Opening Your Heart With the Full Moon on Valentine's Day

"Only from the heart can you touch the sky"
                                                                   -Rumi

This Valentine's Day, February 14th 2014, a special event will occur. There will be a full moon in Leo at 3:53 PM. This will be quite an intense full moon, but one that can help you grow tremendously whether you are single or in a relationship.

The Full moon will be in Leo, which is a generous placement, and of course the energy of generosity is great to have around on Valentine's day. The moon in Leo is also a placement where you will want to be appreciated and to feel special. If you are in a relationship, remember  to be loving and giving to your partner, making them feel like one of a kind. If you are single, be generous and loving to yourself! Pamper yourself and remember that you are a unique and beautiful being. 

Things do get more complicated though. The full moon is opposing Mercury retrograde in Aquarius. With the full moon opposing Mercury in retrograde there may be some miscommunication. Remember to have patience this day, if there are any delays and if you feel like your partner isn't appreciating you, just open up and tell them. You'll probably find out that they do appreciate you, just whatever they said or did was miscommunicated. With Mercury in Aquarius opposing the moon in Leo, the desire to be thought special is even stronger. There will be a desire to be put on a pedestal, to be singled out from the group, or to be the apple of your partner's eye. Since Mercury is retrograde, memories from the past where you didn't feel special or weren't appreciated like you wanted to be might come up. If so, let go of these memories, they no longer serve you and remember that you are indeed a special person, regardless if others treat you as such.

Another aspect to the full moon in Leo is a square to Saturn in Scorpio. This is not an easy aspect and it's very intense, but don't be scared because there is tremendous transformative power behind it. Saturn in Scorpio brings up any blockages in your heart. Any fears about abandonment, betrayal, control, emotional intimacy or sexuality may be brought up at this time. Leo rules the heart, so it's time to reflect upon what your heart truly desires and to release any of these blocks, so you can love and accept love to the fullest capacity. Saturn in Scorpio has to do with power, so if you have felt powerless in any way in regards to love or to a partner, it's time to take your power back and know that no one can take your power away. It's time to release any issues regarding power. 

Full moons can be an emotional time, especially if the full moon is in your sun sign. This full moon is probably going to be a particularly emotional time. There will most likely be a lot of relationship issues and blocks being brought to the surface which has been a theme lately as Venus just came out of retrograde and is now conjunct Pluto. The good news is that the full moon is a time of release, and releasing these issues can be empowering and life changing. In the next few days before the full moon and Valentine's Day, contemplate and review whatever issues/blocks you may have and decide that you would be better off releasing them. The full moon is releasing night, so that night write down  on pieces of paper what you'd like to let go of and then either burn the paper and release the ashes into the night air, or bury the paper outside underneath the full moon. The night of the full moon and the night before the full moon are also good recharging nights, so if you have crystals remember to give them a "moonbath" by placing them in direct moonlight. It's also a good idea to go for a walk in the moonlight one of those nights, to recharge yourself and your body. If you are in a relationship taking a moonlit walk could be a romantic end to Valentine's day.

I know it sounds like this Valentine's Day might be a bit overwhelming, but have no fear, it could be a life changing milestone. If you are in a relationship use the full moon to discuss with your partner any issues between you two and make it a point to work them out. If you do this your relationship could change for the better, ensuring that you both get the love you deserve and making your relationship much more honest and intimate. If you are single use the full moon to release any blocks you have in regards to relationships, so in the future you can manifest the love and relationship of your dreams.

I wish you all the happiest Valentine's Day filled with much love, light, and transformation!