The dramatic, outgoing, and playful Moon in Leo opposite the Sun in cool Aquarius reveals the contrast between self-interest and collective concerns. This Full Moon is heated by a conjunction with aggressive Mars that can bring out the feisty side of personalities. Fighting to feel important or in a fit of pique is only going to inflame a situation or bring embarrassment. This passion is too good to be wasted in anger when its creative energy is more suitable for enterprising projects.
Every time the Full Moon comes around, our thoughts of where we have been, comes to the surface and we must decide if the path we settled on, took us to where we wanted to be, or must we again make changes and improvise to get to the destination we wish to attain. The Full Moon indicates a need to deal intensely with change that will bring us together as a unit and yet as individuals for the good of all humanity. With Saturn square Pluto following at the heel of the Full Moon, structural rebuilding, and regeneration with a hint of playfulness and joy is the keyword to develop the ideas that will create the needed improvements as we deal with the situations we are facing. With Venus conjunct the Sun we need to make those changes in the way we see the world and how the world sees us. Pluto may want us to start from scratch, but Jupiter is telling us to pick up the pieces and work them into something everyone can understand and benefit from.
The Sabian symbol for the Moon in 11 degrees of Leo is:
Children on a swing in a huge oak tree. This is a symbol of satisfaction in the normal exercise of selfhood, and of a new realization of the high dependability exhibited by man’s physical and social sustainments. Implicit in the symbolism is a special refreshment of the spirit, but only through a continual development of its responsibilities to its own manifestation of itself. As each individual accepts the overshadowing of a universal life and order he achieves an ever-better conception of personal reality. The keyword is delight. When positive, the degree is a consistent zest for every possible phase of living and a real generosity of self-expenditure, and when negative, laziness exalted as a virtue.
The Sabian symbol for the Sun in 11 degrees of Leo is:
Man tête-à-tête with his inspiration. This is a symbol of satisfaction in the transcendental experiences of selfhood, and of a new realization that each individual lives in a consistent intimacy with spiritual verities of every sort and on every hand. Implicit in the symbolism is the need to act continually in personal self-interest, and to translate every vision into practical consummation. As man accepts the over-shadowing of a universal life and order, he must demonstrate his own special capacities and rededicate his own individual achievements. The keyword is ecstasy. When positive, the degree is an enthusiastic idealism and a tireless desire to serve others, and when negative, complete self-obsession.
Until we become like little children with innocence, joy and delight and see through their eyes, and only then, can we appreciate life for what it is. Through their eyes and with there complete trust with Universal direction, they create the world they wish and seek. The American Heritage Dictionary gives the meaning of ecstasy as intense joy or delight. If we can allow ourselves to be like little children with an intense delight in life, we will be able to create the world we so ardently desire for ourselves and for the world as a whole. So use this period of time to live life intensely with joy and delight, knowing only good and greatness can come from this.
The Leo Full Moon follows the Annular Solar Eclipse(New Moon at 25 Capricorn) of Jan. 15, and conjoins the retrograde Mars in Leo, which suggests this Full Moon is more dynamic than the average lunar event- for better, or worse.
Natally speaking- this Leo Full Moon may stir dramatic, passionate, or impulsive emotions, that find balance in mindful cooperation, and considering the other point of view.
Symbolically the Full Moon represents the height of power, the peak of clarity, fullness, and obtainment of desire. The Leo full moon helps us open our heart; wherein we discover and find inspiration to make our unique contribution to the world. Mars in Leo conjuncts this full moon, which gives us the courage and passion to do what it takes to realize our dreams.
The archetype of Leo, the Lion, is a reminder that there is something special that only YOU can do. Conversely, if YOU do not do it, it will not get done! If you don't make YOUR contribution, it will never be made! Different energies are channeled during each Full Moon. Energies can be received, assimilated, and expressed consciously and creatively for the good of all humanity. Each energy presents a new opportunity to unfold and make a new breakthrough on our way to spiritual evolutionary development. It presents us with a time of opportunity, a time in which we can allow spiritual energies to reach our hearts and minds. The Leo Full Moon energies bring us a wonderful opportunity to further our realization of Self and have greater experiences of our own true nature.
Emerging
This Full Moon has the feel of bursting forth, with the extroverted signs of Leo-Aquarius fully vitalized. It comes after the end of Dec/mid Jan eclipses in the familial, reclusive cardinal signs of Cancer-Capricorn. After the heavy-duty karmic stripping -- which continues for many -- we get a flash of a dynamic future possibility.
It's about who we might be, if we can free ourselves from social conditioning, binding karmic situations or people, and negativity. It's a future self that's broken free, and able to adapt to changing societal realities. It's who we might be if we fully develop creative gifts (Leo) and share them with the collective (Aquarius).
Your Unique Contribution
It's a highly energized Full Moon, with Mars right there also in fire sign Leo. It can drive out buried passions or creative longings. If you've been apathetic, you might be surprised to feel that old creative hunger being kindled within. You may get a shock that reminds you of your true heart's desire. It can be related to life's work, children, or your creative life.
Mars Retrograde and the Moon burst open childhood dreams, back when you thought anything was possible. Leo is yang, expressive, and lunar outbursts may be raw and irrational -- irritability, rage, throwing tantrums, for example. This kind of intensity can be destructive. But don't worry if it's released in a less than artful way. Whatever you've got bottled up is primal energy that can later be harnessed and shaped.
The Moon-Mars conjunction is in a dance to its opposite pairing of Sun-Venus in Aquarius. Mars is in retrograde, and it's possible this brings back an old flame unexpectedly. And it has us remembering those that snapped awake our own sense of life as an adventure. Mars Rx can have us feeling like our 'heart's not in' what we're doing. So this total engagement of the Leo-Aquarius axis has us digging deeper for what it's going to take to rally for the future (Aquarius), and actualize our true potential (Leo).
Leo-Aquarius Themes at the Full Moon:
• Shining your personal light with more confidence.
• Merging your own dreams to that of the collective.
• Celebrating your unique journey through self-expression.
• Finding creative collaborators.
• Aligning with those that believe in you.
• Cultivating a mutually supportive creative community.
• Dedicating your unique life's work to the uplifting of all beings.
Living with Uncertainty
The explosive potentials of this Full Moon are happening as Saturn-Pluto come into their second exact square (on the 31st). This affects society's underpinnings, but it's likely that no two people are experiencing it in the same way. Some are finding out that taking the safe road doesn't guarantee long term security. If the things that anchor life's progression aren't looking so solid, it can cause a lot of anguish. But it can also allow you to get out from under the weight of society and its assumptions. It's a release from the structure we don't even notice, because we're "in it." It's a time of foundational change and letting go, and we may be surprised at what's there once we've had the breakdown.
Some Light in a Dark Time
The Saturn-Pluto square can bring things to a head, or bring on a harsh realization. It may have to do with things like scarcity, environmental depletion, a hopeless squeeze on the resources, a traumatic re-balancing of your personal life. It may feel like a dark time for many, but dark times allow a purging of what's dead in our lives. The Leo Full Moon may especially highlight where we've lost our passion for living.
When you've got a difficult aspect in your birth chart, or a transit, you can find support via the points that aspect it. At the Full Moon, there's a wide trine to this Saturn-Pluto square from Venus in Aquarius. This assures us that creating communities and sharing visions for the future, with those on our wavelength, helps us through. We can use technology (the Internet) to connect with the whole world, and be encouraged by the innovations, genius, and surprising ideas coming forward.
There's also two sextiles to the Saturn-Pluto square, from the Moon in Leo and Jupiter in Pisces. If things get too serious and bogged down, try turning the melodrama into a dramedy. It's an invitation to share what you're going through in any medium. And to find faith in the mystical understandings that show us nothing is set in stone. And instead of being disturbed by that, we can allow it to embolden us to "go for it" and become who we're truly meant to be.
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If you want information as to where does this full moon fall in your chart and how it will affect you, the report Timeline will explain, daily events, and you get monthly wrap-ups so you get the big picture at the same time. It’s just like reading the news, except the stories are all about you:
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Details – the story on just how each new event may affect you
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In-depth coverage – transits, progressions, eclipses, house and sign changes, all combine to tell your story from all sides
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