The full moon is a peak, and many feel the buzz. It's a crescendo and sometimes brings on a reckoning, or a moment of truth. It's associated with illumination since it lights up the dream time landscape.

At the full moon, the luminaries, the sun and moon, are always in opposite zodiac signs. The polarity brings heightened tension, as balance is sought between the two extremes. 

Waxing and Waning Moon

When the moon has been waxing (increasing), set new Moon intentions, and be ready to act. In the hum of the jolty energies, there can be epiphanies about things that were vague desires at the new moon.

Make it real, with tangible actions, perhaps a ritual that signifies you're ready to integrate your intent. Stay open to surprise, too, and divine inspiration.

Every month, you have a chance to experience a fresh start. The moon's waxing and waning are like the shortest hand on the cosmic clock. The intentions we set with the moon can get specific and match the traits of the sign that month.

This is a way to stay attuned to cosmic currents and go with the flow. It's a constant in a chaotic time, that the moon waxes and wanes. Each lunation is a chance to set new goals and feel closer to a bigger mystery.

Preparing for the Full Moon

Each full Moon has a different intuitive feel, and any ritual you do could draw on the essence of the sign. As it approaches, you might gather photos, found objects, meaningful totems, and place them with your intentions in a prominent place. You might light a candle in full moon ritual.