Each full moon is an opportunity to reconnect with oneself and reassess our life path. On the night of 3 July 2023, a large and bright moon, forming in the sign of Capricorn, makes its show in the sky, so much larger and brighter than the others that it almost looks like a Supermoon! The high point of the full moon will be around 00:39 (Italian time).
Even in the hours just before and after, the moon will shine high and splendid in the sky.
This full moon will appear brighter and larger than other full moons and will also take on a wonderful orange hue. A few hours earlier, it will also transit at its closest point to the Earth. This will make it appear larger and brighter than a normal full moon.
July's full moon is a crescent moon and is called the Full Moon of Thunder (because there are frequent summer thunderstorms in July) or also the Moon of Hay, Moon of the Deer (it gets this name in reference to the American tradition that deer's new antlers sprout in July.
According to a somewhat more accurate legend, in fact, the Full Moon of the Deer would be so called because at this time the antlers of the male deer would come to obscure even the moon), and Raspberry Moon, for the Celts was the Moon of Claiming. The Cherokee, on the other hand, looked upon her as the Moon of ripe corn .
The Capricorn Full Moon arrives on 3 July 2023 and brings both challenges and rewards. It seems that the Universe is encouraging us to do the hard things, but also promises that we will be pleasantly rewarded when we do. This makes the Capricorn Full Moon a perfect opportunity to find the discipline to achieve the goals we are seeking. Create those plans, tick off items on your to-do list, get back on your meditation cushion and tackle those challenging projects you've been putting off - the Universe is on your side! When we face the role we have played, it is then that we can find the courage to change things to bring our lives closer to where we want to be.
We can also use this full moon to take an exam that will open up job prospects, engage in a deeper journey of healing, or have that difficult conversation with a family member that will hopefully lead to a peaceful resolution.
The Full Moon of Thunder awakens our energy, pushing us out, bringing us back into our bodies and in touch with our origin.
The Thunder Moon suggests staying in dialogue with our instinctive part and letting the wild spirit nourish us. The water that this moon brings is that of plant juices, of cells that make the petals of flowers swell, the water that quenches our thirst and promotes growth and flourishing.
The July moon, as we have said, manifests itself at the time when the deer's antlers are at their strongest and therefore reminds you that you should not be afraid of love or fear to progress, or to assert your true nature.
A plant that has a strong connection to lightning is the elderberry, a tree considered sacred magical and wise in many cultures.
This plant has a connection to the fairy world, to goblins, elves and all the creatures of the little people.
It suggests and evokes the cyclical rhythm of life and its changes.
The message of the elderberry is: free yourself from the past, dream of the future, stay in the present.
Water is also very important for this moon, water mirrors are its primary symbol, so lakes, streams, the sea but also puddles are gateways to an imaginary world.
The dried herbs that can be used for this full moon are lavender, St. John's Wort, lemon balm and all the other healing herbs that characterise this period.
With the full moon of July, the first harvest of wheat takes place and this refers to the cyclical nature of life, which is not a straight line, but rather, a path of evolution through letting go of rebirth. With the celebration of the first harvest of the year, therefore, this is a moon that prompts us to ask ourselves what we have achieved through our efforts, what fruits can we taste that are fully ripe?
It is very important that we do not forget to stop things for a moment and then celebrate our achievements, observe what has been done and celebrate it during these full moons you can do so.
Precisely because of the cyclical nature of life that we have just talked about, the symbol of this process is the circle.
The Tarot card associated with this full moon is the Tower card which evokes the regenerative destructive force of the thunderstorm, The immediacy of lightning is the vision that becomes clear and reminds us of the impossibility of having everything under control.
The Capricorn Full Moon, therefore, can also help illuminate what is no longer working in our lives, giving us the opportunity to intensify and take responsibility. It can be difficult to face what no longer works or no longer supports us, as it sometimes requires us to take responsibility for the situation that has arisen.
The colours for this Full Moon in Capricorn are light green and violet.
The violet of the elderberries and the light green of the leaves that are lush in summer, and these colours speak to us of communication and intuition.
With this full moon, two zodiac signs in particular, in addition to Capricorn, will have reason to celebrate.
On this July full moon, in fact, the unlimited energy and daring nature of Aries will be amplified. Aries must use this time to assert themselves and take calculated risks.
Aries could see significant financial opportunities appear after this supermoon. Investments made during this period could prove particularly fruitful.
For Virgo, a pragmatic and organised earth sign, on the other hand, this full moon brings a welcome balance between reality and dreams. This lunar brightness will encourage Virgos to step out of their comfort zone and embrace change with optimism.
Under the influence of this Moon, Virgos will see an improvement in their personal relationships. In both love and friendship, their natural empathy will be strengthened, allowing them to create or strengthen strong bonds.
The full moon will also allow natives of this sign to take a big step towards personal fulfilment. They may find their true passion or feel more aligned with their life goals.
The full moon has a significant influence on our lives, but it is important to be prepared to take full advantage of its beneficial effects. Here are some tips:
Create a quiet space: Find a place where you can relax and think undisturbed.
Meditate: Take time to meditate and listen to what your intuition has to tell you.
Write down your dreams: They may contain important messages or directions to follow.
Comments