FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS
In an inspiring and integrating Arabic Lunar Mansion
On May 31, we have a Full Moon in the mutable fire sign Sagittarius. A Full Moon is an exact opposition of the Moon with the Sun (currently in Gemini), representing the culmination of a process and the closing of a chapter. The Gemini-Sagittarius axis is connected to the nervous system, the intellect and mental processes. It also has to do with spirituality and psychic openness, carrying a potential for great inspiration as well as overload.
The Moon is in an Arabic Lunar Mansion (Manzil) called the Ostriches, the Beam, or the Dragon’s Head. It is associated with collective work, traveling by land, hunting, dealing with animals, and building. It is said to be unsuitable for all financial matters. This Manzil is regarded as a place where our emotional and instinctive approach, signified by the Moon itself, is directed at a successful “hunt“ in the literal or proverbial sense, and is auspicious for active pursuit of a goal. Its theme is also about taming one’s lower instincts and tackling something from an intellectual angle rather than driven by feelings alone. Furthermore, it offers good potential for building something, whether physically or intellectually as it promotes eloquence and trade (however, there is also a risk of instability).
Given the mutable quality of Sagittarius and Gemini, this is a lunation that indicates passionate (but sublimated) ambitions, change, and the planets associated with the Manzil, Jupiter and Mars, show us where there is drive towards action and expansion. Mars is currently in Taurus, in detriment, supporting the Manzil’s non-impulsive character that doesn’t want to burst into passionate excess, but take things with a slower and more methodical pace while being clear about one’s goals. Jupiter, exalted in Cancer, wants to expand all that is connected to nurturing, home, emotional safety and operates on a gentle, intuitive, psychic wavelength.
Taken together, all these influences hint at something we have either managed, or are about to manage, to synthesize and grasp from an intellectual/ spiritual point of view. I other words, something we have “illuminated“ through the Sun’s Gemini nature, which is directed at rational and logical conclusions, with some potential chaos and surprises in the mix (Uranus is co-present in Gemini, after all). It can show where we have integrated a polarity of sorts, and have gained clarity therein. For example, our careers in coexistence with our private lives at home as represented by the 10th house-4th house axis. The strong intellect-meets-spirituality character also suggests that we can find answers to deeper questions of life, as in: What makes my brain light up, what is important to me on more than just the material level, where am I at home spiritually, what inspires me, and what fuels my creativity, freedom, optimism, and the need for expanding my horizons?
Outlook for Sun, Moon and rising signs and which house the Moon is located in for you:
♈️ Aries: 9th house. Areas of influence: Beliefs (leading to later success), spirituality, travels far outside your known terrain, higher education (formal or not), legal dealings
♉️ Taurus: 8th house. Areas of influence: Self-transformation, “death & rebirth“, sexuality, intimacy, secrets and grief/ sorrow, shared finances, inheritance
♊️ Gemini: 7th house. Areas of influence: Partnership (steady), marriage, known enemies, one-on-one relationships in general, also your personal vocation/ mission
♋️ Cancer: 6th house. Areas of influence: Daily habits, how you adapt to everyday reality, health & health practices, work, healing, critical thinking capabilities, body-psyche balance, pets
♌️ Leo: 5th house. Areas of influence: Self-esteem and -expression, creativity (career for creative professionals), relationship with children, fun in existing or non-committal relationships
♍️ Virgo: 4th house. Areas of influence: Your past, family, home, childhood, your concept of home and what you’ve brought with you into adulthood from your earliest home environment
♎️ Libra: 3rd house. Areas of influence: Communication, mentality, travels and means of transport (short distances), your relationship with siblings, neighbors and neighborhood
♏️ Scorpio: 2nd house. Areas of influence: Material and moral values, money from your own income, moveable property, any decisions/ values pertaining to saving or investing
♐️ Sagittarius: 1st house. Areas of influence: Your identity, appearance, how others perceive you, how you present yourself to the world and approach change
♑️ Capricorn: 12th house. Areas of influence: Past-life or karmic realm, subconscious drives/ fears, places of isolation, tendency for self-sabotage, hidden enemies
♒️ Aquarius: 11th house. Areas of influence: Friends, social groups including social media and your position therein, society, your wishes, hopes and ideals in life
♓️ Pisces: 10th house. Areas of influence: Your career/ business, public appearance/ image, reputation, your position in the public realm in general, the fruits of your beliefs
© Olivia Solner