Full Moon in Cancer: Emotional Support through Change

 

Art by Julie Dillon

Full Moon in Cancer:  Emotional Support through Change

Moon opposite Sun- 1/17/22 @ 5:48pm CST

 

The first Full Moon of 2022 illuminates the watery lunar realm of Cancer, where Moon feels most at home.  Resonating with the womb wisdom of this sign, Moon shines the fullness of her caring protection.  Connecting with the Full Cancer Moon is like receiving a familiar hug, especially if you were born under a Cancer Moon. 

Difficult as Capricorn season can be for many of us, this is a time when the hard-work of Saturn brings us back home to our inner circle of loved ones for comfort and emotional support.  It may have been uncomfortable in the past couple of weeks to let down our guard and just be vulnerable amidst so many changes.  Going inward has been a significant part of the process we’ve been navigating.  But Moon in Cancer shines her light on the emotional bonds that sustain us through hard times.  This Full Moon is a celebration of the nurturance that comes from those who are close to us.

There is much physical separation inherent in this time, but Moon calls to the memory of our own waters…which can communicate to and from anyone through feeling, even if many miles away.  With Cancer Moon’s psychic energy on high…the stronger the bond, the more connected we feel (no matter the distance).  Your own memories may call you to call up a loved one and check in.  Or you may find that everything you need at this time is right there at home with you.  Wherever you find yourself during this Full Moon, remember to nurture yourself with as much care as you nurture others.

Art by Lisa Evans

To help in this opportunity for nurturance, Moon is in a supportive sextile with Ceres and SednaRx in Taurus and Moon’s North Node in Gemini (transitioning to Taurus).  Soul encounters as we connect with others bring benefits of feeling cared for after crisis.  This also strengthens the protective nature of the nurturance we’re receiving from this Moon…where even if things have been looking bleak, we are comforted now. 

Moon is also in good relationship with Jupiter in Pisces at this time, through a 5^th Harmonic aspect called a bi-quintile (144 degrees).  This subtle aspect brings the celebratory feel of this Full Moon, because it increases the possibility of arriving at creative solutions to issues that were previously problematic.  A little positivity goes a long way.

Because what were feeling most is Moon’s reflection of Capricorn Sun conjunct Pluto and Juno.  We’re nearing the end of Capricorn season, as Sun will ingress Aquarius in a couple days.  And Capricorn season is a time each year when we focus on our responsibilities and how we can improve upon the ways we provide security and structure for ourselves and others.  We’re often trying to get organized from Solstice to mid-January, working on prioritizing the things we can no longer let slide.  Venus has been retrograde in Capricorn too, helping to revise what is truly valuable in our lives.

So Sun conjunct Pluto and Juno is highlighting the deep dive into lessons of commitment, especially in partnership.  Ultimately, Juno with Pluto works to empower us through crisis…but this is not without the difficult task of letting go of some of the things that just aren’t working for us anymore.  We’re changing, after all.  We’re becoming.  And we can’t become what we’re meant to become while still clinging to all that once was. 

For some, these tests of commitment during transformation will strengthen partnerships and bring people closer together.  For others, the very test they are going through is saying farewell to relationships that have run their course.  This has been the theme lately, and the theme endures beyond this lunar cycle…but Cancer Moon at her fullness reminds us that we’ll be okay.  Scary as it can sometimes be to change, and painful as these growing pains can be…we must remember to be gentle with ourselves in the process. 

 

Love and Gratitude,

Felina Lune Kavi