The first full moon of 2022 is a powerful one, with Pluto right next to the sun and opposing the moon. There is some pressure/tension that has been building for the last few weeks, possibly longer, and this full moon is the release valve to get everything out in the open. I expect you’ll be called upon to examine some long-standing relationship patterns and have some honest conversations about what’s working and what’s not. Make sure to create a safe space to have these conversations to honor the Cancer moon, and establish ground rules to fight fair. If you find that some inner turmoil has been stirred up, tend to yourself first before assigning blame to others. Thankfully the Cancer moon has a nice trine to Neptune, helping to soothe any emotional upset with compassion and a spiritual perspective.
Saturn and Mercury join together in Aquarius, allowing for objectivity which may feel harsh. There aren’t a lot of soft edges to this aspect, and it’s square Uranus, so tact, impulse control, and emotional intelligence may be low. That coupled with Mercury being retrograde could lead to some misunderstandings. Channel this energy effectively by being fair and honest about what’s on your mind. Don’t exaggerate, and do what you can to slow down interactions if you sense you aren’t aligned with someone. This energy is methodical, so use it to choose your words wisely.
What relationship dynamics were up for you mid-August? You are ready for the next level of maturation and trust with some key alliances. Who has rightly earned your trust? And who are you ready to let go of? Use the grown-up perspective of Capricorn to honor the loyalty and follow-through you need in your life right now. Establish clear boundaries with anyone that may be taking advantage of your goodwill.
Finally, remember that Pluto energy reduces us down to what matters so that we may be reborn again. So that we may evolve into our next manifestation. Let go and release gracefully to complete out this current chapter so that you may more fully move into the next. Even if you have put a lot of work into something, it may be time to let it go and choose a different way forward.
Questions to Ponder: In what ways can I create honest boundaries with others? Who are those people in my life that I truly trust, and have I told them how important they are to me lately? What ending am I grieving right now?
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