The Full Moon returns to us July 27, 2018 at 3:21 PM CST.

((The Spellcaster’s Tarot, Marquis and Murphy. Empress, Three of Wands, Page of Swords, Three of Cups, Six of Cups, Three of Pentacles. )) 

The Thunder Moon of 2018 is not only in Aquarius (big opposition to Sun now in Leo!) it is also a Blood Moon, and a total Lunar Eclipse. TURBO CHARGED!! 

Oh, and did I mention Mercury joins five other planets in retrograde?

YOWZA!!!!!!!!

Let’s start with a look at the July Full Moon; although it has many names, it is a Thunder Moon for sure in 2018. You don’t get thunder without lightning (even if you cannot see it) and we are well aware of all the ZAP! POW! KER-PLOOIE!! we have been witnessing as well as experiencing this Summer Season. This is a good time to think about the goals you have been moving towards since January, and where you want to find yourself as the year draws to a close – we are already past the half-way mark. 

As Full Moon in Aquarius stares down Sun in Leo, we find our yin-yang in a Battle Royale; the energies are not swirling harmoniously, they are squared off to fight bent on winner take all…which is ridiculous but nonetheless how the energy feels. DO NOT BE FOOLED!! We are neither slaves no victims to this energy as we can control it within ourselves. DO NOT TAKE THE BAIT!!!! Engage the Rule of Five (will it matter in five days, weeks, etc.) before accepting an invitation to an argument, and know you have the right to decline. Additionally, if you feel inclined to give yourself a self-care time out and recede entirely, do it. 

Despite the fairly raucous astro-weather in play, the cards above clearly preach a message of peace. Be calm, be aware, be grateful, be at ease, be happy, be safe, be well; do not allow the push-me-pull-you astro-energy to pull you off your pathway. You are in control right from the start (Empress) and three steps right down the center provide the clear passage through this intense energy; you do NOT have to dance to anyone else’s drum! 

Speaking of dancing – Summer nights are absolutely meant for dancing in the moonlight! It’s such a fine and natural sight – when that moon is big and bright!

The Summer is wrapping up, and this 2018 Thunder Moon is the only one you will ever have; enjoy it with grace and gratitude.

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