Here are two charts for the full Moon on 18 June 2008, 5:31 PM (GMT).

• Chart based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Full Moon in relation to U.S. natal chart

What my preferred astrologers have to say...
Taking a look at what other astrologers have to say about this full Moon:

Jeff Jawer at stariq.com in his full Moon report:

The Full Moon in adventurous Sagittarius is normally associated with overdoing everything. However, its close conjunction with Pluto shades optimism with fear, inhibiting its exuberant spirit. Eccentric Uranus' square to this Sun-Moon opposition adds another layer of uncertainty. Inner feelings and outer events turn suddenly, undermining a sense of continuity. However, flexibility and a willingness to explore unfamiliar territory can lead to freedom for those able to take chances, turning chaos into creativity.

Robert Ayres at Astrological Alchemy says about the full Moon:

The Full Moon falls in Sagittarius on June 18. The Archer is the opposite sign of Gemini and, as with all full moons, it is about balancing, harmonizing, and integrating opposites. The Sun, the king of the day, is fully reflected by the Moon, the queen of the night. The Sun represents the conscious aspect of our being and the Moon represents the subconscious. The Moon in Sagittarius wants to illuminate our innate wisdom. All knowledge and wisdom is structured inside each of us. Life is a process of bringing into conscious awareness that which we already possess. Life is designed to be a process of awakening.

This Full Moon falls in Sagittarius 27 degrees and the keyword for this decanate is Illumination. Illumination refers to a state of consciousness of knowing higher truth. It is a state of truly understanding life. Many people live in ignorance of these higher truths and as a result their lives are filled with pain and suffering. The illumination of Sagittarius wants to be lived in our daily lives. This Full Moon is about walking our talk. We have to live it in every thought, feeling, and action.

Venus is conjunct the Sun and Pluto is conjunct the Moon. Uranus is in square aspect to all four of these planets. This is a very stressful combination of planets which can result in sudden, explosive changes. Venus rules money and values and the Moon represents our subconscious patterning for desiring safety and security. Our thinking about money needs to change.

The Full Moon is also part of a mystic rectangle. Moon/Pluto is trine Saturn/Mars and sextile Dragon’s Head/Neptune. Sun/Venus is trine Dragon’s Head/Neptune and sextile Saturn/Mars. This beneficent configuration of planets provides the opportunity for positive transformation. This powerful Full Moon is intensified even more by Mercury going direct and Summer Solstice happening two days later.

Change is happening. We can either resist it or embrace it. Let’s consciously work with it. Identify the needed changes in your life and go for it. Enjoy!

[Marge's note: Mr. Ayres description of this full moon is so on target.]

My take..
   »on the full Moon

There are a number of patterns, the two I chose to mention are

• Several (3) variations of mystic rectangle with Sun, Moon, Venus, Neptune and Pluto as the constants; Saturn, Mars and Mercury as the variants. These rectangles involve the elements fire and air -- a masculine expression. According to theReal
  Astrology.com (toward middle of page)

  A Mystic Rectangle is formed when two pairs of oppositions are sextile each other. The result is an aspect pattern that includes two sextiles, two trines and two oppositions. A Mystic Rectangle will always be in the same polarity, either masculine (Air and Fire) or feminine (Earth and Water). This is another "soft" aspect pattern in that it does not generate friction, discomfort or a need to take action. What a Mystic Rectangle does offer, however, is an extremely strong sense of balance and structure, of harmony between the four planets involved. Finding this balance is not a given ­ it will still take conscious effort and awareness. However, working with the Trines and the Sextiles will help to make more sense of and find the point of integration for the two oppositions.

  Working with a Mystic Rectangle takes some practice because in order for it to hold up, all four planets must be working together and supporting each other. It is common for individuals with Mystic Rectangles to struggle with the two Oppositions, see-sawing back and forth between the opposing planets. Once the point of balance has been found, however, it becomes increasingly easy to maintain, and a well integrated Mystic Rectangle can be the most unflappable of aspect patterns. Once an individual has integrated a Mystic Rectangle, it represents a core of strength for them, and a solid foundation that can be a great gift in handling whatever else life throws at them.

• And there is a YOD, formed by Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Capricorn, and Uranus in Pisces. Mars is at the point; the triad of Chiron-North Node-Neptune sits at the midpoint between Jupiter and Uranus. It's a tight structure and speaks of creative activity (Mars) supported by visionary, innovative approaches (Uranus), possibly undermined by old-fashioned, conservative or self-serving interests or philosophies (Saturn).

   »on the full Moon as it relates to the U.S. natal chart

In the U.S. natal chart, the YOD described above encompasses the natal Moon with tansiting Mars in opposition to both the Moon and the asteroid Pallas Athena. Here matters concerning the home, women, emotional responses and skilled trades and tradespeople are accentuated, and may be unduly stressed.

The Solstice

On Friday the Summer Solstice will occur. This is the time of year when days are longest. Here in Anchorage the Sun sets at 11:43 PM, rises at 4:20 AM. In Fairbanks, the Sun doesn't set, but rides along the southern horizon; officially the Sun sets at 12:48 AM, rises at 2:58 AM. But I've been there and it doesn't set.

So, what does this all mean? To the ancients it meant a great deal. Stonehenge was built to commemorate, no celebrate, the solstice. Please take the time to look at this site and you will get an idea of its power.

Meanings are what astrology is about. In our everyday lives, we emphasize facts and logical results. But what good is all the information in the world if it has no meaning? It's up to each of us to find the meaning in our own lives.

Journal entry dated 16 June 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian, Astrology

Here is the June calendar with astrological notation and two charts for the new Moon on 3 June 2008, 07:23:30 PM (GMT).

• New Moon Chart
• U.S. Natal/New Moon
  

What other astrologers have to say...
Taking a look at what my favorite astrologers have to say about this new Moon:

Jeff Jawer at stariq.com in his New Moon Report:

The New Moon in Gemini seeds a multitude of ideas and opens new channels of communication. Yet with its ruling planet Mercury stuck in reverse until the 19th, avoid information overload to maintain a semblance of intellectual order. Vivacious Venus joins the New Moon, adding beauty and social skills, enlivening relationships and artistic impulses. A supportive sextile from Mars in dramatic Leo adds a playful tone favorable for flirting, empowering creativity and enriching self-expression.

Robert Ayres at Astrological Alchemy says about the new Moon:

The New Moon this month occurs in Gemini on June 3. The Twins represent the principles of polarity, duality, and opposites. All of life is based in duality: light/dark, spirit/matter, positive/negative, masculine/feminine, etc. The opposites are two different expressions of the same reality; you cannot have a coin without the two sides of heads and tails. They help to define each other. You cannot truly know the light without knowing darkness, the positive without knowing the negative. In truth, opposites are complements of each other which together result in wholeness. But at a lower level of consciousness, opposites are perceived as adversarial and conflict ensues. We must learn to engage, understand, and embrace opposites. They are what we are seeking to complete ourselves and give us wholeness.

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The New Moon conjunction of Sun and Moon is joined by Mercury and Venus. This conjunction of four significant planets adds power and focus to this event. Mercury, the planet of mind and Venus, the planet of heart, provide us with a wonderful balance to begin this lunation cycle. Mercury is retrograde, so beware of miscommunication, disruption of travel plans, and breakdowns of machines. Mercury is retrograde from May 27 through June 20. Mars is in sextile aspect to this group of planets, which facilitates putting our thoughts and ideas into action.

The New Moon falls in Gemini 13 degrees and the keyword for this decanate is Fidelity. Fidelity refers to the principles of loyalty and faithfulness. It wants us to be loyal and faithful to the truth as well as to our opposites in order to create and maintain wholeness. Be open to needed changes in your thinking. It is time to try to understand and integrate the opposites in our lives.

My take..
   ..on the new Moon

Trine the stellium in Gemini is the small grouping of Chiron-North Node-Neptune at the bottom of the chart, in Aquarius. This group closely aspects Mercury in Gemini and all three bodies are retrograde (the Lunar Node is a point in space where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic). Generally a trine is considered beneficial, and a source of artistry/creativity. But the tone here is different. There is the introversion of the retrograde and, also the ruler of Aquarius, Uranus in Pisces, is square Mercury. There is a mutual reception between Neptune in Aquarius and Uranus in Pisces that relates them, as well. The two are not quite compatible -- Uranus and Aquarians preferring freedom and focus; Neptune and Pisceans preferring to drift mentally and be bound physically to something or someone.

I found this about the Neptune/Node combination in Midpoints: Unleashing the Power of the Planets by Michael Munkasey:

These themes indicate your retreat from the friendship, advice, and counsel of others to a more private world where you hold the exclusive membership. When you need the time and the space to be with yourself away from the influence of others, when you need an opportunity to be by yourself, or when you need to be free from the ties and obligations that others create, then you can draw upon the power of these patterns. They denote confusion about the intentions of others, the way you shy away from and intentionally avoid meetings with associates, and your opportunities to gather friends together for inspiring meetings or ventures. When you exhibit shortcomings due to meeting others, when confusion abounds within groups or clubs, or when deceit and misleading arguments are used during or about such exchanges, then these issues may be active and working.

   ..on the new Moon as it relates to the U.S. natal chart

The stellium discussed above joins with the stellium in the U.S. natal chart, placing eight planets and the Part of Fortune in the 8th House. Please refer to the 9/11/07 post, titled "New Moon @ 18° Virgo 24," for a list of 8th house matters.

The Chiron-Node-Neptune group conjuncts the U.S.'s natal Moon in the 4th house (home, land, mining).

In closing here is a quote from Dane Rudhyar's The Astrological Houses: The Spectrum of Individual Experience:

The eighth house is a very important house, but one that is hard to interpret in an individual's chart. It is in terms of eighth house types of experience that a person has to make perhaps his or her deepest and most vital choices. These choices will affect not only the individual, but society as a whole. In that sense, the Existential philosophers are right in saying that every man is responsible for the whole of mankind.

Journal entry dated 30 May 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian