Full Moon Astro-Tarot; power and the self

The full moon in Leo brings a spark of fire to the strong Aquarius energy which is already building up, a reminder that we are all individuals engrossed in our own creative journey. We are called to live wholeheartedly, to express the best of ourselves as well as working for the greater good, what’s best for all. Of course, figuring out what that means is not always easy and there may be some overthinking or even resistance with this full moon. Jupiter is close, expanding our vision and compelling us towards growth. But Venus and Pluto meet in Capricorn the same day, bringing caution and even insecurity. The chart for the full moon is all about fixed energy, lots of earth and air which might feel sluggish. With the full moon in Leo, we might be shown where or how we are too proud to ask for help or where we need to be more inclusive or even more radical. Mercury turns retrograde in Aquarius in just a few days (on January 30th). We might be desperate to move forward and make changes but the full moon in Leo says not yet, it’s not quite time. Instead, this is a good full moon for completing projects, for tying up loose ends. We can tune in to our own inner flame, which burns even when we can’t feel it or see it, inspiring us to be our best.

The Leo Aquarius dynamic of this full moon also brings energies of sovereignty to the fore, reminding us of our autonomy and our independence, our integrity and our power. Even more than usual, we are all at the mercy of forces we can’t control right now but we can still take responsibility for ourselves and our actions. We can stand in our own power, take responsibility for our own growth. Acting independently and with integrity might be more important than ever in these times. The full moon in Leo illuminates not just what we express for ourselves but also what we offer to the world, calling us not just to own our power but to use it well.

So just one question for the tarot at this full moon;

How can we connect with and express our sovereign selves?

Knight of Cups

Hmm, some watery energy coming in here to soften all that air and earth in the full moon chart. Perhaps we connect with our sovereign selves by going deeper than the conscious mind and our practical concerns. We tune into what’s happening beneath the surface, the subtle energies at work within ourselves and also around us. No matter the sign, the full moon is a time when our intuition is powerful and we are aware of the tides of energy at work in the world. Our sovereignty has its roots in our feeling selves, in the ebb and flow of energy, in our giving and receiving. Sovereignty suggests containment and self-reliance but the Cups energy reminds us of the need to make space to receive, to keep our hearts open as well as our minds.