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Hot on the heels of the height of Summer, the Summer Solstice and the Sun’s entrance into Cardinal Cancer, we greet the Full Moon in Capricorn. Here we are asked to review and assess if our cosy nest has all we need to meet our lofty aspirations. How well are we using our resources, before we can settle, rest and enjoy the comforts of Cancer Season, we must face these questions.

The Full Moon is a significant phase in the lunar cycle, often associated with heightened emotions, revelations, and moments of clarity. We are often drawn to this phase of the lunar cycle above all others because it is the one that is most visually stunning.

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During this phase, the Sun and Moon stand in opposition, creating a dynamic tension that can bring issues to light and foster a sense of culmination. This opposition between our luminaries—the Sun and the Moon—highlights the axis of signs they occupy, allowing us to see things from a broader perspective and gain deeper insights. This month, we are looking at Capricorn and Cancer, our needs for security and nurturing and how this competes with, or supports, our drive to achieve in the world and build something we can be recognised for.

It is also significant that in July we will have the New Moon in Cancer, followed by the second Full Moon in Capricorn, so it is important to pay attention to these Capricorn themes this year as the Moon is revisiting them. Also in July, as a look ahead, the Full Moon will occur at the degree that Pluto will be retrograding back over when it returns to Capricorn in September. Sometimes, the Universe has a way of saying, Look Here with a big red arrow to draw our attention. I feel this is one of those times. If we know in advance, we can pay attention to what is unfolding for us.

Understanding Full Moons

Full Moons occur approximately once a month when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun in the sky. This alignment illuminates the Moon fully, reflecting the light from the Sun, and also symbolises a peak in the lunar cycle where matters can come to fruition, reach a turning point, or become fully ‘seen’ by us. Each Full Moon is part of a larger cycle that includes the New Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter phases, creating a rhythm that influences our lives on multiple levels.

A Full Moon also ties into longer cycles, marking significant points in both one-month and six-month periods. The themes that emerge during a Full Moon can often be tied back to the New Moon in the same sign six months earlier, and the themes can be revisited or resolved over the subsequent months. Additionally, the degree of the Full Moon is revisited in a longer cycle over approx 2 and a half years. A New, first quarter, Full Moon and Last Quarter Moon will all occur at the same degree. If something significant has happened for you on a New or Full Moon, it is worth tracking the rest of this Moon cycle, I have found it very insightful.

Full Moon in Capricorn

Capricorn is an earth sign ruled by Saturn, the Lord of Time. Things may not move fast here, but they are considered, they have intention and purpose. Capricorn emphasises discipline, responsibility, and the building of solid foundations. With Mars, the planet of Action exalted in Capricorn, there is a force of energy available for focused action and determined progress. Together they represent structures, focused hard work, and the drive to overcome obstacles. This is why we associate the sign with the Mountain Goat after all, there is no obstacle that can stop that Goat from climbing to the pinnacle and achieving their goal.

Capricorn is an Earth sign, pragmatic and practical. It is Yin or feminine and it is Cardinal or Tropical, meaning that it will initiate action through strong initiative. A Full Moon here may be showing us wh