Cancer Full Moon: The Imagination; Dreams and Visions; Love for Children and the Helpless; Compassion; Emotional Intimacy; Stirring the Heart; Homesickness; Family; Sense of Belonging; Feeling Our Own Depths; Mothering; the Divine Feminine.
Our tenderest instincts come out under a full Moon in Cancer, and the longing to be cozy at home. It's a sign of emotional sensitivity, and that empathy in a cardinal sign can inspire great acts of compassion. We want to shelter and protect the vulnerable, and are willing to show the fierce face of the Mother to those that threaten life.
The Sabian symbol for 22 degrees Cancer (the full Moon's degree), is A young woman awaiting a sailboat. It's a striking image for finding the right vessel to set sail across the emotional waters. Cancer is the sign of the initiating feminine principle, and this is a time when women's knowing, heart and strength are sorely needed. But it's a reflective sign that pulls what it needs into its field, rather than going after it. This full Moon is subtle, but with a powerful undercurrent that's deep and soulful.
It's a time that could illuminate the emotional reality of a situation. You may feel in your body and soul, the full impact of what you've been carrying around. A good time for release and healing. The full Moon brings things to a climax, and we can see with our hearts what's going on. You may discover something about your own emotional needs, in a way that sets you on a new course.
The full Moon is in opposition to the get her done Sun in Capricorn. And the two luminaries are engaged with the Saturn-Uranus opposition in what's known as a mystic rectangle. You've got two earth and two water signs, and that's a blend of feeling and practicality. The matrix of energy that's created by this mystic rectangle gives a boost to actions that are heartfelt, but work within the realistic frames of what's do-able.
Thank goodness for Saturn in Virgo, who is keeping us aware of the process, and how things fit with the whole. It makes it easier to make a real impact, and not just flounder around with all these good intentions. You may have creative dreams, and here Saturn helps break them down into manageable steps. You may be stressed and overwhelmed by life, and Saturn says, healing is possible if you break it down, see what's causing the dis-ease.
The brooding intensity and seriousness of this full Moon is amplified by planets in Capricorn (Sun, Mars, Pluto). Something is up. Things aren't right. The one that knows within each person is quietly observing, and strategizing. Those that will step up as change-agents for society, find clarity under such a full Moon. And it's one that asks each of us to consider the legacy we're leaving, and what we're doing to create lasting stability, security and a loving home life.
The planets in Aquarius (Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Chiron) is a lift, so we can open to the full Moon in some airy intellectual space. There's some detachment, and that lends clarity. It elevates the mind above things, so the sweeping vista can be seen. It also pushes for mental independence, so that you're sure that your views are your own. We may see real change that comes from freedom to see with new eyes.
And then there's Venus in Pisces, a trine to the full Moon, with the love planet luring us together to recognize our Oneness. It's those times when the heart rules, and people stand together that change history. It's that recognition that we all want and need many of the same things -- a place to call home; healthy food, water and air; to live without war and violence; to be able to trust in the future, to be able to fulfill our divine potential. This full Moon merges the soul longings with earthbound realities, so steps can be made that support the most idealistic visions .
