The Full Moon in Cancer on December 26, 2023, is sextile Jupiter. This gives a very positive meaning to the Full Moon December 2023 astrology. It brings good fortune, generosity, truth and optimism.

However, an alignment of Mercury retrograde and Mars is square Neptune, bringing confusion, lies and deception. So, there are two distinct sides to this Full Moon.

Full Moon December 2023 Horoscope

The Full Moon on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, is at 04°58′ Cancer. There are two separate configurations in the chart below with two very different meanings. The blue aspects from the Moon to Jupiter and Saturn are positive. In contrast, the red aspects from Mercury and Mars to Neptune are negative.

Full Moon December 2023 Astrology

Sun opposite Moon brings your home, family, and intimate relationships into sharper focus for the following two weeks of this moon phase. Opposing forces, such as work versus home or what you need versus what you want, create inner tension and external pressures. This can lead to conflict and crises that drain your energy.

The lunar qualities of emotions and instincts climax with the December 2023 Full Moon. So, use your increased emotional strength and intuition to overcome any relationship challenges. Subconscious awareness allows for an honest and balanced look at your relationships. You will see any relationship dynamics or negative feelings causing disharmony.

Full Moon Truth

Full Moon sextile Jupiter (0°38′) brings good fortune, generosity, charity, optimism and idealism. Ease in sharing your feelings, plus a heightened intuition, encourages friendship, understanding and cooperation. A more philosophical and progressive outlook could see you become involved in social welfare issues. This is also an excellent Full Moon to expand your horizons through education, travel and spirituality.

Full Moon trine Saturn (2°09′) gives self-reliance, practicality, persistence and organizing ability. You can handle sensitive or complex relationship issues with patience and emotional strength. Reliable instincts and common sense allow you to make important decisions about your home, family, and relationships. Your memories and dreams will also guide your feelings on any subject.

Jupiter sextile Saturn (2°47′) brings balance, honesty, integrity and sustainable growth through cautious expansion. An optimistic yet realistic outlook, good timing, and sound judgment help you choose the right option at the right time. Patience, perseverance, and a strong work ethic help you reach a significant long-term goal. Lasting achievements will bring stability, security and satisfaction.

Full Moon Lies

Mercury conjunct Mars (1°41′) usually brings quick thinking and direct communications. However, Mercury is retrograde, and this conjunction is square Neptune. Both factors confuse your thinking and lead to miscommunication. You may become irritable and short-tempered. So listen carefully and think before speaking. Release built-up anger safely through creative projects or physical exercise.

Mercury square Neptune (0°18′) can cause confusion, disorientation, misinformation, deception and scheming. So be very clear and concise, and don’t make snap judgments. Seek trusted or professional advice if signing contracts or dealing with legal matters. Avoid escapism through conspiracy theories, cults, drugs, and alcohol.

Mars square Neptune (1°22′) can cause immorality, perversion, and a lack of energy or motivation. Relationship problems are possible because of unrealistic expectations, strange desires or suspicion. Don’t let your fears or imagination get the better of you, and avoid deception, self-deception, self-pity and being taken advantage of. Caution is needed to avoid disappointment or scandal.

The Constellations

The Full Moon in December 2023 is in the Sign of Cancer. But as the star map below shows, it is located in the Constellation of Gemini. The Signs and the Constellations do not match up. Over the last 2000 years, the Constellations have moved nearly 30° out of alignment with the Signs because of the precession of the equinoxes.

The Zodiac was invented only as a measuring device. The ecliptic line in the image below matches the degrees in the Full Moon horoscope above. Like the original astrologers, I use the Constellations and fixed stars for interpretation, not the Signs.

The image above shows the Full Moon between two stars on the left foot of the northern Gemini Twin. Eta Geminorum is officially named Propus. In astrology, it is called Tejat Prior. Mu Geminorum is officially named Tejat. In astrology, it is called Tejat Posterior. Both stars have the spectral type M, indicating the planetary nature of Saturn.

• 03♋46 – Eta Geminorum, Tejat Prior (Propus)
• 04♋58 – Full Moon December 2023
• 05♋38 – Mu Geminorum, Tejat Posterior (Tejat)

The Full Moon is closer to Tejat Posterior. But because it has not yet passed this star, a conscious effort is needed to manifest the benefits of Tejat Posterior fully. While Tejat Prior is further away, its full potential has been unlocked. So, both stars probably have the same influence on the December 26 Full Moon astrology.

Full Moon in the Twins

Tejat Prior causes violence, pride, over-confidence and shamelessness. ^[1] It gives a prideful, mentally quick, courteous, and orderly nature but a tendency to be greedy, cunning and shameless. May be subject to violence. ^[2] Tejat Prior can portend eminence, but such an eminence that most would not aspire to: the hangman’s noose is likely to be the result. ^[3]

With Moon: Materialistic, almost mercenary. Preferment in business, writing and matters dealing with the public. ^[2]

Tejat Posterior gives force, energy, power and protection. ^[1] Orderliness, a quick mind, elegance, honors, riches. ^[2]

With Moon: Can become successful and gain public preferment in writings and government matters.
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Full Moon in Gemini Constellation: Sympathetic, humane, progressive, versatile, ingenious, nimble, fluent, curious about people and places, and eloquent without being garrulous. It gives a lively and curious intellect, a very clever but restless mind, a receptive mentality, a fertile imagination, and the ability to grasp details and cope with emergencies.

Harsh aspects (opposite Sun) can cause indiscretion, unreliability, audacity, a lack of self-control or caution, and disregard for facts. Can become flighty, susceptible to flattery, garrulous, and may jump to unwarranted conclusions and lack integrity. ^[2]

Full Moon December 2023 Meaning

The horoscope for the December 26 Full Moon is divided into two halves by the opposition of the Sun and Moon. Positive aspects to Jupiter and Saturn bring honesty and integrity to one side. On the other side of the barrier is Mercury conjunct Mars. It is a negative influence because the square to Neptune brings lies and deception.

The Full Moon in the Gemini Constellation reinforces the duality or the two-faced nature of this Moon phase. The same could be said of the two stars this Moon falls between. Tejat Posterior has a positive influence, bringing honor, power and protection. Tejat Prior has a more challenging influence, bringing greed, cunningness, and shamelessness.

Truth or Lies?

Mercury square Neptune (0°18′) has a tighter orb than Moon sextile Jupiter (0°38′). But a Full Moon is so potent that its aspect will dominate more minor ones. Adding the trine to Saturn is another tick in the truth column. However, astrology’s most significant indicator of duality is the Sun opposite the Moon.

The Full Moon creates a powerful polarity between conscious and subconscious, you and me, truth and lies. In the December 2023 Full Moon horoscope, the Sun opposite the Moon acts like an energy barrier between truth and lies. You can stay on one side to protect against the other. Staying with Jupiter and Saturn will reinforce truth and reality. Staying with Mercury-Mars will reinforce lies and illusions.

However, the Full Moon opposition can also be seen as an interface or a transition between truth and lies or from one dimension to another. You do not have to stay only on one side. Dreams, meditation and intuition will help you land on the right side. The opposition is like a mirror, and life reflects what lies in the soul.

Moon Phases

The influence of the December 26 Full Moon lasts two weeks up to the January 11 New Moon. Astrologically, a Full Moon is influenced by the preceding New Moon. The December 12 New Moon helps you imagine a better way forward. Importantly for, this December 26 Full Moon it enables you to use your imagination and open-mindedness to overcome polarized thinking.

If the Full Moon December 2023 astrology directly impacts your horoscope decan, you can read about it in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart, see full moon transits.

• Previous Moon Phase: New Moon December 12, 2023
• Next Moon Phase: New Moon January 11, 2024
• 2023 Moon Phases Calendar
• 2024 Moon Phases Calendar

Full Moon December 2023 Times and Dates

• Los Angeles – December 26, 4:33 pm
• New York – December 26, 7:33 pm
• London – December 27, 0:33 am
• Delhi – December 27, 6:03 am
• Sydney – December 27, 11:33 am

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.163, 213.
2. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.965-97, 321.
3. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.40.