Cancer Full Moon: Forecast 1/9/12

The Full Moon in Cancer occurs at 2:30 am ET at 18° Cancer 26”. The Sabian symbol is “A priest performing a marriage ceremony” for the Moon. For the Sun in Capricorn, the symbol is “A child of about five with a huge shopping bag”.

These images pull on ideas of what is appropriate for responsibility. Marriage is a hotly debated topic in our present society, as some people consider it a contract they can enter and exit as the mood takes them, others consider it a sober act of spiritual commitment, and still others are fighting for the right to get married.

The other image of a child grappling with a shopping bag conjures images of a hyper-responsible child with the younger ones in tow, or the irresponsible way some people shop or government mis-spending. Pulling the images together balances a sacred contract challenged by a naive foray into the material world.

Considering the journey of the moon approaching its symbolic tug-of-war with Saturn, it is safe to say that balancing your books or drafting out a realistic budget is on the agenda for a restful night.

The moon is VOC* from 9:25 pm to 11:35 pm ET. Did I say restful night? Once the moon enters Leo, if you’re not already in dreamland you might get the urge to sweep your mane over your robe and engage in some theatrics.

This can be fun or have consequences larger than the escapade. It all depends on your temperament. *Moon VOC/Void-of-Course… in Cancer, be by the water, time with family or sifting through memorabilia. Lovely time to enjoy a picnic or meal with no time constraints.