January 2023 Full Moon in Cancer

The first full moon of the year falls in Cancer on January 6, 2023.

wherever cancer falls in your chart is where you will feel the impact of this lunation. we can expect a wake-up call around security & stability-- emotionally & financially.

full moons are illuminating, they shed light on things previously hidden in darkness. pay attention to any aha! moments, especially in relation to your emotions or spiritual needs.

full moons are also oppositional, as the sun shines on the moon from across the zodiac. this full moon emphasizes the Cancer-Capricorn axis, calling attention to our relationship with our parents, our attachment styles, the way external factors influence our internal world, the way we parent our inner child, our physical & emotional nourishment, & emotional regulation & discipline.

this full moon is conjunct Mercury & trine Uranus. this full moon, conjunct mercury, may present an opportunity for us to delve into our feelings & communicate them. the trine to Uranus suggests that bursting out of our comfort zone will provide emotional fulfillment. now is the time to feel loudly & move intuitively. forget the laws of the world & follow the laws of your heart.

we navigate life searching for a sense of belonging. where do you feel like your strengths are put to good use and you are valued for your natural abilities? go there. stay there.

this is the first full moon of the year of 2023, making it an excellent time to set intentions for the year ahead. focus your energy on the safe, warm, nourishing, loving energy of this cancer moon. infuse this love into each of your cells & carry it with you into the unknown.