REMINDER
New Moons and Full Moons often influence us for the 3 days before and 3 days after the actual event.
Full Moon at 3° of Capricorn
Sunday, June 23, 2013, at 4:33 a.m. PDT
Sunday, June 23, 2013, at 7:33 a.m. EST
Sunday, June 23, 2013, at 11:33 a.m. GMT
Written by Anne Reith, Ph.D. on 20 June 2013
In the Pacific Time Zone (PST), the Moon will be full at 4:33 a.m. on Sunday, June 23. With this Full Moon, the Sun in Cancer will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Capricorn. To further clarify how this Full Moon will impact you on a personal level, locate 3° of Cancer and 3° of Capricorn in your birth/natal chart. The issues associated with those two houses are going to be most impacted by this Full Moon’s presence.
As is true with all Full Moons, balance is the name of the game. Our challenge this time is to find a balance between the qualities of Cancer and Capricorn. Cancer is all about our inner world of home/family, security needs, sensitivities, and emotions. Capricorn is all about our outer world of responsibility, leadership, goals, and recognition. These seemingly opposite ways of being in the world require equal attention at the time of this Full Moon.
Cancer often wants to retreat into its inner subjective world, especially when feeling threatened. Capricorn, on the other hand, avoids emotions by focusing on obtaining recognition from others. One of our challenges now is that Cancer needs to learn how to receive and Capricorn needs to learn how to give back. Cancer is often associated with the Divine Feminine, while Capricorn is often associated with the Divine Masculine. Another challenge that is often present with a Full Moon in Capricorn is to find balance between the feminine and masculine, the yin and the yang, cooperation and assertion, emotion and logic.
At the time of this Full Moon, Jupiter is conjunct (0°) the Sun. This is a wonderful alignment that will increase vitality, enthusiasm, optimism, and desire for social contacts. You may hunger for recognition and respect, and this may come, but only through being generous and benevolent. Your interests may broaden, and you may find yourself craving educational experiences and self-improvement. We are being supported in releasing any outdated ideas or beliefs so we can incorporate new ones. And this is the second of three SuperMoons in a row where the Moon is at its closest to the Earth and in alignment with the Sun. This intensifies the Full Moon’s effects.
This Full Moon in Capricorn can also provide us with the discipline and willingness to work hard to overcome emotional issues because Capricorn allows us to toughen up in the face of Cancer’s uncertainty. Luckily, emotional balance is readily available to us due to Capricorn’s ruling planet Saturn being in sextile (60°) to the Moon and trine (120°) to the Sun. This supportive configuration will provide us with the emotional maturity to work through difficult situations and assist us in establishing a firm foundation of purpose and persistence. This will all be particularly helpful when Jupiter moves into Cancer on Tuesday, June 25 (see later discussion), because it will support us in assimilating expanding emotional experiences.
Additionally, just 30 minutes after the Full Moon is exact, the Moon will be in sextile (60°) to Saturn and trine (120°) to Neptune. This configuration shows us that we need to find more than just a balance between the outer world (Capricorn) and inner world (Cancer). Due to the sweet presence of Neptune, we are being supported in finding connections between the realms of matter (Saturn) and spirit (Neptune).
This is also a particularly powerful Full Moon due to its proximity to the Solstice on Thursday, June 20 (10:03 p.m. PST). At this time, the Sun appears to stop for a period of about 3 days before and after the Solstice. This provides us with an enormous energy gateway. It’s a time when our DNA can be reprogrammed, we can more easily receive downloads of information from other realms/dimensions, and our evolution as a species can accelerate. You can facilitate this process by spending time meditating, being in nature, or attending spiritual gatherings.
The Solstice occurs when the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer, which usually marks the beginning of a month in which we reorient ourselves toward building family and enterprises. Additionally, Cancer is a very intuitive sign, so this energy often helps us more easily “know,” at an intuitive level, how to create a clearer path toward our dreams. However, we may find ourselves feeling particularly protective. Old wounds may surface in order to heal; and if we fail to face our inner emotional needs, we may regress and seek the illusion of safety in shutting out the outside world. But we are just as likely to find ourselves renewing commitments to the people who we consider our family.
Just two days after the Full Moon (Tuesday, June 25), Jupiter follows the Sun and moves into the sign of Cancer. Jupiter only changes signs once a year, so the last time it was in Cancer was 12 years ago (i.e., July 12, 2001 through August 1, 2002). This time, Jupiter will remain in Cancer until July 16, 2014. The time Jupiter spends in this sign will see our emotional experiences expanding, and many of us will want to connect more deeply with those we care about. We will also feel motivated to seek out those things that nurture us. Jupiter is the planet of wisdom and meaning, and when it is in the subjective waters of Cancer, we often find that the women in our lives take center stage and that we pursue “the truth” through an exploration of our feelings, our emotional attachments, and understanding our past.
On Wednesday, June 26, Mercury (which is also in Cancer) begins its second retrograde period of the year, which ends on Saturday, July 20. As with all retrograde periods, this is a good time to double- and triple-check all documents and travel plans. It’s also very important to be patient with all forms of communication. Remember, everyone is doing their best and sometimes misunderstandings happen during Mercury retrograde periods. All the “re” words are an appropriate use of the retrograde energy. For example, this is a good time to retrace our steps, reflect on recent conversations and plans, revisit information in order to identify any missing pieces, and reassess unfinished projects. And because Mercury is retrograde in Cancer, it is likely our attention will turn inward toward honoring and communicating our feelings and needs.
The same day (Wednesday, June 26), the Sun forms a harmonious water grand trine with Saturn and Neptune (i.e., equilateral triangle with trines [120°] between all 3). For several days before and after this event, the spotlight will be on aligning our visions with our current reality. And many of us will find that we are able to establish goals and make solid plans to reach them. Self-trust is the key to tapping into the gifts of this mature and productive pattern. Because of the trine between Saturn (realism) and Neptune (dreams), we are being given a chance to connect these two realms in magical ways. Commitment and compassion will continue to work well together through Saturn and Neptune’s third and final trine on July 19; therefore, applying discipline to spiritual, artistic, creative, and charitable activities should be easier during the next three weeks.
On Thursday, June 27, Venus moves into the sign of Leo, where it will remain until July 22. This placement often coincides with seeking love, attention, and acknowledgement, and even a bit of drama. Pride and passion are what we seek in all we do. One of the best uses of this transit is to get your creative juices flowing (e.g., writing, music, art), which will help you avoid the extravagance that is sometimes seen with Venus in Leo.
A rather major event occurs between Monday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 3, which will be felt for many days before and afterward. A challenging cardinal t-square (i.e., a right triangle) is formed when the Sun is in opposition (180°) to Pluto and both the Sun and Pluto square (90°) Uranus. With the Sun in Cancer, we may be seeking security, and this t-square can make us feel more mistrustful, rebellious, and resentful than usual. Power struggles and recklessness can result. However, our attention now is best directed toward a deep examination of our own relationship with power (Pluto) and toward using this t-square’s energy to think differently (Uranus). If we can do that, then major internal breakthroughs are possible. This will be particularly true for those who have made the drive for security more important than individual expression. If this applies to you, then this t-square will likely provide the “wake up call” required to help you get moving in the right direction.
Overall, this summer is preparing all of us for a potential quantum leap in consciousness that will likely come during the important water grand trine occurring in mid-July. Use this Full Moon in Capricorn to find a better balance between the masculine (Capricorn) and feminine (Cancer) in your life. Don’t allow yourself to become lost in the need for security and miss the opportunity to expand your horizons and shine your light unto the world! On the other hand, don’t forget to recharge your batteries by returning “home” to the place and to those you consider “family.” And use all the supportive trines and sextiles to create solid plans (Saturn) to pursue your dreams (Neptune). Remember, “Only in growth, reform, and change, paradoxically enough, is true security to be found” (Anne Morrow Lindbergh).
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM
The Mountain Astrologer (magazine)
Various online sources
Anne’s interpretations
NEW MOON IN GEMINI-A breath of fresh ideas! (June 8, 2013)
REMINDER
New Moons and Full Moons often influence us for the 3 days before and 3 days after the actual event.
New Moon at 19° of Gemini
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:58 a.m. PDT
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:58 a.m. EST
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 3:58 p.m. GMT
Written by Anne Reith, Ph.D. on 05 June 2013
In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun in conjunction (0°) at 19° of Gemini. To further clarify how this New Moon will impact you on a personal level, locate 20° of Gemini in your birth/natal chart. The issues associated with that house are going to be most affected by this New Moon’s presence.
After the heavier, earthy energy of Taurus, the New Moon in Gemini is often experienced as a time of renewal and a breath of fresh air. Or more accurately, a breath of fresh ideas! Gemini is the sign associated with thinking and communication. The location of the New Moon in Gemini in our chart often indicates where we will be receiving a plethora of new information and insights that can lead to new beginnings or changes. It’s like the Universe is saying, “Hey, now’s the time to take the blinders off and think outside the box.” New ideas and new connections are definitely possible now.
This impact of this New Moon in Gemini is amplified by the presence of two other planets in Gemini: Mars (the planet of action & assertiveness) and Jupiter (the planet of expansion & ethics). Our new ideas may involve how, when, and where we can take assertive action to ethically expand our world. We are being asked to perceive things differently, and as stated by Wayne Dyer, “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.”
During the days before and after this New Moon, a rather complex grouping of planets is sending out both supportive and challenging ripples of energy.
On Monday, June 3, Mercury forms a grand trine (120°) with Saturn and Neptune (i.e., trines between all 3 planets form an equilateral triangle). This means that there is a very easy flow of energy between these 3 planets that is likely to facilitate thinking and communication (Mercury), responsibility and structure (Saturn), and intuition and altruism (Neptune). We may have insights into practical steps needed to manifest our dreams. This relatively fleeting grand trine in water signs is a sneak peak at what is to come in mid-July when a longer-lasting grand trine in water signs will feel like a drink of cool water on a hot summer’s day. Currently, the trine between Saturn and Neptune will actually be in effect for several days, providing us with a framework for making dreams come true and skillfully blending compassion and responsibility.
On Friday, June 7, Venus conjoins (0°) Mercury, thereby joining the rather short-lived grand trine with Saturn and Neptune. We are now being asked to identify and express our highest ideals. And given the presence of Saturn, we may be given ideas about how to apply positive feelings about these new ideals in concrete ways.
At the time of the New Moon (Saturday, June 8), this grand trine will still be present, but two of the planets involved, Mercury and Venus, will oppose (180°) Pluto. And Mercury, Venus, and Pluto all square (90°) Uranus. This forms a t-square configuration (right triangle). T-squares are always challenging, and this one will likely have our minds and conversations (Mercury) going into some dark and difficult places (Pluto). But when used constructively, the depth of perception afforded by this configuration can help us focus our attention on crucial concerns. We will feel an urge to look at what’s holding us back and to evaluate alternatives that we may have disregarded or dismissed. We may, though, have a sense of nervousness and some restless thinking that makes concentration difficult, but it can free up perception to make way for brilliant ideas.
But let us not forget about Venus as part of this t-square. Venus, too, is opposing (180°) Pluto and squaring (90°) Uranus. The bottom line is that the involvement of Venus could rattle our relationships. When Venus is opposing Pluto, there is a tendency within partnerships to “stew in silence.” A better use of this energy is to face dissatisfactions and find ways to clarify our values, expectations, and priorities. If we can do that, we can more easily see what needs to change with ourselves, others, and the world. This can actually lead to reaffirmations of your commitment to both our partnerships and to fulfilling our strongest desires. And the presence of Uranus can add a dose of adventure and a willingness to try new things.
Other aspects occurring at the time of the New Moon, grand trine, and t-square, could make us hypersensitive and/or we could find that distractions abound. However, we may also be able to see when it would be best to not act or when it would be best to push forward so gently that resistance from others is reduced.
And then there’s Neptune: During this same time period, the planet of intuition, healing, dreams, and illusions begins moving in retrograde on Friday, June 7. Neptune is a very slow moving planet, so the impact of its retrograde phase will be subtle and will continue through mid-November. During this time, our intuition is often heightened, so it is an important time to listen to that “inner voice.” We will probably feel more inclined to talk about our feelings. Because the “fog” of Neptune direct has lifted, many of us will more easily see things for what they really are and not for what we hope or wish they could be. Without a great deal of effort, we will see through any illusions. Therefore, this may be a time when we feel ready to face difficult relationships or financial problems head on. We all may find that we are able to plan more carefully and start doing some of those projects that have felt nebulous or ill-defined. And our ability to heal ourselves will be heightened, too!
Then on Tuesday, June 11, Neptune in Pisces forms its second of three exact trines to Saturn in Scorpio (the first was October 10, 2012, the third will be on July 19). This amplifies our call for reforming or releasing what is not in the best interest of all concerned. It provides us with patience and hope for the future, which can go a long way toward overcoming the uncertainties of the present. We may also find that we are ready to make a commitment (Saturn) to a spiritual practice and our inner world (Neptune).
And one final note: On Wednesday, June 19, the Sun will conjoin Jupiter at 29° of Gemini. This is occurring the day before the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer, which marks the Solstice. It is a big deal when the solar system’s two largest bodies line up. It will elevate spirits and illuminate minds with optimism. We may feel like we are being given an overdose of information, and this is not the best time to sort out the wheat from the chaff. It’s wise to avoid overinvesting in new ideas without doing some serious research first. But the hope provided by Jupiter is never a bad thing . . . as long as we keep in check any desire to invest large amounts of money, time, or energy.
Overall, the days before and after this New Moon in Gemini involve a number of configurations that encourage us to explore our fundamental truth(s). The emphasis is on Gemini, which means that we need to keep in mind that everything we do involves communication and exchanges of energy in some form or another . . . be it through texts, tweets, empathy, or telepathy. The planets are urging all of us to recognize that we are each responsible for all forms of communication and for the energy that we bring into the world. As stated by Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM
The Mountain Astrologer (magazine)
Various online sources
Anne’s interpretations