The astronomy
The Earth sits between the Sun and Moon, so the whole disc is lit and the Moon rises as the Sun sets. It is the peak of the cycle.
What the full moon means
The full Moon is culmination and clarity: what was seeded in the dark is now fully lit and visible, ready to be seen honestly, celebrated, or released.
The full Moon is illumination: the seed comes to flower, and things half-kept in the dark are suddenly lit.
What has come to a head that you can no longer keep in soft focus?
See the Moon phase today, read about your Moon sign, or explore all eight phases.
Frequently asked
What does the full moon mean?
The full Moon is culmination and clarity: what was seeded in the dark is now fully lit and visible, ready to be seen honestly, celebrated, or released.
Is the full moon waxing or waning?
The full moon is waning: the light is shrinking, from the full Moon back towards the dark.
Does the moon phase affect me?
Vela reads the Moon as a mirror, never a cause. The phases mark a rhythm you can reflect against, a cue to notice where you are in your own cycle, not a force that acts on you.