Full Moon in Cancer: The Turning of the Wheel

Full Moon Winter Solstice Mandala by Caterina Martinico

Full Moon in Cancer: The Turning of the Wheel

Yule/Solstice (Sun moves into Capricorn)- 12/21 @ 4:23pm CST

Moon opposite Sun- 12/22 @ 11:49am CST

The Long Nights’ Moon is full and brilliant with her reflections this Solstice. She guides us to release the fear of the dark, as it is a fertile womb of potential. What we focus on in these times is what we bring to birth in the coming year, and Luna illuminates that promise of becoming. For many of us, this is the last time we’ll experience a Full Moon so close to this December Solstice. This is a time to fully engage with the spirit of the season, in whatever ways nourish your roots and nurture your growth. Soak in the light that Luna reflects from the Sun...allow it to recharge you. Sun at the beginning of Capricorn holds still for a few days at its southernmost declination, bringing us the longest nights (in the northern hemisphere) before starting to rise incrementally north again and allowing for more daylight hours. But Moon is actually illuminating the opposite Solstice point at the beginning of Cancer...where we in the northern hemisphere experience our longest days. This Full Moon experience is like bringing the energy of Midsummer into Midwinter...for many, this will be a welcome and joyful experience. Though some may prefer not to be rattled awake from their hibernation at this time. If you need a dose of activity and ‘lighting up the dark’, you aren’t alone...many others will be feeling that need too and it will be a good time to gather and connect warmly with others. If you don’t, use the bright light of the moon for reflection on what intentions you’ll be bringing with you into the warmer months ahead. It is very likely that you will be in tune with your own needs at this time, as the Cancer Full Moon connects us to our intuition as well as what is comforting and nurturing to us.

Moon in Cancer 1- A Change of Direction

The Sabian Symbol for this 1^st degree of Cancer is ‘on a ship, sailors lower an old flag and raise a new one’. The Solstice degrees bring about turning points in our lives...and this Solstice carries a doubly potent shift of energies as our luminaries occupy both Solstice points less than a day after Sun enters Capricorn. Focused as this holiday season can be on keeping up with traditions and obligations that are ‘what we have always done’...there is also a palpable feeling, this time, of breaking free from expectations and choosing a new focus that just feels more aligned to your soul. This can literally be a starting of new traditions for your family on these holidays. It can also be anything that involves a far-reaching decision on all things related to Cancer energy (such as home and family). There is a feeling of ‘shifting allegiance’ in the air...where, collectively, we can come together and decide that what we were previously giving power to is unsustainable. This is a critical choice point being illuminated now. What will become our new focus? The same is true for each of us on the individual level. Something we upheld in the past is no longer working for us...it’s time to replace it with something more helpful that embraces where we are heading now.

Sun in Capricorn 1- Taking on New Responsibility

Art by Susan Seddon Boulet

The Sabian Symbol for this first degree of Capricorn is ‘a chief claims power from the assembled tribe’. This December Solstice degree is about stepping into a new role, taking on the responsibilities associated with leadership, and empowering others through your own empowerment. Here, we access our own inner authority and our ability to implement the changes of direction we (and our family/tribe) need at this time. This is about mustering up some confidence in facing the unknown of what lies ahead...trusting in your ability to make the right decisions for a sustainable future. On the world stage, we will see who has (or absolutely doesn’t have) the leadership skills to step up when and where they are most needed. Misuse of power has been running rampant and this turning point in our wheel of the year will bring the necessary fall of some and the rise of others. Individually, you are being asked to step up as well (if not by others, then certainly by yourself). What are the crucial changes you are needing to make now as we move from the darkest time of our northern year to the growing light? Even if it doesn’t feel you are being supported in these changes by others, you are being supported by your ancestors and guides. Capricorn brings the energy of a Council of Wise Ones who support solid growth and responsible choices. Consider that those who came before you know your strength and capability, perhaps better than you know yourself. If you feel a nudge to step up and step forth...your Ancestors are empowering you to make a choice that releases past limitations and moves you toward a greater potential.

Love and Gratitude,

Felina Lune Kavi

Happy Holidays from the Kavi Family! 
The Holly King and the Yule Fairy are two of our seasonal guides
throughout the 12 days of Yule at the Kavi House. 
We begin our celebrations at the Winter Solstice,
and continue the celebration for 11 more days. 
The 12th day of Yule is our son's birthday,
and then our daughter's is a few days later.
Let the festivities begin!