Scorpio Full Moon...

on May 17 at 9.09pm in Kilmore.

The period around a Full Moon is traditionally associated with heightened emotions and a new level of awareness, relating to the placement of the lunation, particularly within the individual birth chart.

Adding to this emotional theme is this lunation being in the emotional, complex, deep and mysterious sign of Scorpio!

The houses affected by a Full Moon are generally ones to pay attention to: this is an opportunity to view usually emotionally complex people and/or situations with more clarity than usual... I know this sounds like a contradiction (emotionally complex - clarity) - but I suppose that's life (full of contradictions)!

I don't see any tight aspects to this lunation, although Venus, Mercury and Mars are early in Taurus... perhaps signifying that help is on the way in regards to the situations accented by this Full Moon!

Full Moon in Libra...

on April 18 at 12.44pm in Kilmore.

Compared to the last lunation, it seems that this one will be a breeze!  Saturn is in the same sign as this Full Moon, but it is a fair distance away - for me, this suggests little influence.

The period around a Full Moon is generally one of heightened emotions and also of 'awareness', particularly of a person or situation that was prominent around the time of the last New Moon.


As usual, have a look at which houses are activated as part of this lunation to get a feel for a better level of awareness is possible, but keep in mind that Mercury is still retrograde AND conjunct Mars: this suggests that we still need to be aware that it is possible to interpret information incorrectly or jump to conclusions.

The help of the Nodes are suggested at this time, because they form a sextile/trine to the Sun and Moon as part of this Full Moon... so it may pay to look to what and/or who is represented by them in your birth chart for help.  There is sometimes a fated or karmic feel for them, or someone or something that you rely on for support/connection or a feeling of belonging.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Libra then this lunation may be especially important for you.

Full Moon in Virgo...

on March 20 at 5.10am in Kilmore.

The days around a Full Moon are traditionally ones where emotions are heightened, and also when a new awareness of situations comes into consciousness.  Always remember that the Moon is at it's brightest at a Full Moon, so symbolically this suggests the areas affected by this type of lunation will be at it's brightest or most conscious as well.

This lunation falls on the Virgo/Pisces axis, so it is important to look at which houses in your own birth chart will be activated by it.

The closest aspect that I can see as part of this Full Moon is the square to the nodal axis... this suggests a turning point in our emotional connections and support networks.

Full Moon in Aquarius...

on February 18 at 7.36pm in Kilmore at 29 degrees and 20 minutes of Aquarius.

The days around the time of a Full Moon are generally ones where emotions are heightened, and feelings run a bit rampant!  They are also a period of time when a new awareness comes about, particularly in relation to something or someone that came into our lives at around the time of the last New Moon.

This lunation is in Aquarius, a fixed, air sign: suggesting that there is a focus on perhaps mentally either needing to show more flexibility... or less!


As you can see in the actual chart, there are a whole lot of planets bunched up around the Sun... I'm only looking at the ones in Aquarius so we have have Mercury, Mars, Neptune and then the Sun.  What a combination!


The Mercury/Mars/Neptune combination gives me the feeling that communication mix ups may be prominent (Neptune), or the way we think may be a bit too fixed (Aquarius) to see a situation clearly.  We may jump to conclusions or think we know it all (Mercury/Mars)!

The good news is that because this is a Full Moon (awareness), we are all more likely to realise or see where this is happening, depending on where this lunation is falling in our birth charts.

Full Moon in Capricorn...

on January 20 at 8.21am in Kilmore.

Here comes another Full Moon at the unstable 29th degree!

A Full Moon in general is a period of feelings being heightened and for a better level of awareness being reached in the situations touched on by the lunation: look at which houses the Sun and Moon fall in to get a feel for what or who may be more emotional than usual.

This lunation, as I said, falls in the 29th degree of Capricorn. Whenever a planet falls in the final degree of a sign this gives a feeling of instability and change as the planet is leaving one sign and preparing to enter another one.  It's a bit like have one foot in one room, and the other just about to hit the ground in the next.  Symbolically, it seems that we are about to have a 'aha' moment just as we have to leave it behind!

With this lunation you can see that the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction is forming a sextile to the Sun and a trine to the Moon, suggesting easy progress being made, and support being available with the themes that are prominent during this Full Moon.  Look at where this conjunction is to get a feel for who or what is likely to provide some help.

Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius...

on December 21 at 7.13pm in Kilmore.

The energies around us all during the period of a Full Moon are all more powerful, with emotions in particularly being heightened.  Since this is also a lunar eclipse, this is exceptionally true.

This lunation falls in the final degree of Sagittarius, giving this changeable Sagittarian Full Moon an even more unstable or uncertain feel to it.  It seems the key to achieving some sort of balance is in handling the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction that forms the focal point of this transiting T-Square.

By looking at this Jupiter/Uranus conjunction by house position, and also which houses they rule (Jupiter = Sagittarius and Pisces, Uranus = Aquarius) you can look at which areas of your life or which people may be pivotal to handling this Full Moon successfully.

Full Moon in Taurus...

on November 22 at 4.27am in Kilmore at 29 degrees and 17 minutes of Taurus.

The period around the Full Moon is traditionally one where emotions are heightened and a new level of awareness is achieved in the areas affected by it.

Being in a fixed sign suggests that stability, or even lack of flexibility may be a theme to be explored around this time... and you will also notice that this lunation is at the final degree of Taurus, suggesting a bit of instability or uncertainty.  I know this is a bit of a contradiction, but life is also full of contradictions!

Also, this Full Moon involves a T-Square with the Neptune/Chiron conjunction - suggesting a need to focus on the people and situations represented by these planets in your birth chart.  This configuration suggests that they key to achieving balance will be found there, possibly through working through issues around confusion/deception.

The support of the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction is suggested through the sextile to the Moon/trine to the Sun: so we can use this energy as suggested by the house placement in our birth charts.  For example if you have this conjunction in your 7th house then it may be wise to listen to what others have to say in terms of a confusing and possibly stagnent situation in your life.

Full Moon in Aries... again!

today in Kilmore at 12.37pm.

Wow... this is quite unusual, this is the second Full Moon in a row happening in Aries.  The last one (here) was at 0 degrees, and this one is at 29 degrees.

This double whammy of a Full Moon in Aries gives us a second chance to objectively view our Aries/Libra polarity and issues involved with it.

The last Full Moon was at the unstable zero degree of the fiery Aries, and this time it is also at an unstable degree... 29 degrees.  This may mean that we are still on shaky ground.

Looking at the actual chart for this lunation there is a tricky Mars/Neptune square that suggests a lack of direction or energy that saps us in whatever areas of life that they fall in within our birth charts.  Confusing blocks to our progress or lack of confidence may prove difficult to deal with.  The key to this particular configuration may be with the trine to Jupiter from Mars... so support, guidance and progress as well as protection is likley from this planet and whatever it symbolises in your birth chart.

This lunation also has a trine from the Sun to the Neptune/Chiron conjunction, suggesting a powerful opportunity for emotional healing... obviously the conjunction also sextiles the Moon.

Full Moon in Aries...

today in Kilmore at 7.17pm.

Yippeeeee, I've finally got Blogger to work!  Sorry for the late posting.

The Full Moon is usually a time of heightened emotions and turning points, usually because of a better objective awareness of the situations and people represented in our birth charts by this lunation.  Being in the unstable zero degree of the fiery Aries may mean that we are still on shaky ground though, particularly since Pluto squares both the Sun and Moon and forms a stressful T-Square configuration!

I think the focus for us all with this lunation is learning to balance whatever, or whoever is represented by Pluto in our birth chart - this is likely to involve a deeply emotional fear, that is also likely to be irrational.

Full Moon in Pisces...

today in Kilmore at 3.05am.

The Full Moon period is traditionally one where emotions are heightened, and this one being in the watery sign of Pisces intensifies this tendency!  Combined with the retrograde Mercury in the opposite sign of Virgo also adds to logic being a bit useless at this time!

This lunation type is also associated with 'illumination'... as in you can imagine a Full Moon lighting up the night sky... however, again, we may THINK we understanding a situation now, but because Mercury is retrograde there is likely to be more to it than we are aware.

The powerful trine from Pluto to the Sun (that also sextiles the Moon) suggests help and progress through the people and situations represented by Pluto in your birth chart.  This could be someone or something that is quite powerful (or at least is felt to have this quality by you!), and/or intensely emotional.

As usual, look at the houses involved to get a feel for where this lunation may be felt by you!

Full Moon in Aquarius...

today in Kilmore at 11.37am at 2 degrees and 59 minutes of Aquarius.

The period around a Full Moon is usually one of heightened emotions and awareness - particularly regarding or involved the people and areas of life represented by where the Full Moon falls in our birth charts.

Compared to the other lunations and eclipses we have had lately, this is a lovely and easy Full Moon with the sextiles/trines from Saturn and Jupiter/Uranus making it feel as though we will see at least some benefit to the struggles we have all faced over the past 6 months or so!

As usual, look to see where this Full Moon falls in your birth chart to get a feel for where your focus is likely to be!

Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn...

today in Kilmore at 9.30pm.

Intense times!  Have a look at the close conjunction of the eclipsed Moon with Pluto, and the Sun/Mercury conjunction.  This is all being tightly squared and further energised by the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in the fiery Aries.

All of these aspects occur in cardinal signs... which are known for wanting to be boss: so symbolically it's almost as if there a too many chiefs in our lives wanted to run the show! 

The key to balancing the energies around this eclipse is to carefully handle the energetic Jupiter/Uranus conjunction as this is likely to throw out the tension of the eclipse because it is the focal point of a potent t-square. It seems that we do need to take action (Aries), quickly (Uranus) but realistically in terms of our long term capabilities (Jupiter).

Those of you interested in the eclipse path and technical details can find there here.

Full Moon in Sagittiarus...

today in Kilmore at 9.07am.

The time around a Full Moon is usual one of realisation, emotions running high, and illumination.  By looking at where this lunation falls in your birth chart you may be able to get a feel for what or who will be the focus for you around this period of time.

Looking at the Sun/Moon in the chart I feel that Chiron will be playing an especially big part in what is happening for all of us because it is squaring the Sun/Moon axis and forming a T-Square which it is in charge of.

To me, this suggests that we have the opportunity to recognise where we carry pain/wounds from our past: by becoming more conscious about them, we can then move forwards and start the healing process.  Because the energies involved are in mutable signs, I also get the feeling that change will be easier than usual for us all to be able to be healed from the past.

Full Moon in Scorpio...

today in Kilmore at 10.18pm.  Moon at 8 degrees and 17 minutes of Scorpio.

The Full Moon period of time is generally one where emotions run higher than usual, bringing situations to a head in the areas represented by which houses the lunation falls in.  Being in Scorpio heightens this tendency.  The Full Moon period is usually one of 'illumination' as well, where we become aware of something important that changes our situation.

Looking at the actual chart you can see that the retrograde Mercury is heavily involved with the conjunction to the Sun and, naturally, opposition to the Moon.  This is important in that it suggests that whatever is triggering these deep emotions and realisations will really need to be examined with a clear mind and head, since the symbolism of retrograde Mercury suggests that we will have the tendency to NOT be viewing situations clearly, or we may not have all the relevant facts to make a judgement.

Mars is also squaring this lunation, giving a further tendency to rush into situations and to make hasty judgements.  The involvement of Pluto suggests that we do have the potential to gain a deeper understanding, however, it is important to try and use this period of time to gather more information and let events naturally unfold over the next few weeks before making up our minds or making final decisions.

Libran Full Moon...

today in Kilmore at 1.25pm.

The Full Moon period is usually a more emotional time than usual when feelings run stronger and are more potent.  This is especially true of this one since it squares the intensely emotional Pluto!

It seems that the current challenge for all of us is to balance these intensely emotional situations and people that are part of our lives right now.

The support of a person or situation represented by the Sun/Mars trine is suggested... so keep an eye out for it... being a trine it may be easy to oversee or underestimate the support that Mars offers through this aspect.

Saturn is also part of this lunation, at zero degrees it suggests a bit of instability in whatever or whoever he represents to you through your birth chart.  The connection to the Moon through the wide conjunction suggests a new emotional start: however, in order to achieve this new start we all have to let go (Saturn) of the past (Moon) in order to achieve a new balance (Libra), this will also help us to achieve objectivity (Full Moon) and find the courage to make those first steps to a new life (Sun in Aries)!

Virgo Full Moon...

today in Kilmore at 3.38am at 9 degrees and 58 minutes of Virgo.

The period around a Full Moon is usually one that offers the opportunity for a new level of awareness, understanding and through this, a turning point in regards to the areas of life, and relationships affected by it.

By looking at where this lunation falls in your birth chart you can get a feel for where these opportunities are for you. 

The Virgo influence suggests that by paying attention to the details that come to you now and also being flexible and practical that you have the best opportunity to work through the issues that you face at this time... the Full Moon period is traditionally an emotional one, so by applying a practical approach you may be able to work through emotional stuff more easily than usual.

The support of Pluto is shown, even though this support is a mild sextile, it is still there: so look to see where you can get support in your own birth chart by seeing where Pluto is and which house it ruled by this planet (or whatever you want to call it!).

Leo Full Moon...

today in Kilmore at 5.18pm at 10 degrees and 14 minutes of Leo.

The Full Moon period is often a time when emotions run high, and being in Leo it seems that this feeling will be stronger than usual! As well, you can see in the chart that the Moon is conjunct the retrograde Mars, adding even more fuel to this fiery Full Moon: suggesting that we could all benefit from counting to ten before acting around this period of time.

Venus continues to be a saving grace as it has been over the last few lunations.   Perhaps you can look to see which houses are ruled by her in order to get a feel for where you can access some diplomatic help!

If you have personal planets or points in Leo or Aquarius then this is likely to be an especially pivotal time - most likely in regards to a relationship.

Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse...

today in Kilmore at 6.13am at 10 degrees and 14 minutes of Cancer.  Eclipse path and technical data can be found here.

Wow, intense times - again!  You can see in the chart that this lunation includes the involvement of Venus and Pluto; and also Mercury retrograde with a very wide orb.  Saturn squares this lunation.

The period around a Full Moon is usually one of illumination and being able to view situations affected by it more objectively than usual... the eclipse further accentuates this.  For example, when there is no Full Moon imagine a dark room... the Full Moon is like putting on a 60 watt light and illuminating the room we are in... the eclipse is like switching on a 1000 watt globe for a second or two.  Obviously you would be temporarily blinded, but still get a powerful glimpse of what is really going on in that room you are in.  The contrasts would be harsh but obvious!

The room you are in could be likened to which houses are being affected by this lunar eclipse.  Look to see where it is falling to get an idea of where illumination is likely to occur.  There is a fair amount of debate regarding how long the eclipse affects us for.  Personally I think the effects are around for about a month either side of it, and also when the Sun or Mars travels through the same sign as the eclipses over the coming year.

This lunation/eclipse is likely to clearly show us where we need to change something (Saturn/Pluto square), and also who or what is supporting us (the involvement of Venus).

Gemini Full Moon...

is exact today at 6.30pm at 10 degrees and 15 minutes of Gemini.

The days around any Full Moon are usually more emotional times than usual, and sometimes relate to a period of understanding and viewing situations that began at the previous New Moon with objectivity and a better understanding of where those situations and relationships that began at the New Moon are taking us.

Venus as part of this Full Moon offers protection and hope, as well as diplomatic skills to the situations we are experiencing now, and the trine from Mars to the Sun also offers support and progress with our projects.

Taurus Full Moon...

today in Kilmore at 6.14am.

The first thing I noticed when I printed out this chart was the rising Sun and setting Moon... bringing this lunation to extra prominence for the area around where I live.  I will be awake as this Full Moon reaches its peak so plan to catch a glimpse of it.

This Full Moon is quite a dynamic one with a T-Square being formed by Mars squaring the lunation from the 10th House in fixed signs - adding a stubborn feel to whatever is going on for everyone - it seems that something or someone is hard to change, even though change is desperately needed. 

Perhaps a good way to handle situations that come up now is by NOT digging your heels in, and perhaps waiting for more information to come to light (looking at the chart you can see that the Sun is still JUST under the horizon - suggesting that more light is coming to the situation).

Look to your own chart to see where this is all playing out to get an idea of what or who may need a more flexible approach!  The key to the situation seems to be Mars.