Full Moon December 23, 2007
8:16 pm EST
5:16 pm PST
1:50 Cancer Moon Capricorn Sun
Our robust, family oriented, traditional and conservative Full Moon taking place on Christmas Eve finds a stellium of planets in Capricorn ~ Jupiter, Sun and Mercury opposite to Mars and Moon in Cancer. Pluto is still in Sagittarius but he is part of the stellium even though he is in another sign and adds his voice to the Carols that will be sung this Christmas.
Moon, Mars and Mercury are out of bounds, adding a wild energy to the holiday mix and the full moon. Out of bounds planets in charge of our emotions, mom, home, nurturing, feelings, food, actions, movement, anger, communications and siblings mean we can expect unusual behaviors or things in these areas during Christmas. We can expect things that don’t follow the traditional rules of "how things are supposed to be". Moon, Mars and Mercury are going to be doing their own thing without regard to the desires of other folks.
That is quite all right of course, but depending on where or who you are in the spectrum or line up of the planets, it can be a bit disconcerting. Or VERY disconcerting. Or a bit fun. Or VERY fun. Remember we can each become the planet for other folks (projection) or we ARE the planet in the situation we find ourselves in. So practice keeping track of those 6 planets on the full moon and over the holiday.
In any situation with more than 6 people in the room, someone will be playing each of the parts. Identify who the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Sun, Jupiter and Pluto are in each dynamic before you. Skip around, play other parts and take on other roles. We are all going to be looking for comforting (the Moon loves to be in Cancer) even as the other planets struggle a bit to express themselves in signs they are not particularly found of. So default to nurturing and food (not too much food!) and other Moon stuff for comfort if the going gets rough.
Whiny and irritated is Mars in Cancer ~ when you are feeling whiny or irritated about something, take action to change it. No whining. Step in, take action and help it change. Silent is Mercury in Capricorn. Keep your mouth closed, ‘fermez la bouche’ if you can’t say something nice. Siblings may act like they have a stick up their butt~ ignore them but be pleasant. Communications are NOT clear (earth is muddy) but are practical. Capricorn Mercury creates words that are never forgotten as they can dig a trench in the earth of our soul ~ be careful what you say. People are listening and very sensitive.
Jupiter in Capricorn says there is too much to do ~ and there IS NO WAY you are going to get it all done. Jupiter is not in a flexible sign at all. He can’t move freely. So prioritize what is important to you and focus on that. Do the most important thing. Pluto in the last degree of open your mouth and put you foot in it Sagittarius suggest all parties will be deeper and in darker places than they usually are. Politics, religion and Sagittarian issues are best avoided.
Moon in Cancer is highly emotional and family oriented. Feelings, feelings, feelings are very sensitive, sensitive, sensitive. Full Moons create a tension as we see things we might not have noticed before under the light of the luminous moon. This will be a Christmas of endings or changing traditions. Watch and see if you can figure out what traditions will be changing in your life. A few of your elders might be moving into new phases of their lives ~ expect endings or selling the family house conversations. Your youngsters are not so young ~ expect them to express what they would like in their lives. Change is upon us.
We just started a new 13 year cycle of change with Jupiter’s union to Pluto. Get them thinking about their next 13 year cycle too! The comments will be interesting! Jupiter entered Capricorn a few days ago and Pluto changes signs into Capricorn next month. Now, instead of being ruled by the excess, luck and expansiveness of Jupiter, we are going to feel Saturn stepping in to ask us to be duty bound, accountable and responsible for the choices we make in our lives. Most of us have difficulty with those behaviors even as Saturn in Virgo asks us to follow the rules he lays out. But it is a Christmas holiday of change as we all sit around the family table and know the next 13 years are beginning with this holiday celebration.
There is a lovely grand trine in earth between Ceres in Taurus and Saturn in Virgo and the stellium in Capricorn. Practical activities are suggested combined with a focus on what is the most important thing. That will help you direct the energy of the day. Venus is separating from her square to Neptune so the fogginess and dreams will be clearing up as clarity descends. What does this mean for you practically? Get practical. No, you can’t do everything. But you can make a difference. Start there.
Finally, Pluto and the nodes are talking to each other in a friendly kind of way. While the north node was moving through Pisces, we were forming our new and tentative dreams for our future. Now that the north node is in Aquarius, the community or collective is there (if we look and ask for help) to support the changes we need to make to get our dreams to come true. So speak for the nodes to your various families of choice, of love or of origin about your hopes and dreams for your next 13 years. Get them talking about their hopes and dreams. Point out the December 1994 cycle, November 1981 cycle, October 1968 cycle and September 1956 cycle. Get everyone thinking about the changes that have taken place in their lives over those cycles. Encourage them to dream their dreams out loud so they can maximize the new one before us. Take advantage of the holiday gathering to focus your various families on their bigger pictures too.
The Moon in Cancer Sabian image is A MAN ON A MAGIC CARPET OBSERVES VAST VISTAS BELOW. Lynda Hill’s interpretation of the image is:
Commentary: ‘A Man on a Magic Carpet Observes Vast Vistas Below’ is an image straight out of the “Arabian Nights” stories. King Solomon would tell the wind where he wanted to go, and the carpet rose in the air, landing him in the place he designated. In this Symbol, the ‘Magic Carpet’ can elevate the ‘Man’ above everything going on in his life, making it possible for him to escape problems and fly above and away from them. He is able to see what’s going on from a calm, possibly detached and rather creative state, with his imagination working strongly.
Oracle: Even though you may feel that there are many possibilities open to you, you may be unable to proceed with realistic, grounded plans, leaving you in a state of limbo. It’s important to make sure that you are not somehow disconnected from reality. It may be that some of the ‘Vast Vistas’ that are ‘Observed’ are really only fantasy, imagination or wishful thinking. There may be more inspiration in your mind’s eye than can be translated into reality. On the other hand, you are certainly in a state of heightened awareness and have a broad overview of the situation, which can give you an opportunity to plan for future action. Try to accept any positive opportunities that are offered, but allow your self time to put these opportunities into perspective. What is really possible now? There may be feelings of isolation. Perhaps you’re running away from the truth or feeling that you’re the only one who can truly see the whole picture. It is probably best not to rush into anything permanent now. This is something that you have to work through slowly and carefully. Remember the privilege of being given the opportunity of such an elevated view. Take some time, look around, but remember to come back to reality when it’s time!
Keywords: Elevated observations and heightened feelings. Having faith in the good things of life. Not wanting to
see the ugly truth of realit
y. UFO’s and aliens. Escapism. Perspective and imagination. Out of body experiences. Dreams. Seeking transcendence. Astral projection. The dream of far destinations. Film and video.
The Caution: Feeling above everything and unaffected by situations. Losing touch with reality. Missing the point. Trying to avoid what’s going on. Peter Pan attitudes. Not feeling responsible for anything. Longing for something ‘Magic’ to happen. Bugging devices.
A field cannot well be seen from within the field. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein
What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet. Woody Allen
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. Henry David Thoreau
Caution: Cape does not enable user to fly. Batman costume warning label
‘Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, And robes the mountain in its azure hue. Thomas Campbell
The travel writer seeks the world we have lost – the lost valleys of the imagination. Alexander Cockburn
Let him who elevates himself above humanity . . . say, if he pleases, “I will never compromise”; but let no one who is not above the frailties of our common nature disdain compromise. Henry Clay
The Sun in Capricorn Sabian image is THREE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS IN A GOTHIC CHURCH, ONE DAMAGED BY WAR. The interpretation by Lynda Hill is
Commentary: ‘Three Stained-Glass Windows in a Gothic Church, One Damaged by War’ pictures the need to stay strong on every level under the barrage of some type of bombardment. A ‘Church’ is normally a place of safety and refuge, but ‘War’ has broken through its divine barrier and caused ‘Damage’, or some injury, that is much bigger than just a broken ‘Window’. One of the three corners of unity, in this case the one of love, is ‘Damaged’ and compromised by the aggressive warring nature of mankind.
Oracle: With the shattering of the ‘Window’, there is often a loss of faith, hope and trust. One may have previously felt safe in the confines of their life and suddenly a “bomb hits”, breaking and demolishing some aspect of their usually safe and secure life. This situation may take considerable time to heal, although if the structure is sound then fixing the ‘Window’ (the place where the light gets in) can be done relatively quickly. Still, even with the best of thoughts, emotions and intentions, it might take months or years to heal the devastating effect that’s been unleashed. In fact, the actual ‘Damage’ that this Symbol implies may have started long ago. There is probably a need to get it repaired. Things often need healing on the emotional and physical levels. Hypnotherapy, psychoanalysis and past life regression may reveal pain, injury and trauma that are holding one back from being able to accept or give love. Acceptance of love can lead to healing on many levels. Love is often the main issue that needs to be projected outwards as well as accepted inwards.
Keywords: Seeking sanctuary. Careless aggression where love should be. Religious or philosophical differences that spark off problems. Fears of being “under attack” whilst in the spotlight. Sorrow and despair over losses. Loss of faith. ‘Windows’ that are cracked, broken or shattered. Cracks and shattering. Rescue of endangered holy places. The
Caution: Feeling disconnected from the reality of what’s going on. Fearfulness OR fearlessness, when one should be careful. Signs of rubble all around. Aggression between people. Burning down churches. A lack of safe places. Being shell-shocked and ravaged. Cold breezes entering sacred spaces. Psychological and emotional scars. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not, so men are proved by their speeches whether they be wise or foolish. Demosthenes
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
There is nothing fiercer than a failed artist. The energy remains, but, having no outlet, it implodes in a great black fart of rage which smokes up all the inner windows of the soul. Erica Jong
Beautiful light is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is often the strongest and the best. R. Turnbull
Events unfold so unpredictably, so unfairly, human happiness does not seem to have been included in the design of creation. It is only we, with our capacity to love, that give meaning to the indifferent universe. Woody Allen
There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen
Copyright © 2007 Anne Ortelee
