June 2023’s Full Moon In Sagittarius Goes Overboard

The full moon in Sagittarius occurs on June 3, at 11:42 pm EST.

Sitting across from Gemini in astrology is Sagittarius, the zodiac’s great explorer. Armed with its bow and arrow (plus, its insatiable thirst for knowledge), the centaur will sprint in any direction, as long as it ends in adventure. The saying “go big or go home” was probably invented by a Sagittarius, and any transit through the fire sign is getting some major amplification — especially June 2023’s full moon in Sagittarius.

Full moons can often become somatic hot beds, and Sagittarius full moons can level up the intensity. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the benevolent magnifying glass of the cosmos; Jupiter’s involvement means luck and bounty, and on the flip side, can bring about a case of cocky exaggeration. Right now, Jupiter is at the start of its year-long transit in Taurus, the fixed Earth sign that loves beautiful things and taking it slow. The bull hates to be rushed (ask any Taurus in your life to confirm this absolute truth) and is looking to build something stable that will last.

Jupiter’s transit through Taurus coinciding with a Jupiter-ruled full moon in Sagittarius buoyant at best, overbearing at worst. With Sagittarius, it’s always a straddling the line between having fun and overdoing it — the cautionary hazards of being the life of the party. June 2023’s full moon lunation, however, includes a square aspect, or point of conflict, to Saturn in Pisces; as the zodiac’s father figure, the “mean” patriarch who is obsessed with rules and boundaries, think of the square aspect as a reminder to not get wrapped up in the splendor of the full moon. Is it possible to go big without going overboard?

June 2023’s full moon in Sagittarius can be a breath of fresh air. First of all, it’s not an eclipse — and thank God for that! But its bold, dynamic energy is tied to an eclipse in a loose way; its ruler Jupiter will be conjunct to the north node, one of the two locations where eclipses go down. The north node is a place of desire, hunger, and at its most negative, greed. The story of this full moon in Sagittarius is not to ignore or diminish the abundance; any Sagittarius can tell you that life is about living. Instead, it’s time to enjoy life to its full while taking stock of our desires. Can rigorous moral inventory help you see your weak spots more clearly? What splendors await when you’re not getting carried away?

Expansion and spiritual enlightenment are some of Jupiter’s most prized possessions, and luckily for us, the king of the gods always comes bearing gifts! If you’re curious about how the full moon in Sagittarius of June 2023 will affect each zodiac sign, it is best to keep an open mind.

After all, while the moon glimmers brightly through this eternally optimistic fire sign, it will sit in direct opposition of the sun in fact-checking Gemini. Where do these mutable signs reside in your birth chart? Savvy Mercury and benevolent Jupiter are both key players in this lunation, but tempering the contradicting synergy of Gemini-Sagittarius is where we regain balance. Also known as the astrological axis of knowledge, Gemini’s instinct to gather information firsthand is equivalent to Sagittarius’ broad perspective, and universal POV. Polar opposites indeed, but one cannot exist without the other. 

With Sagittarius’ planetary ruler, Jupiter, officially transiting the security-seeking sign of Taurus, there is greater emphasis on our values and sense of self-worth. Moreover, the sun will be cruising through the same degrees as Mars retrograde in Gemini 2022, adding another layer of information to consider but we’ve come a long way since this perplexing retrograde cycle, and Jupiter in Taurus is simultaneously reminding us of what we’re capable of creating, experiencing and manifesting in this lifetime. Jupiter will also harmonize with Saturn, which continues to shed light on what you’re building, as well as what you’re ready to surrender, in order to create the life you seek.

BTW, if you’re secretly hoping for a lightbulb moment, just wait! Mercury will be in close proximity to change-maker Uranus, which could bring sudden and unexpected news. And with both of these planets transiting Taurus, chances are this revelation revolves around our finances and/or sense of security. For reference, check where Taurus lives in your birth chart, as there is a stellium of energies shaking things up as we speak. On a more exhilarating note, the full moon will form an energizing trine to Mars in Leo, and this could supercharge you with confidence, enthusiasm and creative inspiration. Are you ready to pursue your ultimate goals and dreams? This lunation says you have the energy, determination, and faith to make it happen.