Welcome to the very last Full Moon of the year 2022!

It will be shining in the sign of Gemini on December 7- 8, and bringing some fairly intense volatility due to the energetically strong presence of Mars, (conjunct the moon and traveling retrograde).

Remember the intensity of the Blood Moon Eclipse in November?

Well, this Gemini Full Moon won’t be quite that fiery, but it still might trigger or remind you of any issues you were working through at that time.

That’s never anything to be anxious about, however.

Simply becoming aware of the cosmic changes around us can help us to navigate any challenges that may arise.

Mars Retrograde

Mars retrograde energy can bring annoyances, frustrations, arguments and disagreements.

It’s the kind of energy that can have you feeling charged up and ready to fight.

It might have you being triggered by conversations, relationships or even wider issues going on in the world.

The most important thing to remember is to bring yourself back to balance, always allowing for healthy outlets for your emotions.

It’s important to get things out and off your chest so that you can release any frustrations or anger and not let them stagnate in your energetic field.

Don’t be afraid to express yourself, and do so without being apologetic.

As long as you are not hurting anybody, there is no reason to worry about releasing your emotions in a healthy way.

Anger does not have to be toxic, it can be the healthiest human emotion to feel at the appropriate time.

Often, releasing anger is just what we need to be able to see where to go next.

Mars also represents action, motivation and getting things done.

When the red planet is going through its retrograde motion, we might be more confused about what’s motivating us, we may begin to question our direction in life and perhaps reflect on where we are placing our energy every day.

Take Positive Action

One of the best things we can do to harness all this Mars energy is to take stock of where we are directing our focus and attention and decide whether or not it is a productive use of our time.

As the wonderful Bruce Lee said, “It’s not the daily increase but the daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.”

That means focus on your priorities, and don’t allow your time to be wasted on things that don’t enhance your life and lead you closer to your dreams.

Utilize all this fiery energy like fuel to ignite your passion and excitement for life again.

Make the decision to redirect your attention where it needs to flow for your most aligned life to manifest.

Mars might bring some erratic, confrontational energy BUT the plus side of that is you can also use it to get super passionate about your life again!

Make a decision to only seek out the things that make you feel happy and fulfilled, and let your life become a message of inspiration to others through your joy.

Gemini

The sign of the twins, Gemini rules ideas, the mind, communication, and making plans.

With the Full Moon in this sign, we can say hello to new bouts of creativity and fresh, imaginative ideas.

We can find clarity about our plans, ideas and focus on those we most desire to see come to fruition!

This Full Moon can give you the right impetus to express what you really mean, and communicate the ideas that are most important to you with authenticity.

Finally, use this time wisely to release what no longer serves you and prepare yourself for the coming new year with a fresh slate.

Full Moon Practicies

Release the Old

Write a list of everything you want to release.

Thought patterns, behaviors, limiting beliefs, bad habits, addictions, repetitive ways of living, relationships – the lot!

Write them down and either burn that list (safely) or go outside somewhere in nature, where you can be alone and undisturbed and recite these out loud.

As you voice each thing you want to let go of, imagine it being released to the wind and the elements, and carried far away from your experience.

Take a Bath

Visualize the new actions you are going to take instead as you luxuriate in an epsom salt bath (add candles, and essential oils!).

Journal Prompts

Use these prompts to focus on what’s coming up for you emotionally, and how you can best improve your outlook.

What have I been shown lately that makes me believe in the abundance of the Universe?

What challenges and obstacles have shown me meaningful life lessons?

What areas of my life can I still improve to become my best self?

Finally, use these affirmations to tune into the energy being offered at this time of the Full Moon, and boost your individual vibration.

I release what is no longer good for me.

I welcome new ways of seeing and being.

I accept that I am constantly learning and growing.

I surrender to the divine plan.

I allow life to flow freely through me.

I choose to learn through love instead of pain.

I allow myself to align with the frequency of abundance.