With the Moon culminating in the sign of philosophical Sagittarius, we are drawn to explore our feelings on issues of what is right and wrong while we contrast the current reality with our aspirations for a more positive world. Meanwhile, the Sun stationed in the opposite sign of chatty Gemini creates tension by holding our collective focus on random ideas, rampant communication and incessant talking.Though we may want varied technical solutions and practical strategies to fix our troubles, we also need a philosophical and spiritual, big picture perspective to feel secure in our lives now.
“It is during our darkest moments, that we must focus to see the light.”
— Aristotle Onassis, business magnate
At its best, the Sagittarius energy feels independent, straightforward, optimistic, adventurous and righteous. However, the opposition between the Sun’s current position and the Moon’s placement can have us feeling as if we have lost our own true perspective with all the noise around us . . creating pressure, overwhelm, anger and frustration. We can best navigate this time and gain more clarity by honoring fiery Sagittarius, through becoming more aware of the big picture and connecting to a faith that ultimately we will somehow be okay, even when things are very, very wrong . . . It is also especially important to be sure to speak up in positive ways, because everyone is more secure when we know where we stand.
As always, these energies apply to groups of all sizes as much as they apply to individuals. So, be mindful that we are also talking about the best way to navigate a new balance between our fanciful theories or scattered thoughts and the practical action which is required to improve our current political, social, and economic situations. In this sense, the balancing required is not about watering down either approach but rather it is about fully honoring all true perspectives and finding good ways to meaningfully incorporate the best practices of higher-minded ideals with the proactive strategies to actualize those goals in real life and time.
The current pull between the Sun and Moon can instigate emotional intensity, impatience, and irritability. Should any sensitive feelings come up, stop to consider other perspectives and find the common ground in awareness of the higher values of INTEGRITY, STRENGTH, and PURPOSE.The polarity between the Gemini Sun and Sagittarius Moon requires negotiating where we focus our energy; and we must have room for considering diverse ideas as well as for our own independent exploration of better faith and spiritual practice.
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”
– Nelson Mandela
Full moons are ideal times for reflection, celebration and contemplation about realizing and appreciating what is working in our lives. It is also a good time for identifying anything that is less than desired to simply release and let go over the upcoming two weeks. Any practices that inspire assessment and emotional growth are especially powerful at this time of month. Answering timely questions is a great method to accomplish these goals.
Questions for SAGITTARIUS MOON:
- What positive actions are you pursuing now?
- What gifts can you offer to create solutions?
- What is most needing your optimism and faith?
- How can you gain wisdom to honor your highest desires today?
- What can you release to allow more meaning, joy, and ease to come in?
- How can you most easily remember to maintain perspective in all situations now?
Simply reading the questions can bring inspiration. For even more clarity and growth, consider writing down your responses. Writing activates a deeper part of our consciousness. The best practice is to keep a journal, which gives you something to look back on over time.
The Strawberry Full Moon in June
Sagittarius moon energy is always a great time for personal expansion, which can come through exploring new ideas, speaking to people from abroad, reading philosophical and theoretical perspectives, spending time in nature, and connecting to your own purpose and faith through prayer or independent spiritual practice.
This Full Moon brings illumination and that often appears through any of Sagittarius’ preferred subject areas, which include: PHILOSOPHY, the quest for truth, HOPE, peace of mind, FAITH, higher guidance, RELIGION, prayer, NATURE, honest interactions, communication with spirit, INTUITION, personal expansiveness, EDUCATION, teaching, learning, STUDYING SOMETHING NEW, travel, FREEDOM, foreign matters, EXPLORATION, optimism, ADVENTURE, stepping beyond our comfort zone, TRUTH, speaking up, TAKING A STAND, righteousness, GOOD LUCK, positive expectations, SPONTANEITY, legal matters, ETHICS, morality, CONSCIENTIOUSNESS, conscience, CIVILITY, friendliness, GALLANTRY, generosity of spirit, MENTORS, higher education, WISDOM, seeking answers, PROBLEM-SOLVING, finding solutions, MOVING FORWARD, progress, new perspectives, and SPIRITUAL EXPANSIVENESS.
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
It may also be necessary to reassess outdated ideologies, as larger world issues arise to shake up any limited or isolated views that are inaccurate. Contemplate what matters most to you now, and also celebrate all you have accomplished and learned recently. Stay centered and consider new ways to leverage fresh and diverse ways of thinking . . this is a time to rethink old ideas about what you actually want and need while realizing you have more access to your desires when you look from a higher perspective.
“Even if things are sometimes difficult there must always be good things to look forward to. Seeing you will be one of the big good things for me.”
Elise Valmorbida, Australian writer
Sagittarius energy is excellent for self development and increasing self esteem. When you look back over how you have spent your days over the past six months, you may find that you have gained greater knowledge and understanding about yourself and what you stand for. The personal insights you reflect on and acknowledge are helping you to more fully realize your true authentic power now.
This particular lunar phase comes in with many complicating aspects, which stimulate fast change for us individually as well as collectively. The personal IS political, and we have never felt that more than today. Perspective to gain clarity is needed so that we can get through all we are facing.
““Become a positive person by seeing the bigger picture of whatever you dream of doing. Dream big and act big! It’s your time to have a bigger image of you!”
— Israelmore Ayivor, author
The most noteworthy issue now is a LUNAR ECLIPSE happening, which means the sun blocks out the moon from our vision. This means that for a heightened moment in time, our awareness is only on what we THINK and the world loses sight of how we FEEL. Then, when the sun moves out of the way, we are forced to look at our emotions in a more profound way and there is no going back to hiding our deepest feelings, including our hopes, fears and insecurities, which are amplified now.
Meanwhile, intellectual Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, harmonizes with Uranus and provokes Chiron in bold Aries. Plainly put, changes are happening fast especially in terms of foundational values which are getting shaken up and will fall apart if no longer right for modern times. And while ultimately the direction is toward progress and improvement, it is more likely than not that more harm and wounds will continue until strong healing has occurred.
The wise Sagittarius Moon helps in beautiful collaboration with healer Chiron is campaigning for BIG, BOLD CHANGE NOW. Nothing about it looks easy, but nonetheless it must be done already. Here are the details . . .
A myriad of competing energies are jumping into a chaotic crescendo. This moon pushing for higher change already is instigating five other powerhouse planets: mental Mercury, change-maker Uranus, beautifying Venus, warrior Mars, and imaginative Neptune. Please be cautious during this time.
Mercury in communicative Gemini brings varied ideas and lots of talk, which needs to be filtered through a bigger picture lens. Uranus will continue to insert shocks and surprises, while Venus in Gemini and Mars in Pisces are fighting for more connection, unity and compassion now. Divine Neptune brings spiritual strength and power to the equation, but only when we let go of any delusion and truly see what we need to improve and repair, then we can envision something much better.
As always, full moons amp up difficult emotions. While we do our best now to speak out about what we hope and how we actually feel, we may find argumentative messages are testing our resolve, which may incite irritation and angst. Try to be personally detached from any perceived offense, and by all means know that what someone may think or say is more about them than it is about you.
The thing about seeing the big picture and being self-aware is knowing it’s not about you. It’s about the big picture. It’s not about you. It’s not. This is not about you.”
— Jimmy Iovine, American record executive
The 2020 Sagittarius full Moon is on Friday, June 5th (exact at 12:12pm Pacific Time, 3:12pm Eastern Time). The Sagittarius Full Moon loves exploration, adventure, spiritual and philosophical pursuits. It is an excellent time to be outdoors in nature, contemplate who you are, and focus on how you can be more hopeful and optimistic. Also consider what ideals you are most dedicated to cultivating with your expansive efforts now.
While the full moon does have a collective effect on all of us, each person may respond somewhat differently to this same planetary aspect. The intensity will be greater or lesser depending on how well aligned you have your current thoughts and feelings. When you are living in your highest truth, the environment and things that happen around you are not as overwhelming.
Try to remember that whatever is happening in your life is occurring as part of your journey. Sometimes the details are pleasing and other times the lessons are difficult . .either way, there is always something to be learned. And being prepared as well as aspiring to your best life is the secret to more easily navigating all of it!
The highest intensity of the full moon energy lasts roughly three days before and after the exact date. The implications, however, go beyond that initial period and reverberate. The greatest effects tend to occur within the thirty (30) day period. Since there is generally only one full moon in each sign per year, the results can last up to six (6) months until the next new moon in the same sign, and this is particularly true related to eclipse matters.
”Seeing people in person is a big part of how you drive any change process. You have to show people a positive view of the future and say ‘we can do it.’”
Jeffrey R. Immelt, American business executive
You can always add to your reflections, gratitude, and celebrations. Look below to find your sun sign and/or rising sign and find out which areas of your life will most likely be affected by this Sagittarius Full Moon and LUNAR ECLIPSE for more inspiration:
ARIES: wisdom, education, expansion, belief, travel and sport
TAURUS: shared power and assets, credit or debt, sexuality
GEMINI: partners, business and legal matters
CANCER: daily schedule, work, service, health and pets
LEO: creativity, romance, pleasure, leisure and children
VIRGO: home, family, security and property matters
LIBRA: communications, siblings and local travel
SCORPIO: wealth, values, assets and self-worth
SAGITTARIUS: body appearance, overall outlook and personal attitude
CAPRICORN: subconscious, dreams, karma and secrets
AQUARIUS: friends, allies, groups, & BIG wishes
PISCES: career, public image, honor and social status
The movement of the planets affects everything in life. Understanding the messages from those planetary positions offers great insight and knowledge. You do not need to study astrology to benefit from the wisdom . . .
Great astrologers are interpreters and guides for you!
Please use the information contained within this writing to
- affirm your inner knowing,
- simplify your best choices,
- clarify your thoughts and feelings,
- calm overwhelm and excessive fear,
- and enrich your life experience.
The next new moon arrives in two weeks in the sign of Cancer. Cancer is the first WATER sign of the zodiac representing emotions. Cancer time of year is extraordinarily powerful for human development, family matters, women’s issues, nurturing, nourishing and healing. Please sign up here for my newsletter to keep you informed of important dates to pay attention to for setting and achieving goals as well as creating your greatest heart’s desires!
Retrograde Report: The beginning of June 2020 has Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto all traveling in retrograde motion. The corresponding themes are love and desire, opportunities and blessings, discipline and hard work, and subjects of life and death, all of which are up for review, revision and refinement now. Mercury and Neptune will also be joining the retrograde soon.
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It takes two weeks for the moon to go from full to new, then another 14 days to increase back to Full Moon. So the lunar cycle is 28 days. This waning and waxing cycle affects all water on earth, including the ocean tides and also corresponds to human feelings, emotions, and intuitive processes.
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