Prepare for the First Full Moon of 2023: Full Moon in Cancer
January 6th
Full Moon in Cancer
The Full Moon in Cancer is one of my favorites! While it can make us feel overly sensitive and sentimental, it can also be deeply nourishing for the soul. Cancer rules over our feelings, family, home, parents (especially maternal figures), and the past. It is the sign that craves emotional security the most intensely. The Moon is the planetary ruler of Cancer - making today an especially powerful time to tap into and connect with our emotions and unconscious beliefs.
Being in a water sign, this Moon is healing, intuitive, sensitive and psychic. Being in a cardinal sign it is direct, decisive and enterprising.
If you are in need of ancestral healing, this Moon is perfect for you to work with as Cancer rules our family lineage and roots.
We are more likely to take things personally today, desire family time, or even feel ourselves getting lost in memories from years ago. This energy encourages staying home and warming up under blankets with our favorite comfort foods and movies. A cozy night in is the perfect way to celebrate this Full Moon! Baking cookies to share with friends or family isn’t a bad activity either. Honor your emotions and sensitivity; nurture yourself and any personal relationships today.
For releasing - think about a behavior that may have served you in the past, but no longer does. If you feel that you are codependent in any relationships, release that crutch.
Additionally, tonight’s Moon is in opposition to Mercury in Capricorn - this can create feelings of insecurity, anxiousness and hyper sensitivity. Prepare for moods to fluctuate throughout the day!
JOURNAL PROMPTS
What is a behavior from my past that is holding me back?
What am I most insecure about and why?
What does family mean to me?
This Full Moon occurs at 16° Cancer and will be most impactful for those with planets/angles between 14° and 18° in cardinal and water signs: Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, Aries, Scorpio and Pisces.