Here is are two charts for the full Moon on 22 January 2008, 11:36 PM (GMT).

• Full Moon Chart
• U.S. natal/Full Moon

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

Jeff Jawer at stariq.com states in his Full Moon report:

The opposition of the Leo Full Moon to the Aquarius Sun contrasts the need for personal expression with principles of teamwork and cooperation. Positively, this provides a supportive environment for creativity in which individual genius is nurtured by group support. However, the desire to stand out from the crowd could lead to drama and conflict. Fortunately, there's a playful atmosphere that can turn tension into an enjoyable distraction or use it as a springboard for fresh ideas. This Full Moon is a time of celebration when the joys of the heart (Leo) align with community ideals (Aquarius) to share in the joys of life.

Dipali in her Celestial Space Astrology Blog posts about this full Moon:

At this stage of the lunar cycle - a Full Moon, tends to stimulate emotional waves, ripples and even bursting of emotional dams. It is all in the name of emotional awareness and flowing. Flow freely, feel, express, be.

This full moon in the sign of leo at 1 degree. Notice expressions during the week leading up to the full moon, there may be a “dramatic flair” when expressing emotions. Either this type of expression can be interesting and shares a story for a greater understanding and awareness or you have the melodrama where there is attention being sucked into the black hole. Hence the title of this blog post “and the award goes to.”

Leo symbolizes child-like fun, innocence, play and expression of our heart. When there are childish behaviors in action, then the emotions manifest as tantrums and a way of becoming the center focus of all things and people. Surely from time to time either you recall doing that (and now laughing about it in hindsight) or you see other people do it now.

Also, the sign of Leo tends to symbolize vanity and pride. Do watch for how vanity or pride run the show instead of you being in the driver’s seat. Does your pride get in the way of forgiving and healing the heart? Have you noticed you are a bit compulsive and vain about your appearance. Every strand on your head, your hair has to be styled perfectly and none out of place? What is behind the mask or role? Who are you really?
Leo reminds us to use its energy towards self-actualizing your highest potentials. To shine your light, to listen to your heart’s song with confidence, dignity and courage. You are encouraged to find the “leader” in you and use the power wisely and most of all lovingly.

My take..
   On the full Moon

A Yod pattern is formed by the out-of-sign sextile between the Moon in Lee and the Equatorial Ascendant (Eq or EQA) in Taurus; the figure points to the midpoint between Venus and Pluto. This figure may not be valid for any place other than the longitude of Greenwich (0°) or time, because the EQA is the point where the Earth's equator crosses the ecliptic (the apparent path that the Sun traces out in the sky). As the Earth rotates, this point changes.

Finding a good definition of the EQA took some work, an interpretation was even harder. The EQA is considered one of eight personal sensitive points. This information from Michael Munkasey is excellent.

The Equatorial Ascendant represents a part of human mind which lies
between the unconscious (or that which we are not directly conscious of,
our "hidden mental images") and the conscious. There is a part of our
mind where we go to relax, take stock of what is happening, evaluate life
and our attitudes, perhaps even form new attitudes. The prejudices we
were taught, or the prejudices we were born with, reside in the EQA region
of mind. It is here that we go when we are half-asleep or half-awake to
formulate impressions of how we are performing or progressing in life.
The EQA is where we go to evaluate self and life and how self is reacting
to life. The EQA represents idea and image formation, or idea birth. The
EQA is where we go to evaluate self. The EQA is where we go to evaluate
how we "think" others do or do not accept us. Many of the reactions that
go on at the EQA level are only half-conscious. Self-evaluation is an
important concept for the EQA.

Discussing the Yod pattern, Bob Marks at www.BobMarksAstrologer.com says:

A Yod is formed when two planets make a sextile aspect and a third planet is opposite their mid-point. That third planet must make angles of 150 degrees with the other two. If you drew lines on the chart connecting the planets, you would get a Y-shaped formation that seems to point to one part of the horoscope.

That 150 degree angle is called a quincunx, a strange minor aspect that, by itself, is off again, on again, favorable, unfavorable. The two planets making the quincunx seem to be out of joint. Imagine two waves going into and out of phase, first adding and then canceling each other out and you have the picture. Because of this, it is always difficult to say what the effect of a quincunx will be at any particular moment.

The result is steadier in a Yod since the power is focused. The “energy” of the two planets making the sextile seems directed to the house and sign containing that third planet. The effect of a Yod is said to be “fated” or show some special destiny. Oh sure, it sounds really impressive when you tell a client “Hey, you have a special destiny!” However, that’s nothing more than a “Barnum statement” and really says nothing. All that is really going on is an emphasis on one particular area of the life. Nonetheless, this focus frequently seems driven, compelling.

By contrast, the T-Cross sets out a problem and pushes you to a find a solution in the “empty leg” of the cross. The Yod just pushes you and the solutions are seldom simple. It’s not nicknamed “The Finger of God” for nothing.

With this primarily fatalistic figure pointing to a midpoint between Venus and Pluto in Sagittarius, the combination of personally taking stock and creative play is pointed toward using "financial or personal resources to increase power or prestige" (Munkasey, Midpoints: Unleashing the Power of the Planets, 1991). The Sagittarian lens focuses on expansion with ideological and/or dogmatic overtones.

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

The finger of the Yod discussed earlier points to transiting Venus/Pluto in the second house; but, for lack of strong aspects on the other two corners, the pattern is incomplete.

Natal Pluto in Capricorn and the third house is within aspect to the Sun/Moon opposition. This suggests that we may be on our way to getting our act together with respect to environmental issues that affect weather.

Journal entry dated 19 January 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian, Astrology

Here is are two charts for the new Moon on 8 January 2008, 11:36 AM (GMT).

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

What the real astrologers have to say...
Taking a look at what my favorite astrologers have to say about this full Moon:

Lisa Dale Miller at Astrowisdom.com

This is the best New Moon for setting goals, initiating projects, and making serious commitments for successful achievement. And how fortunate for us that this year the Moon and Sun in Capricorn are joined by blissful and expansive Jupiter in Capricorn! Retrograde Mars (action) in Gemini slows down and internalizes the normally hyper-diverse energy of this placement, and retrograde Saturn in Virgo lends a sense of careful, considered thoughtfulness. Mercury at 0º Aquarius (visionary mind,) Uranus in Pisces (awakening global peacemaking,) Venus in Sagittarius (the heart of generosity) and Pluto at 29º Sagittarius will call our attention to how our own personal goals have a profound impact upon the evolution and quality of life for our species.

So let me remind you that the two weeks after the New Moon, as the Moon waxes to fullness, is the optimal time to build the energy of your intentions. Action is best begun on the Full Moon in Leo. So slowing down and being deliberate is not only appropriate, but is the Capricorn way. For those of you who have trouble with follow-through, this is the New Moon to gain focus and work on building real stamina. Believe me, with concerted focus and effort, you might find you are a whole lot stronger and more responsible than you think!

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

The New Moon in Capricorn plants seeds of ambition that will grow when fertilized with commitment, patience, good planning and self-discipline. However, a supportive sextile from inventive Uranus to this Sun-Moon conjunction provides unconventional perspectives that reveal original ways to achieve your goals. The independent nature of Uranus also reduces Capricorn's tendency to rigidity and authoritarianism, making it easier for rebellious types to catch this constructive wave and turn it in a productive direction of their own choosing.

For a list of new Moons in 2008, try this page at The New Moon Journal.

My take..
   On the full Moon

What attracts my attention is a t-square between Saturn in Virgo-Venus in Sagittarius-Uranus in Pisces with Venus at the middle position and conjunct the asteroid Juno. The same Uranus that is sextile the Sun-Moon conjunct is part of the t-square.

This time of beginning (a new Moon) brings with it concerns and stress about any one or more of the following elements, as indicated by Juno:

• jealousy
• feminine wiles
• social patterns
• organization in the home
• fidelity
• virtue
• fruitfulness
• vindictiveness
• eccentricity
• mating
• shrewishness
• quarelling

Whether you feel or encounter situations expressing these influences is a good test of whether Juno is active in your life. Juno in Sagittarius indicates a desire for mutual freedom in relationships. Travelling together or being on the same page philosophically may bring happiness. In some cases, people with a prominent Juno in Sagittarius may be married to their careers.

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

This new Moon is placed in the third house, activating communications in all its forms (postal, telephone, email, radio, newspapers, magazines), inland transit, traffic, short trips (commuting), rumors and public opinion. Because it is in opposition the U.S.'s natal Sun, an awareness of long term, personal goals being in opposition to short term necessities may cloud matters.

The t-square with Venus conjunct Juno discussed earlier falls on the cusp of and inside the U.S.'s second house, in opposition natal Uranus in Gemini. Again the nation's wealth is emphasized, this time with a direct reference to the currency and its circulation (Juno in Sagittarius refers to the mint).

Usually I quote Jeffrey Kishner's take on the Moon event, as well, but this is what I found when I checked in at his site -- Lunar Tunes Astrology:

I have been regularly writing about every New and Full Moon for a few years now, and it's been fun. But Saturning is transiting my Ascendant and I need to focus my resources on building my Seduction Central blog, as that's where the action is.

So, I am discontinuing Lunar Tunes Astrology for the foreseeable future. If you miss me, read my other blog, schedule a consultation with me, or send me an email. (See sidebar for links and contact info.)

I'll miss hearing what he has to say.

Journal entry dated 07 January 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian, Astrology

Here is the January calendar with astrological notation.

My apologies for the minimal number of posts lately -- I'm working on getting a revamp of my website published to www.dolphinmoon-media.com. The work is going slowly, but it should be done soon. Stay tuned.