On January 13, 2025 at 5:27 pm EST the Full Moon in Cancer will reach its peak, inviting us to dive deep into our emotional world. Cancer, a water sign, is closely tied to our feelings, intuition, and need for nurturing. This Moon brings our emotional needs to the surface, urging us to honor them. However, it's important to remember that while feeling deeply is natural, emotions should not always be the guide for our decisions.

Cancer energy can sometimes trick us into believing we are our emotions. In these moments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, as though our emotions are running the show. But the Full Moon invites us to process these emotions without allowing them to dictate our actions. Feeling is essential, but it's important to recognize that we have the power to choose how we respond. We want to feel, but we don't want to make decisions from that emotional place.

Sun in Capricorn: Finding Balance Between Emotions and Action

The Full Moon in Cancer is in opposition to the Sun in Capricorn, grounding Cancer's emotional energy with Capricorn's practical and goal-oriented nature. Capricorn is a cardinal Earth sign that seeks structure, success, and progress. It thrives on working hard and climbing the ladder of achievement.

While Capricorn can help us stay grounded and focused on what we want to create in the world, its shadow side can lead us to suppress our emotions in favor of progress and external validation.This can sometimes result in shutting down emotions and not living a life that actually feels good, even when we create the “success”.

 During this Full Moon, we're invited to strike a balance between honoring our emotional truth and taking practical action toward our goals. It's about letting our feelings guide us while also staying connected to our larger purpose and ambitions. Cancer wants us to nurture ourselves and our emotional worlds, while Capricorn reminds us to stay focused and build something lasting.

Mars Retrograde in Cancer: Slow Down, Feel, Then Act

 Mars, the planet of action and drive, is currently in retrograde in Cancer. This energy calls for slowing down and reflecting on the way we express our emotions and take action. While Mars is usually all about forward momentum, when retrograde, it encourages us to pause and reassess the way we approach conflict, action, and emotional responses.

 With Mars retrograde in Cancer, it's not about avoiding action entirely. Instead, it's about making sure that our actions are not ruled by impulsive emotions. This energy encourages us to slow down, feel our feelings, and then take action that is grounded in clarity and alignment, rather than reacting from an emotional charge. The retrograde allows us to move more intentionally, consciously choosing how we show up rather than being driven by reactive emotions.

The Nodes Shift: Aligning with a Higher Path

On January 11, 2025, the North Node moves into Pisces, and the South Node moves into Virgo. This shift will set the tone for the coming 18 months, inviting us to let go of perfectionism and rigid control (South Node in Virgo) while moving toward a more spiritual, intuitive, and creative path (North Node in Pisces).

With the North Node in Pisces, we are called to trust the flow of life and embrace the unknown. Pisces invites us to surrender, tap into our intuition, and release the need to control every outcome.

Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo asks us to move beyond overly analytical thinking and perfectionistic tendencies. The South Node in Virgo, asks us to let go of old habits related to perfectionism, excessive planning, and the need to control every detail. Virgo's analytical mind can be helpful, but when the South Node moves through Virgo, it's time to step away from overthinking and trust more in the flow of life.

This shift marks a moment to allow our spiritual selves to guide us more than our earthly, task-oriented side. It's a call to embrace faith, intuition, and creative flow.

 Why Being in a Community Now is Essential

The Full Moon, Mars retrograde, the shifting Nodes, and all the cosmic movement in 2025 are stirring up intense energy. These shifts are invitations to reflect, realign, and take intentional action. But here's the truth—nothing changes unless we choose to work with these moments. The energy may open the door, but transformation happens when we decide to walk through it.

This is where Guided by the Moon comes in. It is not just a program; it is the answer to navigating these shifts with clarity and purpose. Inside, you will find exactly what you need to work with these energies instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.

Transformation requires action, reflection, and connection. In Guided by the Moon, you are not navigating this alone. Together, we work on the cognitive mind, the subconscious, and the energetic body to create a complete and supported approach to growth. This is your space to feel held, guided, and equipped to take the steps you need to move forward.

When you lean into this guidance, everything becomes more aligned. The overwhelm quiets, the path forward becomes clear, and you feel empowered to embrace the transformation waiting for you. Guided by the Moon is the container that helps you do the work, so you can step fully into the version of yourself you are ready to become.

You don't have to wait to start working with this energy, it's all waiting for you right now in the portal! Dive in and find a Moon Talk that will help you align with the Full Moon's power and navigate this moment with intention. Plus, there's a reiki bath ready to ground and support your energetic body as you process these shifts. These tools are here for you, already guiding you to tap into the cosmic energy and move forward with clarity and confidence.

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