Full Moon In Gemini
December 8, 2022 — Thursday,
Full Moon in Gemini,
at 5:08 AM,
Central European Time
The next Full Moon is taking place in Gemini, an air sign with a mutable quality, the first sign of Mercury, the planet in charge of information transmission and communication. Hence, Geminis are playful, cheerful, youthful, curious and agile, then they are quick and light and recognize each other in a way that the one feels, lives and acts, and the other observes how the first acts, lives and feels, so that this sign is at the same time an executor and an observer of himself. This is a sign of ultimate adaptability and ultimate complexity.
The Full Moon is the culmination of a cycle when the Moon is in direct opposition to the Sun, thus putting personal and family needs in a kind of conflict, as we feel that we have difficulty meeting our personal needs and harmonizing them with the needs of family and loved ones.
This FULL MOON is closely conjunct MARS Rx and wide square to NEPTUNE, now direct in PISCES. All this indicates that this will be an expressive Full Moon, but with a tendency to irritation, anger, impatience and reluctance to hear the other side. The Moon as an archetype represents people and the general public and the masses, so there is also the possibility of aggressive speech, heated debates, explosive reactions, but also an unclear source of information.
On a personal level you may find that you want to fight for a cause rather than compromise without being fully aware of how competitive or self-absorbed you are. This of course applies mostly to the mutable signs — GEMINI, VIRGO, SAGITTARIUS and PISCES, but other signs will also feel this influence.
The SUN in the philanthropic SAGITTARIUS opposition MARS Rx is an aspect that gives an even more direct, aggressive and combative note to the whole situation when we will be under pressure to fight for what we want, to put ourselves first, and very likely this will irritate and anger the people with whom we will come into direct contact.
The other aspect the SUN will make is a quincunx with the unpredictable URANUS Rx in the sensual TAURUS, a situation that creates inner conflict, tension and a strong sense of individuality, and this encourages expression in an eccentric, whimsical or original way that is usually misunderstood by other people, so you’re likely to come across a few people with raised eyebrows and silly smiles.
MERCURY, the ruler of GEMINI and VIRGO is transiting into the organized and pragmatic CAPRICORN, thus requiring clear, objective and realistic communication, supported by facts and evidence. However, in a square with JUPITER, out of sign by a few degrees, there may be difficulty in focusing on a specific idea or area, due to the multiplicity of interests, excessive visions or gambling instincts, so this aspect will be best used in travelling, especially if the travelling contains educational components in itself.
MERCURY conjunct VENUS at a distance of several degrees is an aspect that will calm the situation by encouraging a sense of humour, aesthetics and tact, thus we will be able to harmonize with others better.
VENUS in the friendly SAGITTARIUS is in a wide square with NEPTUNE and JUPITER, the two planets direct in the mystical PISCES, which will make the pre-holiday atmosphere more tolerant and good-natured, and hence you will feel that you are more capable of sharing what you have with those less fortunate than you. The only thing to watch out for is a tendency towards laziness and a lack of sense of personal boundaries or structure.
As a favourable aspect for this FULL MOON is the trine of SATURN in the futuristic AQUARIUS with MARS Rx, although it is several degrees away, as well as the trine that the MOON will make with SATURN. The first aspect bestows the gifts of endurance, seriousness and dedication, and the second reduces electrical charge and traumatic experiences by support of the friends, loved ones and family.
SATURN is still square to URANUS Rx in a 5 degree orb, and this can cause nervousness, irritation and tension mainly due to the reluctance to change habits so that unexpected outbursts of rage, insensitive and capricious behaviour are possible, something like a small storm in a cup of tea that will make your hair stand on end and freeze your smile for a moment.
URANUS Rx is still in conjunction to the NORTH NODE, which presents opportunities for discoveries of new and exciting concepts and schemes to contribute to the progress of humanity, by using new resources — TAURUS — or digital platforms to convey unique ideas and information to the wider world audience.
URANUS Rx sextile JUNO is an aspect that indicates a need for independence in domestic life, which requires compromise with all those living under the same roof.
NEPTUNE and JUPITER in opposition with CERES in the methodical VIRGO tends to achieve inner wisdom and receptivity through meditation which will help us find our answers within ourselves.
PLUTO in the serious CAPRICORN is in beautiful aspects to NEPTUNE and JUPITER, but in opposition to PALLAS Rx in the emotional CANCER, an aspect that can reduce self-confidence in creative powers and abilities. That is why it is very important to learn to respect both aspects — both the rational side and the artistic side — in order to be able to successfully complete the started projects.
CHIRON Rx in the initiative ARIES is in quincunx with the SOUTH NODE, an aspect that requires immediate changes and their implementation in order to obtain a resolution in a satisfactory way.
This FULL MOON is taking place on 16 Gemini 02', and the Sabian symbol for this degree is called — The Head Of A Robust Youth Changes Into That Of A Mature Thinker. In addition to the original visible symbolism that speaks of the achievement of a certain mental seriousness, this is a symbol that speaks of an explosion of realizations about what is right and wrong: someone offers you something, an idea or an emotion, and you shake your head seriously and say ``No! It’s not for me. I know what I need!’’
This is the transformation of physical vitality into the power to build concepts and intellectual formulations through which knowledge can be communicated (Dane Rudhyar). We now have a picture of a process of quiet and steady metamorphosis of biological energy into mental power, which can symbolically be seen as the way of “man.” Symbolism may seem old-fashioned today, but the two opposing approaches to communicating new experiences remain evident, however one wants to symbolize them. What we see in the picture is the transformation of emotions into mind, of instincts into thoughts, i.e. a process of MENTAL METAMORPHOSIS.
Kozminsky warns that this is the degree of those who overestimate their power and thus get into quarrels from which nothing good can come. On the other hand, Weber says that this is a very sensitive, soft and loving degree, which belongs to those of good origin, who have a talent for manual work and a creative mind. Good imagination, dual nature, childlike, which also bring a new romance.
Of course, each symbol activates a certain part of the body, and this symbol governs breathing (lung diseases if it is negatively aspected, as well as asthma, pneumonia), the eyes and the first rib (Hanson).
On a more practical level, this symbol speaks of growing and maturing, using mental strength and intuition, taking responsibility for one’s own actions and deeds. Searching for answers and outgrowing childhood illusions. Having enough faith to get out of a repressive regime; addressing a family’s vision of one’s highest potential, as opposed to genetic mechanisms that bring new abilities into play at the appropriate time; realizing one’s own potential.
You may be wondering — how will this Full Moon and this exact degree affect me? — and that’s a perfectly legitimate question. Of course, to know this you need to know your natal chart and the houses that will be activated by the transiting planets and aspects. If you do not have sufficient knowledge of this plan, contact me here: tancevai@yahoo.com.
During this Full Moon you could be faced with a kind of paradox of the “separate” Self and the oneness with the One. However, know that you are both the original starting point and the crowning climax. You are the initiators — the ones who lead the way. You may feel alone or separated from Source. If so, stand in the unity of your Essential Self and focus on the reality of the One Heart. You are the wisdom you seek! Within you lies the maturity you seek to discover. You will know when to perform and come out into the open, but also when to withdraw and remain quiet: not to participate in the unfolding drama, but to follow your own advice. That is well-timed wisdom.
Until the end of the month, we have several more celestial changes, when VENUS enters CAPRICORN (December 10, 02:54 AM),, JUPITER enters ARIES (December 20, 3:32 PM), and of course the Winter Solstice, that is, when the SUN enters CAPRICORN (December 21, 10:48 PM). CHIRON is already direct for the next New Moon in Capricorn (December 23, 10:31 AM), the NEW MOON in CAPRICORN is on December 23, at 11:17 AM, and MERCURY begins its last retrograde motion this year on December 29 , at 10:32 AM.
How can you feel more fully your connection with the planetary forces? Find an understanding of these influences so that you can live in harmony with your surroundings and all that happens in your daily life with the magic and mystery of the cosmos.
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@Irena Tancheva