Transit reference
Sun opposition Moon
Sun opposition Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are positioned opposite each other in the sky, roughly two weeks after the New Moon. This aspect marks the Full Moon, a moment of maximum illumination and visibility of lunar themes in your life.
The opposition between Sun and Moon represents a natural polarization of your conscious will and emotional nature. The Sun expresses your core identity and intentional direction; the Moon reflects your instinctive needs and inner experience. When opposed, these forces are in full view of each other, creating both clarity and tension. This is the moment when what you want to do and what you need to feel are most openly at odds, offering a chance to negotiate between them rather than let one unconsciously undermine the other.
Full Moon opposition aspects tend to bring matters to a visible peak or culmination. What has been building since the New Moon emerges into the light. Emotions run clearer and stronger. Relationships, projects, and internal conflicts often reach a decision point. The aspect itself is not inherently difficult—it is simply revealing. How you respond to what becomes visible determines whether this clarity leads to resolution or further friction.
At a broader level, Sun opposition Moon reminds you that you contain multitudes. You are not only your conscious goals and persona; you are also your hungers, fears, and instincts. The opposition asks you to respect both, to notice where they diverge, and to make space for integration rather than victory of one side over the other. The personal weight of this aspect in your life depends on how these themes land in your natal chart and what planets or angles they activate.
Next exact dates (UTC)
- July 29, 2026
- August 28, 2026
- September 26, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 24, 2026
- December 24, 2026
The dates below mark moments when Sun and Moon reach exact opposition. Use UTC times to find the precise instant; your local time will vary by your timezone offset.