Astrological Impact of Full Moon in Sagittarius 2026 - Once in a Blue Moon

We have a blue moon on 31st May 2026 09:45 BST/16:45 HKT at 9 degrees 55 mins Sagittarius.  When two full moons occur within the same calendar month, the second one is termed as the blue moon.  

Once in a Blue Moon.....

The effect of this Blue Moon is considered to be deep and meaningful, bringing closure to events which began around the New Moon in Sagittarius on 20th December 2025.  Recall what happened around that time and attempt to make links to events happening in this final week of May in 2026.

Sagittarian message

Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign that rules truth, freedom and adventure.  Look out for hidden realities to be exposed under this full moon.  Confusions which began around the New Moon in Sagittarius at the end of last year, finally come to an end.  This lunation also highlights personal beliefs which are either helping or hindering you to grow spiritually.

The Sun and the Moon are in opposition, creating a see-saw-like pattern.  The trick is to keep it in balance.  On one side we have the Sun in Gemini, the logical mind that focuses on facts and reasons.  On the other side, we are up against the Moon in Sagittarius, the higher mind that relies on intuition and faith.  This full moon illuminates the need for us to balance logic with intuitive faith.  

Outers or no outers

The sun and moon are energized by a wide, separating conjunction and opposition (respectively) to Uranus, bringing unexpected excitement and revelations.  In addition, the separating sextile and trine to Neptune further enhance the intuitive touch, bringing creative inspirations.  However, seek clarity immediately when confusion creeps in.  

Other aspects

Luckily, the Sun and the Moon are in an approaching sextile and trine (respectively) to Saturn, giving us a clear boundary to navigate the terrain ahead with clarity and stability.  The two benefics, Venus and Jupiter, are slowly closing the gap as they are due to meet in union on 9th June.  Jupiter, the moon's ruler, is exalted in Cancer.  Watch out for disappointments due to heightened expectations.  

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Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo 2025

On 14th March 2025 at 06:54 GMT/14:54 HKT, we have a total lunar eclipse in Virgo at 23 degrees 56 minutes.  

The lunar eclipse this time conjunct the south node, so it has a negative overtone.

Themes

Time of Contemplation

Mercury, the ruler of this lunar eclipse, is at station retrograde during this time.  It is getting ready to join the already retrograding Venus.  The message here is to turn inward and go within to do some soul searching at this potent time.  Virgo is a sign with an enhanced ability to analyse data and to derive patterns from information.  Use this time to reassess the past, especially your past relationships (What have you learned/gained from them?).  

Reality vs Fantasy

With Saturn (reality) at 22 degrees conjunct the Sun on one side and Neptune (fantasy) at 29 degrees conjunct the Sun on the other side, weigh out both ends of the spectrum.  How can we manifest (Saturn) our dreams (Neptune)?  Are we deluding ourselves (Neptune) or are we being too harsh on ourselves (Saturn)?  It is a tug of war between diligence (Saturn) and procrastination (Neptune).  Realism (Saturn) and illusion (Neptune).  

Touch of Inspiration

Uranus trine the Moon and sextile the Sun, sending an electrifying wave of inspiration to our system.  Whether we use it to break free from the current walls of self-restriction, or to immerse our psyche with innovative ideas, use the energy wisely.

 

Full Moon in Leo 2025

  

Full Moon in Leo on 12th February 2025 at 13:53 GMT.

Mercury conjunct the Sun (Moon's ruler) under this full moon.  Therefore, Mercury is combust so our rational mind cannot function at its best.  During this emotionally heightened period, as our mental faculties is not at its strongest, so any ideas born under this time may have to deal with potential blind spots later on. 

Uranus, the planet of surprises and instability, activates this full moon axis via a dynamic square.  Changes may be inevitable and driven by emotions.  

Saturn is in a separating trine with the retrograding Mars.  it is not the perfect time to act, though it's rather tempting to do so.  Wait for Mars to go direct on 24th February and Mercury to be out of the Sun's rays before executing any long-term plans.

Apparently, trimming your locks under a full moon helps it to grow longer and thicker, especially that it's in the sign of Leo - think about the lion's mane!

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Flowing with the Full Moon in Scorpio 2024

 A powerful full moon occurs at 4 degrees Scorpio on 23rd April 2024 at 7:48am HK time (00:48 BST).

The modern ruler of this full moon, Pluto, square this full moon axis, adding a flavour of power play into the mixture.  Besides power struggles, dealing with the surfacing of deep-seated fear, and facing raw and intense emotions are also Plutonian themes.  

The traditional ruler, Mars, has triplicity rulership in Pisces, but is sandwiched between Saturn (wide conjunction) and Neptune.  Fighting back doesn't seem to be a recommended option.  

Overall, it is a time to deal with any ugly matters which may crop up from your subconscious.  

Face it, accept it, deal with it and then let it go.  Whether you choose to let the transformation elevate you to a higher level, sculpting you to be a better person, or allowing it to drag you down further into the abyss of your emotional well, the choice is entirely in your hands.

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Full Moon in Scorpio 2021

Full Moon is a time when hidden matters come to the fore.

26th April 2021 04:32am GMT (Chart 1) / 27th April 2021 11:32am Hong Kong time (Chart 2)

Chart 1

The dark Scorpionic Moon opposes a stellium (Sun, Uranus, Venus, Merucry) in Taurus, expect to have your values and opinions shaken up in the least expected places.  The axis straddled by this full moon can give you some hints as to where these places may be:

1st - 7th:  how you relate to others; personal partnerships

2nd - 8th:  money matters, personal values

3rd - 9th:  siblings, neighbours, communications

4th - 10th:  parents, heritage, home life, career

5th - 11th: lover, hobbies, friends, social circle

6th -12th:  physical & mental health, mundane matters, hidden agendas

Have fixed sign (Taurus - Scorpio, Leo - Aquarius) planets at 7 degrees?  This full moon may bring some surprises your way.

Issues raised:

• Out with the old, in with the new
• Problems in relationships/matters swept under the carpet need to be faced head on
• Have the grace and integrity to admit something isn't working

Chart 2

What may appear to be a painful separation could in fact be a blessing in disguise. 

Familiarity doesn't just breed contempt, it can also encourage inertia, making one unwilling to take the plunge for fear of the unknown.

Are you ready for a change?  If so, clear out the clutter and embrace the excitement ahead!

Full Moon in Virgo 2016

We have a full moon in Virgo on 22nd February (GMT) at 3 degrees 33 minutes. 

If you have planets/points/angles in mutable signs between 2-4 degrees, especially Virgo (conjunction) and Pisces (opposition), then take note of the house being transited.  A full moon is when something previously unknown/hidden comes to light, a time of revelation.  Think back to what happened around 13th September 2015 when there was a new moon (solar eclipse to be exact) in Virgo.  Whatever you began then has reached a culmination point; it's time for a review.  Virgo is a mutable earth sign.  Keep what works and discard what doesn't.  

Full moon is supposed to be a good time to trim your locks, especially in the sign of Virgo!

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Full Moon in Capricorn 2015

Full Moon is the midpoint in the lunar cycle, signifying the culmination point of what had begun six months previously during its corresponding new moon.

For example, on 2nd July 2015, we have a full moon in Capricorn at 9 degrees 55 minutes; its corresponding new moon was back in December 22nd 2014 at 0 degrees 6 minutes.  Think back to that time, what happened then?  Did you start something new?

Whatever you have begun then is now at a point in the lunar cycle where hidden information comes to light (full moon is when you see the lunar body in its entirety, fully illuminated; symbolising something which wasn't obvious to you before is now fully visible), either it is harvest time, or a time of fine-tuning.

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Full Moon in Leo 2015 - Simply Be Yourself

The Full Moon at 14 degrees 47 minutes Leo occurs on 3rd February at 23:08 GMT.  Full Moon is time when hidden matters come to light.

With the Moon in Leo, ruled by the Sun in Aquarius, we are reminded to be ourselves (Leo) while serving humanity (Aquarius).  Along with a retrograding Jupiter in Leo conjunct the Moon and Mercury retrograding in Aquarius, perhaps it would be a good idea to spend some time introspecting on the true meaning of being 'me'.  How can 'I' (Leo) serve the collective (Aquarius)?  What is my personal role in the greater whole?

We may have many role models we look up to; people we admire, but let's not forget that we are all unique beings.  You may want to be the next Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett, Bruce Lee or whoever you idolise,  but if the world has already created a Steve Jobs for example, do we need another one exactly like him?  By all means, learn from him and be inspired by his inventions, but don't lose ourselves in their charismatic aura.  Extract the essence from these great individuals and add your own spark (Leo) to the collective mesh (Aquarius).  Offer the world someone they haven't yet seen.  Do you want to be a replica or the original copy?

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Full Moon in Libra 2013

We have quite an intense full moon in Libra at 6 degrees 52 minutes on 27th March, as it forms a T-square with Pluto.

Under the full illumination of the Sun, the shadow qualities of the moon is under scrutiny.  The square to Pluto is likely to inject manipulation and power play into the equation.  It's one thing wanting to maintain a harmonious balance in our relationships with others, but it's quite another to be a stirrer, i.e. creating problems in order to solve them, but appearing to be fair and diplomatic on the surface (not implying all Librans do this, just the shadow aspect of the sign).  Or, being a people pleaser in the name of peace-keeping could be another issue that may crop up under this Venusian full moon with a Plutonic underlay.  At least on the surface, you appear to be tactful and diplomatic, but underneath, you are trying to keep a lid on your Furies that are threatening to burst out as we have the ruler, Venus, in spontaneous and egocentric Aries, along with the Sun, Mars and Uranus also in Aries.  As much as we would like to be nice and considerate, we are also aware of our own needs.  Throw in Pluto squaring this full moon and we may have some deeply-seated complexes being triggered as we deal with others while trying to be true to ourselves.  

How can we respond to the needs of others without neglecting our own?

Jupiter sends a sextile to the Aries cluster (Sun, Venus, Mars, Uranus), giving us an opportunity to release the anger and turning it into something more positive and constructive.  Pluto also receives 2 sextiles (Saturn and Chiron-Mercury), thus funneling off some of the intensity elsewhere.  Instead of reacting to our complexes, we could use that as an opportunity to work with it, bringing light into the situation. We have quite a complicated concoction that day as Saturn and Pluto also forms a yod with Jupiter, with Jupiter squaring Chiron too.  

In a nutshell, if you have cardinal planets or points (Aries, Capricorn, Cancer, Libra) within orb of this full moon, i.e. 5 degrees 52mins to 7 degrees 52 mins, try your very best to remain calm and release your displeasure without causing a scene.....

VOC diary for the week beginning 25th March 2013

Greenwich Mean Time

Monday 25th March: VOC in Virgo from 12:45
                                 
Tuesday 26th March: VOC in Virgo ends at 21:31

                                         

Wednesday 27th March: Full Moon in Libra at 09:27
                                 VOC in Libra from 18:14

Thursday 28th March: ************************
                                                 

Friday 29th March: VOC in Libra ends at 00:53
                               VOC in Scorpio from 20:24

Saturday 30th March:  *********************

Sunday 31st March: VOC in Scorpio ends at 04:13
                             

Hong Kong Time

Monday 25th March: VOC in Virgo from 20:45
                                 
Tuesday 26th March: *********************

                                         

Wednesday 27th March: VOC in Virgo ends at 05:31
                                    Full Moon in Libra at 17:27

Thursday 28th March: VOC in Libra from 02:14
                                                 

Friday 29th March: VOC in Libra ends at 08:53

Saturday 30th March:  VOC in Scorpio from 04:24

Sunday 31st March: VOC in Scorpio ends at 11:13

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Full Moon in Taurus 2012

Full Moon is a time where the shadow is under the glaring illumination of the Sun.

With the Sun in Scorpio and the Moon in Taurus opposing one another on 29th October at 19:49 BST, we have our monthly chance of receiving a message under this culmination point.

With the Full Moon in Taurus, we are shown where our values lie.  Taurus is associated with the physical body, our values, our sense of worth and our material possessions.  The Sun in Scorpio, in a separating conjunction to Saturn, is not just showing us what junk to release but also highlighting the lessons on the darker aspects of life.

This full moon conjunct my Chiron exactly, where my natal Chiron conjunct my MC.  When you look at the vastness of the world, or even the Universe, one feels so insignificant.  How can tiny 'me' contribute to the greater whole?  The sign Taurus is about building something up, step by step.

'Rome wasn't built in a day'.  

If there is something you feel strongly about, but don't know how to go about achieving it, then you can begin by taking incremental steps towards it.  Remember all of us learn to crawl before we walk, and walk before we run.  Don't be so hard on yourself and expect to achieve your goals instantly.  After all, we have a T-square, where Venus in Libra oppose Uranus in Aries and square Pluto in Capricorn respectively.  External conflicts on a global scale can have a knock-on effect on us individuals, but we mustn't let that stop us from reaching our full potential.

If you have the opposite problem, where you find it hard to motivate yourself, then you can tap into the diligent and persevering qualities of Taurus to get yourself moving and get something done - however little that might be.  For example, if you are a writer, the first step is to get yourself seated in front of your computer/writing materials and write SOMETHING down.  It's a start at least.

With my MC involved under this Taurean Full Moon, I am also being made aware of my worth in society.  What can I offer the world?  Being a perfectionist, I often try to do my best in every situation possible, but now I can finally say to myself, 'It's OK NOT to be know something,' and as Robert Ohotto once said on his radio show, 'There are times when you can only give 75%.'  Yesterday, I found out that an organisation I belong to had to deal with some legal issues.  Being outside my area of expertise, I couldn't offer any assistance at all, but I soon learned that there were many other members who could and were putting their heads together to solve the problem.  Had there been noone available to deal with the matter, I would see it as an opportunity/lesson for me to learn something from that 'problem'.  However, since the matter was being whipped away from me by more able-bodies, I took it as a message for me to understand that each of us is endowed with our unique gifts and talents.  I couldn't offer my assistance on this matter, but I know exactly where I stand in the organisation and what I CAN offer the group with my other talents.   In essence, I learn to be aware of my role in the outer world.

What message have you received from this Taurus Full Moon?  Where do you need to build-up something step-by-step?      

Virgo - Pisces Polarity: The Connection between Mind, Body and Spirit

I'm an avid fan of Louise Hay's work on the connection between mental thoughts and physical ailments. I have already blogged about this years ago when I was suffering from hives for over 8 months and NOTHING worked - conventional medicine, herbal medicine.....then I came across Louise Hay's work and was fascinated by the messages we receive from our bodies. Unfortunately, most of these signals go undetected.

Transiting Mars was hovering over my natal Saturn in December 2011, March (retrograde) and May (direct) 2012.  By the last hit, my cheeks were covered with acne.  My body had been attempting to communicate with me but I chose to ignore its signals by using my concealer to hide the mini explosions erupting on my face.  In the end, I consulted Louise Hay's, 'Heal Your Body', which is basically a mini dictionary of the hidden messages from our bodily symptoms, to see what my body is trying to say to me:

Skin - protects our individuality, a sense organ. 
Suggested affirmation: 'I feel safe to be me'

Skin problems - Anxiety, fear, old, buried guck.  I am being threatened.  
Suggested affirmation: 'I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace.  The past is forgiven and forgotten.  I am free in this moment.'

Coincidentally, skin is ruled by Saturn (Capricorn).  How appropriate that my natal Saturn was triggered by a Mars transit (Mars/Aries rules acne).  This is yet another example of the ancient adage 'As above, so below; as within, so without'.  The Mars 'above' is symbolically represented as my acne 'below'.

Acne - Not accepting the self.  Dislike of the self.  
Suggested affirmation: 'I am a Divine expression of life.  I love and accept myself where I am right now.'

Fear and anxiety are related to Saturn.  In my chart, my 2nd house Saturn is associated with my self-esteem.  I was under the scrutiny of others and could feel the pressure building up.  I thought I had done enough internal work previously to withstand any criticisms heading my way, but evidently not.  For the sake of my face though, I decided to temporarily remove myself from the situation which caused me to be fearful and then plan my next stage of action once I'm healed.  I am not going to be hard on myself over this.  I've tried my best.  I decided to be gentle and kind to myself instead.

Being gentle and kind to ourselves is more important than you think.  How often do you find yourself say 'I'm so stupid' or 'I hate myself'?  Your cells in your body are responsive to your negative emotions.  Here is what Louise Hay has discovered in her research on cancer growth:

Tumour - nursing old hurts and shocks, building remorse.  

Suggested affirmation: 'I lovingly release the past and turn my attention to this new day.  All is well.'

Feeding yourself toxic thoughts and holding onto past hurt appear to be the culprit here. Tumours are associated with the astrological sign of Cancer (ruled by the Moon). Perhaps nurturing our bodies with emotional nourishment is the key, as is fully releasing the toxicity from our bodies.

I want to emphasise that I'm not shunning conventional medicine at all.  I still visit my GP when my elbow rash spreads uncontrollably.  However, once it is under control, I ask myself what exacerbated it in the first place and analyse it from a spiritual point of view. 

Each system is incomplete by itself. Different healing methods complement one another to form a comprehensive structure - not just for the physical body, but also for the mental and spiritual.  Unfortunately, once tumours are discovered in the physical body, using alternative therapies alone may not be enough to eradicate the problem.  Steve Jobs comes to mind.  I personally think that alternative therapies are for preventative measures and also as a last resort, i.e. when conventional medicine has given up on the patient.  

Siding with one and shunning the other is not conducive to the purpose of balancing the polarity. No man's an island; nothing works in isolation.  What's wrong with using both? There is definitely a place for both systems to exist in tandem in order to serve humankind harmoniously - if we are willing to be pragmatic and open-minded with the idea.

Full Moon in Pisces 2012

The second full moon this month on 31st August falls in the mystical sign of Pisces at 8 degrees 33 minutes, shifting any stagnant energy in natal charts with mutable  (Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius) planets or angles between 7-9 degrees.

With the solar energy illuminating from the Sun in Virgo onto the Moon in Pisces, we are given our monthly (bimonthly this time) chance to see what has been previously hidden from view.

The Moon-Chiron-Neptune conjunction trine Mars in Scorpio reminds us of the fluid nature of life - be willing to accept that life is ever-changing and be prepared to confront and release any ghosts from the past.  

The following themes are prominent under this Pisces full moon:

Addiction - beneath addictive behaviours hides an issue deeper in origin.  The agent (be it alcohol, drugs, sex, food, internet) is merely covering up something else that we are unwilling to face up to in our lives.  This full moon shines light onto the roots of these addictive behaviours.   A health-related concern can act as a precursor, urging us to address these problems.  What are you unwilling to see?  Where are you being dishonest with yourself? (Neptune oppose Mercury)

Universal love - Pisces is associated with unconditional and universal love.  However, as important as it is to be selfless, we mustn't forget that we are human beings living in the mortal realm.  New Age spirituality does not merely ask us to focus on universal love, but also self-love (Sun in Virgo).  How can you love others when you don't even love yourself?  How many of you out there are perfectionists and judge yourselves harshly?  Our physical bodies are responsive to our negative mental mindsets.  We are our own worst critics.  This full moon brings to our attention the importance of treating ourselves with love and respect.  Release the need to be strict.  Stop being so hard on yourself!  (Venus square Saturn)

Mental health versus physical health - Virgo rules the 6th house of physical health whereas Pisces rules the 12th house of mental health.  This full moon allows us to take steps towards making healthy changes in our daily routine - consume wholesome food, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep and detox the mind by releasing toxic and negative thought patterns.

The Virgo-Pisces polarity encourages us to incorporate spirituality into the mundane world.  Positive thinking is not just about praying to the unknown and hope for the best. We formulate a 'wish', which in essence, is like a promise we make to ourselves. Positive affirmations can help us to focus our minds and assist us to stay afloat in the sea of confusion we are all swimming in.  We are still responsible for our actions in life but holding onto the belief that our lives are not meaningless can motivate us to stay trekking on our treacherous life paths.  

We are all here for a reason.  

VOC diary for the week beginning 27th August 2012

British Summer Time

Monday 27th August:  **********************

Tuesday 28th August:  VOC in Capricorn from 11:33 to 18:38

                                         

Wednesday 29th August:  ********************** 

Thursday 30th August:  VOC in Aquarius from 18:48 to 23:30

Friday 31st August: Full Moon in Pisces at 14:58

Saturday 1st September:  VOC in Pisces from 21:01
                                               Mercury enters Virgo at 03:32

Sunday 2nd September: VOC in Pisces ends at 06:37

Hong Kong Time

Monday 27th August:  *******************

Tuesday 28th August:  VOC in Capricorn from 18:33

                                         

Wednesday 29th August:  VOC in Capricorn ends at 01:38   

Thursday 30th August:  **********************

Friday 31st August: VOC in Aquarius from 01:48 to 06:30
                   Full Moon in Pisces at 21:58

Saturday 1st September:  **********************

Sunday 2nd September: VOC in Pisces from 04:01 to 13:37
                               Mercury enters Virgo at 10:32

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Full Moon in Aquarius 2012

The full moon in Aquarius (10 degrees 15 minutes) on 2nd August at 03:28 GMT brings us to our monthly culmination point. Look out for natal planets in fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) making major aspects (conjunction, opposition or square) to this full moon.

This is a time when hidden information is exposed under the full illumination of the Sun and a time to review your current projects, especially ones started two weeks ago at the time of the Cancer new moon.  Full Moons are also times when emotions are heightened.  However, since the moon is in Aquarius, a fixed air sign, a touch of logic is added to the mix.

The theme of 'me' versus 'you'/'they' is prominent in this full moon. The Sun is in egocentric Leo, concerning with self-expression and allowing the inner self to shine (especially with communicative Mercury also in Leo, albeit in retrograde). However, we have the Moon in humanitarian Aquarius, concerning with tapping into the group consciousness. Together, we are urged to allow ourselves to shine (Leo) and be unique in a group setting (Aquarius) where similar goals are shared by all the members of the group, i.e. network with like-minded souls who hold similar hopes and dreams as you.

The Sun is in its natural sign this time (Leo) so let's take a look at Uranus and Saturn, which rule the Aquarian Moon. Uranus in Aries, another ego-driven sign, trine the Leo Sun and Mercury and sextile the Moon. Take a detached-stance in your thinking. Saturn in Libra conjunct Mars and trine Venus in Gemini, encouraging the need to compromise with others where appropriate - being an individual is important but so is being a team-player.

There is a definite 'buzz' in the air with all the planets (except Neptune and Pluto) in fire or air signs. In addition, this full moon is blessed with a trine to Jupiter in Gemini, boosting our optimism and expanding the mind. Think big and be positive.

Where does the full moon fall in your chart?

VOC diary for the week beginning 30th July 2012

British Summer Time

Monday 30th July:  VOC in Sagittarius ends at 08:29

Tuesday 30st July:  ************************

Wednesday 1st August:  VOC in Capricorn from 00:30 to 10:55

Thursday 2nd August:  Full Moon in Aquarius at 04:27

Friday 3rd August: VOC in Aquarius from 08:23 to 14:58

Saturday 4th August:  ***********************

Sunday 5th August: VOC in Pisces from 18:55 to 21:58

Hong Kong Time

Monday 30th July:  VOC in Sagittarius from 05:01 to 15:29

Tuesday 30st July:  ************************

Wednesday 1st August:  VOC in Capricorn from 07:30 to 17:55

Thursday 2nd August:  Full Moon in Aquarius at 11:27

Friday 3rd August: VOC in Aquarius from 15:23 to 21:58

Saturday 4th August:  ************************

Sunday 5th August: ***********************


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Full Moon in Capricorn 2012

The full moon on 3rd July (18:53 GMT) is at 12 degrees Capricorn 13 minutes.  This full moon forms a T-Square with the Uranus-Pluto square, where Pluto conjunct the Moon and Uranus square the full moon axis.

Full Moons are culmination points where the Moon is under the full illumination of the Sun.  Symbolically, it is a time when hidden messages come to light.  

With the Moon conjunct the Pluto end of the Uranus-Pluto square, the message is likely to be deeply insightful.  It is a time to deal with the darkness pragmatically and strategically (Moon conjunct Pluto in Capricorn) and to handle our emotions (Sun in Cancer) by confronting our inner wounds and accept that there are things in life which we simply cannot change (Sun trine Chiron).

Where does this full moon fall in your chart?

VOC diary for the week beginning 2nd July 2012

British Summer Time

Monday 2nd July:  VOC from 23:20 to 23:50

Tuesday 3rd July:  Mars enters Libra at 13:31

                                        Full Moon in Capricorn at 19.51  

Wednesday 4th July:  VOC from 13:25 ---->

Thursday 5th July:  ----> to 01:25

Friday 6th July: VOC from 16:48 ---->

Saturday 7th July:  ----> to 05:29

Sunday 8th July: VOC from 11:59 (until Monday 13:13)

Hong Kong Time

Monday 2nd July:  *************

Tuesday 3rd July:  VOC from 06:20 to 06:50
                                Mars enters Libra at 20:31

Wednesday 4th July: Full Moon in Capricorn 02:51
VOC from 20:24 --->

Thursday 5th July:  ---->  to 08:25

Friday 6th July: VOC from 23:48 --->

Saturday 7th July:  ---> to 12:29

Sunday 8th July:  VOC from 18:59 (until Monday 20:13)

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Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius 2012

Two weeks after the solar eclipse in Gemini, we have a partial lunar eclipse at 14 degrees 14 minutes Sagittarius on 4th June 12.13 (BST).  This is a Strawberry Moon because according to Native American folklore, June is considered to be the month for harvesting strawberries. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aszUiI6J-L8).  Further investigation led me to the fact that each full moon has its own name:

http://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-names/

The shadow period for this lunar eclipse is 4 hours 30 minutes.  Unlike solar eclipses, one hour of the shadow period for lunar eclipses is equivalent to one month so this lunar eclipse will have an influence of 4 and a half months.  The sensitive point is at 14 degrees 14 minutes Sagittarius, so any planets passing over this point in the natal chart will be significant for 4 and a half months after the onset of this lunar eclipse.

Full Moons are culmination points, a time when the Sun fully illuminates the Moon and the shadow qualities are under solar glare.  In Sagittarius, the seeker of truth, we may hold a set of beliefs on how the world works, but do you force your beliefs onto other people?  Where are you being judgmental?  What's true for you may not necessarily be true for other people.  Look for 14 degrees 14 minutes Sagittarius in your chart and see which house this lunar eclipse falls in.  

With the Sun, Venus (in retrograde), Mercury and the South Node in Gemini, we have a brigade of planets focusing on the mind.  This is not just a time to ponder on the facts, but to go beyond the superficial and extract what's true for you and release inauthentic materials from your system.  What do you truly value in your relationships with others and with yourself?

This lunar eclipse square my natal 8th house Sun, though conjunction and opposition are the major aspects normally considered.  Let's see if this will bring a message/insight, which creates enough discomfort in my system for me to delve into my solar abyss of the 8th and do some soul searching there.

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Full Moon in Scorpio 2012

The Full Moon in Scorpio at 16 degrees 1 minute is exact on 6th May at 4:35am GMT.  The Sun in Taurus fully illuminates the Moon, bringing hidden information to light.  Look out for any messages presenting themselves to you a few days before or after this full moon.  

With Taurus and Scorpio, a balance is called for between simplicity and complexity.  This may not be easy to achieve, especially with expansive Jupiter conjunct the Sun in Taurus, magnifying one's optimism and blowing emotions out of proportion.  Luckily, the Mercury in Aries and Saturn in Libra opposition acts as a brake, making us think twice before we voice our thoughts, and with Venus in Gemini sending a trine to Saturn, take it easy and don't take seemingly negative comments to heart, the intention may not be as bad as you think.  Having said that, be discerning when it comes to dishing out your compassion with Mars continuing to oppose the Neptune-Chiron conjunction.  The solution could be very simple indeed, but over-analysis of the situation may bring distrust and suspicion into the picture, clouding your ultimate judgement.  

With retrograding Pluto trine Mars and the Sun, the undercurrent of the world's turmoil can be distressing, but it can also act as a driving force, encouraging us to dig deep within and extract our hidden potential - how can we survive in our present society with job cuts and inflation?  What more can we offer our clients/customers/company/family/community?  In addition, Pluto in Capricorn is tightening its square to Uranus in Aries - how can we deal with our frustration and anger towards those in authority, who appear to have the power and control to affect our everyday lives?  

This Full Moon trine and sextile my North Node in the 2nd house, bringing me opportunities to move out of my comfort zone and achieve what I've signed up for in this lifetime.  Just as long as I'm willing to take the first step, it won't be as insurmountable as I think...

Where is this Full Moon illuminating in your chart?

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