December is a month full of endings, celebrations, and culminations, and the climax of the moon that occurs on December 15th is a perfect representation of all of this.
The December full moon is the last full moon of the year, and it happens just hours before the end of Mercury retrograde. This lunation is sometimes known as the “Cold Moon.”
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The spiritual meaning of the December Cold Full Moon is to create new connections, release old narratives, and reflect on the past year of your life as you prepare to embark on the new year ahead.
Full moons are the midpoint of the monthly lunar cycle and occur when the moon and the sun face each other directly across the zodiac. From an astrological perspective, this opposition between the luminaries heightens tension and creates vibrant energy, which is why full moons are known for bringing emotional climaxes and releases.
In the case of the December 15th full moon, it is also a good time to release some thought patterns or old ideas that may no longer be serving you, as this Cold Moon is occurring in the curious and communicative sign of Gemini. Emotions may surface for review now, but also some old stories that may need some revising. Take advantage of it.
This is the last full moon of 2024 and it offers all zodiac signs a chance to enter the final weeks of the year with a clean mental slate.
Discover how to make the most of this important lunar moment and its special spiritual meaning.
What is the spiritual meaning of the December Cold Full Moon?
According to the Almanac, the Cold Moon is a traditional nickname given to the annual December full moon. It is named for its proximity to the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere — also known as the start of the winter season — during which the weather is especially cold and frigid. This lunation is also known by the nicknames Snow Moon or Long Night Moon in some Indigenous traditions, both of which illustrate the cold vibrations and the shorter amounts of daylight that mark this time of year.
On a symbolic level, the Cold Moon is the perfect time to seek warmth, light, and connection — even as temperatures begin to drop, nights grow longer, and the weather becomes more severe in the Northern Hemisphere. It is rising in the communicative sign of Gemini, igniting the spark of social connection and highlighting the importance of gathering information. Because of this, the full moon is reporting to Gemini’s cosmic ruler, Mercury — the planet of logistics and mental affairs — who happens to be completing the final steps of its recent retrograde at the exact moment this lunation peaks.
As always, Mercury retrograde is a useful period for reflecting on your recent choices, reviewing your current goals, and renewing the way you’ve been thinking. And with the full moon rising in an area of the zodiac ruled by Mercury — directly opposite the sun and Mercury in philosophical Sagittarius, and on the same day the planet goes direct — this is the perfect time to reconsider the thoughts that shape your worldview.
Have you been holding on to narratives that might be limiting your growth? Are there opinions you hold that may no longer resonate with your heart? Now is the time to explore and start clearing your mental cache. There’s no reason to try to fit your life experiences into any pre-written plot, something that everyone has learned through the free-spirited vibes and quest for knowledge of Sagittarius season in recent weeks as well. Let go of limiting thoughts and make room for expansion, new information, and new connections. That’s what the spiritual meaning of this lunation is all about.
How to Work with the Energy of the Cold Moon
Mercury retrograde ends at 3:56 PM ET — less than 12 hours after the peak of the full moon — so while this fast-moving planet is still technically in retrograde during the full moon’s peak, it will officially start moving forward again as the afternoon arrives. This means that the retrograde lessons will be fresh in your mind during this lunation, and all the realizations you’ve made and reflections you’ve had can be accessed in a more visceral way.
As the sun and moon collide with the ethereal planet Neptune, you may still feel some mental fog and cloudiness, and your intuition may not be your most reliable source. Instead, use facts and logic to help you make full moon decisions, and trust the thoughts that stand out to you with crystal-clear clarity rather than getting lost in the clouds.
Thanks to the end of Mercury retrograde combined with the full moon energy being filtered through the quick-thinking sign of Gemini, implementing new ideas and starting conversations should be much smoother than it has been in recent weeks. Use the smart and chatty vibe of Gemini during this lunation to help you get back into the rhythm of things post-retrograde. If there are conversations you need to start or confusions that require some untangling, this full moon is a good time to deal with them.
Source: Bustle
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