This afternoon’s Capricorn Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse. Eclipses come in pairs or sometimes in a series of 3, depending on their proximity to the lunar nodes. Since the Cancer New Moon was also a Total Solar Eclipse, a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse brings this lunation cycle to its culmination. Eclipses are pattern-setting events. They set the ‘tone’ for some time to come; they’re game and fame changers, potentially life-changing and can affect us profoundly. While Solar Eclipses are experienced more externally, Lunar Eclipses tend to have an impact on our feelings and emotions.
With retrograde Saturn in Capricorn as the ruler of this Full Moon Eclipse, matters that are coming to a head or an end now, being illuminated or revealed, will be reviewed and undergo restructuring, reregulating, redoing and even a complete overhaul. They involve and pertain to structures, foundations, control, authority, professionalism, business affairs and practices, management, boundaries, limitations, rules, the law, abuse, mistreatment, harassment, offenses, violations, corruption and also to goals, ambitions and achievements.
Saturn is conjunct the South Node and opposite the North Node in Cancer and Pluto is conjunct the Full Moon Eclipse. This suggests that struggles and stress intensify, calling for built-up emotions and tensions to be released as we have to face the seriousness of the situation, which could result in feelings of extreme frustration and powerlessness. It’s about getting real, standing up, taking charge or getting or stuff together and doing something about our particular set of circumstances.
Eris in Aries is squaring the Full Moon axis, bringing the competitive and also the combative spirit out of us, thereby challenging us to act in our self-interests. A warring vibe is permeating the atmosphere, which could cause people to lash out and engage in strife. Therefore, we have to beware of our attitude as characters will be exposed. Venus in Cancer opposes Saturn and approaches the North Node, showing that financial, material and relationship conflicts are coming to a head now and this could have far-reaching consequences. We will also find out on whom we can truly depend or rely on or who is supporting us.
Tarot card of the day is “The Lovers”, indicating choices where moral values are questioned, especially in relationship situations. A decision must be made about which we feel divided. We may be struggling with temptations and need to remember that the most attractive option is not always the best one. Problems can be overcome via reconciliation, through harmony and cooperation.
