"After the long climb up the mountain of the last new moon, this is the perfect time to soak tired muscles and a weary mind in a hot bath. Cancer is cardinal water, the great mother energy who says stop worrying about those plans and get some rest. Always listen to mama and let this full moon nurture you completely."
Oh my, we are so in need of this full moon! No eclipses or solstices here, just the luminous beauty of Grandmother moon. I never cease to be amazed at the brilliant dance of the signs. Yogic philosophy says that we live in a dualistic world. Part of the joy of being human is finding the balance and union between two seeming opposites. This is the same law that rules astrology. The cardinal earth energy of Capricorn, the determination and tireless strategy of the mountain goat, lives directly across from cardinal water Cancer, the Crab, who is much happier to stay in her home than to traipse across mountain tops. That sounds about perfect to me.
The intent of cardinal energy is to initiate and the intent of water is to flow so on this full moon we are asked to do something that initiates the flow in our lives. Taking a hot bath or soaking in a hot spring or mineral spring is nice, or even a trip to the spa (www.olympicspala.com is my favorite) but more than just physically being in water, how can you allow this full moon to inspire more flow in your life? Have you gotten stuck in the very focused discipline of Capricorn that doesn't have much room for fluidity?
Often we get so exhausted during the Capricorn cycle. It correlates to the new year and all the intentions and goals we make. We hit the ground running and we run hard and then the usual cycle is that we now find ourselves at the foot of a particularly steep hill (did anyone else experience that last week? The first quarter moon is always the challenger of the cycle which tests our will and the first quarter moon last week was in Aries, sign of the ram. So if you felt like you were being head-butted, that was why) and we give up. Enter mama Cancer.
Cancer is known for her nurturing tendencies, her protective instincts, her soothing, healing heart and her ability to lull us back to our comfort zone. Cancer is ruled by the moon which makes this full moon one of the sweetest because the moon herself is home.
This may be a good week to spend time at your home, doing things that bring you comfort and make you feel loved. Soak up the moonlight as much as you can and ask for guidance, make a wish and watch for signs of how you can move more fully into the flow of life.
This is a powerful moon for prophetic dreams, especially if you couple some water play along with moon gazing. Also, use your bath water or even just a cup of water for some old fashioned scrying. Close your eyes and ask a question and then gaze into the liquid for a response.
Or make moon water! Put some purified water in an open jug, glass or canteen and let it sit overnight under the full moon and then take sips every day for the rest of the cycle to keep you nurtured through the rest of the Capricorn cycle.
Whatever you choose to do, please take time to honor the full moon. She fills us up just by looking at her and this year is just getting started! We can't allow ourselves to get depleted yet and that is why mama Cancer is here.
Have a wonderful full moon week!
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