopefully our hearts can lead us to a place of true alignment, so that we are guided to exactly where we are supposed to be. We are on the threshold of something that we have never experienced before, and are being called to throw out the rule book and open ourselves up to a new way of operating in the world. The Capricorn New Moon encouraged us to lay the foundation for what we wish to bring in, and this Full Moon can help clear the way. Aquarius stands for Freedom, Equality and Community and Leo calls for us to have the courage to express all that we truly are. Where are we being called at the moment? Where are our hearts calling us to?  
 
Neptune and Saturn are both forming minor aspects to the Sun and Moon, which feels appropriate, as they are both a very big part of the current planetary picture. It is quite interesting, right at this moment, as Neptune, the planet of dreams, idealism, spirituality, unity and inspiration, has just entered Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, while Saturn, the planet of form, karma, structure, reality, authority and responsibility, is still in the last couple of degrees of Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. Saturn will enter Aries in a couple of weeks. There is the sense that something new is waiting to be born, unlike anything we have seen before, but right now we are still clearing the way and laying down the bricks.
 
Neptune in Aries can bring inspired action, the drive and courage to act on our dreams, ideals and visions, and has the potential to bring out our compassionate, spiritual warrior, who is willing to fight for our ideals and collective peace and unity. There is a sense that things can’t continue the way they have, and now we are called to act and move, after a period of dissolution, resting, clearing, completing and waiting while Neptune was in the last degree of Pisces. Pisces is the dreamer, while Aries is the doer, the initial spark that ignites the fire, the impulse to act on our dreams and desires. While Neptune was in this last degree of Pisces there was more of a sense of passively trusting and going with the flow, while Neptune in Aries calls for us to act and move on our inner guidance. Aries is the raw life force, the ignition, the spark, the match that can start a raging fire. Neptune in Aries calls for us to fight for our ideals and to make them happen, rather than simply dreaming about them.
 
Saturn will enter Aries on 13/14 February, and will join Neptune on 17 February, but until then it will remain in Pisces, testing us and clearing the way so that we are truly ready for whatever lies ahead. It is important to allow anything to fall away that no longer has a place where we are going, while laying the foundation for what is waiting to be born. What karmic contracts need to be left behind, what structures need to dissolve, what patterns need to fall away so that we are ready for the next cycle? This is not a walk in the park, this final couple of weeks of Saturn in Pisces, as we may have a sobering dose of reality and it may be hard not to fall into fear, but luckily Neptune is leading the way in Aries, bringing inspiration, courage and a sense of what might be possible. Saturn is bringing closure and a concrete sense of what illusions still need to fall away, while Neptune is bringing a new impulse and a sense of anticipation about what is possible. We can’t quite see the way yet, but there is hope, yearning and expectancy.
 
When Saturn and Neptune join forces, at 0° Aries, the very first degree of the zodiac, we have the potential for giving our dreams and ideals form and structure and actually putting them into action. Saturn brings the commitment, accountability and potential for making our Neptunian dreams, fantasies, yearnings and longings into something real, solid and tangible. This pairing can also bring about dissolution of old, antiquated structures so that something new and unprecedented can take their place. What that looks like is not yet clear, and there is definitely a sense that there is no script for what is coming, as it is unlike anything we have experienced before. And that is the way it needs to be. The old way isn’t working. We are being asked to throw out the old rule book and start fresh, with open hearts, as we embark on the road less travelled.
 
The North Node is Pisces is still calling for us to go with the flow, opening up to divine guidance and keeping an eye out for signs, omens and synchronicities that can show us the way forward. It reminds us to do what we can not to fall into a state of worry or anxiety; instead we are called to accept, allow, surrender and trust that we are being guided to where we need to be even if it doesn’t yet make logical sense. The more faith and trust we can cultivate right now, the better. We are called to do what we can to strengthen our connection to Spirit and to do whatever activities or practices raise our vibration the most, such as singing, dancing, breathwork, walking in nature, meditation, yoga, tai chi, making art – whatever works best for us. And this Leo Full Moon does invite us to follow our joy and play, create and express ourselves, letting our playful inner child lead the way!
 
The difference now is that Neptune, the ruler of the Pisces North Node, is no longer in sensitive, flowing, dreamy, dissolving Pisces. It is now in Aries, the sign of action, energy, courage, trailblazing, impulsivity and enthusiasm, the part of us that say “Okay then, let’s do it!”. Instead of simply allowing, we are called to act on our longings and with Saturn’s help, turn them into something that can stand the test of time. Whatever is born at this time has been gestating or percolating for a while now and is the result of all that we have experienced since 2011, when Neptune went into Pisces. A new cycle is beginning and we haven’t been this way before. We are being asked to step up to the plate and take responsibility for creating this new reality. No excuses and no turning back!
 
Mercury, the planet of the mind, thought processes and communication, seems to have a part in this Moon, as it is sitting right next to Venus in Aquarius and is also forming a helpful, supportive sextile to Chiron the Wounded Healer. The conversations we have in the build-up to this Full Moon could be important, and we could explore some interesting, progressive and unusual topics that are future-oriented, especially when it comes to relationships, money and values. Aquarius asks that our relationships be based on shared values and the spirit of freedom, so we may be exploring exactly what that means. What the Leo Full Moon calls for us to follow our heart, Aquarius ensures that where we are going and who we are going there with are in alignment with the future that we are here to help build.
 
The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon, at 14° Leo, is a beautiful one: “A human soul seeking opportunities for outward manifestation”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The yearning of self-actualisation. Behind the many rhythms and drives of individual existence, beyond the child, the adult and the old man, stands the soul seeking always to manifest itself through the personality. This is the transpersonal urge of the spirit, expressing itself in many ways during the whole life span. But most avenues are blocked, and the soul waits until it can wait no longer. Then comes the dramatic release, which may mean a joyous carnival or madness. This symbol brings a transcendental clue to the technique of living. Let the soul speak out! Allow the power of the true tone of your being to manifest itself smoothly, easily, unobstructed – or expect a variety of consequences. LET THE SOUL MANIFEST.”
 
What an exciting symbol, which feels perfect for this Full Moon! It calls for us to live our true potential, that which we truly are. It is time, whether we feel ready or not. It feels like we are being prompted to line our ducks up in a row at the moment. It will all fall into place soon enough, and the spark of courage, inspiration and new energy is already there with Neptune now in Aries. Saturn is just lagging behind for a wee bit, calling us to tie up any loose ends, drop any unhelpful illusions, release the old karmic cycle and allow the foundations to naturally and effortlessly form for the new cycle and energy that is coming in. What that is it may not exactly be clear yet, but this Leo New Moon invites us to open our hearts, shine our light and pay full attention to that which ignites our passion and brings us our greatest joy. It is time to “come out” and live what we have always known is possible but just haven’t been given the opportunity before now. The time is here.
 
Much love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Painting: Fire Dance, by Joseph Tomanek

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CANCER FULL MOON - 3 January 2025

12/31/2025

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Exact at 10.02am UK time (GMT)
 
There is something very sobering about this Full Moon, with so much planetary energy now in realistic, responsible and practical Capricorn. On the one side we have the Moon and Jupiter in emotional, sensitive, nurturing, home-loving Cancer, while on the other side we have the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars in a sign that tends to control the emotions and be quite stoic. The Cancer part of us tends to feel all of the feelings and allows emotions to guide the way, while the Capricorn part of us may suppress the emotions in favour of more practical and realistic considerations. During this Moon we could feel a tug of war between the two signs and may feel torn in some way between what our emotions are telling us and what seems to be more sensible, mature or reasonable.
 
The Moon is very much at home in her own sign, Cancer. We may experience heightened emotions in the build up to this Full Moon, and what comes up may not be particularly rational, although all of that Capricorn energy may try to stuff it back in the box and make sense of it! A Cancer Full Moon calls for us to honour our emotions and dare to be vulnerable, even if it feels scary or uncomfortable. With all of the Capricorn energy, we could be pondering some serious subject matter right now, as Capricorn calls for commitment, maturity, discipline, longevity and integrity. It is also interesting that Venus and Mars are sitting either side of the Sun, as it could bring the subject of relationships to the fore, as things come to a head so we can’t ignore them anymore. Venus in Capricorn is not light and fluffy – it demands maturity, serious intention, self-reflection, contemplation, structure and commitment to creating a solid foundation that can stand the test of time.
 
During this Moon we could be called to be very real and emotionally honest with ourselves. Capricorn brings a sobering element to the picture of this Moon, whereby we are called to see things as they really are, or make a concrete decision, or create a clear boundary, or step up to the plate somehow. We are being asked to be proper grown-ups! The Cancer part of us feels all of the feelings, while the Capricorn part of us puts those feelings into some kind of container that helps keep us safe. However, the key is to honour and allow the feelings rather than stuffing them down, pushing them away or suppressing them. It is good to have some degree of control over our emotions, but not so much that we can hardly feel them!
 
The Cancer part of us can sometimes be at the mercy of our emotions, and can be irrational, needy, childlike or insecure at times, while the Capricorn part of us takes full responsibility for ourselves, our actions and our emotions. However, Cancer can teach our inner Capricorn to be vulnerable and open with our feelings rather than holding it all back though fear of appearing weak, unreasonable or needy, or through fear of rejection. Emotions are not rational, and we can’t necessarily control them or reason them away, but what we do with those emotions certainly is our responsibility. Equally, we don’t have control over what other people do or say, but we do have control over how we react, respond and process any emotions that come up.
 
The ruler of Capricorn is Saturn, which is coming to the very end of its two and a half year journey through Pisces and will move into Aries on14 February. Saturn in Pisces can help us to create healthy boundaries that keep us safe, although Pisces teaches us that they can be gentle, soft and compassionate, rather than hard, unyielding walls of protection! Saturn is the Lord of Karma, and it feels important and poignant that it is now in the last few degrees of the entire zodiac. This is a time to close old karmic cycles, contracts, conditioning and patterns so that we are truly ready to move into the next phase, whatever that looks like!  
 
Both Saturn and Neptune are at the end of Pisces right now, and so we are called to do our last bit of clearing, shedding and releasing before we enter the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February. There may be grief in letting go, and that needs to be honoured, but we are currently being called to surrender and let go of anything that is simply not for us. This Moon seems to be calling for a kind of maturity and accountability that maybe we haven’t had before, and Saturn seems to be helping us to shed old, inherited patterns that simply no longer serve us. This has been a whole year of shedding and clearing, but we are now being called to have one last push to make sure we have squeezed out all of the gunk! A Cancer Full Moon is an ideal time to allow our emotions to show us what still needs looking at so that we can let go and move forward.
 
The Cancer Moon is also forming a supportive trine with the North Node in Pisces, which brings the potential for us to move forward on a soul level. The Pisces North Node has been calling for us to let go of trying to force outcomes and simply surrender to the flow, accepting that ultimately we are not in control. We are called to trust in the higher intelligence of the universe and to follow the cues, synchronicities and signs rather than resisting them. With Neptune, the ruler of the Pisces North Node, currently coming to the very end of the very last degree of the zodiac, this is a tender time of clearing, forgiving, releasing and surrendering. Tears may flow, especially during a Cancer Moon, and this could be so cleansing and purifying. It is so important to honour any emotions that come up at this time, as they are clearing the way for whatever is about to come in.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 14° Cancer, is a powerful one “A very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast” which Dane Rudyar describes as “Fulfillment in transcending and changeless wisdom. This symbol describes the Wise Old Man, an archetypal figure found in all systems of symbolism. The Wise Old Man faces the Changeless Reality, the true north - which for us is located in a northeast direction. He faces the great Void, that apparent Darkness which is an intense Light invisible to our senses. Implied  in this symbol is that by consistently and for a long time meditating on the changeless and spiritual reality at the very core of all experiences, one can attain the supreme and age-old wisdom. We see in the symbol a way beyond appearances and toward PERMANENCE IN TRUTH.”
 
This sobering Sabian symbol talks of having the wisdom accumulated with age and life experience to face the unknown, something vast and bigger than we can as yet fathom. It gives the sense that we are standing on the precipice is something that is not familiar, so that we will need to find our way and release old patterns that are no longer relevant to wherever we are going. This feels very much in keeping with Saturn and Neptune ending their cycle in Pisces, and also gives a nod to the huge amount of Capricorn energy present at the moment. We must release the past and step forward into the unknown, not falling back into familiar, outworn patterns, but not rushing forward either. Now, at this moment, we are standing still and waiting for what lies ahead.
 
A Cancer Full Moon asks for us to be vulnerable and dare to reveal our true feelings, while Capricorn calls for maturity, integrity,  accountability and full responsibility for ourselves and our feelings. This does feel like a very serious, weighty Full Moon that could call for us to step up to the plate somehow and set strong intentions, goals and big resolutions and lay down some strong foundations for whatever lies ahead. It is a powerful time for making commitments to ourselves and others. With Venus and Mars so close together, straddling the Sun and opposing the Moon, relationships are definitely highlighted and some strong emotions could come up to be processed and resolved.
 
The key to a Cancer Full Moon is to feel into the emotions and listen to what they tell us, which is Cancer’s domain, while also keeping our feet on the ground and being realistic and pragmatic, which is Capricorn’s superpower. Ultimately we are being called forward into a new level of emotional maturity that is beautiful and profound, but may also feel new and as yet unfamiliar. Like the old man, we must simply stand still and be brave and open to whatever awaits us around the next bend of the river.
 
Much love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
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GEMINI FULL MOON - 4 December 2025

12/3/2025

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Exact at 11.14pm UK time (GMT)
 
This Full Moon activates the Nodes of the Moon, which feels quite fateful and could force us out of our comfort zones and help us to grow and evolve. It is also a Supermoon, which amplifies the energy of the Full Moon and has a greater effect on our mind, body, emotions and spirit. Full Moons are a moment of culmination, when whatever has been simmering away in the background comes to the surface. A Gemini Full Moon is generally quite lively and could bring a lot of communication and mental chatter, not to mention information overload. It is important to watch our thought patterns during this Moon, as whatever we think and say can have a bigger impact than usual.  
 
The Sun is now in optimistic, philosophical, adventurous  Sagittarius, sitting directly opposite the curious, talkative, adaptable Gemini Moon. As ever, we are called to find some balance between the energy of the two signs, rather than veering too far in either direction. Gemini is the part of us that likes to gather a lot of information in order to make sense out of things, which can lead to overwhelm as we take in too much. The Sagittarius part of us, on the other hand, has a strong intuition and gut instinct, but may struggle to find the right words to express our inner knowing.  Sagittarius can be quite blunt when voicing beliefs and truths! This is where Gemini comes in, helping us to deliver what we intuitively know in a way that people can understand and accept.
 
The pace generally quickens with a Gemini Full Moon, as our minds are more active and it can feel like a lot is going on. Indeed, we could feel a bit over-stimulated, confused and scattered, as if we have our finger in too many pies at once! Our conversations could have greater significance, and we may find that we need to voice something important. This Moon activates the throat chakra, so we could become more aware if it is open or blocked. There is the potential for throat issues, which could be a sign that we need to work on having a voice and communicating honestly and clearly.
 
The ruler of this Gemini Moon is Mercury, which is still in Scorpio and is now direct after being retrograde. As such, the conversations we have around this time are not likely to be superficial, but could be deep, penetrating, exposing, emotionally honest, revealing and psychologically insightful. Scorpio is not afraid of peering into some dark corners to bring out the truth, even if it is not pretty! Mercury is also forming a nagging inconjunct to Chiron the Wounded healer, bringing open, candid and potentially difficult, triggering or painful conversations that could ultimately be very healing. Emotions can ride high during a Full Moon, so it is important to be mindful of what we think and say. Our minds could go to some rather deep and dark places with Mercury in Scorpio, and we could find ourselves either delivering or receiving some home truths that are not very comfortable. Scorpio forces us to be emotionally honest, and with the Sun, Venus and Mars all in Sagittarius, the truth seeker, we may blurt out some truths that are somewhat hard to stomach!
 
The Sun and Moon are forming an exact mutable square with the Nodes of the Moon, which feels very significant and brings a fated quality to this Full Moon. We are currently being called to release ourselves from any unhelpful qualities of the Virgo South Node, such as self-criticism, worry, over analysing, perfectionism or trying to control outcomes. We are being called towards the energy of the Pisces North Node, which involves truly learning to go with the flow, not forcing things but rather recognising the signs and following where we are being guided. Pisces asks us to be fully present and to develop greater acceptance and forgiveness of our flaws, and to cultivate a deeper connection with Spirit. The Nodes are a huge part of this Moon, so it can help to recognise any opportunities we have to step towards the Pisces North Node, and to be mindful when we might be falling back into any unhelpful Virgo tendencies.
 
With the Sun and Moon squaring the Nodes, we could be called to watch the way our mind works, recognising how our mental chatter, thought patterns, worry and over-analysis prevents us from finding a sense of flow and connection. Instead of overthinking or relying on logic and reason, we are called to still the mind and tune into our inner knowing and internal guidance, reconnecting with our spiritual compass. Pisces calls for us to surrender to something bigger than ourselves, letting go of the reins and allowing Spirit to guide us. There could be some fated conversations or messages coming through that lead us in the right direction. Prayer, meditation, consulting the IChing,Tarot or oracle cards, using a pendulum or talking to a trusted healer, spiritual teacher, therapist or counsellor could be very helpful and illuminating during this time.
 
This is not the time to rely solely on logic, or try and figure everything out with our minds. The Pisces North Node invites us to heed the quiet voice within, listening to our gut following the signs and omens, even if it doesn’t make total sense and feels a bit scary or uncomfortable. This mutable square could also help us to recognise the inner chatter and stories we are telling ourselves, and to let them go, finding greater acceptance for ourselves. It can also help us to listen to other points of view, rather than getting too fixated on our own point of view. Indeed, there could be some important exchanges during this Moon that could be quite fateful and can show us the way. Messages from Spirit can come in many guises, so it is important to be open, mindful and alert, and we could benefit from opening up a line of communication with Spirit, or God, or Source, or the Divine, or whatever is our preferred label for the unseen forces that guide us.
 
There is also a Grand Water Trine occurring during this Moon, which is rather beautiful and could really help us to connect to our inner wisdom and guidance. It also involves the ruler of the Moon, Mercury in Scorpio, as well as Saturn in Pisces and Jupiter in Cancer. Neptune in Pisces is also involved, although more loosely. This Grand Trine calls for us to use our emotional intelligence and feel the feelings, as our emotions can help guide us in the right direction. This Trine invites us to connect with a deeper wisdom, to look beneath the surface and to have compassion for whatever we find there. Saturn’s involvement can make everything very real, and combined with Mercury our thoughts and conversations could be rather real, sombre and weighty.
 
Gemini may be quite a light, airy sign, but this Full Moon doesn’t feel light. However, this Grand Water Trine does help us to see the bigger picture, while also helping us to keep our feet on the ground and see things as they really are. Luckily the Sun, Venus and Mars all in Sagittarius can also help us to keep the faith and maintain a sense of humour. Sagittarius helps us to find a sense of higher meaning, even in the darkest of times, and can always see the light at the end of the tunnel and a lesson in everything that happens to us.
 
That being said, Mars and Saturn are also squaring off against each other, exact on Monday 8 December, which could affect our energy levels and motivation, and could possibly make it a bit harder to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We may struggle to see a way forward and could doubt ourselves and find ourselves blocked from acting, or feel physically tired or drained. We may experience feelings of futility and fear of the unknown that prevents us from being brave and taking risks. There may also be ideological  conflicts with authority, or force being used by those in authority.
 
Ultimately Saturn can help us to act with discipline and integrity and could test our capacity to commit to a course of action. We may be called to do the right thing even if it is the hardest thing to do. Saturn teaches us patience, so we could simply need to wait for the right time to act. It may feel like we are procrastinating, but sometimes it is merely a case of waiting for divine timing and inspiration. If the way forward feels blocked, it may help to simply trust that now isn’t the time, and that we will somehow know the right time to act. Possibly we are simply being called to surrender our will to a higher authority. Those of us with personal planets or angles within a couple of degrees of 25° of a sign will feel the energy of this Mars Saturn square the most acutely, especially the mutable signs, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 14° Gemini, feels like it is pointing us to the Pisces North Node and the Grand Water Trine: “Bridging physical space and social distinctions, two men communicate telepathically”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The capacity to transcend the limitations of bodily existence. In order to function in the world of material entities man needs to focus the energies of life in a limited organism and an ego-mind that is formed by the pressures of a particular culture and family background. Yet a time comes when the individual can still transcend the limiting boundaries of culture and ego. An effort should then be made to enter a realm of consciousness in which the communication from mind to mind can take a more direct form, because the minds then operate within the One Mind of humanity. It is then as if two cells in human body were communicating to each other, perhaps through some kind of invisible nerve channels, or, as it were, from nucleus to nucleus by means of vibratory resonance.  With this symbol we see the potentiality of a new technique to be used in the “newly opened lands” confronting the pioneers in human evolution. It is a TECHNIQUE OF TRANSCENDENCE. It evidently can also bring confusion and many failures, as well as illusory claims and self-deceit.”
 
This symbol seems to be calling for us to connect in ways that transcend words, and to interact on a more felt, intuitive, emotional level. There is more going on in each conversation than mere words, and maybe we are being called to tap into the deeper thread that runs alongside our interactions. Neptune is still sitting at 29° Pisces, where it will stay until 26 January. As we near the end of the Year of the Snake and prepare to move into the Fire Horse year on 17 February, what else do we need to shed? What remains for us to release and let go of? What is coming to completion? What started in 2011, when Neptune entered Pisces, that is now culminating? It does feel as if we are being called to turn inward, for now, and connect deeply with our emotions and inner guidance system, and that the most important conversation that we can have right now is with Spirit. As we do so, hopefully we will be shown the way.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
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TAURUS FULL MOON - 5 November 2025

11/1/2025

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TAURUS FULL MOON – Wednesday 5 November 2025, exact at 1.19pm UK time (GMT)
 
A full Moon during Scorpio season will always be a potent one, as Scorpio is a powerful, emotionally intense sign that calls for us to dive into the underworld, peering into the darkness and confronting our shadows, even if we would rather avoid whatever we find there! This is a time of purging, releasing and shedding any unhealthy  or toxic attachments, relationships, situations or patterns that might be hindering our growth. Power dynamics could become more obvious to us and we could be more aware of the psychological dynamics that are playing out in our lives and relationships. As the leaves fall from the trees in the Northern Hemisphere, we are also called to strip back and release anything that needs to fall away. There is nothing superficial about Scorpio – it is a soulful sign that exposes the raw truth and calls for us to be emotionally honest with ourselves, even if it is uncomfortable.  
 
And then we have the Taurus Full Moon, to bring some balance to the picture. This Moon calls for us to ground ourselves and is a good reminder to come back to our bodies, in the midst of the Scorpionic intensity, and to find a calm space to cultivate some inner peace and stability. Taurus invites us to enjoy the simple pleasures, revelling in the natural world, eating nourishing food, breathing in the air and recognising the beauty that is all around us. Taurus is a very grounded earth sign that has no time for nonsense or drama, so we are invited to do what we can to cultivate some simplicity, serenity, security and safety in the midst of these profound yet intense times that we are living in. 
 
This Full Moon asks us to find some balance between Taurus and Scorpio, as each sign has something to teach the other. Everything can get a bit intense with Scorpio, which can bring power struggles, trust issues, karmic entanglements, death and rebirth and delving into the depth of our psyche, so Taurus invites us to develop a sense in inner stability and security, so that if the rug is pulled out from beneath us we won’t topple over because we are fully rooted in ourselves. Taurus encourages self-reliance, self-sufficiency and self-containment, and also calls for us to recognise our own worth and to truly value ourselves. Scorpio is the part of us that joins forces and merges with others, and in the extreme we can become too reliant and enmeshed, physically, emotionally and materially. Taurus helps us to rely on our own resources and take care of our own needs.
 
However, the Taurus part of us can easily get stuck in a rut, finding it hard to make changes even when we know we are in a place of stasis and stagnation. Taurus is the part of us that resists other people’s suggestions that could potentially help us to shift out of our rut and grow. Sometimes it is so hard to see a way out of the situation or relationship we are in, even though we know it is no longer good for us.
 
This is where Scorpio comes in, as it forces us to be brutally honest with ourselves, recognising our self-sabotaging tendencies and idiosyncrasies, purging unhealthy attachments and letting go of limiting, stuck, stagnant energy so that we can be born anew. Scorpio is the part of us that walks across a burning bridge and doesn’t look back. It helps us to do the therapy, look at ourselves honestly, shift the energy and transform, like the phoenix rising out of the ashes. In the extreme, the Taurus part of us can also become too self-contained and self-reliant, while Scorpio invites a deeper intimacy and vulnerability that comes from putting our trust in someone else and joining forces, in partnership or collaboration. It can make things so much easier if we share the load and let someone else in.  
 
Venus, the ruler of this Taurus Moon, is the focal point of another Yod, or Finger of God, involving Uranus and Neptune. A Yod can bring profound growth and fated experiences that bring personal and collective shifts. It brings tension and pressure, and a need to somehow find resolution. Venus is currently in Libra, calling for us to balance the extremes and find peace and harmony, which seems to be a recurring theme during this Moon. How can we cultivate a feeling of peace and harmony, no matter what is going on outside of us? Venus also brings our relationships into focus, both the relationship we have with ourselves and with others.
 
Uranus, the Great Awakener, is prodding at Venus, calling for a radical shift in our values, sense of worth and ways of relating. Uranus can bring profound insight and realisations around how we relate, and can help us to shift out of people pleasing tendencies and be truer to ourselves. It can bring shocks and curveballs in our relationships and financial situation. It can force us out of our comfort zone, showing us what needs to change in terms of how we relate to ourselves, our loved ones and our finances. On a collective level, this could relate to the increased use of technology, including AI and tech based currency. Uranus seeks freedom from patterns of relating that no longer reflect where we are going and who we are becoming.
 
Neptune, the planet of oneness and unity, is also pointing the finger at Venus, prodding us towards a higher vibration of love, but also showing where we may be overly idealistic or unrealistic around our relationships and finances. Neptune is a massive part of this Full Moon, as it is forming an aspect to every single planet, while also sitting at 29° Pisces, the very last degree of the entire zodiac, where it will remain until 27 January. If this Taurus Moon is calling for us to find a sense of peace, simplicity and stability in the face of so much intensity, Neptune certainly encourages us to turn inward, tune into Spirit, detach from ego, let go, surrender and go with the flow. If we are tired, we are invited to honour ourselves and rest. Neptune encourages us to develop tenderness and compassion for ourselves and others and find a place of inner peace and acceptance for that which we cannot control. 
 
The sextile between Neptune and Uranus has been a prevalent part of the astrology since June, and peaked for the first time on 28 August. It has brought the potential for raising consciousness, sudden awakenings, lightning bolts of inspiration, tech-based spirituality, synchronicities that bring profound shifts and changes of perspective, and serendipitous moments, conversations, meetings and realisations that feel magical and aligned. This combination can bring such a sense of excitement in us when something feels utterly right and aligned, although being a sextile it is up to us to take it further and actually manifest and ground it in reality!
 
The next time this magical and serendipitous sextile is exact will be 20 November, and this time Neptune will be in watery Pisces instead of fiery Aries, and Uranus will be in earthy Taurus instead of airy Gemini. This could be a bit more gentle and muted than August, but maybe more grounded, making it easier to do something practical with the opportunities, epiphanies and realisations. Those of us with personal planets or angles around 29° of a sign will feel the energy of this exciting combo the most acutely.
 
And in the meantime, during this Moon, Uranus and Neptune will be pointing at Venus in this Finger of God, so there could be fated synchronicities, sudden epiphanies, feelings of deep connection, realisations and a sense of liberation in the realm of our relationships, self-worth, values and money.  The Yod will be at its strongest on Thursday 6 November, just as Venus gets ready to leave graceful Libra and move into soulful Scorpio, which will add to the growing celestial Scorpio party!
 
Just after Venus moves into Scorpio, she will square off against Pluto, both planets at 1°, exact on 8 November, which could bring some deep and intense experiences in the realm of our relationships and sense of worth. With Venus also in Pluto’s sign, this could call for us to face some uncomfortable material regarding our relationships, and some may even pass away, although this square could also bring deep, soulful connections and greater intimacy. Pluto calls for us to be very honest with ourselves, and to have the courage to look at ourselves in the mirror, even if we don’t like what we see!
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 14° Taurus, is a reminder to focus on the simple things: “On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water”, which Dane Rudyar describes as ”Returning to simpler joys for revitalisation. This somewhat ambiguous picture suggests the way in which simultaneous activities of different natures can fill the individualising mind. The consciousness of socialised man operates at two levels, in close parallelism with what goes on in the unconscious parts of the mind (i.e. the sea). Natural urges are half conscious, half unconscious. They exist in a borderland – the wet sands still partly covered by small waves. The children play a little further away, learning imaginative yet sociocultural games. This symbol suggests that it is better not to attempt at once more than one can achieve through conscious and ego-driven ambition. It refers to the value, at this stage, of close contact with natural energies and simple pleasures, of a LIVE AND LET LIVE attitude.”
 
What a lovely  symbol, which also gives a nod to Neptune’s massive role in this Full Moon, being by the sea as well as speaking of acceptance, connection and lack of ego. It does feel like this Moon has a strong message, calling for us to ground ourselves in our bodies and the natural world and find comfort and pleasure in the simple things in life. There is a lot going on in this world of ours right now, so this Moon is a poignant reminder not to get caught up in the drama and intensity of it all, but to find ways to tune in, self-soothe and root ourselves in our bodies in whatever way resonates most with us. Dancing, singing, breathwork, yoga, walks in nature, swimming in lakes and rivers, cooking good food and enjoying the beauty of the autumn leaves are all wonderful ways to connect with the senses and ground ourselves in our bodies. Taurus reminds us to return to what is real, solid and tangible, like an anchor in a storm.  
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
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ARIES FULL MOON - 7 October 2025

10/6/2025

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Exact 4.47am UK time (BST)
 
The Moon certainly has the potential to fire us up and could bring some heated emotions up to the surface for us to look at! Aries is the first fire sign of the zodiac, and is quite impulsive, enthusiastic and brave. It is the initial spark that ignites the fire, although we must then watch that the fire doesn’t burn out of control! It feels quite appropriate that we would have an Aries Full Moon right after Eclipse season, which represented a time of new beginnings and the start of a new cycle. It certainly does feel like this Eclipse season was a game changer! Aries gives us our pioneering spirit and likes to initiate new things, so it could give us the courage to “light the match” and take the plunge somehow. However, Full Moons also represent a time of culmination, so we could find things somehow coming to a head, as any issues we may be dealing with could be hard to ignore.
 
We are now in Libra season, with the Sun in peace-loving, fair-minded, diplomatic Libra, sitting directly opposite the Moon in independent, forthright and courageous Aries. We are called to find some balance between the two signs rather than veering too far in either direction. The Libran part of us can tend to people-please and can easily ignore red flags in order to maintain a sense of peace and harmony, while the Aries part of us prefers to get things out in the open and clear the air, even if it means having an argument or rocking the boat. Aries helps us to know where our “No” is. However, sometimes Aries energy can go too far and can be too pushy, impatient, rash or quick to anger. Libra helps us to see reason and to take the other person’s point of view into account, reminding us that we can work things through in a softer, fairer and more reasonable manner, so that everyone feels listened to.
 
This Moon could make us more aware of where we might have been compromising too much, or letting things slide, or turning a blind eye, and to stand up for ourselves and assert our needs. We may find that whatever we have been putting up with becomes more intolerable as the direct, open, honest, assertive energy of Aries kicks in. If we have been sitting on the fence about something we may be called to decide where we stand. An Aries Moon could make us a bit hot under the collar, stirring up some strong emotions, but it could be helpful to get things out into the open where we can see them, rather than stewing on them and allowing resentment to build. It probably doesn’t need saying, but this could also play out in the collective, as tensions rise and threaten the peace. Aries is the kind of Moon that could bring out anger and aggression, and while the Libra Sun may seek balance and equilibrium, it can tend to swing from one extreme to another.
 
The ruler of this Aries Moon is Mars, the planet that represents our drive, will, motivation, desire, energy, passion, assertiveness and capacity for anger. Mars is currently in Scorpio, which could bring up intense feelings, passions and desires, and might also make us more aware of any power dynamics playing out in our lives. Mars likes to be in Scorpio, and it can help our willpower tremendously, although it can also fight with some very accurate and psychologically astute darts that might sometimes land below the belt! The Moon certainly could bring up some strong, raw, powerful emotions, as we could find ourselves quite triggered so that we are forced to face our shadows and confront some rather uncomfortable material. However, Mars in Scorpio does give us the courage to confront ourselves with emotional honesty and the willingness to own our not so pretty parts.
 
Mercury is a very big part of this Moon, as it is the focal point of a Yod, otherwise known as a Finger of God, which can bring fated events and are catalysts for spiritual growth and transformation. Mercury will also have just moved into Scorpio, which could bring penetrating, insightful and potentially triggering conversations that really go deep. We could also find that our minds are more focused and even obsessed about whatever we are thinking about. Mercury in Scorpio makes me think of the detective or the psychologist, searching for the truth below the surface, and not afraid to peer into some dark corners of the psyche!
 
The base of the Yod is made up of a helpful sextile between Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries, which can moments of grace and clarity, as well as realisations, epiphanies, amazing insight, intuitive downloads, synchronicities and inspiration. These two have been playing with each other since July, helping to bring the right message at the right time to help us connect the dots, and creating such potential for profound shifts in perspective that bring greater understanding and compassion for ourselves. Synchronicities abound with these two planets, and there is a sense that we can receive just the right information to help wake us up and see our patterns more clearly.
 
And now these two are pointing the “Finger of God” at Mercury in Scorpio, which could certainly increase the potential for insight and understanding, although some of the revelations, truths and information that comes into the light could be shocking and even unsettling, both personally and within the collective. Mercury in Scorpio isn’t afraid to delve into some deep and dark material, even if it isn’t very comfortable. Indeed, with Neptune involved our sleep could be affected and we could experience anxiety and overwhelm, so deep breathing could be helpful. Ultimately this Yod does bring the potential for greater clarity and emotional honesty, as it could reveal what has previously been hidden, and conversations and confessions could clear the air, expose what has been hidden and bring growth and transformation.
 
Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, is also forming a dynamic, challenging square aspect to Mercury, which intensifies the energy of this Moon, as it could force us to confront some subject matter we would rather avoid. Shocking revelations could reveal truths that could be uncomfortable but important for us to recognise rather than burying our heads in the sand. This is the kind of energy whereby we either speak or hear truths that need to be said and that penetrate to the heart of the matter. Pluto could mean that we dig and probe beneath the surface, bringing whatever has been swept under the carpet out into the open. And while we might not like what we see, the truth can be very liberating.
 
Those of us with personal planets and angles in the first couple of degrees of a sign will feel the energy of this Yod the most acutely. It may not be very comfortable, but the insight and understanding we gain could be transformational. There is also the potential for becoming a bit paranoid, fearful, anxious and obsessive in our thinking, and we cannot discount the potential for power plays, coercion and manipulation, so it is important to ground ourselves during this Moon. Deep breathing, time spent in nature and physical exercise could all be very helpful in managing the intense energy that is swirling around!
 
The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 15° Aries, is an interesting one: “An Indian weaving a ceremonial blanket” which Dane Rudyar describes as” Projecting into everyday living the realisation of wholeness and fulfilment. In Christian tradition one hears of Jesus’ “seamless robe.” In Asia one is told of the “spiritual vesture” of the Perfect Ones. The man who has attained the spiritual state is figuratively robed in the universe – and more precisely, in the Milky Way, the Great White Robe of interwoven stars. This is the ultimate kind of weaving. There was also Penelope’s weaving and unweaving, waiting for the return of her polarising mate. The mind of the American woman in which these symbols took concrete form could think only of “Indian Weavers.” For the white man who is hungering for symbols of a state of living in total harmony with the universe, the traditional Indian can be glamorised as the answer to the inner emptiness of the city-dweller surfeited with artificial values. At any rate, we may thus prefigure a future state of fulfilment in conscious harmony and unpossessive love.
If this symbol comes to the consciousness of the inquirer after meaning, deliberately or through an aleatory act of revelation (like the act of throwing sticks to obtain an I Ching symbol), implied is the profound fact that every individual has as his ultimate conscious task the weaving of his “immortal body,” his Gnostic Robe of Glory. It may sound very mystical and “far out,” but there is a moment in every cycle when, in however small a degree, every individual may be confronted with the potentiality of a fulfilling act of self-realisation and may, ever so relatively, find himself/herself “clothed in the light” for an instant. We are told by this symbol that the FULFILLMENT OF DESIRE is a possibility, at whatever level and in however incomplete a manner it may be experienced.”
 
May we all be clothed in light, in a state of fulfilment in conscious harmony and unpossessive love! With the North Node in Pisces, we are all being called to a higher vibration of love, learning what it means to truly go with the flow and not force things. It could be good to remember this during the more intense, edgy energy of this Full Moon, which could make us feel hasty, impatient, anxious and somewhat agitated. Whatever comes out during this time may make us feel somewhat uncomfortable, but we are meant to see it, rather than turning the other cheek or pretending it doesn’t exist. We may be in Libra season, but there certainly is a lot of Scorpionic energy around at the moment, which doesn’t allow us to pretend that everything is all nice and pretty! This Aries Moon could bring things to a head and shine the light on the shadows and also hopefully give us the courage to face whatever comes up!
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo

Painting: Elements Fire, by Carol Carter 
 

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PISCES FULL MOON / TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE - 7 September 2025

9/4/2025

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This is a very powerful Full Moon indeed, as we have now entered Eclipse season, which tends to herald a new chapter and the completion of a cycle. This Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse could be a turning point and a moment of reckoning, when revelations, clarity and profound insights are possible, as whatever has been bubbling away under the surface is brought out into the light of consciousness so that we simply can’t hide from it! There is something very fated and inevitable about a total Eclipse, as the Sun and Moon activate the Nodal axis and propel us in the direction of growth. This process could be uncomfortable but is completely necessary for us to move forward to the next level. We are being called to surrender to the tidal wave that is pulling us towards our highest destiny. 
 
With the Moon and North Node in sensitive, compassionate, intuitive Pisces, sitting directly opposite the Sun and South Node in humble, self-critical, analytical Virgo, this Moon invites us to let go and surrender to the flow rather than trying to micromanage, over-analyse or control outcomes. The Virgo part of us can be incredibly hard on ourselves and can easily dwell on our shortcomings and feelings of inadequacy, while Pisces calls for us towards a place of greater compassion and acceptance of self and others. The Virgo part of us likes everything to be neat and tidy and in order, including ourselves, while Pisces reminds us that sometimes things get a bit messy and that is ok. We are perfect in our imperfection!
 
Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac, and so this Eclipse invites us to release whatever is no longer serving us so that we can allow space for whatever is waiting to come in. Virgo can help us to discern what is out of alignment and needs to be released, while Pisces helps us to actually release it! We could feel quite tender during the process, but we are encouraged to keep our hearts open and allow ourselves to feel the emotions, whatever they may be. We could find that old habits or patterns are able to simply melt away, as they are simply not helpful or appropriate anymore. We may find that we are able to let go of people and/or situations that are no longer appropriate for us, allowing them to pass on and fade out of our lives with grace, love, gratitude and acceptance. Pisces is a gentle, sensitive, compassionate sign that helps us to rise above our own egos and see the bigger picture.
 
Jupiter in Cancer is supporting this Moon, which could help us to feel gratitude for whatever comes up as we go through the process of emotional release and letting go. Jupiter certainly can magnify our emotions, making them feel bigger and more present, but it also brings emotional wisdom and generosity of spirit, which could be very helpful indeed. Jupiter in Cancer helps us to support one another and can bring a sense of belonging and emotional safety. It helps us to get in touch with our feelings and reminds us that allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and show our feelings is a good thing.
 
Venus in Leo is forming a nagging inconjunct to the Moon, bringing our relationships into focus. Venus in Leo can bring out the warm, romantic, expressive and creative part of us, bringing a strong need to feel special and to feel like we are at the centre of someone’s universe. With Venus in Leo we may seek more validation, and may want to feel like we are a priority in our loved one’s life, while this Pisces Moon is calling for us to lay our egos to one side and let go of attachment to outcomes. Pisces reminds us that we are all in this together and that it isn’t all about us. There is something larger than us at play here, and so we are called to surrender to the unknown, allowing ourselves to be carried along on a fateful current that knows more than we do. We are called to simply listen to our hearts, allow inspiration to flow and recognise what brings us joy. If it isn’t sparking joy in us, or our heart isn’t in it anymore, maybe it is time to let go.
 
There is a supportive, harmonious trine aspect between Pluto and Uranus that is currently building and will be closest to exact between 18 and 24 September. This trine is providing a powerful backdrop to Eclipse season, helping us to see things more clearly, as if we are somehow able to look at ourselves, our patterns, our relationships and our lives through a different lens. We could have sudden realisations, epiphanies, wake up calls and revelations that bring greater clarity and insight, enabling us to see things from a different perspective, which could be so helpful. It may be something that we have always known, somehow, but now it has become blatantly obvious and crystal clear. And once we see, we can’t “unsee”!
 
There is something potentially liberating about this Full Moon/Eclipse, because with Pluto in Aquarius playing nicely with Uranus, which is the ruler of Aquarius, we have a profound opportunity to free ourselves from old, outdated programming and conditioned patterns that have long outgrown their usefulness. Uranus gives us an opportunity to step back and see the patterns, understand their roots and watch, from a more detached perspective, how they play out in our lives and relationships. Pluto can bring psychological insight, emotional honesty and the capacity to purge, transmute and transform. Once we can see these patterns through a clearer, more detached lens, they lose their power over us. This includes any unhelpful patterns or dynamics that might be repeating between us and another person. We have an opportunity to step off the merry-go-round.
 
This process has also been helped by Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, joining forces with Saturn in Aries in recent times. They are not as close now but are still only a degree apart from each other and both are interacting with Uranus and Pluto. The past couple of months have shown up the disparity between what we yearn and long for and what is real and actually possible. We have been called to find a greater acceptance for how things really are versus how we would like them to be. While this reality check can feel somewhat disillusioning, it is much better than living in fantasy land or burying our head in the sand. We have also had opportunities to create better boundaries to protect ourselves and help us to feel safe.
 
Uranus will have been helping this process, bringing insights and epiphanies, and jolting us into greater awareness of how things really are. Pluto has been helping us to confront whatever comes up with emotional honesty, even if it is uncomfortable. The truth shall set you free!
 
And now we have this Full Moon/Eclipse, activating the Pisces North Node and calling for us to release whatever needs to fall away with compassion, love and acceptance. The cosmic soup has been bubbling away over the past month or so, bringing some uncomfortable realisations and reality checks along the way. Now this Moon invites us to simply surrender and let go of whatever isn’t meant for us with grace and love, opening our hearts to whatever might fill the space it leaves behind. Clinging on or trying to control outcomes is futile, says Pisces. Just let go, with grace, and open full to whatever lies around the next bend.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon, at 15° Pisces, is a beautiful one: “In the quiet of his study a creative individual experiences a flow of inspiration” which Dane Rudyar describes as” Reliance upon one’s inner source of inspiration or guidance. This symbol strikes the keynote of truly significant creative processes: their source is above, beyond, but also around the individual creator. The inspiration, original and individual though it may be, is given a form which is conditioned by the cultural, social and religious background of the creative person. In a sense, every genius merely records an answer to the needs of his time. The hands that write, play an instrument, or mould a plastic material are his own; the urge or drive back of the flow of inspiration has arisen in the vast collective mind of Man. In this symbol the individual aspects of the creative process is emphasised as is the individual’s need for concentration and at least inner quiet. He must have faith in his OWN SUBJECTIVE STRENGTH.”
 
This symbol brings to mind the connection between the creativity of Venus in Leo and the spiritual connection of Pisces, with its need to turn inward to find inspiration and guidance. It is a reminder that ultimately, we have all the answers we need, if only we can be quiet, still our minds and listen. This Moon, with its powerful Eclipse, brings endings and new beginnings, shining its light on anything we have been hiding from or avoiding, and inviting us to let go with tenderness and compassion for ourselves and others. As we let go, we are allowing the space to be filled by something bigger and better than we could possibly imagine. Pisces encourages us to relax, surrender control and put our faith and trust that whatever lies beyond the next bend in the river is meant for us.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo   
 
Painting: Letting Go by Alisha Lee Jeffers

 
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AQUARIUS FULL MOON - 9 August 2025

8/6/2025

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Well, this Moon certainly does hold the potential for transformation, breakthrough, liberation and release! This is not to say that the process will be easy, and the build up to a Moon like this can bring some uncomfortable material for us to process and work through. This Moon is also occurring during the Lions Gate Portal, which peaks on 8 August and is a powerfully energetic time that has the potential to bring a lot up to the surface to be cleared. An Aquarius Full Moon can help to set us free and release us from any patterns and programming that have plagued us for so long, although in order to be free of them we must first have a heavy dose of them, which is not exactly comfortable!
 
Aquarius is an eccentric, original, humanitarian sign that represents freedom, revolution, detachment, and individualism, and encourages us to free ourselves from our conditioned patterns and learned behaviour. It is the part of us that questions the rules, including our own rules, and thinks outside the box. This Moon can help us to remember who we really are, the unique spark that is us before all of the other crap got piled on top of it! The Aquarius Moon is sitting directly opposite the Leo Sun, which is calling for us to shine our light, let our hair down, follow our hearts and have some fun! An Aquarius Moon can be a very creative time, when we are called to release anything that might be holding us prisoner and preventing us from shining our unique light and following the path of joy. It can also help us to remember that while we may tend to see life from our own perspective, it can be very insightful and freeing if we step out of ourselves and see things from another point of view.
 
There is a rare and powerful kite formation occurring during this Full Moon, which happens to include Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius. This Kite involves a beautiful Grand Air Trine between Mars in Libra, Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. What a recipe we have here for transformation, unexpected insights, profound breakthroughs and the courage to make change and liberate ourselves from anything that is holding us back or limiting us! Uranus gives us the clarity and insight needed to see what is out of balance or keeping us trapped in old patterns. We could experience sudden revelations, moments of clarity and sudden realisations that wake us up to what we need to let go of in order to be free. We may literally be able to shift the way we are looking at things, seeing them from a totally new perspective, which could be profoundly liberating.
 
Uranus and Mars give us the courage to do things differently and to “act out of character”. If Uranus gives us the insight and helps us to see more clearly what is out of balance and what needs to change, Mars helps us to act on these revelations! Uranus and Pluto are dancing with each other until the trine peaks on 19 September, which brings opportunities for such profound breakthroughs and liberation from old conditioning, both personal and collective, that might have been hurting or hindering us for so very long now. When we step outside of ourselves and shift our perspective and way of seeing things, we allow the old, unhealthy patterns to transform and transmute. Combine this with Mars and we have the power, motivation, courage and drive to face ourselves, to do the inner work and to confront whatever is preventing us from allowing the transformation to take place.
 
Mars, Uranus and Pluto can also bring up shadow material that could mean that we become angry, defensive and/or triggered.  However, if we are willing to look at ourselves and dig beneath the anger to find the core wound that is being triggered, the discomfort could bring great insight, understanding, healing and liberation from these unhealed parts of us. For the last few days, Mars has been in the last couple of degrees of Virgo, which had the potential to bring about crisis and extreme sensitivity to criticism, and anything unhealed in the masculine could have come to the surface to be looked at. Now that Mars is moving into Libra, and is dancing with Uranus and Pluto, we could find that things shift and we are able to step back and see more clearly, which can lead to transformation and a greater sense of peace. Just a shift in perspective can make such a huge difference!
 
And then we have the other part of the kite – the kite tail – which is the Saturn/ Neptune conjunction, channelling its energy into the Grand Trine. Interestingly, Saturn and Neptune are opposing Mars, which means that we may have been having to confront the fears, delusions and illusions of our own psyches, and to wade through the confusion around what is real and what is simply our fear, wounding and old patterns. It is important to be aware of what lens we are seeing and receiving through – is it the lens of love or the lens of fear? The Saturn Neptune conjunction brings to mind something that has always stuck with me since I first read it – FEAR – False Energies Appearing Real. It seems that this Kite and Aquarius Full Moon have the capacity to help us to recognise these states we can easily fall into so that we lose our centre, getting caught up in fear and losing the ability to see clearly.
 
Ultimately, this Moon seems to have the potential to help us to liberate us from these states of fear and confusion, waking us up and helping us to step outside of ourselves and see things more objectively, which can bring clarity and freedom. The Saturn Neptune conjunction calls for us to look at what is real and what is illusion. It also calls for us to create stronger boundaries with which we can better protect ourselves and keep ourselves safe. Neptune can get caught up in the dream, the yearning and the fantasy, while Saturn draws us back down to earth and asks us to consider what is realistically possible. The two of them together can easily pull us into an altered state of fear, delusion and confusion, making it hard to see clearly. We could experience some anxiety, overwhelm and even hopelessness. However, they can also help us to develop a realistic plan of action so that we can turn our longings, ideals and imaginings into reality.

Hopefully the energy of this kite can help free us from samsara. This is where Aquarius comes in, helping us to step out of the Leo subjective state, whereby we find it hard to see beyond our own perspective, and to be more objective and able to step back so that we can see ourselves and others more clearly. The Kite can bring insight, new perspective, clarity, emotional honesty and transformation, potentially transmuting our fears, triggers and wounded patterns into self-knowledge, healing and liberation.

Interestingly, Retrograde Mercury is being positively activated by the planets involved in this Kite formation, which can help us to understand ourselves better and to communicate from a clear, direct, expressive, grounded, compassionate, open, direct and kind yet honest place. This Mercury Retrograde, which has been going on since 18 July, seems to have created a sense, for some of us, of being in a state of limbo, an “in between place”, especially since it is combined with Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron also being retrograde. Indeed, it probably would have been advisable not to have important conversations during this time, as they can easily lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications and confusion, whereby what we say is not received exactly the way we intended! Mercury in Leo can be a bit subjective! However, sometimes we cannot avoid having big conversations, Mercury Retrograde or not! Mercury goes direct on Monday 11 August, and its positive involvement with this Kite could maybe help bring some clarity, understanding and sensible communication at last!

The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon, at 17° Aquarius, is an interesting one: “A watchdog stands guard, protecting his master and his possessions”, which Dane Rudyar describes as: “The development of the capacity to protect one-self and to safeguard one’s individual rights under complex pressures. What seems to be implied in this symbol, considering its position in the entire cycle, is that under present day social conditions the individual person needs protection against the ever-growing encroachments of society upon his theoretically recognised right to lead a private life free from public interference. Seen in this light the symbol stands in contrast to the preceding one depicting the power of big business and the totalitarian implications of large-scale organisation. At a deeper occult level of interpretation, it also reveals the need to protect oneself against “astral” intrusions and perhaps “black magic,” the more so as one ventures into supernormal states of consciousness. It is said that the Adept trains certain subhuman entities (“Elementals”) to protect him. The Christian Religion speaks of Guardian Angels in a related sense. With this symbol we see the individual able to master natural energies which he enlists in his service, so he may pursue his individualised work of destiny in security. This is another aspect of the relationship of individual-to-society. Individuals of course do also seek to rob or injure other persons, but the state of affairs resulting from a society glorifying competition, ambition and success at any cost is largely responsible for individual violence. The more creative the person, the greater his or her NEED FOR PROTECTION.”

It is interesting that Dane Rudyar wrote this so long ago, and yet this feels so current and pertinent to the here and now! This symbol seems to give a nod to the Saturn Neptune conjunction, which seems to be calling for us to create better boundaries with which to protect ourselves, as Saturn provides the form and structure to hold and contain the diffuse, flowing, watery nebulousness of Neptune. Boundaries keep us safe.

The build up to this Moon is not necessarily going to be comfortable, especially for those of us with personal planets and angles between 0 and 3 degrees of the sign it is in. This Kite does have the potential to bring some challenging shadow material up to the surface, but if we are able to sit with it rather than projecting it out onto others, we have the potential for true insight, transmutation, clarity and liberation from these old patterns and wounding that can so easily take us over and run the show. We may find ourselves in our patterns, but this is a gift, if only we are able to step back somehow and watch ourselves rather than reacting from a place of fear, delusion or confusion. Aquarius is the master of detachment and objectivity, so this Moon invites us to shift our perspective somehow, so that we can see everything with so much more clarity and are able to break through to the other side.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo


Painting: Freedom, by Sarah Goodnough

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CAPRICORN FULL MOON - 10 July 2025

7/8/2025

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This is the kind of Moon that could call for us to take full responsibility for ourselves and see things as they really are, rather than how we wish they were. Full Moons tend to bring anything to a head that might have been simmering beneath the surface, so that we can see them in the full light of consciousness. And this Moon could make things feel very real! Capricorn calls for us to grow up, take responsibility for ourselves, set goals, commit to a course of action, apply discipline and take control of our path. It also calls for us to truly face the consequences of past decisions, actions and choices. A Capricorn Full Moon could help us to become more emotionally mature, create better boundaries and release whatever we recognise is no longer good for us. Capricorn helps us to act with integrity and to do what we know is the right thing, even if it feels very hard.
 
The Sun is currently in sensitive, emotional Cancer, sitting directly opposite the Capricorn Moon. This Full Moon brings an opportunity to find balance between the two signs, rather than veering too far in one direction or the other. Cancer helps us to get in touch with our emotions, which can help us to understand how we truly feel. It is the part of us that likes to nurture and also to allow others to take care of us. However, if Cancer goes too far it can lead to neediness, insecurity and an unwillingness to grow up or be accountable for ourselves. This is where Capricorn comes in, helping us to pull ourselves together and take control of our emotions, taking full responsibility for our actions and reactions. Sometimes it is necessary to rein in our emotions and not show others what we are feeling.  
 
However, if Capricorn goes too far it can lead to suppression of emotions, or extreme self-judgement, or a feeling that we must somehow “hold it together” and not burden others. Cancer, however, reminds us that there is a strength in allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and let others in, and that people like to feel needed. There is a time to be strong and keep the emotions under control, and there is a time to let them out and feel the feelings. There is a time when we must carry the weight on our shoulders and be the “rock” for others and there is a time when we might need to let go and fall apart a little and allow ourselves to be supported. 
 
The ruler of this Full Moon is Saturn, and it is sitting right next to Neptune in Aries, getting ready to go retrograde on 14 July. With Saturn now being in brave, direct, forthright Aries, this Moon could call for us to have the courage to assert boundaries and to face whatever reality we might have been trying to avoid. Mars, Aries’s ruling planet, is also helping this Moon, helping us to discern what is right for us and muster up the courage to act accordingly. With Saturn and Neptune sitting right next to each other right now, we could be experiencing nebulous fears, overwhelm or free-floating anxiety and could be caught between what we yearn and long for versus the reality of what is. This Moon could bring about some kind of reckoning, whereby we are called to stop burying our heads in the sand or making excuses and do that thing that we have been avoiding or putting off.
 
Neptune is the dream, the illusion, the fantasy, the ideal, the boundless, and our heart’s longing, while Saturn represents reality, structure, responsibility, control, and our fears and limitations. These are two very different energies! When we put the two of them together, we may be more aware of how what we yearn for and dream of may not be possible or realistic, if we are completely honest with ourselves and allow things to be as they are. However, Saturn’s structure can also hold the boundlessness of Neptune, giving it a container so it doesn’t leak out all over the place. This includes creating healthy boundaries! As such, we might be able to formulate some kind of tangible plan to help turn our dreams, longings and ideals into reality, and Aries can give us the courage, energy, drive and initiative to actually make it happen.
 
Saturn can represent the limits of our reality, while Neptune brings a sense that anything is possible. How are we holding ourselves back from realising our dreams through fear or lack of imagination? In an ideal world these two planets will work with each other, and Neptune will dissolve our Saturnian fears and limitations, while Saturn will help put our longings, fantasies and yearnings into some kind of realistic and possible form. What needs to fall away because it has no basis in reality, and what can then arise in the space that is left behind? Where do we have control and where do we just need to let go and surrender? This Full Moon could be the ultimate moment of “disillusionment” which could be so very helpful, as we can then start working with what is truly possible versus what we had wished and hoped for.
 
Uranus has now joined the party, as the planet of revolution, liberation, sudden change and awakening has now entered Gemini. Gemini is the sign of the mind, communication, information sharing, learning, media and transportation, so we can expect change, progress, sudden technological advances and even revolution in these areas. No doubt AI will become much more prevalent, and our transportation and schooling could go through some big shifts, hopefully in the right direction! Ultimately Uranus brings progress, technological advancement, innovation and progress, although whether all “progress” is a good thing is up for debate! Uranus is also the planet of liberation and detachment, and some may feel the need to detach from the media, recognising the effect it has on our mind and wellbeing.
 
Uranus will probably be happier in Gemini than it has been in Taurus, as Gemini is adaptable by nature while Taurus tends to resist change! We might find it hard to keep up with all the changes in the next 7 years, and some may not agree with all of them! We could find that our minds are restless, electrified and busy, although this could be a great time for coming up with new ideas and concepts and thinking outside of the box. It could help to remain alert, curious and mentally flexible, as the Great Awakener opens our minds up in ways we couldn’t have imagined. We may become even more aware of how easy it is for modern technology to dupe and mislead us. We could also gain more and more understanding of the various forms of neurodiversity.  
 
We now have Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn in the first couple of degrees of their sign, and they are all interacting with each other. This feels like a big deal, as these are all the slow-moving planets that can pack quite a punch, each in their own way. This feels like a time of profound change, shifts and new beginnings, heralding a new chapter and calling us into uncharted territory. Uranus is forming harmonious and helpful aspects to Pluto, Neptune and Saturn, bringing the sense that breakthroughs and shifts in consciousness are possible. Old structures that are no longer working could break down, as we shift into a new way of being that calls for us to be open and adaptable to new possibilities and ways of being. There is no going back to the old ways – we must move forward.
 
Of course, change can bring up fear and anxiety as we step into the unknown and unfamiliar, so it is important to ground ourselves, spending as much time in nature as possible and meditating, doing yoga, tai chi, dancing, creating or anything that brings us into the present moment. All these heavy hitting planets are in Air and Fire signs, which can be energising, stimulating and inspiring, but it is important to ground and centre as well! Those of us with personal planets or angles between 0° and 4° of a sign will be feeling the energy of these heavy hitting planets the most acutely, which could feel exciting, transforming, uncomfortable and overwhelming in equal measure!
 
The Sun and Moon are supported by the Nodes of the Moon, which feels like this is a proper soul growth moment for us all. The North Node of the Moon is in Pisces right now, calling for us to have faith and trust that we are ultimately being guided in the right direction. We are called to let go and surrender to the flow, trusting that it will take us where we need to go. The Pisces North Node calls for us to have compassion and acceptance for all that we are and all that is, rather than trying to force things or being so very hard on ourselves. This Capricorn Moon could make us all too aware of how our choices and actions in the past have led to where we are now, but the Pisces North Node reminds us that there is nothing we can do about it now, so dwelling in guilt, “what ifs”, self-deprecation, self-judgement or regret is simply not helpful. We are where we are and we made these choices for a reason, and it is all part of a divine plan that is both mysterious and beautiful, so it is better not to question or doubt it.
 
The Sabian symbol for this Moon is very interesting, at 19° Capricorn: “A five year old child carrying a bag filled with groceries” which Dane Rudyar describes as “Rising to the occasion when asked to assume social responsibilities ahead of one’s normal development. What seems to be applied at this stage of the cyclic process is the value of early conditioning in teaching one how to fulfil the responsibilities of everyday life in our modern society. This twentieth scene of the complete process has been entitled “Group performance,” and today it is evident that children at an early age are expected to assume a family role which at times will strain their natural capacities. This is part of the accelerating pace of our technological society. This symbol evokes the possibility of meeting a certain type of social opportunity which normally may seem premature. A pattern of ACCELERATED GROWTH can thus be established, with both positive and negative aspects. Rushing ahead of one’s natural development may be damaging; yet we are living in a particularly dynamic period of man’s evolution”
 
We certainly are evolving quickly! This Moon does seem to call for us to be accountable for ourselves and to take responsibility for all that has led to where we are now, in this moment. We seem to be being called to recognise and accept how things are rather than dwelling in the fantasy or dream of how things could be. However, that is not to say that we should discount or disregard what we yearn and long for, as this Moon could actually help us to identify it, own it and formulate some kind of tangible plan to bring it into our lives. This could also be a good time to contemplate creating better boundaries to help us feel safe and protected.
 
Capricorn is very good at setting goals and working towards them! So long as we can identify what we truly long and yearn for, Saturn in Aries can help make it happen! However, it is important to remain open to it not necessarily looking that way we thought it would, as so much is changing and we are heading into a new world where the old rules no longer apply. It’s time to think outside the box. It may simply need to take a different form to the one we imagined. Anything is possible! We are invited to be open- minded, open-hearted and willing to adapt to a new way of operating in this fast-changing reality.
 
Much Love
 
Amy
xoxo
 
Picture: The Sun is Passing the Sign of Capricorn, by Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis
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    I love writing about the Moon and the effect it has on us all, both collectively and personally. We all look at the same Moon and feel her energy, albeit in different ways. It reminds us that we are not alone and there is something very comforting about that!

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