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The Full Moon occurs at 10:22 PM Pacific time of the 3rd at 11 Taurus 58, and makes only a few contacts within our required close-aspect framework for drawing a Full Moon picture. The most interesting thing to me is that some of the contacts offer the potential for individuals to experience configurations, should they have a natal body or point in the ’empty’ space. For instance, The FM sextiles Neptune, suggesting that if one has a natal placement at 10-14 Libra, then the sextile creates a base for a Finger of God, with the apex the natal body. On its own, the Full Moon-Neptune sextile says inspiration, imagination, ideals, and illusions may, with a little effort or input, reach fruition or conclusion with the FM event; add a personal apex point, and you have a recipe that says, ‘A Neptunian thing that’s brought to conclusion or ‘ripens’ with the event will trigger a tricky or uncomfortable situation that is resolved by adjusting the expression of that natal apex energy.” (Please note: Mars, at 7 Libra 51, is just too far outside an acceptable orb–1.5-2 degrees max–for quincunxes at this point.)
We see a similar situation with the Full Moon’s trine to Juno. Here the aspect suggests that the FM event shows us a likely avenue of, or actually delivers, material empowerment and a sense of authority or effective role in real-world matters (Earth signs). If an individual has a natal placement at roughly 11-15 Virgo, that fills in an Earth Grand Trine, bringing a chance for empowerment via expression of the natal energy, a kind of ‘Grand Result’ brought forward by accomplishment, timing, and a willingness to act within one’s empowered role.
Lastly, the Full Moon makes a fist on its own: a Fist of God is formed by the Full Moon-Earth square Ceres with apex the midpoint of Saturn-Black Moon Lilith (the latter being at 29 degrees, and so under stress, anyway). I know it’s not exactly kosher to consider a midpoint as a configuration apex, but here we actually need to; otherwise we have a Full Moon that in an energy sense may ‘short-circuit’ in a sextile, trine, and square that offer disjointed and seemingly unconnected outlets for Lunar expression. With the Fist we see impact of one sort or another that forces or necessitates conflict or confrontation within a power situation or dynamic (Ceres), the only hope for resolution of which is found in real-world (Saturn) acknowledgement of transgressions, matters ignored or denied, or in allowing entities already under stress full and uncensored personal expression (BML).
The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon (remember, we read the next degree up for any minutes above the 00 mark; in this instance we read 12, listed at the referenced site as 11-12 Taurus) is, ‘A Young Couple Window Shopping’. This is an image of bonded individuals with time on their hands, dreaming, forward-looking. That may seem to negate the idea behind the Fist, until you consider how much a young couple may ignore or deny as in the early stages making the relationship work may seem so vital. Rose-colored vision (Neptune sextile) and a sense of empowerment drawn from a grown-up role (Juno) may incline the individuals/ parties to hide or disregard disparities, disrespect, or power imbalances (square to Ceres) that surface as each entity gets to know the other. Prejudices, assumptions made, and the belief in inequality of the sexes may poison interactions and be muffled, leading to subdued rage and the need to relate to an illusion (Neptune) rather than a three-dimensional individual, Being, or entity (BML). This Full Moon, then, offers a chance to resolve some of the issues that arise naturally in wanting to put our own ‘best foot forward’, and in wanting to see our ideals in the Other. It does it by bringing about a Taurean emotional conclusion or revelation that shows us that we are both personally empowered to handle things, and that we must deal with some real-world disparity or offense, before we can move on.
We also look at the Sun in a Full Moon event: ‘An Official Embassy Ball’. This suggests some en masse social event or shared experience may act as trigger to the conflict and resolution of the Full Moon. The official nature of the symbol implies a wider societal event may mirror our own personal one, and that all may involve a kind of diplomatic outreach, a formalized celebration of roles and relationships, and actions and choices meant to ‘smooth’ interactions.
A culmination of Lunar energy implies an emotional resolution or ending; happening in Taurus, it likely involves comfort, stability, assets, security, or attempts to create these circumstances that reach an apex or conclusion at this time. In this case, the Full Moon may bring easy manifestation of delusions or ideals (Neptune), and effortless autonomy or empowerment (Juno), accompanied by a tough power situation or a denial of or by authority (Ceres). This suggests a mixed bag that brings about something that answers wants but also requires Self-responsibility–and that may be hampered by higher authorities or by others who block or negate our expression, with all of it keyed to resolving the material, physical, or real-world situation surrounding our relationships and/ or our roles–it’s an effort to right imbalances and sweep conditions too long ignored away for good–and it works, if we can acknowledge our true feelings and needs, willingly embrace Self-responsibility, and recognize the reality of our interactions and our situation.
Debbie said:
Hi Julie, thanks for this, makes sense of recent “day dreaming” I’ve been having, given I have moon 14Libra in 12th house, a double dose of neptunian influence, something I am quite accustomed with these days lol! Anywy, it has very much been a growing “Cinderella story” for the whole, many a potential cinderella having made it to “the ball” only to ne bitch slapped by an ungly step mother/sister or be conned by a “charmer” rather then a truly charming or genuinely charismatic noble man, thrust back out into no mans land, as if it not matter to curse someone to suffer the torture or even death because of that, or worse, just because they can, only ijterested in what they want, rather than caring about others having their basic & personal needs met. Of coursevwhat also comes to mind is the geartfelt memory & romancing the ideas that so long as the “cinderella” keeps pure of heart through this, loving, forgiving, it is possible that she & her noble male equal, will be recovered from the wasteland. I hope that makes sense. I think its got something to do with, how if we look in hindsight at the times when we have worked really hard yet did our best to be honourable, respectful, caring, that just before we reached our aim, the temptation to give up on it occurs, yet in keeping going it did happen, is successful, so stands to reason that at times when it didnt or isnt successful, that we have given in to temptation and given up, just before the finish line? Not sure if that metaphor helps anyone, but it has helped me to seevthings a bit clearer just now, so, its just an offering.
What a great story, Debbie! Thanks so much for sharing. It’s perfect symbolically–and as we know, Cinderella stayed pure of heart, and got what she deserved 🙂
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Katia said:
Thank you so much for this, Julie and happy Full Moon!
Though it’s not a natal body, can nNorth Node at 14°Libra be used as the apex of the Finger of God you mention?
Hi Katia, You’re welcome, and Happy Full Moon to you, too!
Yes, the natal North Node can be used as apex, in this case suggesting that the sextile will have an affect on life direction and/ or the future.
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donnadavidson said:
Wow! Happy full moon.
That’s a lot of information to chew on Julie! My natal Neptune (10 Libra) in my second house will be activated, right? Along with my NNode at 12 Gemini? 🤔
Hi Donna, Happy Full Moon!
Your Neptune is actually more than 2 degrees (at 9 Libra 40) from perfection in the config, so it could be argued that it doesn’t qualify, but in this case I would count it, if only because t Mars is on its way to conjoin that Neptune, making you highly prone over the next week or so to act on what creativity, illusion, or ideal comes forward at the FM. As to your Nodes, I’d be more inclined to see this as a quincunx of the FM to the South Node–and so creating a loose Finger in the other direction, with Neptune-SN as base and FM as apex. That might suggest illusions or creative impulses from the past must adjust to FM revelations or developments. The FM also trines your Pallas in the 5th, and that promises that what is revealed or culminates at this time offers wisdom, or a practical way to express the Self. (And Readers, as an aside, this is the kind of personal detail you get with a report.) Have a great one, Donna!
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donnadavidson said:
Wow! Thank you Julie! I keep thinking I should contact you about doing a solar return for my birthday Nov. 8. Do you have time?
Love, DD
You’re welcome, Donna. Best I could do would be to get it to you on the 8th, if you ordered by the 5th–sooner just couldn’t work.
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