Full Moon in Sagittarius: Shoot for the Moon

Building up now and exact tomorrow, we have a Full Moon in the fiery, mutable sign of Sagittarius, the adventurous archer. It’s a double-wallop lunation, as we just had a full moon in Sagittarius last month. Ruled by generous Jupiter, Sagittarius likes to do things in a big way, the ultimate opportunist who creates his own luck. Apparently we didn’t get the point in May, so let’s listen up a bit more closely!

 

What are some of the important things this fire sign is trying to teach us? Expand your reach. Keep the faith. Get back to your spirit roots. Reconnect with what fuels your inner fire. Shoot for the moon!

What keeps you going, motivated, alive? Where is your spark, your flame? Is there a spiritual or creative practice that revs you up? Do you need to hit the dance floor and boogie-woogie? How about a day immersed in your favorite books? Literature and non-fiction with a philosophical twists are sure to arouse at the Archer Moon, as Sagittarius values Big Mind and Big Ideas.

“Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss, you’ll land among the Stars.” ~ Les Brown

Projects that your heart is in will go smoothly now, but anything attempted to be forced will, quite simply, not work if it is pushed only through obligation. Ask yourself, are you inspired? If not, get back into your art form, your body, your soul, your sense of humor.

Sagittarius the Centaur is high-energy and needs to horse around! Enjoy your soccer-football-basketball playoffs! Watch a movie that makes you laugh, reconnects you with the love of life. Stop making yourself miserable by trying to do anything but that which goes straight to the heart.

Regarding romance? This Full Moon in Sagittarius can usher in a whole lotta love, the wild and woolly, free and frolicking. If there is no partner, no significant other, and no prospects on the horizon, that’s just fine with Sagittarius. The Archer knows that the greatest, most fulfilling lover is everywhere, all at once -- through you and around you. It is the affection of Spirit, the pure joy of being alive. A 100-proof, straight-up shot of Jupiterian joie de vivre.

The Moon in Sagittarius is trine Uranus in Aries, favoring impulsive, spontaneous celebrations. We will do best with flexibility and stretching ourselves to spend time with new people and foreign situations. Sagittarius loves the exotic, so mix it up! Fear not, have a courageous heart.

Venus in Cancer: June 17 to July 12

Hats off to you for all the work you’ve done over the last six months. Celebrate, and let your hair down. Fun in the Sun is just beginning, with the Summer Solstice kicking off this week. Feel-good Venus now in Cancer highlights comfort, time spent with loved ones in picnics, at pool parties and playing outside.

We need to connect with those we care about right now, whether family or friends. Venus in Cancer would be horribly lonely if isolated at the top of a mountain, so don’t try to Hermit-up too much. Indulge yourself in your Sagittarius spirited pleasures, and share your heart and smiles with others, too.

It’s also a good time to reach out to folks who might be lonely or depressed, tired or stressed; if you have even the slightest bit of extra energy, invite them over for a meal, go for a walk, spend a few hours at the beach. (Remember: as tempting as it is, Facebook, texts, and emails – while useful modes of planning and connection – do NOT count as quality time.) It’s time to stretch, to reach a bit further than you did before.

Yes, this is the second Full Moon in Sagittarius in less than a month – a rarity. It feels like the Cosmos is giving us another chance to go a bit further, shoot further and wider. As my basketball coaches used to tell me in high school, we miss 100% of the shots we never take.

You got nothin’ to lose, so expand that reach! For best results, bring in the love and affection of SPIRIT. Explore healthy hedonism. Trust your instincts, and fly high, freebird. We’ll see you soaring up there before the gorgeous Mama Moon.

Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.