Basic Stuff About the Full Moon

by Rebecca Brents

At least one Full Moon in every sign

* There will be at least one Full Moon in every Zodiac sign -- but not necessarily one every month. Sometimes -- rarely, but sometimes -- February gets skipped. Also sometimes -- rarely, but sometimes -- there will be two Full Moons in a Zodiac sign -- one very near the beginning and the other very near the end.

* Full Moons form when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun in the sky. As one rises in the East, the other sets in the West, because at the Full Moon, the Sun and Moon are on opposite horizons. (That's what an "opposition" means. I know. Yeah. "Duh!!")

The Full Moon and emotions

* Symbolically, this opposition between the Sun and the Moon, Astrology's two most influential cosmic indicators, highlights a time of inner tension and conflict.

Some people -- those closely attuned to the Moon's changing emotional tides -- feel this strongly. They will feel restless, indecisive, torn between conflicting desires -- and generally discontented. They may not be able to explain exactly why -- which makes this a clear part of the problem -- but this mood usually passes in a few hours ... a day or two at the most.

Working with the Full Moon

* As with the New Moon, the Full Moon forms at a specific moment -- but it can be at any time of the day (or night.) It depends entirely on the astronomical movement of The Sun and the Moon ... not on human, clocks, calendars or other arbitrary standards.

* Full Moons bring time of enlightment, important realizations, "moments of truth," reckonings and choices. Like New Moons, Full Moons are full of information ... and feelings.

Knowing how to interpret these can help lessen any discomfort you feel in their presence. (In the same way that knowing what someone wants, what he needs, or what life is asking of you can dissolve confusion -- and start a conversation that eventually finds a solution.)

* Full Moons don't have to be chaotic or uncomfortable -- but they do get your attention. Those upset feelings are one of their tactics.

The Sun is the future

* Each Full Moon has its own agenda ... a list of things you need to consider. They show two areas of life that are in conflict with each other, two sets of needs and interests where you either need to strike compromises ... or make some adjustments, to satisfy the Inner Selves that are having problems with each other.

* The Sun (from its sign position) shows your present day self, evolving into the future. It is the metaphor for what you're interested in, what you're dealing with at the moment ... and what you see as a necessary piece of growth to prepare for where you're going, who you're becoming, who you will need to be in a very short time.

The Sun shows who you are ... and who you're becoming (present and future) ... in dealing with the interests of the contemporary Zodiac sign.

The Moon is the past

* The Moon (from its sign position) shows your present day self ... as a product of your history, your past, your "wisdom of experience." It is the metaphor for what you've already learned, choices you've made, things you may feel ought to be "settled once and for all." It contains input from your family, your background, your heritage ... "how we always handle things like this" -- according to tradition, your parents, your ancestors, etc.

Your Moon shows "who you have been" up to now ... and these habits can be surprisingly strong if you try to break them. This also explains the Full Moon's legendary discomfort.

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