December 3, 2017. Full Moon in Gemini at 11 degrees.
This full moon is not a mere
invitation. It is a high frequency
siren piercing through the night. Rumi says in his poetry, Wake up Wake up.
Remember that old saying, “I was asleep when I thought I was awake”? Here it is
again.
The
Sun in Sagittarius forms a wide conjunction with Venus and both oppose the full
moon in airy Gemini. With the
Sagittarius/Gemini polarity, the Gemini collects information. Gemini is forever
curious and likes to share what it learns. The opposite sign, Sagittarius, is
the part that integrates and finds meaning in the information. With this full moon we might lay out
bits of information and attempt to understand and find meaning in the puzzle
before us. Our ability to make
sense and find meaning is complicated by planet Neptune. Neptune sits in
between the Sun and the Moon, challenging us to choose the high road to Neptune
or slide down the low road.
Astrology
associates Neptune with all that lies beyond the veil, with things that are
hidden and with attributes that are less concerned with the material
plane. A person who chooses
compassion over self-interest might be described as someone on the high
Neptunian path. Neptune is also
associated with the mystical realm, metaphysical thought, and sublime forms of art
(music, poetry, photography and filmmaking for example). There are many misty clouds surrounding
Neptune, giving the suggestion that Neptune hides reality from easy view. What
is real? What is a lie? What is
truth? How can I know myself? Why
do I sometimes sabotage myself? Why do others take advantage of me? What is my
truth? How did I manage to be so blind sighted? Why am I so sensitive? Where am
I fooling myself?
The
dark side of Neptune brings lies and deception, confusion, distortion of
reality, delusion, manipulation, depression and sensitivity to alcohol and
drugs. The solar vitality and the ego are weak under the influence of Neptune.
Self-doubt is a problem.
On
the other hand, glorious Neptune brings insight into all possibilities for a
healthier life, a better tomorrow and a more beautiful world. Neptune allows us to visualize the next
steps for ourselves and for humanity. For every nasty thing that happens right
now, there are dozens of beautiful life events unfolding everywhere on planet
earth…. new inventions, solid resolutions to serious problems, new treatments
for healing that surpass conventional medicine, babies being born who already
have some genetic coding for living differently on our planet. Neptune is that
small still voice that keeps saying: “We are one, don’t be afraid!” Everything is connected; the web is
holy. (Marcus Aurelius)
This Full Moon in Gemini
gives us a chance to find peace in our own truth.
We
are living this Neptune challenge to the Sun and Moon right now. How can we face our
illusions? Can we be open? Can we
be unafraid of our hidden agendas? How do we bury our fear of those who are
different from us? Can we be at peace with our complexity? Can we allow
ourselves to be set free? Confronting the truth in our lives is scary but it is
also liberating. This full moon gives us a chance to find peace in our own
truth. Everything that is pretend
and not based in integrity will be shown to us if we allow it to be.
Insincerity in self and insincerity from others, it will be shown. If we are hypnotized by life, by
another person, by avoidance, it’s time to wake up.
It’s
hard to believe the level of deception and lies in the collective arena. It’s
hard to comprehend the degree of suffering and injustice that we are living in.
It’s hard to swallow the disregard for all life that expresses through violence
and criminal behavior. But of
course, we need to look at our own behavior as well. It’s time to be kind.
Resist the urge to be cynical, sarcastic, sneaky and mean. Be charitable and
forgiving with self and others.
This
full moon is not a mere invitation.
It is a high frequency siren piercing through the night. Wake up. Wake
up. Remember that old saying, “I
was asleep when I thought I was awake”? Here it is again.
If I wanted to write about
this full moon in Gemini all night long, I would digress into the Maya Calendar
and what it means. Maybe I should! We are sorting out what to let go of and
what to take with us on the next evolutionary journey.
The
Maya Calendar contained an understanding of the history of planet earth and the
evolution of life and human existence.
The end of the Maya calendar in 2012 was not the end of time. According
to those who have studied the Maya Calendar in depth, the end of the calendar was the end of
the evolutionary unfolding of all that has occurred on planet Earth since the
beginning of the Tree of Life—the beginning of time. Right now, we are living in the midst of everything that has
ever happened. Everything is
happening at one time. It’s all right here in front of us. Even the dinosaur
park in Kentucky is a nod towards all of existence being present here at one
time (dinosaurworld.com). A
dinosaur world park does sound a bit odd if you know who Charles Darwin is. But
how many dinosaurs are living in our minds, old stuff we still believe that has
been extinct for a long, long time?
We are sorting out what to let go of and what to take with us on the
next evolutionary journey. I don’t know how long this process takes and no one
knows if Homo sapiens will continue the earthly journey or if they will fade
away as other species have done.
Maybe we have fulfilled what we were supposed to do and it’s time for
the next species to appear.
On a more practical level,
Mercury is retrograde right on Saturn in Sagittarius. Too much worry is not a good thing.
Mercury
went into its retrograde phase on December 3 early in the morning while the
moon was on its path to being completely full. Saturn is currently finishing
its travels through the sign of Sagittarius. Mercury and Saturn have been
sitting together for several days. Now, at 28 degrees, Mercury turns retrograde
and Saturn, at 28 degrees, prepares to move on to complete its two and one half
years of activity in the sign of Sagittarius.
The
hardest part of this Mercury period is the presence of Saturn. We worry too
much. The two energies together can be depressing. Troubles seem more troublesome when these planets
connect. Hard times seem harder.
The Tax Reform Bill presented by Congress suggests hard times ahead for many
Americans. However, Mercury retrograde might mean that, before the month is
over, the whole Bill will be scrutinized and possibly edited in many ways. However, Mercury conjunct Saturn can
also mean that whatever we are trying to build, we stick to the job and get it
done! It is a suggestion of prevailing no matter what.
Mercury
retrograde does not mean we stop living and breathing. Carry on! Old issues or problems might be up for review. Some people
will have medical treatments under Mercury retrograde. There is no reason to be
fearful. If something new presents
itself, then try to slow down--if possible--and postpone big decisions until
after December 22.
Jupiter is on good terms
with Neptune. This is a good thing.
The emerging energy on our planet invites us to envision abundance for
everyone, not just for ourselves.
Jupiter
being on good terms with Neptune (they are in a trine configuration which means
ease and opportunity) counters the pessimism of Mercury retrograde with
Saturn. This aspect instills a
spiritual quest for truth. We
should rely on our own inner teacher and guide(s). Psychics do not have all the answers at this time. Neither
do priests and preachers. Open that door that says: Be your own Guru.
Jupiter and Neptune together provide good dreams and visions and sweet
meditations.
As
I studied this chart for the December Full Moon in Gemini, I thought about
Arnold Patent. He wrote a book titled, You Can Have It All (1984). He
says, stop the worrying; there is enough to go around. That means you and the other person can
have it all, can have abundance—physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
abundance. There is enough for everyone to have abundance on planet Earth. It
is a matter of distribution. All
our species has to give up is fear and greed. The emerging energy on our planet
invites us to envision abundance for everyone, not just for ourselves.
This
full moon on the Gemini/Sagittarius axis is also about thought and words and
beliefs. What we think and believe
has enormous influence on our bodies and on our life experience. As we look at
the magnificent supermoon in the sky, let’s be at peace and ask Neptune to
dissolve our fears as we greet a new day.
“We don’t create abundance.
Abundance is always present. We create limitations.” Arnold Patent
