December 2015 Full & New Moons: New Moon in Sagittarius & Full Moon in Cancer

December 2015 Full & New Moons: New Moon in Sagittarius & Full Moon in Cancer

A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are exactly opposing one another in the zodiac. It tends to signal a time of endings, culminations, and things coming to fruition. A new moon occurs when the transit Sun and Moon are in the exact same spot in the zodiac. It tends to signal a time of new opportunities, growth, and optimism.

For information on how the new/full moons may impact your sign, read the monthly horoscope.

December 11th 2015 New Moon in Sagittarius
A new moon occurs at 5:29AM ET at 19 degrees 2 minutes of Sagittarius. In Sagittarius, we’re in a great mood. We’re happy, we joke around, we share funny stories, and we’re up for a good time. We don’t want to take anything seriously, and we want to see the bright side. We can travel, we feel like exploring the world, and our inner adventurer wants to come out and play. We avoid fences around our lives, and push past any that exist. We want to roam, run, and feel the wind on our faces, enjoying freedom as much as we can. If you're a Sagittarius Sun, Moon, or mid-Sagittarius rising, you may feels the effects of this moon most.

December 25th 2015 Full Moon in Cancer
A full moon occurs at 6:12AM ET at 3 degrees 19 minutes of Cancer. In Cancer, we’re in touch with our feelings, and we want comfort and familiarity. We want to spend time at home, the place most familiar to us, and with family, the people who can comfort us. We don’t care for anything new or different, and want to stay inside of our comfort zones. Our feelings are heightened, and we feel more strongly. We need the comfort and support of loved ones as a result, so we don’t get too down and out about our lives, and feel we belong. If you’re a Cancer Sun, Moon, or rising, you may feel the effects of this moon most.