Full Moon in Sagittarius — Stand
your ground with PEACE, not WAR!
The Moon at 1 degree Sagittarius opposes the Sun in Gemini on Saturday, May 21st at 4:14 p.m. (CT). Warrior Mars meets with the Moon as Love Goddess Venus joins the Sun at this lunation—an interesting configuration! The Sun, typically signifying masculine ego energy, merges with Venus, ruling the feminine love principal of harmony peace, balance, and justice—while the divine feminine Moon melds with Mars, ruling the masculine energy of aggression, conflict, desire and assertiveness. What does this mean for us?
With Mars opposing Venus and both planets siding with their masculine/feminine opposites, this can be a time of role reversals as we explore the hidden anima/animus energy within that is crying for self-expression and release. Where do we need to reveal and express our deepest feelings in a more courageous and assertive way? Where do we need to drop our pride to become more loving and nurturing?
Full moons are always about working with opposing energies in an attempt to find a middle ground—and not going to extremes in behavior or emotion. This lunation activates the 3rd/9th house axis highlighting the need to communicate, share our knowledge, wisdom and personal beliefs, while also embracing ideas, beliefs and cultures that lie outside of our comfort zone.
Ruling the ego, the Sun in Gemini has a strong desire to stand out from the crowd and express itself via communication and story telling. Venus joining the Sun gives us the ability to soften our message with charm and diplomacy. Our words can help calm the aggressive, impatient energy of Mars that is now rising to the surface looking for a fight or at least release.
Ruling the inner needs of the soul, the Moon in Sagittarius is highlighting deeply held beliefs, education, travel, expansion, and sometimes exaggeration. With Mars conjunct the moon, we may feel the need to fight strongly for our beliefs, getting into “all or nothing battles” of “I am right, and you are wrong.” We must be careful not to go over the top in our enthusiasm and behavior, blowing things out of proportion.
With Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Pluto retrograde, many have been feeling stuck in the mud for months. Nothing seems to be moving forward. Frustration and repressed anger may cause us to overreact at this full moon, getting into ego battles over topics that seem to threaten our core beliefs and our right to exist. Battles over ideology may appear at this time, with both sides standing their ground, unwilling to budge.
However, this is exactly what we should NOT do! Instead, we must honor and respect the beliefs of others—not force anyone to convert to our way of thinking, but allow everyone the right to follow their own spiritual path, their own inner divine guidance. We must try to see things from all perspectives and practice tolerance, honoring each person’s right to exist and express as an individual, a beautiful variation of divine energy. We can agree to disagree and respect ideologies that may be different from our own—working toward peace, not war!
Mercury will be going direct the day after the full moon (on May 22nd) and is still activating the Grand Earth Trine connection with Jupiter and Pluto. Now is the time to harness this powerful energy in a positive way—using communication and social media to bring knowledge, wealth and abundance to all. We can create “win-win” solutions, instead of engaging in “winner-take-all” ego battles that will only lead to more darkness and destruction. Key words to consider at this time are tolerance, diplomacy, and peaceful co-existence—instead of rigid, aggressive, self-righteousness. Speak up for PEACE, not WAR!
Aries/Aries Rising
You are anxious to get out of town and experience new worlds at this full moon. Wait until Mercury and Mars go direct before booking travel plans or initiating major moves. You may want to share your knowledge and beliefs with the world, passionately preaching to anyone who will listen. Tone down your delivery to avoid igniting conflicts with neighbors or loved ones.
Taurus/Taurus Rising
It feels good to be generous, but you may need to set strong boundaries with those who are taking advantage of your money or resources. Stand your ground, but try to coat your difficult message with sugar to make the medicine go down more smoothly when speaking with partners about shared resources or financial difficulties. If loved ones act up at this full moon, show them that you are no longer willing to fall for their manipulative tactics.
Gemini/Gemini Rising
You may have some diplomatic negotiating to do as this full moon highlights your seventh house of partnerships. Honest communication and spelling out in detail what is expected of each of you goes a long way toward resolving any conflicts. Honoring your obligations will help form a lasting union with someone you love. Don’t be afraid to reveal your love, as this will help create a peace and harmony in relationships.
Cancer/Cancer/Rising
With the full moon and Saturn in your 6th house of health and work, you may feel that life has been all work and no play lately. If you have been feeling tired or treated like a slave lately—don’t be a martyr — swallow your pride and ask for help! Loving friends will come to the rescue, but you need to get serious and disciplined about a health or career issue.
Leo/Leo Rising
The full moon falling in your 5th house may have you acting more assertive in a romantic relationship or creative endeavor. Are you ready to share your feelings with someone special? Romance with a friend can get serious at this time as you get involved in a social cause, or work to fulfill a long-held dream.
Virgo/Virgo Rising
Arguments on the home front may take the shine off career success as the full moon activates your 4th house. Even though recognition at work is making you extra busy, you still need to honor your obligations at home and contribute your fair share around the house. Higher education, spirituality, or foreign travel projects may bring in extra money as the work you do becomes more like a labor of love!
Libra/Libra Rising
Fireworks may erupt with siblings, neighbors and relatives if sharing your “outside-the-box” ideas or beliefs are too much for them to handle. You may hear news of money coming in when Mercury goes direct. This helps you complete home renovations, or major changes in your living arrangements. Sharing your feelings with a loved one can lead to a deeper intimate connection.
Scorpio/Scorpio Rising
You could be ready for a stable, love relationship or increased intimacy with someone reliable from a different culture. Be careful not to spend too much on an impulsive, emotional whim as the Full Moon visits your 2nd house of self worth and money, shedding light on available resources. Saturn and Mars in your second house are restricting money flow or increasing expenses. Be realistic about money or self-worth issues and start working on a long-term plan to manage your funds.
Sagittarius/Sagittarius Rising
You may erupt in anger, giving loved ones a piece of your mind as the warrior full moon highlights your first/seventh house axis of self-assertion and partnerships. Don’t burn bridges, as you may be overreacting due to stress and frustrations from working too much. Things should get unstuck on the work front when Mercury and Mars go direct over the next month or so, bringing in career and financial success—so chill out!
Capricorn/Capricorn Rising
Don’t let repressed anger or emotions get the best of you as the full moon activates your 12th house of secrets, hidden enemies, and psychological issues. A secret or problem may pop out of the closet to be dealt with this weekend. Use your well-honed discipline and poker face to keep emotions under control as loved ones or co-workers try to push your buttons.
Aquarius/Aquarius Rising
Don’t argue over differing beliefs or ideologies this weekend while the full moon highlights your 11th house of friendships, hopes and wishes. Have fun honoring your inner child by creating art and just going with the flow, agreeing to disagree. A troublemaker may try to kill your joy, or knock you off your career pedestal, but pay no attention to the person behind the curtain. You have powerful forces of protection working for you from behind the scenes to see that you have all the resources that you need for success.
Pisces/Pisces Rising
Someone at home may roar for attention if you have been neglecting relationships in favor of career success. You are driven to succeed and reach a position of authority, but an emotional argument may erupt if you fail to rein in your impatience. Speaking with charm and sensitivity can help diffuse tension, clear up misunderstandings and bring peace to the valley. The powerful Grand Earth Trine is still protecting your communication, partnership and friendship sectors. Be willing to compromise and all will go well.