Full Moon in Aslesha in Cancer

Soma is celebrated in the Rig Veda for what it is: the nectar of immortality. It is consistently used in the Rig Veda as a rejuvenator or revitaliser, and Soma is associated with the Moon. This Full Moon in Cancer becomes one of the more important lunations of 2026. The year began with a strong cluster in Capricorn, pushing us to get our act together. The New Moon earlier in the month acted as a trigger point, and this Full Moon, with the entire Capricorn cluster standing in opposition, is where we are confronted with external realities. The larger message is clear: we need to take care of not just ourselves and yet remain confident about how and where we are progressing. 

This is not a problematic lunation, but it is certainly an interesting one. It is a moment where we learn to shift our priorities and understand shared values. I emphasise shared values because of the Capricorn planets in the 7th from the Moon in Cancer. In Astrology by Moonlight, Tara Aal and I describe the Moon as “me” and Venus as “we.” With the Moon in opposition, it is not only to acknowledge the feelings of others in our lives, but also to recognise that we exist within an environment shaped by shared values, ethics, needs, and wants. With Venus and the Moon opposing each other, the aim should not be to win the situation, but to ensure that no one loses. Creating a win-win situation naturally brings harmony despite differences, and that is something worth striving for.

Mars and Venus bring passion and fire into our actions and also into our relationships. At the same time, the Moon on the other end keeps reminding us of what we want from any situation. This phase is not about how we should be. In Astrology by Moonlight, we describe Mars as action and the Moon as reaction. Emotional reactions are therefore natural, especially when we are doing things with others and expectations begin to rise, usually centred on ourselves. This is not necessarily helpful during this phase. It is better to make peace and ensure that action does not provoke a challenging reaction, but instead leads to a collective response that is beneficial for everyone involved.

Mercury also plays an important role here. Mercury represents the rational mind, while the Moon represents the emotional mind. This period brings indecisiveness, arising from a disconnect between the rational and emotional minds. There can be a sense of disarray when it comes to choosing what we need or want, partly fuelled by strong personal desires and partly by the needs of others on the opposite end. This factor cannot be ignored or eliminated, and it contributes directly to the uncertainty. Rather than fighting this phase, it is better to use it to gather information, clarify context, and make progress, even shared progress, with the support and acceptance of others.

The lunation takes place in Ashlesha, ruled by Naga and symbolised by the coiled serpent. This shows how we may be trying to control situations where we actually need to let things unfold. There is a need to release control and trust the natural flow. While Mars in Capricorn urges us to push forward, the Moon in Ashlesha asks us to meet progress from the other end by allowing things to move as they need to. Sometimes, trusting the natural course of events, without imposing excessive control, is the wiser approach. A snake’s venom can be a poison, but it can also be a medicine. It is up to us to ensure it is a medicine. This lunation is exactly the time to do it.

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