Christmas Day 2015 Full Moon in Cancer

Full Moon in Cancer on Christmas at 11:11 a.m in the UK is a very auspicious time! And quite a rarity as the last Full Moon on Christmas Day was in 1977. The next will be Christmas 2034. In the zodiac sign of Cancer, a rather wonderful occurrence apt for the Christmas spirit.
As you will have noticed, the Moon has been waxing towards a Full one in the last several days. The usual pre Full Moon influences may have been experienced ie heightened emotions sleepless nights or disturbed sleep, strange dreams, restlessness, more tears, anger or strange lunatic changes of moods. Full Moon in Cancer is a sentimental, nostalgic, sensitive sign that loves tradition and links to the 4th house in astrology which is all about the home, security, family and sustenance.
The only major aspects (angles) between the Moon and other planets is Moon in opposition to the Sun which always happens when it is Full. And Neptune in Pisces is in positive trine to this Moon in Cancer, both water signs, so an imaginative, dreamy triangle of sentimentality and lovingness. Mercury is also in Capricorn trine Jupiter in Virgo. Uranus goes direct also, after being Retrograde since July. Pre Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius may be felt at times. I hope to add more about this later, if I have the time. Full Moons are a great time for releasing and letting go, whatever this may mean to you. Setting intentions in the 24 hour period after the culmination of the Full Moon is strongest. Happy Christmas and blessings for a positive, peaceful time over the Festive Season and the New Year!

Nov 23rd 2015 post about the Full Moon in Gemini

Kinetic, hyper, restless energy is in the air escalating towards a Full Moon this Wednesday in Gemini at three degrees. You may find that your mind is on over drive which could result in insomnia. This increased mental activity could result in some great ideas though and could shed light on whatever's been coming full circle. Intense, increased verbal or intellectual exchanges are hightlighted with this Full Moon. Announcements, communications that could lay one's cards on the table or discoveries that may make or break a situation are all possible too during this Full Moon and for the rest of this week. This Gemini Full Moon in opposition to the Sagittarius Sun, with Mercury and Saturn in Sagittarius also, could mean that some people feel burdened by the truth or responsibliities and want to release it. Saturn square Neptune could potentially increase fears and insecurities although a positive trine between this Full Moon and Mars in Libra shows physical exercise, activity and communication could be constructive ways to release any serious or negative Saturnine influences. Saturn square Neptune is the first of a series of three squares between these two planets, the next times being in June and September of 2016. Fantasy, illusion, imagination, creativity (Neptune) versus reason, maturity, structure and responsibility (Saturn) are some themes that may be questioned or experienced during these squares

New Moon in Scorpio, 11/11/2015

New Moon in Scorpio on 11th of the 11th month is a powerful, positive, transformative influence. Set new intentions, out with the old, in with the new. Scorpio is a deeply intuitive sign with great regenerative powers, it is ruled by Pluto which is similar to the Death card or the Judgement card in the tarot. If you've been feeling change in the air or as if you're on a precipice, try not to be afraid but know this time can herald great change if you wish it. The New Moon and the following few weeks after is a great time to set new intentions and know you can clean the slate and write a new future. Our choices and actions can change the future and with the Sun conjunct Moon and Mercury in Scorpio in positive aspect to Uranus you can dramatically quickly facilitate change. 11/11 is a spiritually awakening number too so embrace these energies and think of the Phoenix rising from the ashes.

Full Moon in Taurus, Tuesday 27th October 2015

Whenever there is a Full Moon it means the Sun is opposite the Moon. The Sun represents the ego and the Moon is about one's emotional needs. The Sun is presently in Scorpio and the Full Moon tomorrow on 27th October at midday UK time is in Taurus. The following link shows the world times for this Full Moon http://www.carmendiluccio.com/full-moon-in-taurus-2015-in-…/
During the New Moon it can be a positive time to initiate or plant new intentions whereas during a Full Moon it is considered wiser to release or purge any feelings or anything that isn't so desirable. Some people say the veil between the earthly and the spirit world is thinner during the Full Moon so more care and awareness is smart if dabbling with any intoxicants or rituals - be aware of what you are doing as everything is heightened and more powerful. Make sure you are properly grounded and protected, of course! Rather than inviting anything into your life it is a much wiser time to banish or get rid of anything for example unhealthy or negative thoughts or elements. So to cleanse certainly couldn't hurt, even if this is as simple at lighting a candle and having a salt bath and sending one's intention out to the Universe. Taurus is Venusian, sensual, earthy, possessive whereas Scorpio is intense, deep, emotional and potentially jealous. Remember that Taurus is a sign predisposed to worrying so this may be amplified too. Just remembering that several days leading up to the culmination pf the Full Moon and the several days afterwards can be felt be experienced by everone is beneficial, regardless of the sign it is in. Understanding that people may be more volatile, emotional, super sensitive, crazy or erratic, restless or anxious can benefit. Weirder dreams are so common as is broken sleep too! So know you're not the only one! MWith this particular Full Moon in positive sextile to dreamy, magical, ethereal Neptune, increased intuition, realisations coming to our awareness, lucid dreams or a creative longing may be enhanced as could heightened romanticism. So generally an easier Full Moon compared to the last Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse in Aries at the end of September,
Mercury the planet of communication (in Libra) opposite Uranus (in Aries) will have a Mercury Retrograde feel so take care not to miscommunicate or wish you hadn't said things in a hot headed or over emotional moment. Other planetary activity is that Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the karmic North Node are all close together in practical Virgo - an auspicious stellium which can can assist in consolidating desires into the reality.

New Moon in Libra 12/13th October 2015

New Moon in Libra on 12/13th October depending on where you are located in the world. Although there may be some unexpected surprises with this Moon in opposition to Uranus, these shake ups aren't necessarily bad. Uranus can bring uenxpected flashes of genius for example. Many astrologers are calling this a 're set' or 're balance' New Moon, so it highlights a feeling of starting from zero. As with all New Moon periods it is a good time to set new intentions of what we want to achieve during the next two weeks and even over the next few months (with the recent Lunar Eclipse whose effects can be felt for three months.) It is also considered a fortuitous time to begin new projects, to release old worries and to think about what you would like to change to restore balance in your relationships. Venus is square Saturn so challenges around self love and insecurity may arise but despite this potential influence hopefully pro active Mars conjunct Jupiter can help you put positive desires to change things into action. If you experienced any negative experiences or changes during or after the recent Lunar eclipse be aware Mars trine Pluto can positively initiate new exciting changes.

Full Lunar Eclipse 4 degrees Aries Sun 27th/Mon 28th September 2015

A powerful Full Lunar Eclipse in Aries occurs this Sun/Mon 28th September at 3.47am UK time. It is known as a Blood Red Moon as this hue can be seen when the Earth is exactly between the Sun and the Moon. In layman's terms what does this mean? Aries can be selfish, gung ho, excitable, temperamental, positive but impulsive. These feelings may be heightened for many alongside the usual Full Moon possibilities of disturbed sleep or feeling crazier. Lunar Eclipse's effects may be felt during the following three months so emotional breakthroughs or discoveries about our self or others may be revealed, especially our 'shadow self' which is not always pretty but great lessons can be learned. Heightened impulsivity, temper tantrums, increased ambition, excitement or an 'all or nothing' attitude are possible influences too over the next several days. High adrenaline is one way of summing up a Full Moon in Aries. Saturn in trine to this Aries Moon can help ground and keep emotions and impulsive behavour in check. Happy Weekend every one!

Mercury Retrograde in Libra 17th Sept - 9th October 2015

Mercury Retrograde commences from tomorrow 17th Sept until 9th October. In the air sign of Libra at 15 degrees, this influence accentuates indecisevenss, changing your mind about what you think and re evaulating ideas from the past. Libra is about truth, justice and relationships with others. So close partnerships may be affected. You might find you re think things about past relationships (this doesn't just have to be romantic, it can be platonic or work relationships.) Be aware that Libra energy is idealistic and with my previous post, past memories may be filtered with rose coloured glasses but these thoughts could change again after the end of October onwards. As this astrological influence happens three, sometimes four times a year and it's effects can be 8 weeks at a time, it's something to look at as part of life. Yes, there will be misunderstandings and miscommunications, yes, technology and traffic will have breakdowns and delays. There might just be an bit of an increase with these incidents. Mercury Retrograde makes us more 'right brained' than usual. Perhaps this means that left handed people are less effected as they are inherently orientated to a right brain side way of thinking and operating. Anyway, it can be a good time to slow down and reflect and mull over things. A pause for thought. As always just pay more attention to what you say (as what you think you've said may be different to what was understood) and if you make any agreements or purchases or sign any contracts (make sure the terms and conditions are clear to you and read extra carefully) I still believe it's a good rule of thumb to avoid buying technology or machinery during this period but if you have to, just make sure there is a good returns policy etc...Although Mercury turns direct on 9th Oct, the post shadow phase can still feel like Mercury Retrograde is on. So from 25th October all should feel like it's returned to a normal pace.