Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FULL MOON?

The Sun and Moon oppose each other in the sky, while the Earth resides in between the two planets. The juxtaposition and position of the planets create a glowing effect on the Moon that makes it look brighter than ever from the Earth’s perspective. 

WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?

The full moon represents the culmination of the 30-day lunar cycle. All of the projects that we’ve been working on for the past month reach an ending or hit a pivotal turning point. Change and growth have happened. Now is the time to reflect and enjoy the fruits of our labors.

WHEN DOES DECEMBER’S FULL MOON IN GEMINI OCCUR?

December 7 at 8:06 p.m. PST and 11:06 p.m. EDT.

 

HERE'S WHERE THE COLD MOON GETS ITS NICKNAME.

The Cold Moon gets its name from the low temperatures that are beginning to come our way as winter approaches.

WHAT DOES THE FULL MOON IN GEMINI  MEAN, ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING?

The full moon links up with Mars retrograde, Saturn, and Neptune. This cosmic connection is pushing us to embrace our innermost dreams. Although it may take us a while for our visions to come to fruition, due to Mars’ backward march, the full moon is the moment in time in which we can begin to plan out what we want to create in our lives. Anything is possible now — with the right amount of determination and care (due to Mercury’s ingress into Capricorn on December 6), we can manifest our goals. 

WHAT RITUALS SHOULD YOU DO DURING THE FULL MOON?

• Take a healing and relaxing bath with lavender, mint sprigs, lemon verbena, a cup of Epsom or Himalayan salt, and a few drops of Florida water to wash away the negativity in your life. Before taking a bath, it’s important to write a letter of intent that states everything you wish to at least add to your aura. Meditate on your intentions, while you are soaking in the bathtub, or pouring the fragrant mixture over your shoulders in the shower to bring these sentiments to reality.

• Charge your crystals or cleanse your tarot deck under the moonlight to recharge, revamp, and enhance the energy. The crystals and cards will feel powerful once they get a boost from the moonlight. 

• Write a letter to your past, present, and future self to understand your path and connect with yourself on a deeper level. This will give you the chance to understand what you want and need from life. 

THE FULL MOON HAS A MESSAGE FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN.

Aries: Words have strength — use them to your advantage and wisely. 

Taurus: True power lies within yourself and can help you overcome obstacles. 

Gemini: Embrace all of your moods and emotions — the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Cancer: Spending time alone in your thoughts will prove to be super meditative. 

Leo: Committing to a charitable cause will allow your heart to grow. 

Virgo: Finding your calling isn’t hard as long as you know what you don’t want in your life. 

Libra: Stepping out of your comfort zone will lead to more opportunities. 

Scorpio: Creating boundaries with others is a must in personal relationships. 

Sagittarius: Put others first in an effort to become closer to those you care about. 

Capricorn: Take time to relax throughout the day and focus on yourself. 

Aquarius: Embrace your innermost talents at this time and show them off for the world to see. 

Pisces: Use this time to reflect on the past in order to know what you want in the future.