Full Moon in Cancer ~ Wolf Moon
January 13th, 2025
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Cancer; Latin root word being Karkinos, meaning Crab. The story of this sign in Greek mythology is one where a crab was crushed under the foot of Heracles, sent by Hera to distract the hero, and whose remains were placed in the sky by Hera, forming the Cancer constellation.
The symbol of the crab can reflect the tension between protection and vulnerability; the soft, emotional inside of the crab which requires a hard, protective outside shell. It is a water sign ruled by the moon; water and the moon both being related to our emotional body. A Cancer moon can bring about a heightened emotional time with a lot of mothering energy. This offers us an opportunity to reflect on the ways in which we welcome our emotions, nurture and protect ourselves and our closest relationships with a strong importance on home and family.
Also called the Wolf Moon or the Center Moon (name used by the Assiniboine people of the Northern Plains) refers to the idea that this moon roughly marks the middle of the cold season and gives the imagery of wolves howling during the hunger of mid-winter.
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Element: Water
Planet: Moon (Emotions) – Mothering
Organs: Stomach, ovary, womb, vagina, breast, lymphatic system, breastbone
Themes:
- Emotions
- Intuition
- Protection
- Comfort
- Relationships
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“As above, so below”
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Why connect with the lunar cycles? What can it bring to our lives?
This is part of the process of re-wilding ~ connecting back to natures rhythms in our everyday lives.
The moon embodies our:
- emotions
- desires
- passive tendencies
- and our shadows (unconscious)
The full moon illuminates our highest potentials. It is the peak of the Lunar Cycle and heightens our ability to be self-aware of the unconscious psyche (to reveal what was hidden.) The full moon is a time of completion after a period of darkness, the energy is ripe, mature and ready to be expressed or released.
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“Mine the treasures. There are blessings in the lessons.”
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Themes
Emotions
- depths, water, ocean, vast emotional landscapes, feeling, vulnerability, inner truth
PROMPTS:
- Tune into the emotional body. Where do I find the most safety to experience and express my full range of emotions?
- Are there any regrets that I am holding onto from the past that I need to release?
- Who is somebody in my life that I need to forgive? Write them a letter of forgiveness.
- Is there any place in my body that I am holding tension? Is there a size, texture or color associated with this tension?
Intuition
- feminine, lunar, wisdom, unconscious, darkness
Reflect on your intuitive abilities and inner wisdom.
PROMPTS:
- What are ways in which I can tap into my intuition and trust my inner guidance to navigate life’s challenges and make decisions that align with my deepest truth?
- How can I honor my intuitive hints more?
Protection / Comfort
- boundaries, self-care, nurturing, mothering, comfort, safety, security
Reflect on the concept of home and belonging. Consider the importance of self-care and nurturing practices.
PROMPTS:
- What activities, self-care practices or rituals help you feel nurtured and cared for?
- What does “home: mean to you, and how can you create a sense of comfort and security in your life at this time?
- Who are the people that bring out the best in me?
Relationships
- home, ancestry, family, connection, belonging
Reflect on your connection to your family and loved ones.
PROMPTS:
- How can you nurture and strengthen your relationships with those closest to you?
- Who are the people in your life that foster a sense of emotional closeness and support?
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