Capricorn Full Moon

Capricorn full moon

Jul 13 11:38AM PDT / Jul 13 8:38PM CEST / Jul 14 4:38AM AEST

Moonthly Theme:

NURTURING, HOME + FAMILY

Capricorn full moon illumination:

‘I heal the familial wound by actively communicating my needs'

This full moon is the closest the moon is to the earth all year. Some reflections follow...

Like a magnet on our heads, drawing out goals, ambitions, projects, responsibilities, work ethics, foundations, life lessons.

Reevaluating the structures and systems that work, and do not work.

The ones that don’t are highlighted a little more with Pluto close by digging up the graves of force vs allow.

What if society was built on the wisdom that our goals were self nourishment and love first and foremost? How different would our worlds be.

To not be mass generalised as cogs in the wheel of time, governed by broken systems that value productivity over longevity and vitality.

'To learn to mother oneself, is to learn to mother the world. From a cup that is filling and full, can it then overflow more.'

Imagine how nature would respond. With strong roots and bones, the capacity to support greater and more sustainable systems from every angle would be a natural unfolding. No force, just allowance, a softening and opening to greater abundance.

Perhaps that is the true gift of the Capricorn Cancer axis - the accomplishment of deep self nourishment and love. And all structures built around this supports slow, meaningful growth that fractals outwards.

To break free of the current timeline is to administer radical nourishment and love. Things simply will stop working the way they currently do if this is the goal.

That is what is needed to midwife us into a new world. We are setting up the foundations for generations to come, and what an honour it is, so let us treat it as so.

- Kerry, Magic of I.

Full Moon Capricorn at 21° 21’

Astrologer Colin Bedell says:

There’s a mountain you need to climb. And this Full Moon in Capricorn wants to help. A year and a half ago, Astrologer Dawn Harrison reminded me that when there’s a Capricorn transit, there’s a mountain we need to climb. Dawn beautifully asked me, “What’s your mountain?” So I’ll ask you - what’s your mountain? It could be: healing family wounds by communicating needs, breaking patterns, taking responsibility and making amends, moving on without clear closure. Your mountain could be many things and this Full Moon in Capricorn wants you to take the first reach to the ascent.

When I think of Capricorn, I also think of the work of Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis. Dr. Lewis is an associate professor of history, art, architecture and African American studies at Harvard University. In her work, The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery, she wrestles with the idea of “Mastery” and I want to suggest that Mastery is a Capricorn ruled concept. Dr Lewis writes, “Mastery requires endurance. Mastery, a word we don’t use often, is not the equivalent of what we might consider its cognate—perfectionism—an inhuman aim motivated by a concern with how others view us. Mastery is also not the same as success—an event-based victory based on a peak point, a punctuated moment in time. Mastery is not merely a commitment to a goal, but to a curved-line, constant pursuit.” You can see the Capricorn themes here because as the one and only cardinal-earth sign, Capricorn initiates devotion to a constant pursuit. There is a constant pursuit in your life this Full Moon in Capricorn wants to initiate you for. It requires endurance and the willingness to experience “Grit”. Dr Lewis explains, “Grit is not just simple elbow-grease term for rugged persistence. It is an often invisible display of endurance that lets you stay in an uncomfortable place, work hard to improve upon a given interest, and do it again and again.” Again and again, in constant pursuit. That’s Capricorn.

These ideas are supported in the Full Moon’s chart because of its opposition to Mercury in Cancer and so we’re invited to stay in an emotionally uncomfortable place in pursuit of the mountain we need to climb. Additionally, Uranus is forming a trine and Neptune is sextiling the Full Moon so there’s this idea of invisible, spiritual support for this cause in support of our liberation. In support of us reaching the top of the mountain and feeling like we can finally exhale. Take the first step, reach your arm up to begin the climb, and let this Full Moon help you achieve the mastery and endurance required to be free from the past.

Aries

Career, Leadership, Integrity & Discipline

Rise and shine, Aries! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your work zone inspiring you to step into greater leadership positions. You’re more ambitious, determined and capable to make your career dreams come true. Whether that’s promotion, self-employment, and/or pivoting your work life in a big way, this Full Moon inspires you to take an audacious and inevitably successful step in that direction.

Taurus

Wisdom, Publishing, Discovery & Higher Education

When you know better, Taurus! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your wisdom zone inspiring you to think about the key learnings over the last few months and determine how you can apply that learning into behavior. Also, if you’ve been thinking about travel and education to expand your horizons, this is the Full Moon to do it because you’re feeling more curious and receptive to new information.

Gemini

Intimacy, Empathy, Sexuality & Transformation

Go deeper, Gemini! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your intimacy zone motivating you to reveal your deepest desires - personally, relationally and sexually too! - to the people you’re in these experiences with. This is a Full Moon that also asks for radical honesty with self and others so if you’ve been meaning to get something important off your chest, this is the time to do it.

Cancer

Romance, Boundaries, Partnerships & Trust

Opposites attract, Cancer! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your romance zone and it invites a new relationship, deepens the relationship dynamics you’re in, and also completes relationship dynamics if there’s nothing left to learn. This Full Moon in your opposite sign asks you to integrate the knowing of the “other” a bit. Seeking understanding as much as you want to be understood.

Leo

Habits, Systems, Wellbeing & Routine

Level up, Leo! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your wellbeing zone and encourages you to take a small step towards you becoming the highest and brightest version of yourself. Whether its returning to your routine, organizing your schedule, and getting just a bit more sleep, this Full Moon wants you to commit to the micro strategies that have macro level impact on the quality of your success.

Virgo

Self-Disclosure, Charisma, Creativity & Lovability

Express yourself, Virgo! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your courage zone and inspires you to share the story on your heart to the people who genuinely need to know your hopes, fears, dreams, and desires. You’ll want to experience your strength and charisma through vulnerability and actively name what you’re feeling and why to the people around you want to connect more deeply with you.

Libra

Vulnerability, Home, Family & Emotional Agility

Happy Homecoming, Libra! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your emotional safety zone and you’ll be tasked with finding the places and people that feel like home. Reconnect with your family - chosen and/or birth family too! - in a way the helps you feel even more connected. This Moon is all about belonging to you and it’s looking to anchor you down safely to where you belong.

Scorpio

Curiosity, Observation, Dialogue & Active Listening

Talk your walk, Scorpio! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your communication zone and although you’re a person who’d rather prove it than profess it, this Full Moon does ask you to communication your behavior motivations and other intentions/cognitions that are helpful for you and your loved ones to know. When you expand your communication, you expand your world!

Sagittarius

Finances, Security, Clarity of Values & Pleasure

Ground down, Sag! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your embodiment and safety zone. Helping you find a sense of mindfulness, responsiveness, and stability. Think clearly too about what your values are and what behaviors support you living into your values so you can have a greater sense of safety and security. From there, you’ll feel even more calm, embodied, and ready for anything.

Capricorn

Identity, Desire, Autonomy, & Freedom

Happy half-birthday, Capricorn! This is your annual Full Moon and so it offers you both a commencement and completion where you need it. Especially if you lead with the best of Capricorn; your grit, perseverance, empathy, and intelligence/calm in the toughest moments. From there, you can end what needs closure and begin what needs to be started in service to a fantastic reset in your life.

Aquarius

Completion, Surrender, Healing & Spiritual Support

It’s safe to let go, Aquarius. The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your surrender, closure zone and so you’ll want to remember that resignation doesn’t always mean quitting. You have to set yourself free from whatever is holding you back from growth. This Full Moon helps you initiate that closure where you need it and lean on spiritual support to help as you navigate what’s ahead.

Pisces

Friendship, Activism, Collaborations & Shared Humanity

Call for community, Pisces! The Full Moon in Capricorn is in your friendship and community zone magnetizing the most meaningful friends to you. Especially ones who share your values and want to see you succeed just as badly as you want to see them happy. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the ones that have supported you and think about how your friendship could be a powerful resource to help heal others.

- Colin Bedell, QueerCosmos

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