Full moons are times of culmination. It is the summer solstice of the moon cycle, the climax, the time of the greatest illumination. Full moons occur when the sun and moon are directly opposite one another, the moon reflecting the fullness of the sun’s light. Tomorrow, May 23 at 6:53 am Pacific time, the moon reaches fullness in Sagittarius, opposite the sun in Gemini. This full moon feels particularly potent as it is the final full moon before the sun’s solstice on June 20 and it has a feel of wrapping up the events of spring.
The sun moved into Gemini on Monday, May 20 bringing us into a time of transition. A mutable air sign, Gemini is the bridge between spring and summer. We feel the uptick in activity as we are rustled from lavishing in the slow growth of the middle of spring towards the excitement and activities of the summer months. Many schools are already adjourned for the summer with others to shortly follow. Even though, as American adults, we tend to work through the summer months, the memory of our school years, the release into the freedom of summer remains in our souls and many of us at least take a bit of a vacation during the summer season.
The moon is in Sagittarius, the opposite sign to Gemini, a mutable fire sign known for its love of adventure, its optimism, and a carefree, hopeful nature. Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter, a planet of expansion, divine wisdom, abundance, and justice. This full moon brings into our view higher knowledge from the outcome of the April 8 eclipse and the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction on April 20. This is a blessed full moon as Jupiter will join with Venus, another benefic planet, at 1:29 am Pacific May 23 just before the full moon, helping us to expand and integrate all that we have learned over the course of this astrologically active spring. There’s also encouragement to act upon the insight of the April 8 eclipse as Mars, the ruler of the sign of Aries where the eclipse occurred, reaches the eclipse point of 19° Aries on Saturday, May 25.
Venus and Jupiter joining at 29° Taurus is a luscious combination of love and hope. May this full moon fill you with hope and revitalize your faith in these tumultuous times. While the state of the world is challenging, we can remain at peace within ourselves and ensure that our actions and thoughts we place into the world are full of love and encouragement. Never underestimate the power of an act of kindness. Love will always reign supreme.
Horoscopes of Hope
These horoscopes are best read for your ascendant or rising sign but also can be read for your sun sign. It’s fun to consider and blend the horoscopes for both your ascendant and sun sign! I hope these horoscopes brighten your day and stoke the fire of your hope. Thanks for reading and if you are interested in learning more of how the current astrological weather affects you personally through your birth chart, please consider booking a reading with me.
Aries
There’s been a lot of focus on self-improvement and your personal resources/finances this spring. Now you’re ready to talk with friends, neighbors, and siblings about your experiences. Realize that your insights can be gifts to those around you. Don’t keep your epiphanies to yourself, share the wealth!
Taurus
The events of spring may have left you feeling a bit undone and questioning who you are at your core. This full moon may give you a bit of detachment to realize the gifts that the soul searching of the last couple months has brought. You may see positive changes to your public image that bring new innovative ways of increasing and stabilizing your resources.
Gemini
You are feeling the freedom of the coming summer Gemini. It’s been a long couple months of unusual activity in your friend groups as well as feeling a bit removed from the action, which is not your happy place. You are feeling yourself again Gemini. Enjoy some stimulating conversations about deep, philosophical matters. Perhaps it’s time to consider a long-distance trip to experience a different culture.
Cancer
You may be feeling an urge to sink into your shell for a bit and recover from a very socially active spring. You’ve had changes in your career and new insights about friends and who you want to surround yourself with. It’s okay to sink into your crab cave and process all that has gone on these last couple months. Relax and unwind, your season is approaching!
Leo
All work and no play make Leo a cranky cat. It’s time to get out and socialize, your career will be there when you get back. You’ve been working on yourself hard these last couple months, enjoy some socialization. Chat it up with your friends, renew your relationship with your partner. As the sun nears its peak for the year, soak up the rays and relish in the gifts of your labor.
Virgo
You’ve been studying Virgo and discerning the reasons behind the changes in your life. Share your knowledge! Don’t keep all that amazing data collecting under wraps. You have a wealth of knowledge to share with the world. Get talking!
Libra
Spring is opposite your natural season Libra and your focus has been on your partnerships, along with supporting others. You may have suffered a big loss during the last couple months but that ending is birthing a new direction for you. Take some time to study your options and do some homework on where you want to take your life this summer. Ideas are popping up during Gemini season and there is an opportunity to rebirth your creativity and your methods of play.
Scorpio
You’ve been digging in the dirt, reinventing your creativity while focusing on your partnerships. Some innovative ideas are coming in about how you support others and thus support yourself. In America, we’re pushed to be so individual that we sometimes forget how reciprocal support is. Consider how helping and supporting others helps yourself.
Sagittarius
How does all the work you have been doing fulfill you Sagittarius? Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in all the mundane tasks we have and forget the “why” behind our actions. Consider your personal “why” this full moon. Your partnership is a great mirror for you to see through. What is your partner or best friend reflecting to you? See the fullness of your light through that reflection and remain true to yourself in your everyday actions.
Capricorn
You’ve had a lot going on internally this spring Capricorn. You’ve had some insights about your home and what’s important at your core. This spring has reminded you how fulfilling and important the art of play can be through participating in a sport or playing a video game. Sometimes our greatest insights come while we are in a state of leisure. The work pace may be picking up a bit this month, with an array of mundane tasks ending up on your to do list. Remember the importance of play as you reacquaint yourself with the concept of work/life balance.
Aquarius
Remember your sense of awe Aquarius. You’ve been nesting hard the last month, spending more time at home, enjoying the lushness of your own personal space. It’s time to get moving as we approach summer and engage in some play. Call up your friends and set up a board game night, or go for a round of gold. Approach your activities from the perspective of a child, full of wonder and delight.
Pisces
It’s been a season of messages for you Pisces. You’re faced with many options as summer approaches and the task at hand will be to ground yourself to consider which paths are viable and which should be discarded or left for another day. It’s a time of intuition for you Pisces, going with your gut feeling of what is the best path forward and then marching forward in faith towards that new goal.