More on Tomorrow's Full Moon

Isis, Osiris and Horus

The complex and powerful symbols surrounding this Full Moon in Cancer invite us into a deep exploration of what they mean to us personally, as well as their meanings in society and culture. My post from Friday offers my own thoughts; I'm also listening to what other astrologers are saying.

The key theme for me is finding the balance between the archetypes of the masculine and feminine, father and mother, as we also seek ways to honor tradition while finding radical new ways to be and become.

Marina at Darkstar Astrology wrote about this Full Moon back on January 4, focusing on the difficulties we face in making actual relationships work in the real world. Pointing to the interwoven aspect patterns, she highlights the role key relationships play in soul evolution.

Dagestani man and woman, 1904

April Elliott Kent explores dark territory in the resonances between the Sabian symbol for this Full Moon, a Daughter of the American Revolution, for the Sun at this Full Moon, directors of a large firm meet in secret conference, and the tragic shootings in Tucson on January 8, suggesting a difficult revolution has begun.

Looking at the heroic responses the tragedy called forth, Julia Bond sees hope that this Full Moon at the Cancer–Capricorn gateways will open each of us to becoming heroes and heroines in our own lives.

Linda Hill discusses many of the Sabian symbols involved in this Full Moon, seeing this as a pivotal time when secrets are revealed, new information comes forth, and we make decisions about where to honor tradition and where radical new directions are needed.

To explore this Full Moon in a more direct way, consider listening to the guided journey I created, which you can find through the widget over on the upper right. The Full Moon illuminates; this one is an opportunity not to be missed.