Somehow I managed to talk all around the Neptune conjunction with the Full Moon–I was thinking about it, but not naming names! Now it’s in there. The Full Moon culminates at 2:46 AM Pacific time at 13 Pisces 53, conjoined ruler Neptune (though past perfection to it). The FM sextiles Pallas, quincunxes Venus, semi-sextiles Uranus, and quindeciles (165 degrees) the just-direct Mercury. We skip a potential sextile to Pluto, as it’s a little too far for this contact, just over three degrees difference. The Moon in Pisces is receptive, open to the Universe, and it’s triply so conjoined ruler Neptune; this makes for a potent result that carries the essence of the creative, the imaginative, the ideal, or the illusive, with the latter suggesting we might not get a handle on the FM until it’s well past perfection. A Full Moon presents conclusions or fulfillment; in this case we may see an end to, a resolution of, or a fulfillment of a dream, ideal, or deception. It may or may not be stressful in a minor way, with its biggest immediate impact an empty space where that Piscean element, now resolved, used to be.
The aspects show us the wisdom of whatever comes to an end (that is, that it’s smart for things to conclude now, possibly so that we may free up creative energy); they also suggest that whatever occurs may happen suddenly, an in-the-moment surprise or revelation, spurring some sort of difficulty, a need to adjust ourselves or our attitudes in matters of relationship or finances. Most compelling, though, may be a Full Moon urge to communicate, whether that is advisable or not. There is something we will feel an overwhelming desire to convey to others, verbally or otherwise, and this may be ‘dressed up’ in fanciful ways, as Art, or may be camouflaged so that the communicator (because of course, everyone will be subject to this urge, in one form or another) sends the message without claiming the energy, or drawing attention back on themselves. You always have to watch out for the quiet ones, don’t you?
The Sabian for this FM is, ‘A Lady Wrapped In A Large Stole Of Fox Fur’. At the time this symbol was formulated, it was quite fashionable to wear animal fur; now it’s anything but, despite a small contingent of those who cling to old values. In terms of the Full Moon, this may suggest that what concludes at this time does so because it’s ‘out of fashion’–this is, because the time for such a dream, ideal, or deception is past. And it’s not just passé, it’s actually offensive to some, as we evolve toward a more and more respectful treatment of our fellow animals. The Sabian tells us that, no matter how we perceive and process the ending brought about by this Moon, we must see that it’s all for the good, that it’s helping us shed old, no-longer-desirable attitudes, that it’s freeing us from ideas that may be nothing so much as cruel.
For a Full Moon we also look at the Sun, the provider of energy and light, and we see this Sabian: ‘An Aristocratic Family Tree’. This suggests that the elimination or conclusion brought by the FM is ennobling, that it harks back to the finer qualities of human beings as a species, and that in fact it may originate with this idea; each of us connects to something within that is fine, and that shows us the wisdom of this Full Moon ending. It also spurs us to ask ourselves what we will allow to fill the Piscean space this conclusion creates. It’s a period when we communicate who we are in our noblest form, and we tap ourselves for new creative or idealistic material that is original, that could only come from the individual celebrated and honored for all that’s best within.
Coyote from Orion said:
Bring it on home 🎸🎶
Yes! 🙂
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Emily said:
Beautifully written. Thank you for this post!
I happen to have a birthday today…have always feared having my birthday coincide with a full moon.
Hi Emily,
Thank you! And, you’re welcome 🙂
Nothing to fear having a birthday coincide with a Full Moon. Your exact return (of the Sun to the degree and minute of birth) may already be past, in which case you’ve already gotten a taste of what the FM brings, or it could still be ahead–brace yourself. No, I’m kidding–it just suggests an ending surrounding some role or identity you carry, a moving on to a new sense of who you are. But we must note this also means your Sun has been in a long-term tussle with Neptune–so what you may be able to look forward to is resolution to lots of questions around identity, Self-expression, and purpose–not all of them, until Neptune is well away from your Sun, but at least enough to give you a clear idea of which direction you want to go, especially in areas (Houses) and energies (bodies) ruled by Neptune in your natal chart, and/ or in areas of creativity, imagination, and the spiritual.
Happy happy Birthday, Emily–wishing you in the coming year your best trip around the Sun yet!
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Emily said:
Thank you so much!! And yes, the Sun-Neptune opposition has been tough…looking forward to having the fog lift. 😉
You’re welcome 🙂
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Katia said:
Thank you so much for this insightful post, Julie, and for the beautiful words you used at the end. They echo deep within.
Thank you, Katia. Happy Full Moon!
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1weaver said:
well, i am just fascinated with this imagery-thought: ‘an empty space where that Piscean element, now resolved, used to be.’
going to be musing on that…
*SO perfect, this boccioni painting*
Glad you liked both the imagery-thought and the painiting, 1 🙂
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