Sagittarius Full Moon
Date and Time: May 23, 2024, 9:53 a.m. ET, 6:53 a.m. PT
Theme: Trust Your Instincts
Do you feel a shift in energy or the opening of a new opportunity?
On May 23, the full moon in early Sagittarius will speed up developments from the past six months and bring about significant changes in fortune or direction.
Many of us have been patiently waiting for our efforts to yield results and for our hard work to be rewarded. There’s a strong sense of tension and anticipation—something is about to change, it needs to change.
This full moon will bring rapid communication and unexpected opportunities, pushing us into new timelines we’ve been eagerly awaiting.
This period will be especially fortunate, as Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, will conjoin Venus in the final degree of Taurus just hours earlier.
Even if you’ve sensed this coming, doubts and second-guessing may persist, causing you to search for signs and dwell on worst-case scenarios.
Sagittarius, the archetypal Seeker, pursues truth through tangible experience and information gathering. Those with significant placements in this sign are often drawn to higher learning, teaching, and travel.
Sagittarius believes in seeking truth, making it challenging to trust gut feelings without supporting facts and research. Even though Sagittarius instincts are usually more accurate than other signs, they can get stuck in needing more information before deciding, missing opportunities as a result.
Therefore, trusting your inner authority will be crucial to seize this week’s opportunities.
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance, associated with the Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot. This card often signals an inevitable change beyond our control.
The wheel, impartial and sometimes random, brings situations we can choose to act on, representing the intersection of fate and free will, inviting us to accept an opportunity or spin again.
Now, the wheel pauses, giving us the chance to say “yes” or “no” to something. For some, this has been a long time coming; for others, it may seem sudden. In either case, there will be no time for deliberation as many of us will need to make a split-second decision and leap into the unknown.
Venus Conjunct Jupiter in Taurus
During a full moon, the Moon and Sun sit opposite each other in the sky. This time, the Sun in early Gemini will be conjunct Venus and Jupiter in the final degree of Taurus. The last degree of a sign is known as the degree of fate, marking the culmination of a journey. This degree will be activated by the full moon, linking events to the Jupiter in Taurus story that began in May 2023.
Jupiter in Taurus has taught us the value of perseverance and security, suggesting that something you’ve been steadily working toward may suddenly fall into place, like setting the final brick in a wall.
Jupiter will leave Taurus and enter Gemini on May 25, so this lunation may effectively conclude a year of growth related to material security and self-worth.
Connections between Venus and Jupiter can stimulate our creative and romantic impulses, leading to a strong desire to express ourselves through art, music, or writing. If you’ve been holding back your feelings, this transit might make it hard to contain them—expect an emotionally rich period!
Communication will be favored, and unexpected messages may come your way, or you might send some yourself.
Since Sagittarius values truth and honesty, this is a good time to share your feelings. The harmonious sextile with Neptune will soften our words and enhance empathy, creating a conducive environment for healing conversations.
Ultimately, this full moon feels exciting and auspicious. Many of us are hoping for a breakthrough after the chaos of the eclipses and the slower pace of Taurus season. Let go of the need to know what will happen next and open yourself to the opportunities that unfold in the coming days.
If the wheel spins in your favor, don’t hesitate—just act.
Self-Reflection Questions:
Examine your relationship to uncertainty: in which areas of your life are you more comfortable with unexpected change? In which areas is change more frightening?
Recall a time when you trusted your gut and it worked out—what did that feel like? How did you know you made the right decision?
What have you been holding back or afraid to say? Why?
Who This Full Moon Will Impact the Most:
Sagittarius sun, moon, and rising
Gemini sun, moon, and rising
Taurus sun, moon, and rising
Pisces sun, moon, and rising
Decision-Making Practices:
Many of us struggle with decision-making because we’ve lost touch with our higher self and core values. Instead of going inward, we seek answers outside ourselves, consulting others or doing extensive research. The weight of responsibility and expectations also influences us, leading to tension and anxiety and distancing us from our inner guidance.
Re-learning to trust yourself is a process that takes time. Here are some practices to help develop this skill for quick decisions:
Ask for a sign: Choose two animals, objects, or numbers to represent each option and ask the universe to reveal one to you.
Pull some cards: Use an oracle or tarot deck to pull cards for each option. For example, ask, “What will happen if I choose A?” or “How will my life change if I choose B?”
Random selection: Write each option on a piece of paper, place them face down or in a bag, and draw one. What is your first reaction? Disappointment, relief, or excitement can indicate where your heart truly lies.
Areas to Release Something this Full Moon (Based on Your Rising, Moon, and Sun Sign):
Aries: Father, gurus, spiritual community, foreign travel, blessings, belief systems, spirituality
Taurus: Death and rebirth, the occult, major life changes and transformation, sexuality, inheritances, other people’s money
Gemini: Romantic partner, business partner, clients, anyone you have contracts with
Cancer: Service to the world, day job, enemies, physical body, health, animals, daily routines, therapy
Leo: Lovers and romance, play, hobbies, fun, art, intellect, creation, children
Virgo: Home, mother, family, emotional wellbeing, ancestral roots, the heart
Libra: Siblings, online business, general business, local life, relatives, short distance travel, writing, speaking, teaching, the mind
Scorpio: Self-worth, money, diet, voice, possessions, skills and talents
Sagittarius: Self, ego, presentation to the world, looks, identity
Capricorn: Spirituality, dreams, the past, pain and loss, isolated places like hospitals, prisons, institutions, channeling
Aquarius: Community, large groups, acquaintances, social media, online communities, luck, money
Pisces: Work, self-employment, career, public image, leadership
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