Fear Less and Love More
"To let go is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future. To let go is to fear less and love more." – Nelson Mandela
The full moon in Capricorn peaks today, July 10th. Full moons always occur in the sign opposite the one the Sun is currently transiting – in this case, Cancer. As with every full moon, be mindful of heightened emotions, both in yourself and the people around you.
Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn governs routines, responsibilities, systems, and structures – both personal and societal. Under this moon’s influence, you may feel tension or frustration in these areas, but it can also be a powerful time to reflect and reset.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the July full moon is traditionally called the Buck Moon, named for the time when young male deer begin growing new antlers. Until they reach maturity around five and a half years of age, bucks shed their antlers annually, each time growing a new set that is typically larger and more branched than the year before.
The two weeks between the full moon and the next new moon offer an especially potent window for release. Let go of what no longer serves you, whether big or small, tangible or intangible. Get a new haircut, clean out that closet, forgive the past, or finally walk away from a toxic relationship.
This is a good time for personal magic – creating space for new growth, new opportunities – a more free and more powerful version of yourself. Saturn, the planet of lessons, karma, and responsibility, will support you. Like the buck, your next phase of growth can be bigger and better than the last.
