The first full moon of 2012 is here, and it’s in sensitive, heart-centered Cancer. Since this zodiac sign is naturally ruled by the moon, it’s a super-powered date that will bring out our highest, most intuitive selves—along with a whole range of emotions. Consider this a holiday hangover of all the fuzzy family vibes, and catch up with your clan if you didn’t get enough bonding time in last month. Open your heart to other people everywhere you go. The “power of love” is no joke, so make compassion your engine. We once heard Dr. Christiane Northrup say that the electromagnetic field of the heart can expand up to eight feet outside of the body. Pretty cool!

Speak your mind! This Saturday brings the Gemini full moon, one of the year’s peak moments for expressing yourself. Gemini is the sign of communication—the zodiac’s talkative Twins—and full moons are all about bringing things into the open. There could be some interesting declarations and confessions. Expect illuminating moments over the weekend, and maybe even a little TMI (too much information), as people are feeling pretty loose-lipped. Hmmm…did you really want to know THAT about your friend?

The bull is ready to charge! The Taurus full moon marks the culmination of whatever we've been building since May. Taurus is an earth sign, and the ruler of the material realm. It's where we invest, measure, and even get a little old-fashioned. Sure, the bull is known for being stubborn, but the flip side of that is tenacity. While our culture may tout constant change, Taurus the builder reminds us that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.” Sometimes, the simplest and most basic solutions are still the best ones. The Taurus full moon cautions us not throw out the baby with the bathwater. This is a day to examine our values and priorities, to get really clear about what matters to us.

What have you been striving toward since the spring? This is the week to cash in and collect your comeuppance. New moons take six months to reach their corresponding full moon, and Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. The harvest moon is full circle, baby—a time to see the results of your brave actions.