Plus a planning exercise, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Sagittarius.
The May 2024 full moon falls in the sign of Sagittarius. The freedom loving Sagittarius archetype is in a constant search for inspiration, new avenues of exploration, and adventure. This is a sign that gets bored of the status quo easily, and needs the rush of a new quest to keep them on their toes.
Spiritually, the Sagittarius archetype teaches us to cultivate our own personal relationship with the divine. Contrary to what most religions and a lot of spiritual teachers say, you don’t need an intermediary between you and Source/God/the Universe. You have that connection available to you at all times. Learning to tune in and trust that connection is where a lot of us seem to stumble, though.
This full moon also marks a time of endings and new beginnings. It can bring up old issues, patterns, or blocks for another go-around or a final resolution. Healing work — be it therapy or self-healing techniques — will be helpful during this time. Spend some time to review where you have been focusing your attention and decide where you want to go from there.
Look at the things that are working, the things that aren’t, the things that you’ve been desperately wanting to make work, and see if they are truly important to you, or if you’ve bought into a collective story that simply does not work for you.
Also pay attention to any sudden insights during this moon cycle. Keep track of your dreams and find some way to tap into your intuition on the regular.
Astro-tarot forecast for the full moon in Sagittarius
To throw some more light on the May full moon astrology, let’s take a look at the astro-tarot influences of this lunation. The Sagittarius full moon falls in decan 1, which is represented by the Eight of Wands. This is to be interpreted in conjunction with Temperance, which is associated with Sagittarius.
The Daily Pause Oracle Deck
I designed this beautiful, 40-card oracle deck to bring in some stillness, to give us a word or an idea to reflect on as we go about our day.
Supported by the four elements – earth, air, fire, water – and a carefully thought-out structure that connects the cards, The Daily Pause oracle will help you to listen to and trust your own inner knowing.
There’s no learning curve involved with using this deck. Just get quiet, shuffle the cards, pull one out, and reflect on the word you’re presented with.
There’s a quickening during this full moon, a ripening. Flashes of insight and intuition that can help resolve long-held patterns or issues. The resolution may not be exactly what you expected, but it is likely to feel like closure, nonetheless. And with Pluto, the planet of the underworld and rebirth active during this lunation, soul work is very much in focus. If you’ve done some shadow work in the past months, you can expect further insights and healing during this time. There’s also a chance for sudden perspective shifts that could help click things into place for you.
There’s also a restless energy around this full moon. You may feel pulled in many directions, jumping from one project to the next, one task to another. Insights and inspiration are also likely to flow — keep a notebook handy to jot down all the inspiration and downloads in the coming days.
Neptune is also very active during this lunation, lending support to your dreams and goals. Creative projects are likely to receive a boost during this time, and your intuition will be heightened. Tap into this energy by making some time for creative play. That’s the best way to temper all of the excitement that this full moon stirs up. Also try and meditate {if that is something that works for you}, ground yourself, and keep yourself hydrated. The electric energy around this full moon could quickly lead to exhaustion and overwhelm if you’re not careful!
Sabian Symbol for the May 2024 full moon
The Sabian Symbol for Sagittarius 2 degrees is Two Men Playing Chess.
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This is a symbol of strategy and planning, of making careful and considered moves. There’s an element of competition and a strong sense of knowing how to maneuver through various situations. This is a time to be aware of your weaknesses and see how you can support them to the best of your abilities, and to look for ways to play to your strengths.
In 360 Degrees of Wisdom: The Sabian Oracle, Lynda Hill writes, “you may need to be very thoughtful and cautious about the moves you make and the risks that you are prepared to take. It’s important to take into account the wider picture and all the possible outcomes of any actions taken. Impulsive acts with no forward planning will probably be risky.”
It’s important to remain focused on your goal and desired outcome, to take things one step at a time, and to be purpose in your actions.
Tarot spread for the May 2024 full moon in Sagittarius
Here’s a tarot spread to tap into the energy of this full moon.
- The fruit: A hard-won insight that is coming into your awareness at this time. Pay attention to the symbols on the card that seem especially potent to you
- The nourishment: An intuitive insight or a-ha moment. Again, pay attention to the symbols on the card that seem especially potent to you, and to the suit for an insight into which area of your life this may apply to
- The growth edge: An area that is ripe for healing. Look for signs, insights, or downloads related to this area in the days following the full moon
- Mama moon says: This is always an encouraging message
If you share your spreads on Instagram, please use the hashtag #moontarotstories or tag me @moderngypsy.in so we can connect with each other.
Planning and completing projects with the energy of the May 2024 full moon in Sagittarius
Make a list of all the projects, big and small, that are calling for your attention. Once you’ve made your list, pick not more than 3 projects to focus on. Make sure that you have a mix of small and big projects. We’ll use the energy of this full moon to drive these projects forward.
On post-it notes or loose sheets of paper, make a list of the steps that will move your project towards completion. Use a separate sheet for each project.
Look over the steps you’ve listed out and block out some time on your calendar. List out the exact steps that you will take during each block of time. Give yourself actionable items {e.g. write 1 page, instead of work on novel}. Plot this out in your planner until you reach the end point for your project, be that a week or a couple of months from now.
That last idea can be scary for some of us — me included. Knowing that something will take me a couple of months to complete usually feels daunting because I’m fairly certain I will lose interest along the way or find another shiny project that captures my attention. What helps me to stay largely on track with big projects is to simply put one or two steps into my weekly to-do list. Crossing things off my list is immensely satisfying, and if I want a break from the project, I can always circle back to it in a week or two.
By harnessing the fast-paced energy of this full moon by not just planning but also executing your projects, will give them a significant boost.
I hope you found this little planning exercise helpful. I would love to hear how it landed for you, so please let me know via a comment on this post!
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