“Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values.” -Ayn Rand (1905-1982)
I used to live in Memphis, TN, and whenever friends or family visited me they inevitably wanted to see Graceland. I’m not a huge Elvis fan, but I do like his music and respect him as an entertainer, so I’d go along with them. Hard-core fans are probably familiar with “TCB” but it wasn’t until I saw those initials throughout his estate that I learned what it meant. Apparently his band was called “Takin’ Care of Business,” and Elvis had those initials made into rings and necklaces.
Astrology of the Full Moon
That’s a good thing to keep in mind over these next few weeks since the full moon on Tuesday, July 7, is in the sign of Capricorn.
Capricorn is an earth sign, which means it’s concerned about productivity, material goods, and how resources are managed. Because it’s a cardinal sign it wants to take action on those things, adding to its drive and determination in reaching goals.
Not only will this be a full moon, but it’s also a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns between the Sun and Moon; all three bodies are on the same plane. This gives the full moon much more “ooomph” than usual. The full moon occurs at 15 degrees of Capricorn. If you have any planets in your natal chart at 15 degrees of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn) or at 0 degrees of the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces) then you may feel this eclipse more than others.
Last month, the new moon in Cancer asked us to reflect on what we are feeding in our lives. If we’re giving attention (and intention) to the right things then we should be reaching our goals. In astrology, the Capricorn full moon is like a spotlight, brining to our awareness those things that require us to buck up and “take care of business.” The Moon is making a fortunate aspect to Saturn in Virgo, which will help give us the discipline and structure necessary to make progress.
Use this shift in energy to align with your goals. Capricorn is the patient mountain goat who takes it step-by-step until he reaches the pinnacle. What resources will you need to achieve them? Whether it be time, money, or plain old sweat, now is the time to roll up your sleves and get going. Takin’ care of business may not be glamourous, but achievement is always commendable.
