This coming Full Moon, which occurs in the early morning hours of February 17 (3:56am AEDT), has a very distinct energy. It will take place in Sun-ruled Leo, a fiery and joyful sign. This Full Moon should be more about fire, play, fun, antics, sunbathing, celebration, and sun worship if previous month’s Full Moon was all about Cancerian watering and nurturing.
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How to make the most of your Leo Full Moon this Aquarius season.
First things first, if only for the lunacy, become more Leo. The Lion is a kingly, regal, large, entertaining, theatrical, noisy, and egotistical sign. This vitality contrasts sharply with the Aquarius season, which is cooler, dominated by Saturn, more constrained, and more concerned with group dynamics. Consequently, consider this passage as an opportunity to be more “me-oriented and dramatic. That evening, go see or do something exciting. Go somewhere noisy so that you can make yourself louder.
This Full Moon will also be solar-powered because Leo is ruled by the Sun. Visit the beach during the day or a spot with a lot of light at night. Keep in mind the phrases “heat,” “warmth,” “glow,” “radiance,” and “shine” while describing this Moon. The Sun, which gives us life, is, of course, the Tarot card that represents Leo. For optimal good fortune during this passage, make great use of solar energy.
Astro-physiology is a different viewpoint to take into account while looking at this lunation. Leo is in charge of the back. To energize Leo energy during this Full Moon, practice yoga. Or you could schedule a massage in a spa. Your spine will line up with the cosmic chiropractor if you unwind and stretch like a cat. Having a friend you can call in case you need assistance, or someone who will metaphorically have your back, is a good idea because the Full Moon is also a time to let go of pent-up emotional energy.
The heart is governed by Leo as well. Exercise that increases blood flow will delight the Sun-Cat and make your lunation more cheerful. However, we shouldn’t consider the heart solely in terms of its physicality. current Full Moon, express your affection for your pride. Although the big cat enjoys being the center of attention, it also enjoys having its loved ones close by. The holy heart will be strengthened more profoundly by reaching out to or spending time with those closest to you than by riding your Peloton bike.
Finally, consider working with some additional concurrent transits as you approach the Leo Full Moon. On the same day as this Leo lunation, Venus and Mars, the cosmic lovers, are cuddling in the sky. If your Valentine’s Day wasn’t filled with romance, satin negligees drooping to the floor, chocolates, roses, and/or Nora Ephron’s romantic flicks, it’s possible that the 17th is a more lucky day to start dating (when the fire and passion of Mars, Venus, and Leo intertwine). Our calendars are merely rough estimates of celestial Holidays. This revised Valentine’s Day might be a fantastic time for a long-awaited romantic conclusion because Full Moons denote culminations. On this day, suggest a second date or a first date.
Moon transits last only as long as a girl’s garland. Some astrologers don’t pay much heed to them as a result. However, everyone who has read “The Hobbit” or “Lord of the Rings” knows that moonlight can shine keyholes that open doors to wealth that could support us indefinitely even in these infinitesimally narrow cosmic moments. As a result, tune in to the Leo Full Moon and all Moons during all of their phases to find both internal and outward treasures.
February 13-14
The bright star Pollux, the brighter of the twin stars in the constellation Gemini, will be visible close to the waxing gibbous Moon on Sunday night into Monday morning, February 13 to 14, 2022. As evening twilight finishes, Pollux will be visible around 3 degrees to the top left of the Moon (at 6:42 p.m. EST). At 10:27 p.m., when the Moon will be at its highest in the sky, Pollux will be located around 4 degrees to the upper right. When morning twilight arrives, Pollux will set first, roughly 7 degrees to the right of the Moon in the northwest (at 6:02 a.m).
February 16: The Next Full Moon
The following full Moon will occur on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 11:57 a.m. EST, as was previously mentioned. Around this time, from approximately midnight Tuesday morning to approximately midnight Thursday night, the Moon will be full for nearly three days. Regulus will be the brilliant star that can be seen close to the full Moon.
The planet Mercury will look half-lit via a sufficiently big telescope when it reaches its greatest angular separation from the Sun as seen from the Earth for this apparition on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2022, at 3:59 p.m. EST. When Mercury and the Sun appear to be the furthest apart as seen from Earth, this is not the same as when Mercury is highest above the horizon at the start of morning twilight because the angle of the line between the Sun and Mercury and the line of the horizon changes with the seasons. A week or so before to that, this happened.
February 20-21
Saturn will start rising earlier than 30 minutes before sunrise on Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 2022, which is around when it will start emerging from the brightness of dawn.
The brilliant star Spica will be visible close to the waning gibbous Moon on Sunday night into Monday morning, February 20 to 21, 2022. About 3.5 hours after evening twilight ends (rising at 10:12 p.m. EST), the Moon will appear above the eastern horizon, with Spica appearing about 6 degrees to the upper right. At 3:57 a.m. on Monday, the Moon will be at its highest point in the sky, almost two hours before morning twilight begins, with Spica appearing around 7 degrees to the right.
Bright Venus will be at its peak on February 21, 2022, when morning twilight sets, rising to a height of 15.5 degrees above the southeastern horizon.
February 23
The declining Moon will reach its last quarter at 5:33 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, however we won’t be able to view it from where we are.
February 24
The bright star Antares will be visible early on Thursday, February 24, 2022, about 3 degrees to the right of the declining half Moon. About 4 hours before morning twilight starts, the Moon will rise above the east-southeastern horizon (1:46 a.m. EST).
The planet Jupiter may be visible in the glow of dusk for the final time on Thursday, February 24, 2022, as it will be setting around 30 minutes after sunset.
February 27: A Chance to See the Moon and Four Planets
On Sunday morning, February 27, 2022, the bright planet Venus will be visible farther to the upper left, forming a line with Mars and the Moon. Mars will appear roughly 5 degrees to the higher left of the thin, waning crescent Moon. Before morning twilight starts, the Moon will rise over the east-southeastern horizon in 45 minutes (at 5:01 a.m. EST). The planet Mercury will be rising more to the bottom left of the Moon when morning twilight starts (at 5:46 a.m.). This morning, as morning twilight begins, Mercury will no longer be visible over the east-southeastern horizon. Saturn will rise to the lower left of Mercury around nine minutes later (at 5:55 a.m.).
You may only have a 15-minute window, depending on the viewing circumstances, to see the Moon and all four of these planets before dawn’s brightness makes the sky too bright.
February 28
You could be able to see the planet Mercury on Monday morning, February 28, 2022, appearing to the left of the thin, waning crescent Moon, with Saturn, a fainter planet, visible to Saturn’s lower left. About 7 minutes after the start of morning twilight, Saturn will be the final star to rise. Venus and Mars will be visible farther to the Mon’s top right. Before the sky is too bright to see these planets, there will be less than 20 minutes left.
March 2: New Moon
You could be able to view Mercury and Saturn on Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022, rising after the start of morning darkness. Mercury will be the brighter of the two planets. You will want binoculars and a very clear view of the east-southeastern horizon in order to see them (especially if you have to wait until they are higher in the sky when the sky will be brighter). Mercury will rise to the lower right of Saturn three minutes after morning twilight starts (rising at 5:44 a.m.), Saturn will rise three minutes after Mercury, and less than 20 minutes later they will be obscured by the dawn’s brilliance.
The new Moon occurs on March 2, 2022, at 12:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. During this time, the Moon will pass in front of the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible to observers on Earth.
Most lunisolar calendars begin a new month on the day of or the day after the new Moon. On Thursday, March 3, 2022 (at midnight in China’s time zone, which is 13 hours ahead of EST), the second month of the Chinese calendar will begin. The months of a lunisolar calendar follow the lunar cycle, but every so often a “leap” month is added to keep the calendar in sync with the solar seasons. The second Adar, which begins at sunset on Thursday, March 3, is the first day of the Hebrew calendar’s leap month this year. The first sighting of the waxing crescent Moon marks the beginning of the month in the Islamic calendar. The Umm al-Qura Calendar of Saudi Arabia, which employs astronomical calculations to begin months in a more predictable manner, is now used by many Muslim communities. According to this calendar, Sha’ban, the month prior to Ramadan, will most likely begin at sunset on Thursday, March 3.
March 4
The thin waxing crescent Moon will make its final appearance in the evening sky for the year on Friday, March 4, 2022. (in the Washington, D.C. area and similar latitudes, at least). This moon is referred to as “Wet” or “Cheshire.” The name “Wet Moon” is derived from Hawaiian mythology, where the Moon looks like a bowl that might contain water, according to Wikipedia. From the latitudes of the Hawaiian islands, this time of year generally correlates with Kaelo the Water Bearer in Hawaiian astrology. The crescent form tilts as the year progresses towards summer, releasing the water and bringing on the summer rains. The expression “Cheshire Moon” alludes to the Cheshire Cat’s grin in Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As evening twilight ends (at 7:02 p.m. EST), the Moon will be around 13 degrees above the western horizon and set about 77 minutes later (at 8:19 p.m.).
March 5
Before morning twilight starts on Saturday, March 5, 2022, the planet Saturn will start rising above the east-southeastern horizon. Over the course of subsequent mornings, Saturn will move toward Venus and Mars.
Additionally, on Saturday morning, March 5, 2022, Jupiter will pass by the Sun’s far side as seen from Earth, an event known as a conjunction. Jupiter will transition from the evening sky to the morning sky after March 25 and will appear in the glow of dawn on the eastern horizon. This is because Jupiter orbits outside of the orbit of Earth.
March 10
The Moon will seem half-full when it enters its first quarter on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 5:45 a.m. EST (although we won’t be able to see it from our location).
The Moon will be at apogee on March 10, 2022, at 6:04 p.m. EST, the point in this orbit where it is the furthest away from the Earth.
March 12-13
The bright star Pollux (the brighter of the twins in the constellation Gemini) will be seen close to the waxing gibbous Moon on Saturday evening into Sunday morning, March 12 to 13, 2022. As evening twilight ends (at 7:10 p.m. EST), the Moon will be about 70 degrees above the southeast horizon, with Pollux around 4 degrees to the Moon’s left. At 8:18 p.m., the Moon will be at its highest point in the sky for the evening, with Pollux to the upper left. Around six hours later, on Sunday morning (around the time we change from EST to EDT), they will seem at their closest, with Pollux to the upper right. About two hours later, the Moon will first set on the west-northwest horizon (at 5:04 a.m. EDT)
March 13: Daylight Saving Time Begins
Don’t forget to “spring forward” as we transition to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday morning, March 13, 2022! If you’re writing a story and you need a time that doesn’t exist in much of the USA, think about the period between 2:00 and 2:59 a.m. on March 13, 2022.
March 15-16
March 1516, 2022, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will see the brilliant star Regulus appear close to the waxing gibbous Moon. The Moon will be 40 degrees above the eastern horizon as evening twilight ends (at 8:13 p.m. EDT), and Regulus will be 6 degrees to the lower right. Around midnight (11:46 p.m.), the Moon will be at its highest point for the night in the sky, with Regulus visible below it. Regulus will be visible Wednesday morning (at 6:20 AM) just 2 degrees above the west-northwest horizon, below the Moon. Morning twilight will start at that time.
Venus and Mars will have seemed close to one another throughout this lunar cycle, but they will be 3.9 degrees apart when they come together on March 16 in the morning of 2022. Bright Venus will show 13 degrees above the east-southeastern horizon as morning twilight starts (at 6:20 a.m. EDT), with Mars to the lower right. Saturn will be seen at 4 degrees above the horizon, farther to the lower left.
March 18: The Full Moon After Next
The following full Moon will occur at 3:18 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 18, 2022. Around this time, the Moon will be full for approximately 3 days, from Wednesday night to Saturday morning.
What does the Leo full moon signify?
The energy is generally upbeat because this full moon in Leo avoids having difficult dialogues with other planets. Its opposition to the Aquarian sun, though, still leaves room for conflict. Consider it like this: Leo’s ruling planet, the sun, symbolizes the unique self and life force. Therefore, when the sun is in Aquarius, a sign that is more concerned with the group than the individual, it may find it difficult to express itself. The fact that this Leo full moon is directly opposed to that force just emphasizes how crucial it is for us to prioritize our needs as individuals and our freedom of speech.
This full moon serves as a reminder that you are worthy of occupying space and that you are entitled to your deepest wishes.
Generally speaking, this full moon is not a time to avoid the spotlight. It serves as a reminder that you deserve to occupy the space and that you are worthy of your deepest dreams. Venus (the planet of beauty, creativity, and love) and Mars (the planet of drive and determination) will conjoin on the same day at the same degree of Capricorn, ushering in a new cycle centered on our individual creativity, lessons in love, and learning to pursue our heart’s desires. This is a force that is active and calls for development. And under the influence of Capricorn, we’ll develop the fortitude and tenacity required to follow our aspirations.
The Leo full moon lasts how long?
Meditation
We advise that you unwind and settle into a state of meditation before beginning your full moon ceremony. Draw a deep breath. Stream soft music. And above all, pay attention to what the moon has to offer. You let everything go at the conclusion of the rite. Accept what is and what is not, and put an end to any drama.
Forgiveness
Any full moon ceremony must include forgiveness work in order to be effective. Write down any resentments, complaints, or emotional scars that come to mind as you meditate to begin the ritual.
Fire
The list of forgiveness is then destroyed, ideally by burning it, as part of a full moon ritual. Although the fire may seem theatrical, it is a crucial part of the process. The piece of paper can be burned more safely in the sink or very carefully in a designated area of the backyard.
Gratitude
You have (temporarily) empty yourself of resentment at this phase in the full moon ritual. The next stage is to express thanks to fill the void.
Moon Circle, Full
Complete your monthly rituals with others in a setting known as the lunar circle for a richer communal experience.
Lunar Water
About three days pass after the full moon. However, according to astrologers, you can create “moon water infused with the light of the full moon” and carry part of its purifying vitality with you.
Enjoy a night of purification and relaxation by taking a relaxing bath on the Full Moon, according to astrologers.
When will the moon leave Leo?
Leo (July 23-August 22) As a result of the full moon falling in your sign, this will be a very dramatic, intense, and passionate time when you finally close one chapter and start a new one.
In February 2022, why is the moon so large?
Not a supermoon, the Snow Moon in February 2022. When the Moon, which revolves around the Earth in an elliptical orbit, comes at its closest point to the planet during this orbit, a supermoon occurs. A supermoon occurs when the Moon reaches perigee at the same time as a full Moon. This point is known as the perigee.
In contrast, a full Moon is referred to as a micromoon when it is within a few degrees of the apogee, which is the Moon’s distance from Earth.
Will February 2022 see a full moon?
Every 29.5 days, the moon reaches the peak of its full phase. Thus, there is a full moon almost every month (although sometimes February lacks one, as it did in 2018). On February 16, 2022, at 16:56 UTC, the moon is full (11:56 a.m. EST). A full moon is a global occurrence. Therefore, that moment on the clock is when the moon will be fully lighted, not when you can anticipate seeing the full moon.
The full moon, which is opposite the sun, will appear in the sky for the entirety of the evening when it rises in the east at sunset.
In western skylore, each full moon is given a name. The full moon in February is known as the Snow Moon or the Hunger Moon. The snowiest month in northern North America is usually February. As a result, some Native Americans thought it to be the most challenging month for hunting, giving rise to the term Hunger Moon.
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Bright star near February full moon
The constellation Leo the Lion is illuminated by tonight’s full moon. The bright star close to tonight’s moon is the brightest star in Leo Regulus. Regulus stands for the heart of the lion.
Near reality, this star is frequently in the general area of the full moon in February. Depending on where you are on Earth, you might see the moon to the north, west, south, or east of Regulus on this February 2022 night (or the night or two about now). This year, as the moon rises in the darkening eastern sky around dusk, Western Hemisphere watchers can see Regulus blazing directly to the moon’s right. The moon and Regulus will have risen fairly high in the south by the time midnight rolls around. By that time, they will have turned around so that the star is now directly beneath the silver orb to the bottom right. Regulus will be below the moon an hour before sunrise, when it descends to the western horizon. For those of us in North America, the star sets 30 minutes before the moon.
Regulus may be difficult to see due to the significant amount of glare produced by the brightly lit moon. Block the moon with your hand for an easier view, or position yourself behind a far-off foreground item like a large tree branch. The star suddenly appears!
What is syzygy?
By the way, the moon must be in the opposite corner of the sky from the sun for it to seem full to us. The full moon rises in the east as the sun sets in the west. Every full moon rises at dusk, reaches its zenith in the sky at midnight, and sets at dawn. This sun’s rays Astronomers employ a specific term to refer to the earth-moon alignment. We refer to this alignment as syzygy. The February full moon is located about where the sun will be six months from now since it is opposite the sun. In reality, on August 23 of every year, the sun passes directly behind Regulus in the sky.
The full moon in February, in conclusion
On February 16, the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon rises in the east in the constellation Leo, close to the brilliant star Regulus.
A must-have resource is the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Observer’s Handbook.