Full Moon Gemini
December 15
Today’s full moon (the Cold Moon) is a big one. It's Sagittarius Season, and Mercury is in Sweet Sag, too. The significance? We have opposite planetary rulers in each sign. There’s a dance between Sag ruled by Jupiter and Mercury ruled by Gemini -- on the Sagittarius/Gemini axis. Jupiter is in its detriment in Gemini, as is Mercury in Sagittarius. They both struggle. HOWEVER, there's a lot to talk about (Talking is what Mercury and Gemini do.)
Sitting next to Jupiter, the full moon is conjunct the Great Benefic in Gemini. Jupiter expands whatever it touches.The energy of this signature is magnified. Think: clarity + communication.
First Reflection: What do you want to lift up in this full moon? Gemini is all curiosity, intellectualism; chatter, chatter, chatter; thinking, thinking, thinking. Sagittarius is a seeker -- what knowledge can we glean and what is this illumination highlighting for us? Wisdom meets curiosity in this playground that unites seeking with information gathering.
Bonus: Jupiter and Venus shine super-bright this week. Good omens. Optimism is in order. Hope in the dark?
Next: Mercury stations direct today. Great news! It's been retrograde since November 25, in case you hadn't noticed. Let us pray that your communications and transportation SNAFUs are resolved. We get incoming information, and lots of it. To make it a bit more complicated, the full moon is also square Neptune (ha!) — so it’s a little delulu. What’s behind the veil? Mercury is a little clunky as it realigns. Ask yourself: Is this news true? What is coming to light, surfacing? Do we have all the facts? We are in the transition of something. There's a revealing or a shift or an exposing of a piece of information that’s hidden.
Note to self: Neptune is the planet of delusion, illusion, dreams and idealism. It is home in Pisces.
Things to remember: Gemini = duality. Gemini energy is Trickster energy. What mischief lies in wait? Gemini encourages us to examine different perspectives. Now that Mercury is direct, can we listen (perhaps) more than talk? (Don’t get too complacent, it’s still in Sag).
Reflection 2: As Mercury goes direct on this Cold Moon day -- what communication patterns are you reflecting on? What did this past retrograde show you? Retrogrades are opportunities to slow down, review our patterns and systems, and edit where necessary. Did you learn you need to proofread more stringently? Were you reminded to keep a spare tire in the trunk or a bike pump with you? What hiccups affected your comms, and what revelations around talking or editing can you note and add to your toolbox?
Third Reflection: What was happening 3-6 months ago, in June, July and August that came up or that you need to revisit? Are there parts of your routines or systems or daily life that has revealed a lesson? If you know what house in your chart Gemini and Sagittarius rule, look for clues there.
Context: This full moon is showing out on the heels of a Mars opposition Venus -- not so great. Conflict, possibly between Mars-type people and Venus-type folks. These aspects don't come and go on the day they're happening, that energy lingers. It's also following a Mercury Rx sextile Venus (who doesn't love a good sextile?) so there's some support for this full moon.
Sift through to shake loose, review, release, recommit and lift it up.