"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, not yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down or to eat; it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort." - The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
So begins the story of Bilbo Baggins and the wild hero’s journey that was thrust upon him in Tolkien’s tale The Hobbit—a journey whose twists and turns would change the fate of Middle Earth forever.
For those new to the story, Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming hobbit (quirky halflings) leading a “normal” life in Bag End, was fatefully drawn into the maelstrom of the unfolding story of The One Ring by the wizard Gandalf The Grey as he’s caught up in a quest to reclaim the Dwarf kingdom in The Lonely Mountain containing jewels and treasures of old, from Smaug, a fierce and cunning dragon whose arrival brought terror and destruction.
It’s a tale of sweeping proportions that lays the groundwork for the Lord Of The Rings saga, within which Bilbo is called on a quest that challenges his paradigms and sets into motion events that cannot be undone, for better and for worse, and ultimately for the good of all.
For those new to the story, Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming hobbit (quirky halflings) leading a “normal” life in Bag End, was fatefully drawn into the maelstrom of the unfolding story of The One Ring by the wizard Gandalf The Grey as he’s caught up in a quest to reclaim the Dwarf kingdom in The Lonely Mountain containing jewels and treasures of old, from Smaug, a fierce and cunning dragon whose arrival brought terror and destruction.
It’s a tale of sweeping proportions that lays the groundwork for the Lord Of The Rings saga, within which Bilbo is called on a quest that challenges his paradigms and sets into motion events that cannot be undone, for better and for worse, and ultimately for the good of all.
The journey of Bilbo Baggins is as “June 2019 Sagittarius Full Moon” as it gets. There are a multitude of astrological factors at play that speak of the need to leap, the thrill of new adventures, the disillusionment that can come after the fall; the “no more bullshit” (Saggies also have the gift of telling it like it is, yeah? 😉 ) call to courage and bold moves forward that the current MARS/MERCURY and SATURN/PLUTO/nodes opposition between Cancer and Capricorn is igniting within us.
Add this to the JUPITER-NEPTUNE square that’s exact for the second of three times today between Sagittarius and Pisces, and the SATURN-NEPTUNE sextile that’s exact on Tuesday, and we have a potent potion brew of life-altering potential, incredible change, and bittersweet unfoldings that help us lay the foundations of whole new lives as events accelerate.
The full moon, which occurs at 25° Sagittarius at 4:30 AM EDT, is conjunct THE GALACTIC CENTER – the rotational center of our galaxy that includes a supermassive black hole and complex radio (X-ray) source within Sagittarius A, giving off a trillion times more energy than our own Sun. The Galactic Center radiates energies of profound wisdom and truth, holding ascension keys that can help set us free and go deeper into manifesting Heaven on Earth - a world more filled with personal integrity, intuitive knowing, "big picture" vision, and greater love and compassion for all beings.
This full moon also brings us across the threshold into eclipse energies, as this summer’s two eclipses approach in July—a solar eclipse at 10° Cancer on July 2, and a partial lunar eclipse at 24° Capricorn on July 16.
Those with personal planets or points within five degrees of 25° Sagittarius might experience life-altering events, revelations, or culmination and release with this full moon, with powerful effects also manifesting for those with planets near 25° of the mutable signs of Gemini, Pisces, and Virgo.
Add this to the JUPITER-NEPTUNE square that’s exact for the second of three times today between Sagittarius and Pisces, and the SATURN-NEPTUNE sextile that’s exact on Tuesday, and we have a potent potion brew of life-altering potential, incredible change, and bittersweet unfoldings that help us lay the foundations of whole new lives as events accelerate.
The full moon, which occurs at 25° Sagittarius at 4:30 AM EDT, is conjunct THE GALACTIC CENTER – the rotational center of our galaxy that includes a supermassive black hole and complex radio (X-ray) source within Sagittarius A, giving off a trillion times more energy than our own Sun. The Galactic Center radiates energies of profound wisdom and truth, holding ascension keys that can help set us free and go deeper into manifesting Heaven on Earth - a world more filled with personal integrity, intuitive knowing, "big picture" vision, and greater love and compassion for all beings.
This full moon also brings us across the threshold into eclipse energies, as this summer’s two eclipses approach in July—a solar eclipse at 10° Cancer on July 2, and a partial lunar eclipse at 24° Capricorn on July 16.
Those with personal planets or points within five degrees of 25° Sagittarius might experience life-altering events, revelations, or culmination and release with this full moon, with powerful effects also manifesting for those with planets near 25° of the mutable signs of Gemini, Pisces, and Virgo.
The Sagittarius Archetype
A mutable fire sign, Sagittarius is the sign of wisdom, philosophy, adventure, exploration, and epic journeys. It seeks to expand horizons, searching for the big-picture connecting pieces that help us make sense of the larger purpose of events and our own existence. It’s “go big or go home” when Sagittarius energy dominates, drawing us out of our comfort zones and into The Great Unknown for thrills and edification. It can also be the epitome of The Fool’s Journey, as we Saggies (yes, I speak for myself!) are notorious for “leaping before we look,” rushing headlong into adventures that leave us careening off the cliffside with not much to cushion the landing that awaits at the bottom.
Before diving into more of the full moon’s themes, our allies in navigating the energies unfolding:
- An adventurous spirit
- Trust, faith, and hope that all is unfolding as it should
- Faith in ourselves and our ability to make the right choice as moments unfold, whether others think it foolish or wise
- Fiery confidence and courage
- An eye toward unlocking truth and wisdom without getting too serious and letting self-doubt block us from the adventures that await
- A willingness to leap if called, even if the path ahead is unclear
- A willingness to speak our heart’s truths with confidence, to let our guard down to those with whom it’s appropriate; to be vulnerable in healthy ways to gain greater intimacy and whole-self healing
- To unapologetically stand in our truth, but be open to broader points of view (in the end, always trust your gut)
- Self-love and compassion, as no one has the map and that no one else really knows what’s going on, either (to embrace The Great Mystery and The Cosmic Joke of it all!) ;)
Bilbo Baggins and the Fool/Hero's Journey
As with many of us now, Bilbo Baggins is shaken from his quiet, comfortable life and finally acquiesces to the call of adventure and the wilds, leaving behind the creature comforts of his home and safety of the Shire on a quest full of unknowns and potential peril. No one, not his Dwarf traveling companions nor the wizard Gandalf, could predict what would await them on the road—only that the rewards of a successful quest would be sweet and far-reaching, and that the dangers would be equally as fearsome.
There is a clear connection to the archetype of The Fool in the tarot here—embarking on a journey where the outcome is unknown, but the impulse and soul calling to leap is far stronger than the fear and hesitation to stay behind in the comfort of known territory and circumstances. With Jupiter squaring Neptune—and with NEPTUNE STATIONING RETROGRADE on June 21—unforeseen factors and circumstances out of our control could lead to disillusion and disappointment as we hope for long-term outcomes that may not manifest. But it’s equally as likely that the dissolving of blocks and barriers to right next steps and penultimate “heart awakenings” and softening of emotions can lead to blissful beginnings and healing experiences, no matter what transpires in the end.
If you feel called to make a leap of faith this week, bear in mind that the Soul and Higher Self may be guiding you to move into a situation that is for your highest good, whether the ending is as you had hoped for or not. For it is often in the journey that the greatest riches and lessons can be received.
Trust that any disappointments stemming from big moves made this week are sure to bring long-term growth, and perhaps ultimately paving the way for even greater realization of our dreams and desires that are more aligned with our highest good. Look for greater shifts and changes coming to life between late September and late November, when the final Jupiter-Neptune/Saturn-Neptune aspects occur, and when Neptune stations direct.
If you feel called to make a leap of faith this week, bear in mind that the Soul and Higher Self may be guiding you to move into a situation that is for your highest good, whether the ending is as you had hoped for or not. For it is often in the journey that the greatest riches and lessons can be received.
Trust that any disappointments stemming from big moves made this week are sure to bring long-term growth, and perhaps ultimately paving the way for even greater realization of our dreams and desires that are more aligned with our highest good. Look for greater shifts and changes coming to life between late September and late November, when the final Jupiter-Neptune/Saturn-Neptune aspects occur, and when Neptune stations direct.
A Bittersweet Path
The Singing Moon card, from The Green Wheel Oracle deck by Danielle Barlow In looking at the astrology of this full moon and the Solstice week ahead, I can’t help but think of The Singing Moon card from The Green Wheel Oracle card deck by Danielle Barlow.
This card speaks of once-in-a-lifetime chances to make powerful changes, but also alerts us to the fact that events we set into motion will likely have far-reaching consequences.
As the Jupiter-Neptune and Saturn-Neptune alignments become exact, the Summer Solstice energy builds to a climax, and MARS reaches an exact opposition to PLUTO on the 19th, the call to action in parts of life that may stir feelings of vulnerability—but with great heart-rewards and the breaking down of walls that are ready to crumble—become inevitable. Visceral, primal forces are at work here—heightened sexual energies, intoxicating desires, the need to stand up for one’s boundaries, the need to stare down great fears and call on our own Dragon and Fire energy to accomplish what’s before us.
This card speaks of once-in-a-lifetime chances to make powerful changes, but also alerts us to the fact that events we set into motion will likely have far-reaching consequences.
As the Jupiter-Neptune and Saturn-Neptune alignments become exact, the Summer Solstice energy builds to a climax, and MARS reaches an exact opposition to PLUTO on the 19th, the call to action in parts of life that may stir feelings of vulnerability—but with great heart-rewards and the breaking down of walls that are ready to crumble—become inevitable. Visceral, primal forces are at work here—heightened sexual energies, intoxicating desires, the need to stand up for one’s boundaries, the need to stare down great fears and call on our own Dragon and Fire energy to accomplish what’s before us.
Bilbo not only found great freedom and newfound courage and comrades on his journey to The Lonely Mountain, but suffered the bittersweet fate of losing companions and enduring epic battles with Orcs, goblins, trolls, and Smaug the Fire Drake himself. And his finding of The Ring Of Power enacted a twist of fate that brought edification and suffering of even greater proportions to Frodo Baggins, as the ring and fate of Middle Earth fell into his hands. He returned to the Shire forever changed, grieving the loss of friends but wiser and more worldly for it - and in the end, unknowingly having secured the peace and sanctity of Middle Earth from the forces of evil as fate did its sacred work through him, even in his so-called follies.
As we plunge into whatever awaits us this full moon week, may we howl at the sky with the strength of the ancestors and Mother Earth pulsing through our veins; may we be the Dragonfire and Holy Flame let loose across the sky; may we boldly and sweetly sing the song of stars yet unknown on the wind, sparkling out into a new courageous dawn that will surely become the stuff of legends.
May we leap, soar, do, be, and breathe, embody childlike joy and curiosity, and trust that the highest good will be done if we follow our Heartsong to what is calling from the wilds beyond..
With love and bright Sagittarian spirit,
Jennifer Elen Bríd
Jennifer Elen Bríd
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