Capricorn/Cancer Full Moon

January 19, 2011: Capricorn/Cancer Full Moon (exact at 1:21 pm PST)

On this Full Moon, what may manifest are situations that allow us to reflect upon how we contribute to the world. For example, we may gain insight into the role with which are mainly identified (both by ourselves and others). Is it the work we do, the family we nurture, the relationships that we tend, and/or other things that carve out our identity and bring us nurturance? During this Full Moon, we may gain a greater sense of how we feel about the legacy we are creating and whether it truly aligns with our deepest needs and desires.

We may feel extra sensitive today and experience a heightened need to feel safe, secure, and taken care of. At the same time, we may perceive that this may conflict with a desire to be a bedrock of strength for others. As such, it’s important to remember to own and express our feelings and that stating our needs is not a reflection of weakness but of internal strength.

The Full Moon connects in nicely with Jupiter. Known as the planet of luck and expansion, Jupiter enlarges anything that it touches. Therefore, more may be at our disposal today. This “more” may be more opportunities, more emotions, more tension, or more understanding. Whatever is arising, Jupiter will expand.

As this is yet another Full Moon at the 29th degree, even if it feels really powerful, the energy may pass soon. That’s because a little over an hour later as the Moon shifts from sensitive Cancer to ebullient Leo, the mood will shift as well.

This month’s Full Moon falls at 29 degrees of Capricorn (Sun) and Cancer (Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a Full Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Capricorn, Cancer, or the other cardinal signs—Aries and Libra—it may impact you more intensely.

Full Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Capricorn is associated with the skeletal system, joints, and skin while Cancer is associated with the stomach, sinuses, and breasts. Pay extra attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this Full Moon.

Frankincense: Frankincense is one of the most sacred of scents. Used in temple ceremonies for ages, it can help us to open to the mysteries of life as well as the cycles of creation and manifestation. Using it in a diffuser, adding some to a mister bottle of water to scent a room, or mixing it with a few drops of plain body oil and applying it as a perfume are some great ways to enjoy it.

Skin scrubs: Skin scrubs can be a wonderful ritual for this Full Moon. They inspire renewal of the Capricorn-ruled skin, shedding dead skin cells, which allows the skin to be nurtured and better receive moisture. To do so, scrub your body with a sisal or nylon mitt or brush when in the shower. Some people prefer to use a little soap while others like to just use water; see which works better for you. If you’re rather, you could also try using natural sugar- or salt-based exfoliating scrubs, available in natural food stores and holistic pharmacies.