February 2012 Full & New Moons: Full Moon in Leo & New Moon in Pisces

February 2012 Full & New Moons: Full Moon in Leo & New Moon in Pisces

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 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.  

February 7th 2012 Full Moon in Leo
A full moon occurs at 4:54PM at 18 degrees 31 minutes of Leo. In Leo, this Full Moon is good to end a creative project, or elevate your creativity, linking it more deeply to your emotions. Everyone may seem a little more drama queen now, and their emotions may be busting through the surface with flair. Don't create problems out of thin air or just for the fun of being dramatic. This Full Moon opposes Mercury, which could bring difficulties with communications. It may seem like everyone is having a hard time understanding each other. There could be more problems with technology as well, and with neighbors, siblings, or young people. If you're a Leo Sun, Moon, or mid-Leo rising, you may feel the effects of this moon most.

February 21st 2012 New Moon in Pisces
A new moon occurs at 5:35PM at 2 degrees 42 minutes of Pisces. This is a good Moon to explore your subconscious, your dreams, and anything hidden below the surface. You may want to submerge yourself into something to escape the mundane of the day-to-day and enter a fantasy world. It's good to read a book or watch a movie and really get a feel for them. Water, feet, and music may be more prominent. Go out and do something good for someone else, volunteering or giving of yourself in some way. This New Moon conjuncts Neptune, the natural ruler of Pisces, a pleasing aspect making the Neptune/Pisces influence more pronounced. If you're a Pisces Sun, Moon, or rising, you may feel the effects of this moon most.