Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 23, 2024: The Strategy for Extraordinary Results

May 19, 2024

"Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Take ordinary opportunities and make them great. Weak people wait for opportunities; strong people make them." -Orison Swett Marden Lunations are powerful transits, occurring approximately every two weeks. In the case of this Full Moon on May 23, it occurs at 2°55' of Sagittarius. Let's see what this means. The Full Moon and Manifestation By definition, a Full Moon implies that the Sun and Moon are 180° apart from each other, in opposite signs of the zodiac. The beginning of the lunar cycle, the New...

"Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Take ordinary opportunities and make them great. Weak people wait for opportunities; strong people make them."

-Orison Swett Marden

Lunations are powerful transits, occurring approximately every two weeks. In the case of this Full Moon on May 23, it occurs at 2°55' of Sagittarius. Let's see what this means.

The Full Moon and Manifestation

By definition, a Full Moon implies that the Sun and Moon are 180° apart from each other, in opposite signs of the zodiac. The beginning of the lunar cycle, the New Moon, is related to initiating an intention to then manifest it on the physical plane. When we reach the Full Moon, lunar energy is at its zenith and a constructive tension is generated between the sign where the Sun is located and that of the Moon. It is time to culminate and let go, reconciling the signs where both luminaries are without going to any extremes.

While New Moons and Full Moons allow us to manifest our desires, Full Moons are related to the following themes:

- Let go of resistance to manifesting what we seek.

- What has not worked, we let go of it to create new spaces.

- Visualize the steps we are taking to get to what we want and identify how they align with what we want to manifest.

This lunation occurs at 2°55' of Sagittarius, a mutable fire sign that asks us to open our minds, take leaps of faith and seek a variety of experiences to define what truly reflects our philosophy of life. But this must be complemented by the need for reasoning and logic of the Sun in Gemini. Around this Full Moon there could be a heated clash between our faith and our intellect.

Natal Chart Full Moon in Sagittarius May 23, 2024

Full Moon in Sagittarius, May 23, 2024. Software: Moon

But this Full Moon in Sagittarius is not going to be so willing to let Gemini logic limit its ability to believe boldly: it is off limits .

What is an Out of Bounds Moon?

The term "out of bounds" was coined by astrologer KT Boehrer, who focused her research on the declination of planets relative to the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the apparent path of the Sun on its daily path across the sky. Declination measures the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator.

In general, planets spend most of their time inside the ecliptic, that is, within the band that includes 23°26' north and 23°26' south of the celestial equator. But sometimes they go beyond their maximum declination of 23°26 (either north or south), and that is when they are out of bounds. They have left the ecliptic, that is, the path that the Sun traces.

When the Moon is out of bounds, it doesn't behave like a "normal" Moon. Themes associated with out of bounds planets are: transcending boundaries, rebelling, breaking the mold, breaking the rules, achieving something extraordinary. Applying this to the Full Moon in Sagittarius (which in this case is at a declination of -24°29' South), we are being asked to push the boundaries regarding our beliefs, ability to manifest our visions, not being limited by logic, getting excited about a possibility we hadn't considered.

If you are a person who likes to color within the lines and avoid risks, this Full Moon is not for you. But if you are open to broadening your vision and opening yourself to something unknown to take your life to the next level, this lunation will be an excellent friend. Let's see below how to put it into action.

Sabian Symbol: Sagittarius 3

The Sabian symbol in which this Full Moon occurs is Sagittarius 3: “Two men playing chess.” The out-of-bounds Full Moon at this degree of the zodiac inspires us to take a bold and strategic approach. Like chess players who meticulously evaluate each potential move of the opponent in order to win the game, this Full Moon invites us to transcend conventional logic and explore innovative strategies in our lives. The game of chess, then, represents not only competition, but also the opportunity to challenge norms and make creative moves. In this scenario, we are encouraged to break away from the norm and use our mental acuity to navigate situations that require a unique and personalized approach. With the strategic Sun in Gemini in opposition, it is time to combine a bold and broad vision with a cool, laser-focused mind on the goal. This is the recipe this lunation gives us for manifesting extraordinary results.

Conjunction with Venus and Jupiter in Taurus: We Have It All, We Just Have to Take the Leap

This Full Moon occurs in conjunction with Venus and Jupiter, both at 29 degrees of Taurus. A little further behind, Uranus reinforces the message that this is the time to break free from the conventional.

Venus and Jupiter conjunctions help us to really attract what we want if we are in the right frame of mind. Here in Taurus, this conjunction at the same time as the lunation tells us not to give up so quickly on whatever bold and creative approach we take. If we stay firm and keep our eyes on what we want, we have a good chance of manifesting that dream (or even something better).

Go Big Or Go Home: Affirmations For This Full Moon

When repeated consciously, affirmations help you focus your mind and energies toward manifesting your desires. Use these affirmations during the 14 days from the Full Moon to reinforce your intention to break new ground and expand your horizons. Repeat them in the morning upon awakening or at night before going to sleep, and feel how they help you get into the right state of mind without the restrictions of what once was.

1. I choose to be bold, breaking new ground that reflects my true self.

2. I celebrate my ability to imagine creative strategies and overcome old limitations.

3. I trust in my audacity to transform dreams into tangible realities.

4. I free myself from the chains of the past to embrace a future full of unlimited possibilities.

5. Every new challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate my strength and my ingenuity.

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