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  • Writer's picturePamela McDonough

January 17 Full Wolf 🐺 Moon 🌝 Astrology Forecast!


The first full Moon of 2022 is near! The January full Moon is traditionally called the Wolf Moon.

I want to share a few important astrological updates before we dive into this full Moon energy! Mercury retrograde is happening now! Mercury turned retrograde on January 14 and will remain retrograde through February 3. Double check all written agreements and communications during Mercury retrograde!

If you have not yet had a chance to read about the current Venus retrograde phase and this really important start to a new eight year cycle of Venus, you can read parts one and two of the Venus retrograde forecast on my website. Part three will be sent out to subscribers in the next week or so! Full Wolf Moon Blessings! Owooooo!! Pamela

January 17 Full Wolf Moon Forecast: Top 5 Things You Need to Know


1. The first full Moon of 2022 occurs in its own sign of Cancer, in both the tropical and sidereal zodiac for a change!

2. The moon will be beneath the horizon when it is at is fullest January 17, 3:47pm Pacific Time. The best time to view the Moon is the night before on January 16 and the morning of January 17 before it sets, It rises Sunday around 3:23pm Pacific Time. The Moon will be incredibly huge as it sets to the NW on the morning of January 17. Catch it before sunrise for the best effect!

3. The full Moon will illuminate and emphasize the qualities of the zodiac sign Cancer. Key words for the zodiac sign and the energies of Cancer are sensitive, nourishing, intuitive and emotional.

4. Cancer rising friends - take note! This is the only full Moon in Cancer for 2022. Read the next section of this newsletter for your forecast by rising sign!

5. Pluto is closely conjunct the Sun and opposite Moon at the time of the full Moon! The theme of transformation that began with Venus retrograde continues. Pluto will be at the EXACT degree (2:19 sidereal Capricorn) where Venus turned retrograde (on December 19) at the time of the full Moon. This is a highly sensitive degree. Check your birth chart for planets between 1-3 degrees of Capricorn. They will be very sensitized at this full Moon time!

The Full Moon Forecast for Your Rising Sign

If you know your rising sign you will have an idea of where the full Moon energy is most supportive in your life experience. These are the areas of life that function best with the full Moon energies and endings by rising sign.

If you do not know your rising sign you can get it for free on my site here. This page is best viewed in a laptop or desktop computer - still working on getting the mobile version optimized!

FULL MOON ENERGY FOR YOUR RISING SIGN Aries: Home, happiness, mother, land and vehicles Taurus: Short distance travels, courage, communication, siblings Gemini: Family, savings, speech Cancer: Self, perspective, personal appearance, health Leo: Subconscious, dreams, foreign lands, meditation, sleep, feet Virgo: Financial gains from work, social and career networking, older siblings Libra: Career, public reputation Scorpio: Spirituality, philosophy, dharma, foreign travels Sagittarius: Transformation, partners assets, inheritance, longevity Capricorn: Committed partnerships (personal and business) Aquarius: Work, service, daily routine, habits, health Pisces: Children, creativity, fun and games, speculation

Full Moon in Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya - The Nourishing One

Deity: Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Symbol: Lotus or Cow Udder Shakti: The Power to Harness Creative Spiritual Energy

Quality: Light and Swift

Full Moon energies are generally excellent for endings, however if you want to begin something new, Pushya Nakshatra is an outstanding nakshatra for starting a number of activities. Just be sure to begin your new project before the Moon shifts to waning

Pushya nakshatra energy supports: * Beginning anything - except marriage! * Creating * Gardening and planting seeds * Cooking nurturing food * Adopting a new pet * Starting healing remedies * Seeking legal or financial counsel * Starting a new spiritual practice * Building a foundation - literally or figuratively

Full Moon Ritual Timing

Full Moon Phase begins January 16 @1:48pm Pacific Time Full Moon Phase ends January 17 @3:47pm Pacific Time BEST TIMING ENDINGS RITUAL: Wait for the Moon to start to wane first for endings! Initiate endings after 3:48pm Pacific Time BEST TIMING BEGINNINGS RITUAL: Be sure to start your ritual BEFORE the Moon starts to wane January 17 at 3:47pm!

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