The full moon of Jan 13 falls at the final degree of sidereal Gemini, and at an edgy and uncertain threshold of change. Amplified by its alignment with the fiery planet Mars, which is currently retrograde and closer to Earth than it has been since 2022, this full moon brings a dose of tension, fierceness, and courage.
Fiery Mars peaks in luminosity during this time. Its proximity to Earth coincides with the catastrophic wildfires that have been devastating the Los Angeles metropolitan area since January 7. Mars’s destructive power is peaking with this full moon, and on Jan 20 Mars will cross into sidereal Gemini, bringing a phase of reorganization and a new perspective.
The fiery influence of Mars may be stirring feelings of frustration, impatience, overwork, or even inner turmoil, but it also offers a rare opportunity to strengthen boundaries and stoke passion and drive.
The full moon falls in Punarvasu, known as the “Star of Renewal.” Punarvasu, meaning “return of the light,” and brings in new light of awareness and vision. Symbolized by a quiver of arrows, it points to the resources and power we already hold within us. This full moon can help you to reconnect with talents and strengths, regain self-confidence and gain more clarity.
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The return of the light is also celebrated on January 13, with Makara Sankranti, the sun’s transit into sidereal Capricorn. Makara Sankranti marks the turning point from darkness to light. Daylight is now lengthening, and the power of the sun is now growing stronger.
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