The first full moon of the new year is happening in Cancer, the archetype of the healer and mother. This full moon is nestled at home in Cancer as the moon rules the sign of the crab.

Cancer’s evolutionary goal is to feel life with an open heart; to tend to the needs of the inner self so that it can safely navigate the deepest parts of itself and life. The full moon sits opposite the Sun in Capricorn, and one thing that bonds the archetype of the healer (Cancer) and the archetype off the elder (Capricorn) is that they both require solitude.

Through solitude, both the crab (Cancer) and the hermit (Capricorn), connect with their innermost self or the quiet voice within which guides them. Both Cancer and Capricorn are concerned with security. For Cancer, security first takes roots internally while Capricorn begins to build upon that  externally.

The full moon also sits opposite Mercury in Capricorn which is currently retrograde which highlights the need for contemplation. Retrogrades provide us with the opportunity to pause, slow down, and reflect. And this full moon is illuminates the ways in which we must first tend to the needs of our inner self (Cancer) before we begin our journey up the mountain (Capricorn).

Reflections:

• What structures (anything that has the capacity to hold/support you and your intentions) need to be put into place so that you can feel supported as you begin to move into the new year?

• In what ways can you tend to the needs of yourself (nurturance and nourishment) while you work on external goals?

• What reminders can you set for yourself so that you don’t bypass your body’s needs as you move through you day?

• How can you create -softness and comfort in your life to help soothe any challenges that may arise?

  Aspects: Moon opposite Sun and Mercury; Moon sextile Uranus