July 2024 - Full Moon in Capricorn (again!)
July brings our second full moon in Capricorn in a month, holding up a mirror to our relationship to the power dynamics in independence and dependence, respectively. There’s 4 transits exact on the same day, and several others active in the chart. Let’s break it down together.
The Energy
On July 21st we have a full moon at 29º09’ of Capricorn. One month ago, on June 21st we had another full moon at 1º08’ of Capricorn with the sun at the same degrees of Cancer. What does this mean? This full moon cycle is extra charged with the polarity between Cancer and Capricorn.
June’s full moon asked us to look at our relationship to dependence and independence — where do we seek care from others, and how to do we care for ourselves? Where is there room for more balance between the two?
July’s full moon will pull that theme to the surface again. This time, it’s asking us to look at the ways power and survival mechanisms drive us toward one extreme or another. Dependence’s shadow is passivity, martyrdom and resentment. Independence’s shadow is isolation, close-heartedness and rigidity.
If last months full moon was a lesson, this month’s is the test. The concentration of energy on the 21st will intensify our reactions, adding to the challenges AND the potential in this lunation.
Here’s what’s happening in this full moon chart.
Venus in Leo exactly sextile Jupiter in Gemini ♖
This is a great time for getting clear on what you value, and acting on it.
This transit lends itself towards brave, direct communication during this full moon.
Mercury in Leo exactly square Uranus in Taurus ♘
Be careful not to conflate speaking bravely with speaking rashly. There’s a risk of taking up too much space with our thoughts and feelings and putting our foot in our mouth, all while missing what the other person is saying.
This can be a time for creative sparks. Don’t bring an umbrella to this brainstorm.
Sun in Cancer exactly trine Neptune in Pisces (at the anaretic degree!) 🧜♀️
Empathy abounds this full moon, as long as we can endure the discomfort of our own vulnerability.
Starting open-hearted will be easy. Staying open-hearted through perceived rejection will be hard, but worth it.
Mars in Gemini exactly trine Pluto in Aquarius ⚡️
Holy verbal processing. There’s a risk of getting into combative arguments and power struggles.
If you can dig deep, there’s energy to verbalize deep fears and feelings.
Pluto in Aquarius conjunct the moon in Capricorn, both opposite the Sun in Cancer 🪢
This transit is the crux of this full moon. Our survival mechanisms (Pluto) will be quick to protect us (Capricorn) against our vulnerabilities (Cancer).
We can grow through this transit by choosing to notice our patterns without giving into them. How do we pull away when we feel vulnerable? How do we give too much away in order to be loved?
By offering yourself the best of Capricorn (self-ownership and responsibility) and Cancer (nurturance and care), we can feel safe enough to offer those same things to others. It’s hard work, but it’s the work this full moon.
Neptune in Pisces sextile Pluto in Aquarius and the moon in Capricorn 🫂
Neptune brings an extra empathetic dimension to this full moon, adding a layer of dreaminess and devotion to the intense moon-Pluto conjunction.
This can bring forgiveness and understanding when it’s balanced, or passivity and martyrdom when it’s not.
Mercury in Leo trine Chiron in Aries ♔
This aspect sets us up for heated arguments, as we feel we must defend our individuality.
Combined with the Mercury square to Uranus, beware of outbursts driven by your strongest emotions. If you can, try to think about the consequences of what you’re saying (ideally before you say it).
Reflections and Activities:
What unconscious behaviors arise for you when you feel emotionally threatened (rejected, vulnerable, etc.)?
Decide ahead of any procesisng or tough conversations to have a code word to break, cool down, and come back together. Give yourself and others a chance to de-escalate when possible, and draw on Neptune for a little extra forgiveness.
Use movement to vent energy this full moon. Try walking and talking, if you’re able, or even thinking and writing in a new spot. Uranus and Mercury will thank you with inspiration out of left field.
I’m wishing everyone a deep and meaningful full moon, and enough self-awareness and patience to recognize your patterns and choose your words wisely.
As always, wishing you the best out there.
