During this time, we have the opportunity to embrace our vulnerabilities and see them as our strengths. We must remember that true progress, healing, and change only come when we are able to feel our emotions. This full moon encourages us to pause, focus on ourselves, and accept where we are on our personal journey without criticism or rushing. We need to pay attention to the parts of ourselves that need love, understanding and care, and realize that every emotion we experience and every step we go through is important to our development. By allowing ourselves to experience our emotions and be where we are instead of focusing on where we need to be, we allow for healing and create space for change.
13.1. We will experience our first full moon in 2025. This full moon occurs at 23°59′, the home constellation of Cancer. The Full Moon in Cancer invites us to look within and create a safe space for our emotions where healing, growth, and change can occur.
The Full Moon in Cancer is especially important for those who have planets or significant points in the higher degrees of major signs such as Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. These people will be encouraged to re-evaluate their relationship with their emotions and will be given the opportunity to heal old wounds from their past and childhood. They will be encouraged to allow time and space for their feelings and reminded to see vulnerability as strength.
The moon and our memories
The moon is like a refuge for us. It is a place where we feel safe and at home. Astrology reveals our typical ways of reacting, our unconscious habits, our emotional needs, and the way we express our emotions. The moon shows how we instinctively seek safety and protection, what the places we call home mean to us, and what we feel familiar and comfortable with.
Each month we watch the moon go through different phases, reminding us that change is inevitable, life is cyclical, and nothing changes.
The full moon is the peak of the lunar cycle and brings energies of liberation, completion, and closure. These events challenge us to celebrate our progress, reap the fruits of our efforts, and let go of what no longer serves us. This time of the month, the sun’s light fully illuminates the moon, giving us new insight into our emotional world, our deepest desires, and the patterns that drive us.
When the Moon is in Cancer, the power of the symbol increases and we feel its energy more strongly than usual. Our emotions become more intense and we become more sensitive to everything around us. This full moon opens a window into our inner world, past, and unconscious, encouraging us to reflect on how our early experiences, childhood traumas, ancestors, and family history continue to shape our present reality.
Full Moon in Cancer: A Safe Space to Feel
Cancer is the first water sign of the zodiac, through which we first come into contact with the world of emotions and become aware of our vulnerability and sensitivity. As a cardinal sign, Cancer begins a new and unknown process – a new path of evolution. At this point in the zodiac, we are invited to begin an inner journey.
The Moon in Cancer now forms a direct opposition to the Sun in Capricorn, and this Full Moon focuses on our journey of personal, spiritual and emotional maturity. During Capricorn season, the light of the Cancer full moon draws us inward and encourages us to build ourselves up, slow down, stop and feel in a culture that praises fatigue as a badge of honor.
Today our emotional world demands our attention. This event invites us to create a safe space where we can connect and feel our inner home, the only place where true healing, growth and change can occur.
Full Moon conjunction Mars, opposite Pluto, square Chiron
The Full Moon in Cancer is conjunction with Pluto in early Aquarius and retrograde Mars opposite square Chiron in Aries.
The combination of the full moon and retrograde Mars suggests a high level of defensiveness, reactivity, and impulsiveness. It may be easier to take things personally now, and we should try to recognize the difference between what is happening and what we are feeling. With Mars retrograde, we are already working to develop emotional self-awareness and act intentionally rather than impulsively when strong emotions are present. Around the Full Moon in Cancer, this process comes into focus.
The Moon and retrograde Mars also oppose Pluto in the early stages of Aquarius. Pluto activation adds intensity to our experiences, giving us the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what really lies beneath the surface when we feel irritated, angry, or frustrated.
The opposition between the Full Moon, Mars, and Pluto is an invitation to change old emotional patterns, face what we have been avoiding, and let go of what no longer serves our growth.
The square between the Sun, Full Moon, and Chiron in Aries is a reminder of how unhealed wounds and unmet needs from the past and childhood impact the present. It encourages us to take responsibility for our own happiness and nurture our inner child. Chiron activation motivates us to develop self-esteem as we address the pain we have not yet dealt with and explore the lonely parts of our journey toward healing.
Full Moon with Uranus and Neptune in harmony with the North Node
The Full Moon in Cancer sextile retrogrades Uranus in Taurus and trine the North Node with Neptune in Pisces.
The sextile between Uranus and the Full Moon strengthens our adaptability, flexibility, and openness to new possibilities. These aspects help us see more clearly what is happening in our inner and outer worlds and motivate us to embrace surprise. The Moon-Uranus sextile encourages us to break away from old habits and discover new ways of living.
The trine between the Full Moon and Neptune, conjunct the North Node in late Pisces, heightens our sensitivity to our surroundings and collective issues. These aspects remind us that we are all connected and part of a greater whole, constantly influencing and being influenced by the world around us. The activation of Neptune and the North Node in Pisces enhances our creativity, inspiration and imagination and invites us to develop compassion for ourselves and others.
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