Full Moon February 2021
The Moon waxes towards fullness this Friday night for a Full Moon in sidereal Leo Saturday morning at 3:17 am ET. Opposite the Sun and Venus in sidereal Aquarius, the Moon is illuminated in Purva Phalguni nakshatra, “the former reddish one,” near Regulus, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. With Mercury now direct, all planets are moving forward for the time being.
Leo Full Moon
As the Sun transits sidereal Aquarius, we find our power center connected to ideas of service, community, and the greater good. The Vedic symbol for Aquarius is someone pouring a pitcher of water. We often think of this as the ascetic pouring holy water to bless the earth. But we cannot pour and share with the world unless we have found a way to fill our own cup. Aquarius’ opposite, Leo, is a place where we embrace our individual power, and purify our own heart so that it can radiate outward to everyone around us.
If you’ve been spending a lot of time in service, community, or contemplation of your contributions to the world, this full Moon can help you reflect a bit more on your personal kingdom. Is it in order? Is your cup full? Are you feeling radiant? The Leo full Moon is a time to celebrate your inner radiance, as the Sun reflects through all of us as the life-giving source.
Purva Phalguni
The middle of Leo comprises Purva Phalguni nakshatra, ruled by Bhagha, the god of delight. It is controlled by Venus and is a star that relates with luxury, decadence, and sexual passion. Symbolized by the front legs of a bed, or a hammock, this star elicits relaxation and other bed pleasures. If you have been burning inside in order to fulfill your duties or please others, take a break! This full Moon is a time to have fun, relax, and enjoy life a bit.
Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury
Lightening up during this time is perhaps easier said than done while Saturn still commands rule over much of the celestial energy. He remains strong in his own sign of Capricorn, bringing us down to earth and reminding us of our responsibilities and need for structure. Jupiter and Mercury join him there, coloring our analytical as well as philosophical sides with a rather austere palette. He rules over the Sun, and Venus, both in Aquarius.
Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury all remain in Shravana nakshatra, a star of listening. Despite the outward nature of the full Moon it is still a good time to listen to the inner voices that are trying to teach us something.
Mars and Rahu
Mars joins Rahu now in sidereal Taurus, a combination that can create volatile passions and flare-ups of all kinds. Mars aspects the full Moon (and thus Rahu’s energy gets caught up as well), which could light a fire in our hearts or minds this weekend. This could add to the romantic passions but also let some hot-headedness get the best of us if we aren’t careful.