The full moon on 1 July 2015 falls just within Capricorn decan 1. At 9 degrees Capricorn, the full moon is close to Pluto and opposite Mars. Again, with this moon phase article, I will take a look from the perspective of mundane astrology, hence the tagline Violent Extremism. There will be greater emphasis on combating online terrorist recruitment, hence the above image.

But I will first look from the perspective of our personal lives. This intense push and pull tension has the potential to place incredible strain on personal relationships. As we are three months into the current eclipse cycle, or half way through, this full moon is harshly influenced by the lunar nodes, marking a karmic turning point in long-term personal issues.

Full Moon Meaning

Like all full moons, the major planetary aspect is Sun opposite Moon. Along with the conjunction, this is the most important of all aspects in astrology. A full moon focuses our attention on relationships of all kind. A full moon itself has a relationship to the previous new moon. Projects you started during the previous moon phase two weeks ago can now be fine-tuned or completed, it is harvest time.

As the lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon, you can take an objective and balanced look at your personal relationships. Being in touch with your own needs and intentions, and those of others, you can clearly see any relationships imbalances causing disharmony.

Full Moon July 2015 Astrology

As mentioned in the introduction, this full moon marks the halfway point in the current eclipse cycle. Being three months since the April 4 lunar eclipse, you can see in the chart below that this full moon is square the lunar nodes. This means that issue in your life which have arisen since the April 2015 lunar eclipse should reach a point of climax during the next two weeks.

The lunar eclipse on 4 April 2015 at 14 degrees Libra will have dramatic effects on both personal relationships and the world in general. The lunar eclipse receives challenging influences from a nasty fixed star and Uranus. However, a positive aspect to Jupiter allows us to focus on the positive self-awareness from Uranus, rather the negative emotions of the Moon. I am not so optimistic about the influence of this eclipse on the world in general. The April 2015 lunar eclipse should result in an explosion if instability in the Middle East with unseen consequences.

As covered in the section above about the meaning of full moons, we are also under the influence of the previous new moon, which lasts for four weeks. Projects or circumstances which began two weeks ago with the June 16 new moon, will reach a point of climax or completion over the two weeks of the July 1 full moon phase.

the astrology of the June 2015 new moon is fairly straight forward. The major themes will be initiative, aggression, action, sex, sports and war. Between the new moon and Mars lies the fixed star Al Hecka. Positioned on the tip of the Southern Horn of the Bull, the nature of this star totally compliments the already Martian nature of the new moon.

Sun conjunct Mars in the full moon July 2015 astrology chart below is not as tight a conjunction as it was for the previous new moon. However, the themes of aggression, sex and war will be just as, or even more prominent, because of the intensifying influence of Sun opposite Pluto.

The Moon represents our vulnerable, sensitive side and emotions. She rules women, the public and intimate relationships. The powerful influence of Pluto on the Moon can make those things ruled by the Moon yet more vulnerable, subject to guilt, coercion, secrecy, and dramatic transformation. Moon opposite Mars creates irrational actions and emotionally based anger. There will be increased vulnerability to the negative or destructive actions of others.

So you can see that this aggressive push and pull dynamic is not a good omen for relationships of any kind, whether it be between lovers or nations. The full moon square the lunar nodes increases karmic tension to such a level, that you may reach a critical turning point in your path, closely related to your close partners and family.

Together, I see much built up tension and aggression exploding in intense drama or rage, the parting of ways and the transformation to a new path. However, there is hope of greater understanding and empathy with Neptune bridging the gap between Sun Mars and Moon Pluto. Relationships with shared ideals and values, or spiritual beliefs, will more easily cope with any irritation or revelations coming from the full moon.

Another big bonus at the personal level, to help overcome the dominating aggression of the full moon, is the placement of Mercury in the chart below. Mercury lies at the midpoint of the Jupiter Uranus trine, creating a minor grand trine aspect pattern. This can result in practical outcomes via open and honest communications. Venus conjunct Jupiter is an excellent omen for love to conquer all. Original ideas and insights can lead to greater growth and happiness in a relationship. Mercury sextile Venus brings warm and friendly conversation.

Full Moon 1 July 2015

Violent Extremism

Now for my mundane astrology rant. Terrorism has been in the news nearly every day because the April 2015 lunar eclipse said so. It was conjunct the terrorist star Algorab and opposite revolutionary Uranus. The previous new moon tightly conjunct Mars foretold of increased aggression, acts of violence and war. This full moon square the lunar nodes means the war involving Islamic State is reaching a turning point, and this has already started playing out with the announcement on June 10 of more US troops to Iraq.

Pluto on the full moon opposite Mars translates are yet more brutality, hate and violence in Iraq and Syria. The positive link to Neptune favors ISIS in their radicalization of vulnerable citizens, mainly Muslim youth, and in particular at this time, young Muslim women with the full moon emphasis on women. Violent extremist ideologies spread through terrorist propaganda. ISIS posts 100, 000 pieces of propaganda on Twitter everyday.

The minor grand trine pointed at Mercury describes the targeting of Muslim youth (Mercury) through the enormous amount (Jupiter) of online content (Uranus). Young women in particular will be attracted by the perceived glamour of war (Mars trine Neptune). They are in fact the prey (Moon Pluto) of violent men (Sun Mars). This glorious adventures resonate with youth in general.

Law enforcement and governments will be ineffective in their current approach to online terrorist recruitment because Saturn is retrograde and makes no aspects in the chart above. The best way to combat the radicalization of youth through this propaganda is through direct communication. The minor grand trine to Mercury opens up the channels of communication at the family and peer levels, for sharing (Mercury sextile Venus) of positive social values (Jupiter trine Uranus).

Full Moon July 2015 Dates and Times