Starz Astrology

Tonight’s Full Moon in Gemini is a little “heavier” than we might expect from this upbeat air sign. Known for promoting communication, adaptability, and curiosity, Gemini energy encourages us to bob and weave with the ever-shifting flow of information in our lives. This Full Moon, however, is tempered by Saturn and requires that we become more deliberate with our words, more disciplined with our emotional swings, and more accepting of the messages we receive – whether we want to hear them or not. Use the fullness of this energy to be thoughtful about the meaning you choose to attach to present circumstances. “In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on what you have long taken for granted.” ― Bertrand Russell

Today's "Super" Full Moon in Ta**us feels appropriate for the completion of what has been a long, arduous, row to hoe. While we've only just begun to face the new reality of our recent election, the campaign cycle itself has finally run its course. Ta**us, the mighty Bull, is rooted firmly in the physical plane - and its here that we must give our full attention. Ta**us represents our solid connections with the Earth, the land, and its natural resources. It seeks to know security, certainty, sensuality, and all of the pleasures of the material realm. In our personal spheres, we are asked to examine the fruits of our labors and to fully embrace what we value most. What's currently fulfilling, what constitutes wealth and what remains depleted? This larger than life Ta**us Full Moon shines brightly in our collective eyes and illuminates all of God's creatures under one great sky. "...And even though I know how very far apart we are, it helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star." Fievel Mouse - An American Tail

Today's Full Moon at the late degree of 27 Capricorn requires that we genuinely own the consequences of our actions and guide ourselves toward a desired goal or outcome. Capricorn energy is the motivation that unifies strategy with productivity, giving purpose to our actions. This energy often gets a dull wrap as the hard-working, no-nonsense Boss of the zodiac. While this may be true, its important to remember that many of our finest achievements are imbued with inspiration, devotion and a joyful determination. Its not enough to plow through or simply take orders. In Capricorn, we must invest our own wisdom - our own true essence in order to reap the rewards. Use this Full Moon to find some self-acceptance, self-trust and proudly tap the Leader within. "God helps those who help themselves."

Today's Sagittarius Full Moon (a rare second one this month) coincides with the summer solstice. It's hard to imagine we've already reached the longest day of sunlight this year. Together, these events symbolize a fullness of our "light", of our personal story and vision. This could be related to our chosen field of study, our career, or simply our philosophies and how we choose to view the world. Sagittarius energy seeks to understand what it means to be alive, to be acutely aware of a fire burning within - and for this reason, it explores and embraces all walks of life and all manner of worship to gain a broader perspective. Perhaps that's the timely message of this rare full moon... a reminder to take a step back and examine where closed mindedness or a lack of tolerance dims our light. Now is the time to OWN our truth without casting blame, knowing that through the Universal gift of awareness, we have the power to change the way our own story ends.

Today's New Moon in Aries revs up our engines in anticipation of upcoming change; its time to muster the courage to address our weaknesses and rip off the band-aids. Aries loathes indecision and stagnation, especially during a springtime new moon, when the natural order of life is burgeoning with new beginnings. Over the next few weeks, consider what's been dormant, suppressed or simply awaiting the signal to move forward in your personal life. Astrology teaches that we all have our own unfolding process, an internal rhythm and sense of timing that is "right" for each of us. It's not necessary to force growth, in the same way that shouting at new buds won't make them open - but we must listen for our triggers. Be honest with yourself and then RAM through any barriers to progress. "Courage is fire and bullying is smoke." -Benjamin Disraeli

We follow up the solar eclipse from earlier this month with today's lunar eclipse in early degrees of Libra. Another potent lunation, we're unwittingly drawn inward - much like riding an undertow into highly charged emotional realms. This eclipse triggers our partnerships and personal relationships, especially the ones that serve as our biggest mirrors. Libra's instinct for relating is more than just an urge to connect and bond with others, its a fundamental awareness of the play of opposites and how they're intrinsically tied to each other, as in a figure eight pattern. Like the infinity symbol, we continually flow back and forth gaining an opposite perspective while still meeting in the middle. Over the next few weeks, use this Libran eclipse energy to recognize yourself in others and vice versa. Whether someone attracts or repels us, we're still connected inside the same loop in order to gain a better understanding of ourselves.

Not just any New Moon in Pisces, today's lunar event is also a Solar Eclipse. Consider it a pause, a moment of celestial silence that initiates an important new beginning. Over the next few weeks and months, we have an opportunity to cleanse an aspect of our lives that has become a source of fragmented pain and sorrow. Pisces energy yearns for wholeness and the kind of "spiritual integrity" that comes from honoring our connection to source, however you define it. When life becomes too difficult, we tend to react by contracting the mind. We shut down intuition and silence the inner voice, creating a self-imposed prison of our own suffering. Ask yourself where you've become stuck in the rocks or been cast adrift...hint; you are the lighthouse. “Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” -Carl Jung

Today's Full Moon in Virgo invites us to notice the efficiency of our process - be that a daily routine, a health regime or a way of managing systems. Virgo concerns itself with form and function, and ultimately the natural order of life itself. To be in sync with that natural order, we must acknowledge how sensitive and permeable we are to our environment. Capture the most of this Virgo Full Moon by not only analyzing the effectiveness of your methods but also by realizing what's truly being absorbed into the whole. Too often, we forget that even small factors can have a major impact on overall well being and success. Ask yourself what you "sponge up" physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually on a daily basis. "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." -Vincent Van Gogh

This evening's Full Moon in Leo reminds us to celebrate our authenticity. We each bring something special to the mix, something worthy of applause. More vital than approval though, is our need to accept and love ourselves. Leo can't shine while seeking adoration or validation, it must come from the pure joy of being alive and well in our own skin. Use this time to be more playful, remembering that we only cheat ourselves when we hide our light...its time to get real and get after it. ;)

Tonight's Full Moon in Ta**us brings the subject of security closer to home. Not limited to just finances, our sense of security also stems from the quality of our loving connections and from our own self worth. During this Full "Super" Moon, we're asked to evaluate our various resources and expose any weaknesses in our design. Ruled by Venus, Ta**us reminds us to savor the deliciousness of life, in all its myriad forms. What do you love and value most - and does it sustain you? And in return, what value do you bring? "You will be as much value to others as you have been to yourself." -Marcus Cicero

Today's New Moon in Libra (6:06 PM MT) reminds me of a kitchen spatula; it's here to flip our relationship dynamics over to the other side. In many partnerships, not just romantic involvements, we can expect an energetic shift and (hopefully) a breakthrough in old patterns of relating. Libra seeks to harmonize and synthesize all it encounters - but too often, we forget that Libra is also a cardinal air sign, characterized by the ability to initiate forward movement and offer true intellectual objectivity. With this potent New Moon in Libra, we're invited to see and think more clearly. If you've been experiencing an injustice or an imbalance, its time to start adjusting the scales and set the record straight. Take back your projections and re-evaluate. “Persons appear to us according to the light we throw upon them from our own minds. -Laura Ingalls Wilder, author (1867-1957)”

Today's Full Moon in Pisces floats in with an equal measure of confusion and dreamy optimism, the way we might feel if a mermaid appeared in our scuba mask..."did that just happen?" Pisces seeks an escape from the typical routines of life and craves connection with the more surreal, inspired aspects of the "divine". We can use this Full Moon energy to relax our white knuckled grip on desired outcomes, opening ourselves up to alternative solutions and to messages from the most unlikely sources. “Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” -Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland.