A Full Moon occurs on Tuesday, December 17th, 4:28 AM EST.

Early Tuesday, the Moon is full–the Gemini Moon exactly opposes the Sagittarius Sun. The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind”.  A Gemini Moon encourages us to think logically, while Sagittarius persuades us to think in a far broader manner.  Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the here and now. Gemini is quite comfortable in his or her immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites. This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and our sense of adventure.

The Sun is in Sagittarius from November 21-December 21.

With the Sun in Sagittarius, our focus shifts from the need for an intimate connection with a person and with ourselves, to the desire to reach out to the world and connect with something larger than ourselves. While the Sun moves through this fiery, mutable sign, we can take steps to increase our understanding and awareness of the world around us. We are more able to muster up the courage to expand our horizons and branch out into new ways of thinking. We can gain more confidence and optimism by focusing on the “big picture” as we move away from our focus on the details of mundane existence. Although we may be prone to overdoing our expectations, we have the opportunity to nurture our faith, hope, and vision under this influence.

The Sun is in Capricorn from December 21-January 19.

We are motivated by feelings of responsibility, ambition, and respect for law and order. Capricorn derives much satisfaction in completion and accomplishment. Standards, structures, and an appreciation for order are Capricorn themes. Capricorn wants tangible results, knows what is feasible and what is not, and is most comfortable working within an established framework and known boundaries or limits. Working towards a long-term goal is most satisfying with this influence.

Mercury is in Sagittarius from December 4-24.

When Mercury is in Sagittarius, our thinking shifts from a need to plumb the depths of any given situation to the desire to learn about a wide range of topics. Ideals are sought, our thinking is more optimistic, and our faith increases. We are more equipped to believe and to persuade. What is fair and unfair concerns us most now. However, we are not always very precise under this influence.

Void of Course on Saturday, December 14th, from 9:55 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Sunday, December 15th, at 1:41 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Tuesday, December 17th, from 4:28 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to the Sun), until the Moon enters Cancer at 1:17 PM EST.

VOC Moon on Thursday, December 19th, from 11:37 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Venus), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Friday, December 20th, at 1:48 AM EST.

• The Sun is in Cancer until July 22.

During this time many people may seem withdrawn or introverted.  Many peoples’ attention will shift inward to their home, family and anything that gives emotional security and nurturing.

Most people are very sensitive to the moon phases while the Sun is in Cancer.

• Venus is in Leo until July 22.

Love is everywhere. While in our day to day lives we may be introverted with the Sun in Cancer – with Venus being in Leo we are very affectionate to our loved ones and can be super clingy.  This is a time that you may notice yourself (or your partner) seemingly feeding off the attention you give them.  Pride and Passion go hand in hand – just be careful not to let your ego take over.

• Venus sesquiquadrate Pluto July 17-18.

This can sometimes foreshadow self-sabotage.  Just keep your ego and jealousy in check.  You may be overreacting.

• Venus sesquiquadrate Uranus July 19-20.

Don’t toy with other peoples’ emotions and don’t be flaky!  When Venus sesquiquadrates Uranus it can cause some who are sensitive to Venus’s alignment to be very drawn to be close to someone and not know why.  If you do this – it will ultimately be unsatisfying and you may be hurting the feelings of the person on the other end of things.

• Venus semi-square Mercury July 20.

Any new relationships may experience a very shallow superficial form of communication around this time.  Maybe you both suddenly become very awkward around each other. The combination of Venus sesquiquadrate Uranus and semi-square Mercury on the same day can really cause a new relationship to totally melt down.

• Venus opposite Neptune July 25-26.

Not a good time to start a new relationship, which could be characterized by disappointments, and the tendency to feel emotionally (and sometimes financially) drained by the partner. Uncertainties about existing love.

• Venus sextile Saturn July 26.

Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. A new sense of realism in existing partnerships. Relationships begun under this influence possess a distinctly practical theme, almost as if the partnership is a business endeavor.

Void Course of the Moon:

Thursday, July 18th, from 7:13 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to the Sun), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 1:55 PM EDT.

Saturday, July 20th, from 11:01 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 2:40 PM EDT.

Today (November 28th) is the twelfth (that looks like such a weird word!) full moon of 2012.

There is also a full lunar eclipse tonight.  The US will be able to see it at ‘moonset’.  Europe will be able to see it at ‘moonrise’.

The full moon will be in Gemini which steers us toward logical thinking.  Use this moon to your advantage when making business type decisions.

It can also be a time of emotional outburst especially for those born under Gemini, Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius.