Cancer Full Moon 2011, January 19: Illuminating Connection & Community

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Cancer Full Moon by Kathryn Andren

January’s Full Moon falls at the 29 degree of Cancer, the most developed degree of the sign. Each of the 12 signs contain 30 degrees of angle, 0 through 29. These degrees are like miles markers on the highway indicating the planetary positions in the sky story. The 29th degree is the most developed or mature position of the sign.  Therefore, Full Moons occurring at these late degree positions are an invitation to illuminate the most evolved qualities of the sign.

This Full Moon occurs at the exact degree of the longest Total Solar Eclipse in this Century, July 21, 2009. Eclipse energy signifies a "seeding point" for what's to come. In this case, its focus was redefining how one nurtures self, others, and harmonizes and aligns with our home planet - all Cancer Themes. This Current Full Moon reconnects to that vibration, establishing this theme for these next two weeks. Quite a contrast to the tragic events in Tuscon Arizona last week. (Starman's 2¢)

The water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are symbolic of emotional connection. Cancer the Crab retreats back into its shell, sometimes very sensitive.  As the Crab carries its home on its back, Cancer is related to home, family and nurturing. The Moon is Cancer’s planetary ruler, meaning the Moon feels “at home” in the sign of Cancer.

Questions to contemplate for 2011 January Cancer Full Moon:

How am I nurturing myself? 
How do I create nurturing connections with my family and home community?
How can I shine my light fully in my community?

Looking ahead : Astrology overview January & February 2011
January 17 we are finally out of the shadow from the December Mercury Retrograde. Mercury conjoined Pluto this week for an intensification of powerful (Pluto) communication (Mercury).

Jupiter, the largest planet, enters Aries on January 23, serving as an expansion to initiate action.  By the end of February, Jupiter squares Pluto at 6 & 7 degrees Capricorn, indicating a powerful turning point in the areas of individuation vs. authority on the personal, as well as global levels. Who is in charge?  Are you feeling empowered and motivated to direct your life? One example is the on-going debate about Health Care reform in the US Congress. This aspect of Jupiter square Pluto serves as a preparation for further activation of the Uranus square Pluto developing over the next few years.

Coming Aquarius themes in January and February 2011: on January 20th, Sun enters Aquarius, a time to get out of the box.  In Aquarius, Sun meets Mars at the end of the month and they travel together for most of February. Sun and Mars in Aquarius is a powerful time to energize your power and passion in service to humanity. In mid February, Sun and Mars meet Neptune, Chiron and Mercury in late degrees of Aquarius. This is a time of expansion and expression for a greater healing vision. 

Leo Full Moon 2011 February 17th is a potent opportunity to illuminate and contemplate: 

What is the big picture?  

How can I be of healing service from the radiance of my heart?  

What is my biggest dream? Dream Bigger!

We are bringing our Gemini Awakening Astrology Classes and Consultations to the Bay Area of California on February 6th through the 13th. Details, Class registration and scheduling your private session appointment may be found at these links:

Interactive Astrology Classes:
--2011 Personal and Planetary Forecast in Berkeley, Sunday, February 6, 
--Love & Astrology, Relationships Revealed, Exploring Venus & Mars on Sunday, February 13th at the Sun Center for Well Being, Half Moon Bay.

Life Path Astrology Consultations and Gemini Awakening Tandem Bodywork private sessions in Half Moon Bay week of February 7th.

Next Blog - Aquarius New Moon, February 2nd - a call for freedom.

Aloha from Big Island, Hawaii
Mz. Zodiac, Kathryn Andren and Starman Joseph Mina
January 19, 2011
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