Super Full Moon in Capricorn — the article

by Sonja Francis | Jun 18, 2021 | Astrology Articles

On June 24th, at 2:40pm EDT, the Moon opposes the Sun in 3.5 degrees of Capricorn. This Full Moon also marks the end of Eclipse season. Yay! We have received our consciousness upgrades and can now move forward with any intentions we set mid-June. For all my Members: If you’d like to learn more about this month’s Full Moon, click here to watch my video

This Full Moon has heightened effects on us for many reasons: first, it is a “SuperFull Moon” (i.e. the Moon is at its closest distance to the Earth).

Secondly, lots of planets are involved in this Super Full Moon chart — Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Mercury, Chiron, Uranus, and Mars — and all play an important role, so buckle up!

We have three planets that are stationing (and thus exalted) at the time of this Full Moon — Neptune, Jupiter and Mercury — indicating that something is in our face and demands our awareness; we must pay attention to whatever comes up in connection with those energies.

In addition, we have a fixed T-Square and a Grand Fire Trine in this Full Moon chart, as well as four oppositions, all positively aspected by one of those planets mentioned above (Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron and Mars). More details in a moment…

First, let’s take a look at the polarities involved in this Full Moon: The Moon in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn opposes the Sun in protective, feeling-oriented Cancer.

We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the connection we have to our feelings and emotional needs, plus our ability to feel emotionally connected to others (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals out there in the world (Capricorn).

It’s important to realize that our long-term goals need our attention — and that they could be the very thing that might bring the fulfillment and inner stability we seek. A realistic approach will work best here! 

Ask yourself: Where might the balance point be between the demands of my inner and outer life? If I listened 5% more closely to my feelings, my body, and my intuition, might I be able to find that balance point more quickly?

Capricorn seeks to develop an internalized sense of authority and responsibility. This Full Moon is therefore asking us to look closely at how we balance taking care of ourselves (Cancer), versus how we want to contribute to the world at large (Capricorn) — in other words, where we have reached our limit, and where we need to set some priorities.

Ask yourself: What importance does nourishment have in my life? Do I know when I feel nourished? Physically? Emotionally? Spiritually? Mentally? Do I feel a connection with all of life? What’s keeping me separate, limited, or in fear? Could I be honest about that? And once I have acknowledged what that might be, could I decide to let it go, just for right now?

Any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. With Cancer, this is our ability to…

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With Cancer, this is our ability to receive, and to feel safe from within — but what protected us in the past may no longer be the answer, as our needs may have changed over time.

Ask yourself: Where am I holding on simply out of familiarity? What do I need to feel safe in the world?

What if self-care led to self-alignment? What if the same were true of nurturing my feeling body? Given those possibilities, might it be worth spending 5% more time and energy on self-care, just as an experiment?

With Capricorn, we need to take a look at those parts of ourselves that are domineering, rigid, unforgiving, self-servingly ambitious, status-seeking, and hierarchical.

As best as you can, be really honest with yourself, and ask: What is my relationship to “control”? Where do I try to control life? Other people? Where do I control myself by suppressing my needs or feelings? Is it at least possible that a slower step-by-step approach might improve my ability to be present to what’s needed in the moment?

Let’s take a look at some other aspects of this FM chart, starting with the Moon’s Ruler: The rulers of Capricorn (Saturn) is in Aquarius at the time of the Full Moon.

Saturn trines the North Node in Gemini and sextiles the South Node in Sagittarius, giving us an opportunity to deal with the Gemini/Sagittarius polarity by setting healthy boundaries and taking responsibility for our part in the collective story and journey.

Ask yourself: What are some sustainable, realistic goals I could set in my communities or with like-minded people? How might focusing on the part I play in the collective journey — and taking responsibility for my own limitations — create a better dialog with others out there?

This quote from David Spangler’s Newsletter felt very apropos to what’s going on right now energetically speaking: “We shape our world by the questions we ask—and by those we fail to ask. It may be that as we move forward into our future, the truly Big Questions will become “How Might I Help?” and “What Can We Do Together?” or “How Can We Collaborate?” These are the questions that form connections and foster participation. I think of them as “partnering” questions. Answering them enables us to build community and get things done. They open the door to collaboration that can help resolve challenges with grace and skill, creativity and resilience. If we want to build a better world for ourselves and our children and grandchildren, it’s the “Partnering Questions” that will help shape it into being.”

Saturn is also part of a T-Square in this Full Moon chart: Uranus in Taurus as the Focal point, squaring Mars in Leo (on one side) and Saturn in Aquarius (on the other side). So let’s unpack all of that:

All of this creates some tension, but also an invitation to innovate and also to clarify our priorities. We may feel anxious or stressed by a situation or interaction involving a network of friends or like-minded people. It’s a time when it’s especially good to be aware of our limitations and reactions.

We are asked to stretch and grow by taking a look at our individualistic spirit — and in what way we feel connected to that (Uranus represents the spiritual principle of freedom, creative thought, innovation, and progressive change). We are also invited to acknowledge any restrictions or limitations that we are experiencing in our creative self-expression of ourselves, our desire for fun and joy in life.

Ask yourself: What if I thought of all “change” as progress? What would it look like if I gave myself and others the space we all deserve and need at this time?

Taking Taurus into account, together with the fact that Uranus has been squaring Saturn since January of this year already, we can see that we are being invited to reinvent ourselves on a physical level (our bodies, our planet, etc.)

Since Uranus is feeling the stress of Saturn and Mars, we may experience limitations around our physical freedoms and what we value, as well as frustrations with financial innovations, and challenging situations within our networks or communities.

Ask yourself: What am I ready to innovate or change about my body, my values, my self-value? What if patience and spaciousness were the key components that are missing? Where do I need to follow my own individualistic values?

What if I was able to find creative solutions to my current frustrations? What if these solutions already existed and I simply needed to wait for the perfect moment to be able to access them? In what ways am I currently growing? Maturing? Achieving Self-mastery?

The solution with all T-squares is to focus on the empty leg — in this case Scorpio — here we are invited to bring our innovative spirit to our intimate relationships and financial partnerships.

Ask yourself: Could I use my divine spark, my unique talents, to create financially beneficial partnerships? Who might be interested in investing in a brand-new approach to accessing the planet’s resources?

What stirs me to innovate? How could I connect to people who appreciate my individualistic approach? What would it take to have spaciousness within my emotionally authentic and trusted connections to others? What might be possible if I embraced all of me — my light and my darkness? What role does freedom play in my intimate relationships?

Accepting each other’s differences is important right now, as we all have different values — and those values create our preferences and determine our comfort zone. Ask yourself: How could I take those differences less personally? Is it at least possible that I could honor my own differences without making others’ wrong? Could I hold the space for other people’s fears and comfort levels?

The Grand Fire Trine in this Full Moon chart involves Chiron in Aries, Mars in Leo, and the South Node in Sagittarius (creating a kite configuration with the North Node in Gemini). 

“Healthy Fire” is fed by joy, authenticity, and self-determination. The Grand Trine brings optimism, enthusiasm, and expansion to our healing journey, creative projects, and explorations beyond our current thinking. Our positive attitude helps us take risks that get us unstuck — and we have the vigor to blast through challenges.

Ask yourself: What could I tackle right now that seemed impossible in the past? What am I passionate about? What lights my fire?

The Kite configuration points to the North Node in Gemini, inviting us to communicate, rather than making the assumption that others already know (or “should” know) what’s required or needed of them. Ask yourself: What needs to be said? Even if it seems obvious to me….

Mars in Leo is part of both the Grand Trine/Kite and the T-Square mentioned above; Mars therefore becomes an important component in the Full Moon chart, inviting us to take risks and pursue actions that bring us joy. Practicing active gratitude is beneficial to us at this time. As best as you can, be aware when taking a prideful stand, or taking something too personally.

Ask yourself: Would I rather be happy or defend my pride? How could I take things 5% less personally when dealing with others? What if I were 5% less attached to having things “go my way”?

How might my focusing on what I am grateful for create more ease and joy? What might keep a smile on my face, no matter what?

As mentioned earlier, this Full Moon chart has three stationing planets; two of those have already changed direction by the time the Full Moon becomes exact, but are still exalted (moving slowly).

The first one is Jupiter in Pisces, which starts its 4-month Retrograde phase on June 20th, and which will be exalted until June 27th. This brings our awareness to our heart-centeredness and invites us to take a look at our beliefs around separation and oneness.

Ask yourself: How separate from others do I feel? How connected? What might be possible if I allowed myself to keep an open heart and mind when it comes to the energetic world? What about other realms beyond the physical world?

Jupiter in Pisces also sextiles the Moon and trines the Sun, giving us an opportunity to deal with the Capricorn/Cancer polarity by expanding our perspective beyond the material world and our past understanding of things. We are invited to bring a more intuitive approach to our long-term goals, and allow for compassionate connections with our loved ones and family relations.

Ask yourself: What are some perspectives or attitudes that I can now release, so I can experience a closer connection to loved ones and a more trusting approach to my accomplishments in the world? How might expanding my perspective beyond the material world and my past understanding of things help me grow?

The second planet that is exalted at this time is Mercury in Gemini. Mercury ends its 3-week Retrograde phase only two days before the Full Moon becomes exact (on June 22nd). It will be exalted until June 28th. This brings our awareness to our mental exchanges with others and we are invited to remain curious and open-minded.

Ask yourself: How might a dash of curiosity support my interactions with other people? What about when it comes to processing information that I read or hear about? What might an open mind do for me then?

Since Mercury enters it’s Post-Shadow phase on June 22nd (until July 7th), we could use this as an opportunity to go over anything that came up during the Retrograde phase (May 29th – June 22nd).

Ask yourself: What is ready to move forward? Where can I now make a decision that feels aligned with my inner thoughts? Where (or with whom) am I ready to talk something over that was initiated during the Retrograde dates?

Lastly, Neptune in Pisces is moving slower as well, as it prepares to come to halt and start its 5-months Retrograde phase on June 25th (only one day after the Full Moon becomes exact!) Its preparation for the Retrograde phase amplifies the call to release whatever is no longer in the best interest of all concerned so we can move into a heart-based experience with ourselves and all that surrounds us.

Neptune’s energy is strong, with both its higher and lower vibrations becoming clearer, helping us connect more fully to those energies as they exist within us, and showing us where we need to either embrace them more fully, or connect to them in a healthy way — ways that don’t involve getting lost in the murky lower vibrations of their expression (things like escapism, addiction, denial, illusions, victim-behavior, etc.).

Ask yourself: What is my relationship to my own imagination? How do I use it? Do I tend to imagine “worse case scenarios” or visualize what I wish to create? What role does naiveté play when it comes to my imagination?

What’s my relationship to my intuition? If I get quiet enough, can I catch its subtle voice? When I hear it, can I take that moment to really catch what it says… and then trust it? Who has the last word — my mind, or my heart?

As best as you can, simply observe — this is not about doing the right or wrong thing, but about becoming more aware of how we are connected to this energy. During Neptune’s Retrograde, we’ll get a chance to connect to it from within, such that we’ll feel its vibration inside of us.

For a more detailed description of the Jupiter and Neptune Station phase, please read my Weekly Forecast-entry for June 12th.

We will also cover Neptune’s and Chiron’s Station & Retrograde phases in more detail — in connection with our own birth charts — in my next Forecasting Forum, live on June 25th, at 2pm EDT/7pm London-time. Early Bird Special available until June 22nd at midnight EDT!!!

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Neptune in Pisces also trines Venus in Cancer and sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, giving us an opportunity to deal with the Capricorn/Cancer polarity on a whole other level.

We tend to “feel” each other on an energetic level now; a sensitive approach is therefore recommended — we are tapping into the collective experience, so it might also be wise to remember that everyone else is also working with the current energies as best as they can.

Just like ourselves, they may get overwhelmed or confronted by the Capricorn/Cancer-energies out there (perhaps by facing some harsh realities and inner limitations, or family/home issues). We all deserve some compassion, understanding, and forgiveness.

This shows us our ability to allow for feelings to move through, supports us further in bringing love and acceptance to our feeling body, and helps us release any unhealthy attachments to the past. This makes it easier to trust and thus allow ourselves to stretch outside of our comfort zone and invite in “the new”.

Given this, ask yourself: How can I empower myself and others through the gift of trusting my own heart? What if kindness towards the world would bring peace into my life and my heart? What if simply being present in the here moment, could make me feel more empowered?

What if there was a way to eliminate fear from my system? What if I experimented with spending time aligning with what is, energetically speaking, and allowing the transformational process to unfold?

We also might be able to receive new support from others; so ask yourself: What if I let myself receive 5% more kindness from others? And how about from myself?

To sum it all up for this Full Moon: Cancer and Capricorn are both receptive “yin” energies, so are Pisces and Taurus. As we have 7 planets in Yin-signs in this Full Moon chart, we are clearly asked to go within first, before making a move forward externally.

Cancer is inviting us to develop healthy emotional roots, Capricorn to reach self-mastery and share the fruits of its labor; the more we disregard our own feelings and needs, the greater the likelihood of violating the rights and concerns of others.

When we are able to experience a balance between inner and outer, come to feel safe and a valuable part of society, we can be both responsible and kind — integrating oppositions brings limitless benefits — so as best you can, focus on what feels in alignment with yourself, what inspires and nourishes you, so you can step out into the world as an empowered and self-sufficient adult.

Ask yourself: What shifts are needed at home? At work? Where do I need to set clear boundaries? How could I experience more nourishment and support? How might I be of support to myself? What might processing my emotions do for me in the long run?

We are in the process of shifting from one age to the next. Keep choosing Love, and remember: “…our greatest threat is fear, the fear that turns us away from each other or against each other. When we stand together and help each other, we break the contagion of fear and strengthen the spirit of community that can unite and preserve us all.” — another quote from David Spangler, from Lorian.org

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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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Full Moon in Cancer – the article

by Sonja Francis | Dec 23, 2020 | Astrology Articles

On Dec. 29th, at 10:28pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun (in almost 9 degrees of Cancer). Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this Full Moon, there is a particularly strong emphasis on family- and business-relationships. If you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to also watch my Members Full Moon video.

This Full Moon shows us how far we have come since the last Solar Eclipse in Cancer (which was exact on June 21st, 2020) when it comes to self-care and any issues connected to family or home — and also how far we have come since November 2018, when the North Node moved into Cancer, and we started our journey towards greater emotional responsibility and self-alignment.

Ask yourself: What have I learned about self-care and where I feel most “at home” over the past two years? What have I learned about my emotional needs? How has an emotional connection to myself and loved ones been of benefit to me? How has it shifted my priorities?

Lots of planets are involved in this Full Moon chart — Mercury, Uranus, Chiron, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Neptune — and all play an important role, so buckle up! More about the specifics in regards to all of these planets in a moment…

But first, let’s take a look at the polarities involved with this Full Moon: The Moon in protective, feeling-oriented Cancer opposes the Sun in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn.

We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the experience of our feelings and emotional needs (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals (Capricorn).

It’s important to realize that we all have limitations and challenges in life — and when we approach those in a nurturing way, taking care of our feeling body and inner baby, and allowing ourselves to receive support from family or “familiar” connections”, we are more likely to overcome those challenges and be realistic about limitations — our own, and other people’s.

Ask yourself: How am I…

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Ask yourself: How am I balancing the demands of my outer and inner life? Home life vs. career? Where am I able to be mature and self-reliant — and also contribute? Where am I giving too much? Not enough?

Cancer and Capricorn are both receptive “yin” energies, so clearly we are asked to go within before doing anything. Cancer says we must recognize our own needs in order to feel internally stable — if we don’t manage this, we’ll give our power away to others, becoming victims, sacrificing ourselves for our family, job, etc.

Capricorn seeks to develop an internalized sense of authority and responsibility. This Full Moon is thus asking us to look closely at how we balance taking care of ourselves (Cancer), against how we want to contribute to the world at large (Capricorn) — in other words, where we have reached our limit, and where we need to set some priorities.

Capricorn teaches us to honor all aspects of the physical world; it also urges us to create and build something of long-term use to everyone — Cancer, on the other hand, represents the formation of the emotional body; this helps us navigate life by building an awareness of what is healthy or harmful to us.

Cancer also highlights the importance of a healthy relationship to the “mother” archetype. Being a healthy “mother” to ourselves is just as important as nurturing someone else. The healthy mother archetype represents a caring engagement with our feeling body, and a constant attempt to meet our needs, to the extent possible.

Our feeling body tells us whether our needs are being met. So check in with yourself: right now, in this moment, do you feel happy? Peaceful? Open? Stressed? Depressed? Frustrated?

If your answer was a lower-vibrational feeling, ask yourself: Are my needs being met? What do I need, to feel open and peaceful? Where could I take one small but practical baby-step to bring me one step closer to feeling happy? Or peaceful? How about open?

Sometimes it’s as simple as slowing down, or taking a break, perhaps allowing ourselves to enjoy a hot bath or cuddling up with a loved one, a pet, or a pillow 😉

In order to emerge as healthy beings, we need to be able to nurture ourselves and others, in part by taking care of our feelings and our “inner baby” (Cancer), while also evolving into responsible adults, able to provide for ourselves and others (Capricorn).

Any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. With Cancer, this is our ability to receive and feel safe from within, but what protected us in the past may no longer work — our needs may have changed over time.

Ask yourself: Where do I have the tendency to hold on to the past? Where am I holding on simply because it is familiar? Where am I resisting change? What happens when I don’t allow myself to feel my feelings? Where do I react instead of respond?

The last question is so important, that I created a webinar around it: “React vs. Respond — Where in the chart can we learn about our emotional maturity?“. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here for more info! — currently on sale until Jan. 31st, 2021

With Capricorn, we need to take a look at those parts of ourselves that are domineering, rigid, unforgiving, self-servingly ambitious, status-seeking, and hierarchical.

As best as you can, be really honest with yourself, and ask: How important is status to me? What is my relationship to “control”? Where do I try to control life? Other people?

Where do I control myself by suppressing my needs or feelings? Is it at least possible that a slower step-by-step approach might help me get present to what’s needed in the moment?

In order to develop a healthy inner Capricorn, we must learn to listen to our feelings and honor our needs, rather than disregarding them — only then can we build something of value and move towards mastery.

Ask yourself these questions (and as best as you can, be really honest with yourself): Where might I be taking too little responsibility? Where might I be taking too much? When do I blame? When do I shame myself (or others)? When do I feel guilty? Where do I tend to get defensive? If I had better boundaries, where would I have established them?

Where and when do I tend to look for permission outside of myself? Where have I abdicated my authority — or projected it onto others?

Again, finding a balance between the Capricorn-Cancer polarity is essential in order to truly fulfill our Capricorn goals.

Let’s take a look at some other aspects of this Full Moon chart, starting with the most exact ones: The Moon is the ruler of Cancer, and is currently in its own sign, opposing not only the Sun in Capricorn, but also Mercury.

Since Mercury is the “depositor” of the currently transiting North Node in Gemini, its placement is particularly important for our evolution at this time: We are invited to focus single-mindedly on whatever will be most practical and sustainable in the long-term.

Th Moon’s opposition to the Sun/Mercury alignment in Capricorn urges us to pay equal attention to our inner world, as well as our responsibilities in the outer. Ask yourself: What are my physical- and my feeling-body telling me? What is “Life” trying to tell me?

What do I need to change to be better aligned with my needs? Do I need to move? Pursue another vocation? Heal something from the past? Where do I need to take a leap of faith and work towards something that serves me long-term, something sustainable? What needs to be communicated? What if I needed to think my way through this step-by-step?

This opposition also asks us to balance a loving, caring connection with ourselves and others, against our desire to achieve our long-term goals out there in the world.

As best as you can, steer by your own inner compass and bring your authentic self to the world in a spirit of integrity and responsibility — and keep in mind that as we heal our personal history, we become a source of light and support for others.

Ask yourself: What would self-responsible self-care look like? How does my inner life inform my outer? How might nurturing myself support true self-acceptance and self-kindness? Might it also help grant acceptance and kindness toward others? And even the world at large?

When we understand the Cancer energy fully, we have learned about self-care and receiving — not just giving, or helping others — while with Capricorn, we eventually learn about giving back, not just accomplishing for personal gain or reaching a higher status.

Ask yourself:  Where might the balance lie between nurturing and self-care, versus achieving my goals? Are those things really in conflict? Am I doing what I want to do, or what I think I “should” do?

Am I more connected to what nurtures me — or to my “shoulds”? Does my current environment/home support my inner & outer growth? Does it provide nourishing bonds with others? How does all this affect my contribution to the world? My standing in society?

And of course, as always when Cancer and Capricorn are involved: take baby-steps (or if you prefer, “take it one day at a time” 😉 Ask yourself: Why would I sprint if walking got me there at the perfect time?

Check to see where any urge toward rushing or “getting there” comes from — is that coming from a place of fear or love?

Another important aspect worth mentioning is a T-Square involving Chiron and the Full Moon. Chiron in Aries as the Focus point of this T-square experiences a tremendous amount of stress, especially around anything connected to our insecurities concerning the masculine energies or our passions, so ask yourself:

What if I simply accepted the validity of my own desires? Of any feelings of anger? Might this acceptance support a more natural expression of those desires and feelings?

What if I became 5% more conscious of anything connected to a childhood wound that feels triggering to me? What might be possible if I practiced being kind with myself around those triggers? What role does my thinking play in all of this?

The Solution with all T-squares is to focus on the empty leg; in this case the empty leg lands in Libra; we are thus invited to focus our energies on collaborations and win-wins, and on achieving a healthy balance with ourselves and our environment.

Ask yourself: Where is the balancing point? What if I channeled my energies into projects that benefit me and others? How might others contribute to my healing process around the “masculine” energies? What if I didn’t have to do it all by myself?

We also have some more harmonious connections to the Full Moon: 

Uranus in Taurus sextiles the Moon in Cancer and trines the Sun in Capricorn. With this combo, originality and innovation come easy to us, as does connection to like-minded people.

Ask yourself: Am I connecting to a larger vision for my future? How do my individual passions and goals connect to a larger contribution for society? What might be possible with a bigger network of like-minded people?

This is also a great time to work with your own astrological chart, or seek other ways to elevate your consciousness, create your own reality, and experience freedom from within.

Ask yourself: What does “my unique value” mean to me? Where might I locate this energy within me? If I found it, what might I do with it? What small (or large) steps could I take to bring my unique vision or preferences to the world?

Remember: what you do for you, you do for everyone… and what you do for everyone, you do for you!

Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, has been in Aquarius since Dec. 17th, where it aligns with Jupiter (also in Aquarius). Both of these giants will stay within 5 degrees of each other until the end of January. The Great Conjunction was exact on Dec. 21st, and is a collective new beginning towards building long-term structures and foundations that will ultimately bring about an expansion for all of humanity.

We are slowly learning to choose from love rather than fear. And we are more powerful than we realize, especially when we come together. Since this is the beginning of a 20-year social-economic cycle, we need to plan for the collective long game.

Evolution happens when we each bring our individual, best Selves to a collective effort; an open heart and mind make this process not only more pleasant, but also faster.

Our inventions and unusual approaches need to focus on long-term sustainability and group consciousness — this is how we will grow and expand as people over the next 20 years.

Ask yourself: What will be my contribution to this 20-year cycle? How can I make a difference in my own communities? How could I get involved and be a part of this new future? What will it take to keep my heart and mind wide open? How can I bring my unique Self to the table?

Feel free to also watch my webinar on the subject: “The Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius“ Click here for more info!

Now, there is one little obstacle that will become more and more apparent over the next year: Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, is currently in Taurus, and squares both of those Giants in Aquarius. A Square invites us to find creative solutions and to stretch ourselves and grow beyond our past capabilities.

It always relates back to the conjunctions between two planets — and in this case we need to look back to when Jupiter aligned with Uranus on June 8th, 2010, at 0º of Aries, and at when Saturn aligned with Uranus on Oct. 18th, 1988, at almost 28º of Sagittarius.

Think back to those times, and ask yourself: What was beginning in my life? What did I intend for humanity? How did I want to make a difference? What was my role? And what needs to change if I am to complete that journey?

Since these are Closing Squares, we are looking for practical solutions; change needs to proceed from a level of maturity that is informed by our experience of what didn’t work before.

It becomes very clear with this combo that humanity’s evolution and survival lies in equality, collaboration, and respect for the Earth and all its inhabitants. How quickly this shift happens depends on the choices each one of us makes. It is helpful to remember that as the “old” falls away, progress is taking place, always — even if not visible to the naked eye.

Ask yourself: If I wanted to put a solid foundation under my effort to inspire collaboration in my various communities, where would I lay that first cornerstone? What might a co-creative process with our planet look like? How can I honor its resources and ability to support each one of us equally? What is my unique value in all of this?

As the Jupiter/Saturn alignment in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus at the time of this Full Moon, we may become quite eager over the next two weeks to make some essential changes in our lives, both collectively and individually speaking.

We are invited to stay detached in our social dealings with others and honor our own individuality without making anyone else wrong for being different.

Ask yourself: How could I honor my own values and allow others to honor theirs? Are other people’s choices really about me? Could I give their “choosing” the space that it needs, so I can honor what’s important to me, without taking things personally?

Uranus also starts to station and become “louder” the day after the Full Moon becomes exact. It will be exalted until Jan. 27th, emphasizing the Square that will be exact on the 17th of both January and February (not to mention that Saturn will square Uranus for most of 2021).

In our next Monthly Forecasting Forum on Jan. 8th, we’ll be taking a look ahead at the whole year to gain some perspective and get an overview of what’s to come: What can we expect in 2021? What are the energies to watch out for, and which are the ones to get excited about?

For example, what can we expect with a potent Saturn/Uranus Square in Aquarius/Taurus for most of 2021? What happens when Mars joins in, while transiting through Taurus, Leo and Scorpio in January, July, and November? 

If you want to get ready for 2021, join us live, or get the mp4-video presentation of the live event. Either way, if you are not yet a Star Member, register now! Early Bird Special is still available until Jan. 5th at midnight!

All my Star Members are automatically registered and will receive an invite to join us a day prior and the day of the webinar 😉

Lastly I want to mention Venus, which aligns with the South Node in Sagittarius, and Squares Neptune in Pisces. 

When a planet aligns with the South Node, we are invited to release or redefine something that has been running on auto-pilot and draining our life force; in this case, it’s related to any belief systems or perspectives about our relationship to ourselves, others, or to this planet that is no longer serving us.

Ask yourself: What is really true when it comes to relationships (the one with myself included)? What is it that never changes, no matter what cultural filters I look at it through, no matter what angle I take? What is the one thing that connects us all and brings greater joy to my relations with “others”?

Venus’s Square to Neptune in Pisces invites us to have faith, go with the flow, and let our intuition guide us in money and love — and if we are able to do so, we will grow through it. As best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others — and watch out for any tendency to make hasty decisions or to sacrifice yourself for others!

Ask yourself: Before moving forward with a relationship or making assumptions about someone else, could I tune in and get really clear about my energy body, and what is needed in this current moment? What if I granted 5% more trust to my inner guidance? What might I hear if I listened 5% more closely to the subtle messages of my divine nature?

To sum it all up: Honor your feelings and needs, so you can build something of value, and share the fruits of your labor with the world. As best as you can, be kind, gentle, compassionate, and accepting of yourself — this will help balance the Cancer/Capricorn polarity. 

Ask yourself: What if I trusted the timing of things just 5% more? What if I brought 5% more compassion and love to every moment while working towards my achievement? Could I do that just by checking in with my physical and emotional needs from time to time?

What might result from closing my eyes for a minute or two, now and then, to take a moment with myself, to tune in and center myself?

These are challenging times on planet Earth. As best as you can, be extra kind to yourself and others; be proactive rather than reactive. Envision the world in which you wish to live in and move steadily towards that. One step at a time!

During these next 2 weeks, self-care definitely deserves our attention… Make sure you get plenty of rest, affection, water, and healthy nutritious foods 😉

As a reminder, feel free to also watch my Full Moon video.
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn – the article

by Sonja Francis | Jun 27, 2020 | Astrology Articles

On July 5th, at 12:44am EDT, the Moon opposes the Sun in 13.5 degrees of Capricorn — this is when the Lunar Eclipse becomes exact.

This Full Moon is actually the third of three Eclipses; the first one was a Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5th, followed by a Solar Eclipse in Cancer on June 22nd. Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey.

For all my Members: If you’d like to learn more about this month’s powerful Full Moon, click here to watch my Lunar Eclipse video

Lots of planets are involved in this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse chart — Saturn, Pluto, Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron, Mars, and Mercury — and all play an important role, so buckle up! We also have three planets that are stationing (and thus exalted) at the time of this Eclipse — Chiron, Neptune and Venus — indicating that something is in our face and needs our awareness, and we must pay attention to whatever comes up in connection with those energies. More details in a moment…

This Full Moon is also the last of the Eclipses in the Cancer/Capricorn polarity (they began in 2018). This  emphasizes that we must complete a journey related to balancing those two polarities and integrating them, both within ourselves and collectively. As such, this Eclipse offers a major reality check, showing us how far we’ve come since 2018.

On Jan. 6th, 2019, we had a Solar Eclipse in 15º of Capricorn, not far from the degree of this Lunar Eclipse; a process that we started in Jan. 2019 is now coming to fruition. Think back to that time and see what long-term goals got initiated back then: what results are you hoping to receive at this time?

Let’s take a look at those polarities: The Moon in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn opposes the Sun in protective, feeling-oriented Cancer.

We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the connection we have to our feelings and emotional needs, and our ability to feel emotionally connected to others (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals out there in the world (Capricorn).

It’s important to realize that…

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It’s important to realize that our long-term goals need our attention — and that they could be the very thing that might bring the fulfillment and inner stability we seek. A realistic approach will work best here!

Ask yourself: Where might the balance point be between the demands of my inner and outer life? If I listened 5% more to my feelings, my body, and my intuition, might I be able to find that balancing point more quickly?

Capricorn seeks to develop an internalized sense of authority and responsibility. This Eclipse is therefore asking us to look closely at how we balance taking care of ourselves (Cancer), versus how we want to contribute to the world at large (Capricorn) — in other words, where we have reached our limit, and where we need to set some priorities.

Ask yourself: What importance does nourishment have in my life? Do I know when I feel nourished? Physically? Emotionally? Spiritually? Mentally? Do I feel a connection with all of life? What’s keeping me separate, limited, or in fear? Could I be honest about that? And once I have acknowledged what that might be, could I decide to let it go, just for right now?

Any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. With Cancer, this is our ability to receive, and to feel safe from within — but what protected us in the past may no longer be the answer, as our needs may have changed over time.

Ask yourself: Where am I holding on simply out of familiarity? What do I need to feel safe in the world?

What if self-care led to self-alignment? What if the same were true of nurturing my feeling body? Given those possibilities, might it be worth spending 5% more time and energy on self-care, just as an experiment?

With Capricorn, we need to take a look at those parts of ourselves that are domineering, rigid, unforgiving, self-servingly ambitious, status-seeking, and hierarchical.

As best as you can, be really honest with yourself, and ask: What is my relationship to “control”? Where do I try to control life? Other people? Where do I control myself by suppressing my needs or feelings? Is it at least possible that a slower step-by-step approach might improve my ability to be present to what’s needed in the moment?

On June 5th, 2001 we had a Lunar Eclipse in the same degree and sign as this one. Ask yourself: What was my main concern 19 years ago? How did I manage to balance the Cancer/Capricorn polarity at that time? What have I learned about myself, my needs, my emotional well-being since then? What is still left to learn?

Let’s take a look at some other aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart, starting with the Rulers: The rulers of Cancer (Moon) and Capricorn (Saturn) are both in Capricorn at the time of the Eclipse. Which makes Capricorn the dominant energy in this chart. It all comes back down to self-responsibility, integrity, and realism.

Saturn re-enters its own sign on July 1st (Capricorn). Not only does it make a close alignment with Jupiter, and Pluto in Capricorn, it also makes a Quincunx to the North Node in Gemini. So let’s unpack all of that:

The alignment with Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn is not a new one — we already experienced it back in February and March — and this trio will now travel together until the end of the year; this indicates that we might want to take a closer look at our inner processes around self-responsibility, our trust in our own authority, and our attitude towards our own limitations and those of society.

This rare alignment occurs only once every 735 years — and 2020 is one of those years! This marks the ending of an era that began in the year 1285, and the birth of a new paradigm with respect to our social structures, who holds the power, and how we deal with our resources. Transition times can be challenging, as it requires a letting go and a grieving of the past… but the rewards of the new era will outweigh the loss that some of us might be experiencing during this time.

Ask yourself: What is my relationship to power? Do I distinguish between power that comes from within versus power that is connected to external components (including people)? Do I feel empowered around how I choose to contribute to society and the world?

Do I feel comfortable with the social structures that are currently in place? And with the limitations they bring? Where do I feel most restricted at this time? Does this bring up resistance in me? If so, could let go of my resistance just for this now-moment? Could I surrender my fears and concerns 5% more every day around what is and what might be?

Feel free to also read my article about the Saturn-Pluto alignment in Capricorn. and my article about the Jupiter-Pluto alignment. I also have a short video about the Jupiter-Pluto-Saturn Line-up.

The Quincunx to the North Node in Gemini, shows some internal struggles or adjustments that need to be made — we may feel conflicted at times, as we are feeling an internal pull in some very different directions — being honest about our limitations (personally and collectively), slowing things down and getting really focused on what works and what doesn’t on a very practical level, vs. sharing ourselves full-out in the world, staying open-minded, adaptable, and connecting to others as much as possible.

Honesty is crucial here, especially with ourselves; inner awareness is in turn crucial to deep self-honesty and authenticity. Ask yourself: How might I honor the limitations of myself and others whilst staying connected and open-minded?

The Moon in Capricorn opposes the Mercury/Sun alignment in Cancer in this Full Moon chart; and all three square the Mars/Chiron alignment in Aries. This creates a T-Square of sorts, with Mars/Chiron as the Focus point.

So let’s unpack all of that: The opposition to the Mercury/Sun alignment asks us to balance loving, caring connection and sharing, against our need to achieve long-term goals. As best as you can, steer by your own inner compass and bring your authentic self to the world in a spirit of integrity and responsibility — and keep in mind that as we heal our personal history, we become a source of light and support for others.

Ask yourself: What would self-responsible self-care look like? How does my inner life inform my outer? How might nurturing myself support true self-acceptance and self-kindness? Might it also help grant acceptance and kindness toward others? And even the world at large?

Mercury is still retrograde until July 12th: it might be wise to double-check whether what we are doing aligns with our Soul’s Journey. Synchronicity and flow tell us we’re on the right track, whereas miscommunications, accidents, and mechanical breakdowns are often messages to slow down, re-evaluate, and listen more carefully to our intuition.

The Mars/Chiron alignment in Aries as the Focus point of this T-square experiences a tremendous amount of stress, especially around anything connected to our insecurities concerning the masculine energies or our passions, so ask yourself:

What if I could simply accept the validity of my own desires and feelings of anger? Might this acceptance support a more natural expression of those desires and feelings?

What if I became 5% more conscious of anything connected to a childhood wound that feels triggering to me? What might be possible if I practiced being kind with myself around those triggers? What role does my thinking play in all of this?

The Solution with all T-squares is to focus on the empty leg; in this case the empty leg lands in Libra, we are thus invited to focus our energies on collaborations and win-win situations, and on achieving a healthy balance with ourselves and our environment.

Ask yourself: Where is the balancing point? What if I channeled my energies into projects that benefit me and others? How might others contribute to my healing process around the “masculine” energies? What if I didn’t have to do it all by myself?

Chiron in Aries, Neptune in Pisces, and Venus in Gemini are all stationing at the time of the Lunar Eclipse — and are therefore exalted.

Chiron begins its yearly 5-month Retrograde phase on July 11th, adding an extra layer of vulnerability around our personal wounds, and our experience of the “masculine”, both within and without.

We may also have a restless mind and feel impatient, become demanding, or hard to please; we tend to feel like we are not enough, that progress is too slow, and we are tired of waiting.

Ask yourself: Am I moving toward or away from exhaustion? What might shift if my masculine “doing-energy” stood in service to my intuitive, receptive feminine?

Venus ended her Retrograde phase on June 25th; this is a chance to address anything we reassessed over the past 6 weeks around our values and relationships (including the relationships we have with our mind and our environment).

Ask yourself: What have I learned about my inner dialog? About communication in general? My ability to learn something new? My curiosity towards others? Towards myself? What have I learned about self-love and self-trust? Where might I be ready to apply what I have learned?

The good news is that Chiron and Venus make a Sextile with each other for two weeks (strongest between July 5th and the 14th); this provides an opportunity for dialog around our healing process related to our physical-active energies — and also provides an opportunity to heal issues around anger, dominance, and sexuality or gender identity.

Healing happens when we are able to embrace our own imperfections and limitations, and come to see them as valid, rather than as proof that something about us is “broken” or “wrong”. Self-compassion and a greater understanding of our wound-history (aka pain body) helps us embrace ourselves as we are — we may even start to love ourselves because of our sensitivities, not in spite of them.

Ask yourself: Have I felt shame when simply “being who I am” made me seem separate from others? Did being identified with my personal goals or passions, and wanting to go after things for myself, perhaps cause shame as well? Have I ever felt shame for my relationship to anger?

Could I simply acknowledge those memories? Could an open-minded, curious approach benefit my healing journey? What if a compassionate approach to my inner wounded child not only benefited me, but also helped others? What if I simply decided that I am exactly what I need to be?

For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your personal healing journey, feel free to listen to the mp3-recording of my Chiron workshop: “Healing with Astrology”. It’s available to all my Members (if you have a monthly Universal Membership, you will have access to this recording after three months of membership, all other Members have immediate access upon joining).

You can access it via your Membership portal under the “My Courses” tab.

We will also address the Chiron Station and Retrograde phase — as they relate to our own birth charts — during our next Forecasting Forum on July 12th!

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Simply sign up here for my Star Membership and use the discount code: MSTAR at check out — and hurry: this discount code expires June 30th at midnight EDT!

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All right, back to the Stations of this Lunar Eclipse chart: The last of the three planets exalted at this time is Neptune.

Neptune started its 5-month Retrograde phase on June 23rd  — and this invites us to access Neptune’s energy from within — our intuition will be very strong during this time. This is also an opportunity to dissolve any barriers that lie between us and our Soul’s guidance.

Ask yourself: Am I sensing my Soul’s desire for love and oneness to the fullest? Am I resting enough? Am I connecting to my intuition? Is anything keeping me from experiencing the flow of life?

If I got really quiet, might I get a glimpse of the love that is always present, within me, and all around me? How might I be 5% more gentle with myself? What if I was 5% more forgiving with myself and others? How might my day unfold if I visualized a transmission of love and compassion when getting up in the morning?

Neptune in Pisces sextiles Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn. We tend to “feel” each other on an energetic level now; a sensitive approach is therefore recommended — we are tapping into the collective experience, so it might also be wise to remember that everyone else is also working with the current energies as best as they can. As such, even if some of us get overwhelmed or confronted by the Capricorn-energies out there (perhaps by facing some harsh realities and inner limitations), we all deserve some compassion, understanding, and forgiveness.

Given this, ask yourself: How can I expand my current point of view around the collective and its limitations? What if kindness towards the world would bring peace into my life and my heart?

What if there was a way to eliminate fear from my system? What if I experimented with spending time aligning with what is, energetically speaking, and allowing the transformational process to unfold?

Lastly, the Moon in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus: this aspect invites us to connect with like-minded people, and learn something new about our unique talents or value to the world; we are better able to connect to anything that involves a long-term commitment.

We perhaps might also implement revolutionary business practices or government programs that support our values and make life tangibly more enjoyable.

Ask yourself: What if I could bring both more excitement and more personal vision to what I am aiming for long-term? What might an unconventional approach make possible for me and others?

To sum it all up for this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse:
Cancer and Capricorn are both receptive “yin” energies, so clearly we are asked to go within before taking action.

Cancer says we must recognize our own needs in order to feel internally stable — if we don’t manage this, we’ll give our power away to others, become victims, sacrifice ourselves for our family, job, etc.

This Lunar Eclipse urges us to become totally committed to letting go of what has defined and protected us in the past — to let go of whatever distracts, detours, or drains us, especially when it comes to our public persona or career.

Ask yourself: What has become too costly in terms of my time? My energy? My resources? Where do I need to say “no” so I can say “yes” someplace else?

When we experience inner balance, we can be both responsible and kind — integrating oppositions brings limitless benefits — so as best you can, focus on what inspires and nourishes you.

Ask yourself: What shifts are needed at home? At work? Where do I need to set clear boundaries? How could I experience more nourishment and support? How might I be of support to myself? What might processing my emotions do for me in the long run?

Click here to watch this month’s Members Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse video!
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-19 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer).

Also, after June 30th, you have until July 9th at midnight to sign up for the next FORECASTING FORUM with the Early Bird Special! 

Please note that we’ll take a look at the Mercury & Chiron Station phases (until July 8th – 17th + June 29th – July 21st), as well as Chiron’s Retrograde phase in Aries (July 11th – Dec. 15th), and Mercury’s Direct motion, and Post-Shadow phase in Cancer (July 12th – 26th).

So, if you want to know how this is going to impact you personally, join me live, or sign up for the mp4-video presentation. Other than booking a reading with me, this is the highest level of support I offer — it’s $37 for the 90+ minute webinar! And with the Early Bird Special, it comes to only $32! Click here, to register now!

If you would like to join live, please keep in mind that registration will close an hour before the live event begins; if you register after 10:30am EDT on July 12th you will receive the mp4-video presentation of the webinar.

Again, until June 30th at midnight EDT: get one month of my STAR Membership for FREE. This includes an automatic invitation to my next Monthly Forecasting Forum in July, plus lots of discounts for Readings, Astrology courses, and Coaching-Healing sessions.

Simply sign up here for my Star Membership and add the discount code: MSTAR at check out!

Please keep in mind that Eclipse Season lasts until July 20th. Between now and then, allow for changes, remain flexible and adaptable, and find creative solutions in day-to-day interactions with others. Allow also for new downloads and for the release of “old” codes and conditioning. Simply put: an open mind and heart will serve us best (that’s true in general, but especially true until Eclipse season ends.

One last thing to remember: We may feel suddenly tired or sleepy, disoriented, or disgruntled, as our body and psyche re-calibrate and reboot. Whenever you start to feel ‘off’ or stressed, slow and deepen your breathing; stay in gratitude as much as possible. Drink lots of water. Rest, receive, and remember that this planet and everyone on it is engaged in an evolutionary process.

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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