What You Need: Full Moon in Capricorn

Beginning on July 19th 2016, the moon will enter the Sign of Capricorn and transit that house for the next two and half days.  Capricorn, an earth sign, is a very material energy that focuses upon management of the resources of our daily lives. Capricorn is a sign governed by pragmatism and works through practical, methodical action. Unlike Cancer, It zodiac opposite, Capricorn is devoted to long range plans, striving to realize itself in ambitious, arduous efforts. The focus of the full Moon in Capricorn is addressing long term needs and how best to fulfill them. The moon tends dwell upon immediate needs; food, shelter and emotional security. With the moon under Capricorn’s influence, this is a good time to consider how immediate needs figure into your long range plans. Are you getting enough nutrition?  Are you getting enough rest? Do you enjoy your current position or job?  This particular moon will bring forth such issues and demand clarity and direction with regard to those concerns.

Capricorn full moons at times can be both anxious and stressful given their natures. For whatever emotions this transit brings up for you, seek to remain rooted in the present moment and pursue achievable goals. The Moon as a planet doesn’t do well with Capricorn’s energy; it seeks to avoid the many of the things Capricorn brings to the surface. But given the how productive full moons can be for problem solving and consciousness raising, take the time to investigate your requirements and feelings with an eye towards the future.  This moon will make you work much harder than other full moons but patience, diligence and care may yield rewards if you do the work.

For our Cancer friends, This Moon may spotlight things you been avoiding in the hope you’ll explore your feeling and expectations. Any internal work done at this time may yield profits and other benefits.

Capricorn, you’ll be asked at this time to appraise your current needs and how you’ll go about meeting them. Acquiring the resources you require to help you meet you goals is as important as anything you are striving for now. The moon will make this process more emotional that you may be use to but trust your feelings keep to you on track to what is really important

Aries and Libra, The squaring energy of this moon may push you to take action(s) in service to your needs in a particular area of your life. Make those actions count in the framework of your larger goals and ambitions.
Full moons are the good time to begin any plans and works with a long term outlook.  The thrust of lunar energies can enhance your intuitive abilities and insights. Problem solving where emotions are concerned are strengthen and real needs are often brought to the forefront of your consciousness. The next week may prove a very productive time if you are willing to do some inward searching.

All in all, this full moon will indicate challenges and the means to surmount them. Find in this Capricorn Full Moon the core of your strength and address your emotional needs.


Aeion is a professional astrologer and tarot card reader with +20 years of experience. His approach is based in the belief that divination should be in employed to enhance ones' life experiences, not to predetermine them. Let Astrology and Tarot be your tools for better living