The Full Moon on Friday 25 December 2015 is at 3 degrees Cancer, in Cancer decan 1. The full moon astrology has a strong focus on love and friendship. There are two prominent stars and an aspect pattern which all say the same thing. This is an ideal full moon for strengthening the bonds in an existing relationship or for finding a new romantic partner. Socializing is favored in general, and this is a particularly good moon phase for negotiating peaceful settlements to disputes and for finding common ground in business or legal matters.

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 since the December 11 new moon 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. The influence of a full moon last for two weeks up to the next new moon, in this case the new moon on 9 January 9 2015.

Full Moon December 2015 Astrology

This is a lovely full moon with an emphasis on close relationships and cooperation. Both the fixed star on the full moon and the major aspect pattern share this theme of closeness and friendly communications. There is one aspect to the full moon which is a trine to Neptune, a relatively weak influence so I will focus on the fixed star then the aspect pattern focused on Venus.

Fixed star Tejat Prior, at 3°39′ Cancer lines up closely with our full moon. Although in the Cancer Sign, this star belong to the Gemini Constellation. Since the Greeks fixed the slowly moving constellations at 0° Aries in their Zodiac over 2000 years ago, the stars and their constellations have moved 30°, or a whole Sign forward in relation to our Western, or Tropical zodiac.

It is because of this process called precession, that I use fixed stars for horoscope interpretation, rather than the Signs. The Signs derive their names and meanings from the Constellations anyway. This provides a more logical, factual, specific and accurate interpretation than one based on the broad generalizations of Sun Signs. Stars emit energy, Signs do not.

With the star Tejat Prior being of the nature of Mercury and Venus, the December 2015 full moon promotes open communication, love and kindness. The star gives public appeal and “the ability to express ideas in reasonable and acceptable ways which win because of their manifest intelligence”.

Socially, this full moon is excellent for making new friends or tightening the bonds in existing relationships. If this full moon is well aspected in your horoscope, you will feel elegant and enjoy increased popularity. This is an ideal time for writing, giving speeches or presentations, sharing ideas and teaching. This full moon suggests success in legal matters and indicates the right time for negotiating peaceful settlements.

Full Moon Minor Grand Trine

You can see in the Full Moon December 2015 astrology chart above that Venus is midway between Mercury and Jupiter, making a symmetrical triangle called a Minor Grand Trine. The blue lines to Venus are expressive sextiles, and the blue line from Mercury to Jupiter is the harmonious trine aspect.

A minor grand trine is more dynamic than the more familiar grand trine, but still suggests talent and skill at expressing and achieving love, understanding and kindness. A minor grand trine represents a work in progress, as the skills have not been fully developed as with the grand trine. The creative expression and intelligence of a minor grand trine is very similar in influence to that of the fixed star Propus.

You could not have a better planet at the focal point of this aspect pattern than Venus, as all minor grand trines strive for love and harmony. Mercury and Jupiter compliment it so well as this brings the talent for creativity and communication, also associated with minor grand trines in general. The brief interpretations for the aspects below show how the planets involved go together so well and match the theme of the fixed star.

Mercury trine Jupiter is the fuel that fires Venus. This aspect is ultimately expressed through Venus via the sextiles. It brings optimism and good news. Research, study and socializing are favored, as is making plans because of your good instinct, future-oriented and positive thinking. This is also the ideal time to clean up and organize anything from your office to your whole life.

Venus sextile Jupiter is excellent for partying and making love. You should feel warm and happy inside and will want to share the good feelings. This is an indicator of good luck and you may receive gifts, money or compliments. You will also be in a generous mood and not greedy at all.

Mercury sextile Venus is a fun-loving and friendly influence making this a great time to relax and unwind. Socializing should be more enjoyable now because of less stress and more harmony in your relationships. You will have a greater ability to express your love and affection meaning your intimate relationships can benefit from closer bonding.

Fixed star Agena at 24°00 Scorpio has a big influence on Venus. Being a lovely Venus-Jupiter star it again fits so well with the themes of love and friendships indicated so far for this full moon. It gives enough  energy and enthusiasm to let you make sacrifices for your lover or for your cause, without damaging yourself or your situation. With Venus in particular, Agena gives a pronounced sensuality with strong passions, and a tendency to form rash friendships with women.

Even though there is no aspect linking the full moon to Venus, because of the similarities of the aspect pattern and fixed star, it is fair to say that much of the energy of this full moon will be expressed through Venus, in a loving in compassionate manner.

The December 11 new moon suggested a final evolutionary leap required to adapt to the massive change and upheaval of recent years. Fitting the December 25 full moon into this dynamic allows for bridges to be mended and harmony to be found in whatever new situation you find yourself in. If relationships ended then this full moon is ideal for making new friends or finding a new romantic partner. Taking time out to relax sounds nice but the energetic nature of the minor grand trine is more suited to social interaction.

If this full moon directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about its effect in your monthly horoscope.

Previous Moon Phase: New Moon December 2015
Next Moon Phase: New Moon January 2016

Full Moon October 2015 Times and Dates