Eclipse at Moonset © Itahisa N. González via APOD.

With the last of the Cancer-Capricorn eclipses behind us, this is the first Full Moon in Capricorn that is not an eclipse since 2009. Full moons signify the completion, culmination of what may have been initiated during the previous New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Cancer which offered us the chance to face our realities and rise up to the challenges ahead (square to Saturn), without losing sight on what gives us hope and healing (links to Jupiter and Chiron).

The Moon represents our heart, emotions, private life, inner drives, and is natively governed by sensitive and nurturing Cancer. In Capricorn, the zodiac sign opposite Cancer, the Moon feels emotionally restricted but focused on the tasks at hand. This Full Moon in Capricorn encourages us to acknowledge our realities, face our fears, and rise above them without losing our openness to love and compassion along the way. Let's not become jaded or calloused because of the hardships we've lived through and continue to face.

This Full Moon occurs on July 14 at 11:40 p.m. (Pacific) / July 15 at 2:40 a.m. (Eastern) at 23° of Capricorn. Those born within 3 days of July 14 and January 12 or with natal planets and/or house angles near 23° degrees of cardinal signs may feel the effects of this full moon stronger than others.

How might this full moon manifest in your world? Match the sign and degree to determine what house this full moon falls in. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the sign Capricorn on your birth chart then click here for a brief explanation on the Full Moon transit in that house.


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If you don't have your birth chart, you may use your Sun sign and/or your Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for your Sun and Rising Signs below then click here for a brief explanation of the Full Moon transit in those houses.

• Aries-Sun or Aries-Rising ~ 10th house
• Taurus-Sun or Taurus Rising ~ 9th house
• Gemini-Sun or Gemini-Rising ~ 8th house
• Cancer-Sun or Cancer-Rising ~ 7th house
• Leo-Sun or Leo-Rising ~ 6th house
• Virgo-Sun or Virgo-Rising ~ 5th house
• Libra-Sun or Libra-Rising ~ 4th house
• Scorpio-Sun or Scorpio-Rising ~ 3rd house
• Sagittarius-Sun or Sagittarius-Rising ~ 2nd house
• Capricorn-Sun or Capricorn-Rising ~ 1st house
• Aquarius-Sun or Aquarius-Rising ~ 12th house
• Pisces-Sun or Pisces-Rising ~ 11th house

Unsure if you have natal planets/house planets on or around 23 degrees of cardinal signs? Cast your own birth chart at alabe.com for use as reference -- birth date, time and place required.

Is today your birthday? Schedule your session for a Solar Return (birthdays), 3-Chart Reading (detailed natal & overall outlook for the next 12 months), or request a quote for a more customized reading tailored to your needs. You might also consider giving a loved one the gift of insight.

Related articles:

• Full Moon in Natal Houses
• Current Planetary Transits
• Solar Returns Explained ~ your personal year
• New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Cancer ~ July 1, 2011

"Eclipse at Moonset" - Image Credit & © Itahisa N. González via APOD.