ASTRO: FULL OAK SUPERMOON IN GEMINI

ASTRO: FULL OAK SUPERMOON IN GEMINI

4-5/12/2025 @ 23:14 GMT

All Hail & Welcome to Astro: Full Moon in Gemini. This Moon-phase is in the final month of 2025, according to the Gregorian calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, in 1582. This month’s full moon is in the sign of Gemini the twins & the Sun is in Sagittarius until December 21st, when it transits into the sign of Capricorn. Full moon phase occurs 4-5 December @ 23:14 GMT. December is a month of celebration to many faith systems & religious pathways, which we can see celebrated in our local communities. As with all Astro: Full Moon articles, we meander through the international phenomenon of naming the moon before discussing the Astrological meaning & planetary influences of this phase. I will finish this month’s article with my regular astronomical events list of dates for your diaries, for an eyes to the skies update. Enjoy the read with my gratitude for joining me on this journey.

Naming the Moon

Naming the moon phase is an international phenomenon. Each geographical area has its own unique agricultural or ecological events which helped to produce a name for each Moon phase. The many names for each moon, depend on where you are from or what it is you believe in. The moon takes approximately 28 days to go through her cycle, in which time she goes through the same process which the Earth & Sun take a year to cycle through. Each phase has a relationship to us humans through the sign the moon sits in. How we interact & feel within the world in which we live. We have lived our lives by the moon throughout time immemorial. Let’s take a look at the naming of the moon around the world & its significance to those ancients who named the moon phase. The Native American names for December’s full moon are Cold Moon & Long Night Moon. The Montana tribes named this moon the Younger Hard Time Moon, & is a precursor to next month’s Hard Time Moon. In China it is the time of the Bitter Moon, a reflection of the dipping temperature? In India we are in the month of Margashirsha when the Margashirsha Purnima is observed. Hindu devotees worship the Moon God as it is believed that on this day, the Moon was blessed with Amrit, known as the nectar of immortality. The British Medieval Celtic names for the moon are Full Cold Moon & Oak Moon, Oak being a symbol of the ever-revolving battle between the lighter side of the year & the darker side of the year. In many Pagan traditions these are represented as battling kings Oak versus Ivy. Finally in the Druidic tradition of Ogham, we are in the month of the Elder, so this will be the Elder Moon, also known as the Moon of Endings. The tradition of elder is that it has the most amazing self-healing properties & can bounce back to life even after it has been cut back, quickly making reparations to itself, so as to spring back from recovery. Known as Ruish in Celtic, this moon is creative & has the element of renewal. It is also known to be the time of new beginnings & endings, a symbol of the cycle of birth, life, death, rejuvenation & rebirth. Elder has been used for protection against negative entities & energies. This month is connected to Faerie & nature spirit magick.

Astrology

Ok, there is a lot going on for us all at this time of year & much of it is so out of synch with what is occurring in nature. There is also a lot going on in Astrology & the cosmos too, so it’s going to come down to your personal values, ethics & self- awareness, as to how much of the festive season you absorb into yourself & surroundings. Let’s all be a little more self- aware to know when it is down time, You time, as this is very important to avoid burnout. Be careful which functions you choose to go to & be aware of how draining this can be on your body & mind. In addition, you will experience many people who do not like this season for many reasons, be kind, as you really don’t know why that person may dislike this time of year or find it so difficult. With that said, lets crack on with this full moons energies & aspects.

When the moon reaches full phase, for us it is usually a culmination of intentions set at new moon & actions toward that intention which come to fruition. However, there are moons throughout the year which act a little like markers for us to use our hindsight to effectively understand the past six months & the theme we wish to carry with us on our journey through the next half year. This is one such marker as we end the last full moon & supermoon of the year in Gemini during Sagittarius season, but as Christmas & new year creep up on us we enter into cardinal sign Capricorn season which herald the last 3 signs of the zodiac cycle. Our new moon in January is also in Capricorn, which makes for some excitement during this phase. More of that in my new Moon article.

At full moon the sun & moon are sitting directly opposite each other, creating oppositions for us to find some balance between.

Before all of that Goatly energy kicks in we have the Sun in Sagittarius until 21st December, so Full moon phase will be with a Sagittarian Sun shining on to our ego & external selves. Sagittarius is a fire sign & has been adding friendly, open minded philosophical qualities to our month, if we have been able to stop & slow down enough to pick up on it, otherwise you've probably experienced quite the opposite. Sagittarius is of the higher mind, seeing the bigger picture, searching for meaning & ideas to expand upon in the present moment. This sign seeks adventure.

The Sagittarius – Gemini polarity is of the mind, on the mental axis

The Moon in Gemini. Gemini is the sign of the mind, an air sign of communication. So, this moon phase looks a lot like there will be a revelation in communication. Gemini is of the lower mind, so keep thoughts in check. In addition, Gemini is a logical sign & will attempt to see the logic in situations. This sign is quite comfortable in its own surroundings & environment.

The key is to find a mutually agreeable middle ground between these signs. If one outweighs the other, we could experience chaotic imbalance in our lives. To satiate the adventurer with the homebody is a fine line, especially at this time of year. When we are being invited out to Christmas parties or gatherings is great for distraction, but if we feel the pull to stay home, listen to what your body wants. This is an important part of the balancing trick that is opposing signs.

Full Moon is a time of heightened emotion, romance & illumination in our relationships & lives. We will notice how areas of life become more prevalent at this time. Take this as a sign that these areas are in need of attention, particularly if this resonates with the mental axis of Sagittarius – Gemini. This is a time in which we can truly express how we feel. However, anything that comes to our minds, whether that be a new idea, thought or expression is fairly raw & will need some Gemini logic applied before being expressed to others around us. Some ideas will come at us quickly, so try to be mindful of translation & communication with others, as this is a time of taking literally or perhaps the wrong way & overthinking. Something which is said in haste cannot often be withdrawn without hurt or explanation. Watch out for primal reaction & keep it in check, as this moon is also about our attitude & how we react.

As this is the end of the calendar year, we may feel drawn to complete projects & wrap up the final plans. Perhaps, now is a good time to put off beginning something new, giving time for more thought on the subject. Alongside this, we are being guided to find like- minded folk to talk to. We are encouraged to find an activity that busies the mind, so we do not go into overthinking, creating unnecessary stress. Remember to listen to the body. Going out may help to alleviate stresses & distract from overthinking, but be mindful of needs & a bit of self- care. indulgence can be fun but over-indulgence is not good for either mind or body, find the balance.

This is also the last Supermoon of 2025, so will be another amplified porthole of transformational energy & heightening of all it highlights for us. Communication, sense of adventure & our frame of mind to reaction are all highlighted. The trick is to think before saying or doing anything, by this I mean looking at a situation & reading it well enough not to cause any disruption which could cause us chaos or upset. Be responsible & take accountability or step away & keep opinions to yourself!

Astronomy

Its eyes to the skies for cosmic shows on offer to us from now right up until New Moon in January 2026

December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower.

The king of the meteor showers!! Considered by many to be the best shower of the year, producing up to 120 multicoloured meteors per hour produced by debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, discovered in 1982. It runs between 7-17 December, but peaks 13-14 December.  The 2nd quarter moon blocks some fainter meteors this year, but Geminids are numerous so will still be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors radiate from the constellation Gemini, appearing anywhere in the sky.

December 20 - New Moon.

Moon located same side of Earth as the Sun, will not be visible in the night sky. Phase occurs at 01:45 UTC. Best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

December 21 – December Solstice.

December solstice occurs at 15:02 UTC. The South Pole of the earth tilts toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 ° south latitude. 1st day of winter (winter solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere; 1st day of summer (summer solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere.

December 21, 22 - Ursids Meteor Shower.

Ursids minor meteor shower produces 5-10 meteors per hour, produced by dust grains from comet Tuttle, discovered in 1790. Annual shower 17-25 December, peaking this year 21^st – 22^nd December. A thin, crescent moon sets in early evening, leaving dark skies for a good show. Best viewing just after midnight. Meteors radiating from constellation Ursa Minor, appearing all over the sky.

January 3 - Full Moon, Supermoon.

Moons face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 10:04 UTC. This is also the first of three supermoons for 2026. The Moon will be on its closest approach to the Earth looking slightly larger & brighter than usual.

January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower.

Quadrantids shower has up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. Produced by dust grains of an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, discovered in 2003. Annual shower runs 1-5 January. It peaks this year 3-4 January.  A Full moon will obscures all but the brightest meteors this year. There is potential to catch a few of the brighter ones. Best viewing after midnight, with meteors radiating from constellation Bootes, appearing all over the sky.

So, that seems to be all for this Astro Full Moon article. We have a new moon coming up which coincides with Yule. I’m looking forward to it! Please join me on or around 20^th December for that last of this calendar years’ Astro new Moon articles, where we will take a deep dive into what is coming at us during new moon phase & into a new calendar year.

For now, my gratitude for your presence & support

In love, light & all betwixt

Sheela

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