AQUARIUS FULL MOON
Finally, a truly positive Full Moon! I am very happy to write
about this Moon as it has so much positive, flowing energy connected to it,
which is a welcome relief after the intensity of the past couple of months’ Moon
cycles! Don’t get me wrong, the energy of the Uranus/Pluto square is still very
present in the atmosphere, but this Moon does provide us with a little break
from the emotional turbulence of the past couple of months. Full Moons
represent a climax of emotional energy and are the most intense part of the
Moon’s monthly cycle. Whatever intentions we set during the New Moon slowly
blossom and grow throughout the month until the Full Moon, when they should
begin to bear fruit. This past New Moon was particularly emotional as it was in
the sign of Cancer which represents family and our emotional roots, and it
certainly feels like since then things have got progressively lighter as the
Moon has got brighter and brighter.
This Full Moon illuminates the opposing signs of Leo and
Aquarius and asks us to find a good balance between the energy of each sign. The
Sun is very happy in his own sign of Leo at the moment, helping us to connect
with our hearts and the more playful side of ourselves and encouraging us to express
who we truly are with courage and enthusiasm. Leo season is the time for
playful creativity; a time to shine and cavort with our inner child, enjoying
heartfelt interactions with our fellow men. I am sure that it is no coincidence
that the Olympics has fallen during this time, as London certainly feels like
one giant playground right now, not to mention the Olympians striving to achieve
their hearts’ desires and be the very best that they can be. The tears that
flow when they win or lose are testament to how much of their hearts and souls
they have invested, and they are of course an inspiration to the whole world as
we look on with awe and respect.
Aquarius on the other hand represents the essence of
brotherly love and global vision, which of course is another aspect of the
Olympics. It represents the spirit of camaraderie and friendship, and our need to belong to
something larger than ourselves, whether it be a group of friends, a social
network (Facebook and Twitter come to mind, especially as Aquarius also rules
computers), a humanitarian cause, or the global community. Aquarius is the sign
that comes up with a vision of how to make the world a better place. While Leo encourages
us to find our own unique gifts and express them, Aquarius urges us not to keep
them to ourselves but to spread the love and share them with the world.
As the overall astrological atmosphere recently has been
asking/forcing us to step into our true power and align with our higher selves,
with this Moon we are now being asked to connect with what we really feel
passionate about and what truly brings us joy (Leo) and be brave enough live in
a more heartfelt way. Now is not the time to do what we think we should do, it is the time to be authentic
and do what means something to us. Leo
asks us to contemplate what natural and unique gifts we have while Aquarius
wants us to share those gifts and help make the world a better place. Whatever our
special gifts or talents are they always been an innate part of us, so if we
were look back at ourselves at five years old we would see them very clearly. It
seems like such a simple concept, the idea of following one’s bliss, but it
makes perfect sense really because it should be easy and joyful to do what
comes most naturally to us. A while ago I asked my beautiful and wise Reiki
Master “How do I know whether I am on the right path?”, and she said “Well, a
good start is to make sure you do what brings you joy”. Simple! I am in the process
of actually putting it into practice, and it is harder than one would think!
The other planetary energies connected to this Full Moon will
bring a good dose of optimism, passion and confidence, combined with the
motivation and drive to help us follow our heart’s desires. Jovial Jupiter is
playing a big part in the overall picture, bringing the opportunity for growth
and expanding our horizons so that we can glimpse the bigger picture. Uranus’s
influence brings the possibility of us stepping outside of our usual routines
and thought patterns, making us more open to new and exciting and unexpected opportunities
and experiences. Mercury is still retrograde in Leo, causing his usual
communication and travel hiccups, but his overall message is to look within and
speak from the heart, because when we do it resonates so much more. All but
three of the planets are in fire and air signs for this Moon so there is
communicative and dynamic energy abound! The lack of earth means that we might
not feel very grounded however!
The Sabian symbol for the Moon at 11 degrees Aquarius is “During
a silent hour, a man receives new inspiration which may change his life”. The symbol for the Sun at 11 degrees Leo is “Children on a Swing in the Safety of a Huge
Oak Tree” Both of these symbols are equally evocative and very hopeful indeed! This Moon brings with it so much childlike joy
and inspiration, allowing us to step outside of our normal roles or routines and
have a glimpse of the way we would actually like our lives to be. This is an
ideal time to move past any fears which are holding us back and keeping us
stuck and small and bring in some joy and the light. I am so happy about this
Moon! This might be a good time to contemplate and consider “What might I actually
do if I knew I couldn’t fail?”. Take some inspiration from the Olympians as
they fearlessly seek to fulfil their dreams! Now is the time to bravely work towards achieving
our hearts desires, because if everyone on earth were following their bliss and
doing what comes most naturally to them, think what a wonderful world we would
be living in!
Much love
Amy
xoxo
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