This full moon, on the heels of Christmas for those of you who celebrate, has you feeling all the feels about your family as well as your inner child. Of course, family gatherings can bring up unconscious patterns that you may have thought you had outgrown. While there will be some truth serum to witnessing your experience and reactions, also realize that your mind may play tricks on you with Neptune squaring Mercury retrograde and Mars, both in Sagitarrius. This sign is not known for being overly detail-oriented. Putting both Mercury and Mars in Sagittarius and squaring that whole thing with Neptune means there will be gaping holes in our logic (and the logic of others) and possibly confusion. That’s all to say that this is not the aspect to tackle any conversations related to religion, values, or politics as you are better off with an indirect approach.
Cancer energy reminds us of the importance of a sense of belonging. Not only to ourselves and our family but also to the collective. Depending on what you focus on, you might feel like an outsider in the current culture. I encourage you to focus on public figures, whether in government or in the arts, that lift your spirits and inspire you. They are out there, and they are just as much a part of the collective as anyone who represents values you can’t get behind.
There are some lovely aspects to the moon from Saturn and Jupiter, giving you access to reserves of generosity and patience. Take the high road and you will be able to soothe any confusion or restlessness that you encounter in yourself or others. Cultivate a benevolent attitude in the face of bad behavior in others. They may just be tired and/or hungry. I’m not suggesting letting others off the hook for breaking promises or agreements. But you would do well to make sure everyone is well-fed and rested before you tackle any difficult conversations.
Because of all of the lovely aspects from the outer planets to the Sun and Moon, I suspect you will get some good news and support for your current endeavors. You may be surprised by those who step forward to help you. Let go of any storyline/judgment about what kind of person they are and you will enjoy a sense of collaboration and connection that will bring a sense of purpose and meaning to what you are doing together.
Questions to Ponder: Where do I see myself belonging in the collective and how might I help grow and expand those feelings? What messages does my inner child have for me right now? In what ways can I create more spaciousness around strong emotions?
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