What To Know About The *Final* Full Moon Of 2022 + How To Work With It

The last full moon of 2022 is shaping up to be an interesting one, with both the sun and Venus (the planet of love) in the sign of boisterous Sagittarius, and the moon and Mars (the planet of action) both in busy and social Gemini.

Sagittarius and Gemini are opposing signs on the astrological wheel and can be thought of as different sides of the same coin. Gemini wants to explore interpersonal connections and exchange ideas, and Sagittarius wants to expand those connections out even further.

As such, we can all expect to feel fairly activated by this full moon, leaning into the social spirit of the holidays—and also feeling an urge to close out a chapter(s) that began with the Gemini new moon back in the spring.

Just be sure not to get too ahead of yourself; Neptune in dreamy Pisces is amping up illusions, so we may not be able to see things clearly. Plus, Sagittarius isn't known for being the most tactful sign, so you'll want to do your best to quell any flaring tempers.

While Mars retrograde in Gemini may have you feeling antsy, don't be afraid to slow your roll a bit. Full moons, after all, are ultimately about reflection and release.

Think back to what was going on in your life around the Gemini new moon last May 30. This was the beginning of the complete Gemini lunar cycle that's now coming to a close, and subsequently, it's time to let this cycle go—and just in time for the New Year!

As the AstroTwins previously wrote for mbg, December's full moon is also known as the "cold moon," and it's an ideal time to "rest, reset, and practice self-care as you reflect on the past 12 months." And since this moon is in airy Gemini, they note, you can lean into Gemini qualities like curiosity and even a bit of flirtatiousness. "Chat with your friends, and activate your throat chakra," they add.