If you need a quick breather from the lime-green everything of Brat Summer, you’re in luck. A wave of quiet luxury will surge again this July 21, as the second in a rare back-to-back pair of Capricorn full moons glows overhead.
Most years, we just get one full moon in each zodiac sign, but 2024 has blessed us with a double-header in Capricorn. Flip back a month to June 21, the date of the full strawberry moon, also in Capricorn. Whatever you soft-launched at the solstice gets a second round of celestial support just four weeks later.
Another fun fact: July’s full moon is called the Buck Moon, because this is the time of year where a deer’s antlers are velvety and fully visible. Since this lunar lift is taking place in ambitious, take-charge Capricorn, we can think of it as a nudge from the universe to, er, “grow a pair” and bravely step into your power.
Here’s the catch though: Capricorn is the sign of ambition, discipline, structure, and responsibility. It’s the zodiac sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of karma and time. Rewards will be handed out to those who have earned them. If that’s you, then stop vacillating, and go audition for that lead role.
Full moons are also moments for completion. Did you leave the door ajar on a situation that needed to die with the first Capricorn full moon back on June 21? Here’s your second chance to grab the hammer, and put the final nail in that coffin.
On the other hand, do you wish you’d given a pitch or project a more concerted effort? As the saying goes, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. This full moon could extend a rare second chance to make a first impression. It’s absolutely worth a try, since Capricorn energy does not give up before exhausting every option.
Since Capricorn is an earth sign and this full moon lands on a Sunday, you can harness its energy by getting out into nature. If it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, here’s your excuse to cool off among a canopy of trees. Bring a picnic, a journal, vision boarding supplies, whatever, and spend the day forest bathing while you connect to the full moon—yes, even when it’s not visible in the sky.
If you’re chilling out by the AC, don’t be surprised if you shift into project mode. We’ll all be feeling especially ambitious under this full moon, which can be a mixed bag. Before you kick off any extensive projects, make sure you have the time and momentum to actually finish them. Even achieving something small and manageable in a single day can be rewarding enough.
Each zodiac sign has a sweet spot for this full moon, so you might want to turn your attention toward these areas, where you’ll get a bonus cosmic boost for the two to four weeks following July 21:
Aries
Career advancements and long-term goals
Taurus
Higher education or spiritual growth
Gemini
Sex, investments, and shared resources
Cancer
Personal and professional partnerships
Leo
Self-care routines and daily work habits
Virgo
Creative and romantic endeavors
Libra
Home and family matters
Scorpio
Friendships, communication, and local connections
Sagittarius
Financial stability and self-worth
Capricorn
Personal reinvention and self-improvement
Aquarius
Forgiveness and spiritual healing
Pisces
Group endeavors and technology skills
Additionally, there are also two new moons in Capricorn in 2024 (January 11 and December 30), which makes 2024 one motivating year for anyone born under the sign of the sea goat. Those with Capricorn placements in their charts, like moon or rising, will also feel a renewed zest around personal initiatives this year.
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