Full Moon in Capricorn, Lunar Eclipse, July 7, 2009

Lunar Eclipse over NorwayThe essence of any Full Moon is the opposition – two signs in compatible elements and on opposite sides of the zodiac. On this Full Moon, the Sun is in watery Cancer opposing the Moon in the feminine earth sign of Capricorn, drawing attention to the need to balance what nurtures us with our public life.

For some reason Capricorn has become associated with the need for dominance and competition, especially in the professional arena. But there is another side to this pragmatic sign, much deeper and wilder and intensely creative. There is an earthy, passionate sensuality with the ability to throw aside constraints and abandon oneself to the pursuit of pleasure beneath the conventional, pin-striped suits. If you are familiar with the many faces of David Bowie, he is a great example of this complex sign.

Just as Capricorn is more than a stuffed shirt, so is Cancer more than a moody homebody. Cancer hides many treasures behind its protective shell, often including a sharp sense of humor as well as a sensitive soul. Capricorn is clearly a cardinal sign but so is Cancer. If you have friends and family with a strong Cancer signature, pay attention to how persistent they can be in getting their way.

For those of us like myself who have planets or angles at 14-17° in Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, the extra punch of the lunar eclipse will zap us awake! Check to see where the Cancer-Capricorn axis falls in your chart and take note of events both leading up to this lunation as well as the weeks following it. Eclipses have a broader impact than most lunations.

Saturn in Virgo plays a supporting role to the Sun and Moon, because it is trine to the Moon and sextile the Sun. We could miss the importance of this support because of the flowing nature of those aspects, so pay attention to any opportunities offering advancement. Saturn is playing nice right now and suggesting rather than demanding. The next Saturn-Uranus opposition on September 15 will be far less kind.

Venus has moved into Gemini and is pulling away from Mars, who is still in Taurus. However, she is not a happy camper, because Pluto in Capricorn is holding her accountable via an inconjunct. This is another lesson in learning what we truly value. Pluto is not about to let up on teaching everyone about living a frugal lifestyle. Think Bernie Madoff settling into his new accommodations for the rest of his life.

But it is Mars in practical, well-grounded Taurus squaring Neptune & Co. that could bring people sharply down to earth once more. There are many folktales teaching the importance of making sure a good, solid foundation is in place before building. If there is a weak point (Chiron) we ignored in the pursuit of our dreams (Jupiter-Neptune), it has either already brought the house of cards down or will soon. Now is a good time to take advantage of the clarity offered by this square and the supportive sextile between Mars and Uranus in Pisces, to repair and rebuild. If the new foundation is done right, there is a much greater chance of achieving your hopes and dreams.

There is no fire in this chart. The preponderance is strongly in earth and water, with just a small leavening of air. Using confrontational tactics and throwing out demands will not be as effective as spending time listening closely to what others are saying. The Sabian symbol for the Sun at 16 Cancer, A man studying a mandala in front of him, with the help of a very ancient book, with the keyword CONCENTRATION, supports this notion.

For the Moon at 16 Capricorn, the Sabian symbol reminds us to take time to play well with others: School grounds filled with boys and girls in gymnasium suits. The keyword is EXERCISE. Take a walk with friends in the park to regroup before heading back to the drawing board.

If there ever was a time for identifying and clearing out emotional baggage, this lunar eclipse is it. Shine a light into all the hidden corners of your psyche and haul out the garbage to throw away. If you have a favorite cleansing ritual, use it extensively. We are halfway through the period between the first New Moon in Cancer and the second one, a solar eclipse, on July 21-22. Saturn is in a great position now to help with this project, too.

Please remember to be kind to yourself and especially to your nearest and dearest, as those are the folks we most often take out our angst on. These are tough times for many people, and it is by paying kindness ahead that we can all benefit.

Many blessings and good wishes to all.

Libra seeks balanceposted by Neith . . .

**Please read Pat’s weekly forecast for this week, July 6, for her thoughts this week’s eclipse.

Image: This beautiful photo was taken by Andreas D. Skjervold, Bodø, Norway on Aug. 16, 2008. It is one of several wonderful photos of eclipses at The Eclipse Photo Gallery website.

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8 thoughts on “Full Moon in Capricorn, Lunar Eclipse, July 7, 2009

  1. deb

    My dad’s a Cancer and has spent most of his life yelling. He consistently gets his way which means dining at the same unhealthy and cheap Pizzeria, although he claims to dislike cheese and tomato sauce. When, you know, we can head over to a diner and spend about the same money he spends on stuffed shells on something more nutritious. In addition, he’s always been frugal to a fault (see also: tightwad).

    Oh, what a joy he is at seventy-one. But I still love him.

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  2. Neith Post author

    LOL, deb! My dad is also a Cancer Sun. His Sun is conjunct Pluto & Venus but his method of getting his way is with his sweet smile. Yeah, “tightwad” is a pretty darn good description of him too. Gee, us Libra’s are soooo lucky to have Cancer fathers . . . . :-)

    Hey, Mem!!

    I wish it were my photo but, alas, it was taken by a Norwegian fellow [see fine print at bottom of post]. The Moon shining on the water is an excellent visual for shining light into our psyches too. Lucky find!!

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  3. Neith Post author

    Hey Ben!

    I’ve got my fingers crossed this will be breakthrough time for you. The pair of eclipses this month are going to be jolting for us Libras [and hard on our nerves] but we may just come out in a better place yet.

    Can you change your launch time to around 11 AM? That would have Libra rising and put Neptune & Co in the 5th (better for romance . . .)

    Lots & lots of the best possible luck and big rewards for all your hard work! :-D

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  4. Jessica_

    Thanks for the great forecast, Neith!

    I have nothing to say except…. I’m *exhausted.* Full moons make me feel wrung out afterwards. What a beautiful one it was, though!

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  5. inishglora

    Yep, this one lit up a leftover piece of baggage so I could snag it and yank it out. Closure feels nice, even if the sting of the excision lingers.

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