Hey y’all, here we are again. I find each month goes by quicker and quicker as it leads to the full Moon. Maybe I am just so much more aware but I feel like I was just doing my new Moon ritual the other day. The summers are always so crazy energetically because every summer we usually deal with multiple planets retrograde, the eclipses and of course you add a full Moon into that mix and its an explosion of energy and emotions. Today at 4:39pm central, the Moon will reach peak fullness in 24˚ of Capricorn. Technically it is not exactly a full Moon however because of the impact of the lunar eclipse which severs the lunar cycle slightly. As I have come to learn, do NOT manifest during an eclipse. This will not affect your full Moon ritual because this is actually the optimum time to release negativity and toxic ties. Check out my other most recent blog post on how to perform a Full Moon Ritual for release. Capricorn is the Cardinal, Earth element sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Saturn which represents commitments and responsibilities. They are extremely hardworking, with focus on drive, money and of course responsibility and commitments. They are strong, steady and grounded. A bit pessimistic and melancholic at times. Can come off cold to others or emotionless at times but they are actually quite warm especially to those they are close to. This energy is a nice balance to all of the crazy and emotional Cancer and eclipse energy. The earthy energy will definitely help to ground things slightly despite the eclipse and retrograde planets. We may have a nice little 2-3 day break from the emotional overload we have been experiencing. But this isn’t to say to let your guard down completely because there is eclipse and retrograde energy coming at us from all angles. I will not sugarcoat it, there can be some really intense and difficult times during astrology. This is all a part of life and the process. Right now we are going through it. Especially for you dear Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Think intense anxiety, irritability, mood swings. Some of us are having extremely dark thoughts or fears that may be due to previous experiences. Intense anxiety. Do not latch onto the past because of how afraid you are of the present and especially the future. The anxiety is normal and it will pass. Practice grounding techniques, use crystals and essential oils for healing, and if need be accept you may need stronger and medical help if your anxiety is out of control. If you are not personally feeling this energy, that is amazing, again like I said it will likely be Cardinal signs. But you may find that your loved ones are going through it and in this case you must definitely be there for them. Eclipses always trigger circumstances that you otherwise wouldn’t expect until months down the road. Time becomes skewed and speeds and distorts our perception which is why coping during eclipses can be difficult. This will trigger you to let things go, which also goes hand in hand with full Moons as well. This doesn’t even necessarily mean people, but let go of your fears, anxieties and worries. Especially in Capricorn I find this is an amazing time to do this. Responsibility and commitment are at the forefront right now. Often times a lot of anxiety comes from these 2 things. My recommendations, especially if you are going through it, do a full Moon ritual for releasing negativity and toxic ties. Make sure to take care of your body, do some self care and of course remember to eat and drink lots of water. Take a cleansing bath or submerge yourself in some sort of water. The water will help to ground you. Practice other grounding techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, yoga, painting. Whatever it is that helps you feel sane in trying times. Lots of naps! Eclipses are either a very sleepy time or the opposite and you will be suffering from insomnia. Either way make sure to get enough rest. Remember that both full Moons and eclipses expose what we wish not to see. It exposes our fears, our neglect and nightmares. There are a couple rough transits currently happening as well which doesn’t make any of this any easier. Pluto and Venus Saturn conjunct which makes our trust in others lessened and hinders our ability to ask for help or support. Isolating ourselves can be very real, especially in difficult times when you need someone the most. Despite the hardships during this time your feelings are completely valid and you must feel through it and process it in order to grow. Growth happens when we deal with our pain. Check on your friends and loved ones, especially those with Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn placements. Even if you are not feeling it, chances are someone you know is and even just showing up for someone else can make all the difference. Practice grounding techniques, do a full Moon ritual and take care of yourself and others. This will pass and soon enough things will be back to the way they were. These 2 weeks in eclipse limbo have been a trip and this is the end of eclipse season for now. This too shall pass. And soon. Take it all in stride and do whatever you need to get through. And on another note I would also like to add that this lunar eclipse will not be visible unfortunately in Winnipeg. Mostly Europe and Asia. But it will still affect us. Take care you beautiful souls and please look after yourselves during these difficult times. Happy full Moon.