SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON - 23 May 2024
This Moon
has a warm, enthusiastic, forward looking and hopeful feeling to it, which
could bring a welcome breather after the intensity of some of the recent Moons!
The Sun is now in Gemini, a sign which is quite light, youthful, adaptable and
playful. The pace often quickens during Gemini season, as it is a very
communicative and mentally active sign that likes to pass information around,
much like a butterfly spreading pollen from flower to flower. Gemini is the
part of us that wants to keep up with the latest news and likes to interact
with the people around us. However, in the shadow form this can include gossip,
slander and even outright lies. It can sometimes be hard to know how much of
what we hear is the truth, which is where Sagittarius comes in, calling for us
to listen to our gut.
As with
every Full Moon, we have the Sun sitting directly opposite the Moon, calling
for us to find some balance between the energy of the two signs, in this case
Gemini and Sagittarius. Sagittarius is an adventurous, enthusiastic, resilient,
optimistic sign that helps us to see the light at the end of the tunnel and the
silver lining in every cloud. As such, this Full Moon does feel like it could
lighten the atmosphere somewhat and strengthen our faith. Sagittarius is the
part of us that trusts our gut and listens to our intuition, even when it
doesn’t necessarily make logical sense. Gemini likes things to make sense and
can help us to back up our intuitive “hunch” with facts, data and “proof”. It
can also help us to make sense of what we are intuiting and helps us to find
the right words to express our inner “knowing” in a way that others can accept
and understand.
Gemini
season can bring a lot of information for us to sift through, although not all
of it may be true. It could be hard to see the wood for the trees in terms of
the news we receive from the media, as we are surrounded by illusions,
propaganda, hidden agendas and smoke screens. It is hard to know what is true
these days, in this world we are living in. This is where we must rely on our
own gut instinct and trust our intuition as we read between the lines.
Sometimes we ourselves can send mixed messages or say things that do not come
from a place of truth, so it is important to be mindful of this and to be aware
of when we are not being entirely truthful to ourselves or others. Truth flows
easily, while a lie can cause us to falter or stutter, or struggle to find the
right words. It is hard to be truthful all of the time, however, as we can only
be honest with others in as much as we have been honest with ourselves, but we
can do our best.
This Full
Moon certainly could bring something to a head involving truth and lies.
However, it could also bring a boost of faith and optimism, as Sagittarius can
help us to see hidden meaning in the smallest things, bringing a sense of hope
and trust. A butterfly landing on us at a key moment, or a feather floating
down in front of us in a moment of questioning or doubt can bring an important
reminder that we are supported and on track. This is the kind of Moon that
brings us signs and messages that can help us to open up to possibilities that
we may have missed. It can help us to keep an eye out for the signposts that
can show us the way forward, if only we are open and able to see. It can help
remind us of the magic in life.
Pluto and
Neptune are also supporting this Moon, which is very helpful indeed! Pluto is
the strongest influence, as it is exact, bringing transformation and
empowerment, reminding us of our core purpose and helping to lead us in the
right direction. Pluto brings psychological insight so that we can understand
ourselves better and see what might be blocking us from living our best life.
Pluto in Aquarius is prompting us to connect with like-minded souls and
contemplate how to create the life we envision, based on equality, freedom and
community.
Neptune
helps us to find the flow in our lives and to surrender to it. We are called to
recognise where there is resistance in our lives and where the energy naturally
wants to flow. The path of least resistance is definitely the way forward!
Neptune is supporting Jupiter and Venus, bringing such a feeling of faith, hope
and trust that we are ultimately being guided in the right direction. Fear can
easily block the natural flow of energy, so it is important that we maintain a
sense of trust that our higher self knows the way and will lead us there. The
expression “Go with the Flow” has never been more appropriate than now! If it
feels right, go for it, but if it feels blocked or difficult, chances are it is
not right for us, or at least not right now.
Jupiter is
the ruler of this Sagittarius Moon and is joining forces with Venus in the very
last degree of Taurus! What a beautiful combination this is, bringing such a
sense of warmth, generosity of spirit, goodwill, feelings of gratitude and
abundance, and loving kindness. This helps us to know that we have the capacity
to attract whatever we need, as long as we maintain an attitude of gratitude
for all that we already have. It reminds us that we are held and supported by
Mother Earth, and to keep the faith that we will always be provided for. On
another level, this combination can mean that we overdo it slightly in the
pleasure department, possibly by overeating or having one drink too many.
Jupiter is the planet of excess, after all!
Those of us
with personal planets or angles around 29° of a sign will feel this warm,
generous-spirited, abundant energy of Jupiter and Venus most acutely,
especially the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
Neptune is also sitting at 29° Pisces, which is the very last degree of the entire zodiac, and this feels incredibly significant. What needs to be dissolved and released? It feels like we are being asked to truly know what it means to surrender to the flow of life, letting go of whatever no longer holds meaning as we step into the next phase. However, we could also experience feelings of overwhelm, disillusionment, confusion, acute sensitivity and dissolution of ego, as well as heightened empathy and compassion. Neptune is the planet of unity, oneness, sacrifice, dreams, illusions, fantasy and the collective consciousness, and is in the very last degree of its own sign, which is very powerful indeed. Those of us with personal planets or angles around 29° of a sign, especially the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, will feel this energy the most strongly.
The Sabian
Symbol for this Full Moon, at 3° Sagittarius, is an interesting one,
considering all that is at play in the world right now: “Two men playing
chess”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The transcendent ritualisation of
conflict. Essential to socio-cultural living is the transmutation of man’s
natural aggressiveness under most conditions of existence. Many rituals, sports
and games have no other basic aim. In chess the complex types of energies which
in their togetherness constitute a human person are symbolised by six kinds of
pieces (king, queen, bishops, knights, rooks and pawns). The struggle between
light and darkness (the Yang and Yin forces) is ritualised, ending in most
cases with the checkmating of the king (the ego, the conscious self). In a
dualistic world such a contest between polarised forces is omnipresent. The
chess game trains men to be more objective, more careful, more aware of whole
situations – and less impulsive, and intent upon side issues. This symbol deals
with conflict, but at the level of group culture and psychological
symbolisation. It brings to the objective consciousness the basic realities in
interpersonal INTERPLAY.”
As we also
have Mars the Warrior moving towards Chiron the Wounded Healer in Aries, exact
on 29 May, this does feel like a rather appropriate symbol. This could bring up
a lot around assertion, motivation, aggression, war, sexuality, anger, conflict
and confrontation, on both a personal and collective level. This Moon, however,
feels like a reminder to trust our intuition, to keep the faith, to look out
for the signs and omens that can show us the way and to trust in the flow of
life. Sagittarius and Gemini do bring up issues around truth and lies, so we
are called to read between the lines, while also making sure that we are being
as honest with ourselves and others as possible. The truth shall set you free!
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting:
Faith and Trust - by Amy Bird
https://www.amybirdartandastrology.com/astrology.html
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