Full Moon August 19, 2024

At the Full Moon in Aquarius on Monday, August 19th, 2024, unexpected events, insights or revelations will challenge our comfort zones.

The truth will set you free. YAYYYY !!!    But first, it will piss you off.  SIGH….. 

READ ON…

And that’s not only because the Full Moon is in the rebellious, breakthrough-oriented sign of Aquarius… but also because the Full Moon is exactly squaring its ruler, Uranus. That’s an Aquarius double whammy, and a double dose of breakthrough and change. There’s somehow only one week left of Leo season—but not without a full moon first. This time around, it will be in the sign of Aquarius and will be exactly on Monday, August 19, at 2:26 p.m. EDT. As the third of four full moons this season, it will be a blue moon, and because its orbit will be relatively closer to Earth, the moon will appear larger than usual, AKA a super moon.

We have:

Sun at 27° Leo, Moon at 27° Aquarius, Squaring Uranus, at 27° Taurus. The Full Moon in Aquarius forms a fixed T-square with Uranus at the apex. This Full Moon ‘screams’ Uranus.

Unexpected outcomes might take us by surprise. Sudden developments may ask us to rethink our approach or adapt quickly to new circumstances. Newfound clarity may help us understand the reality of a matter that we previously overlooked. A word about Uranus.  Uranus is almost synonymous with the tagline expect the unexpected because Uranus rules change, disruption of the status quo, and radical breakthroughs. But what often happens when we have a Uranus transit is that while the changes may feel sudden, deep down, we kind of knew it all along. Somehow, our higher self knew the truth.

It’s our material, 3D Self that hasn’t quite caught up with Uranus’s message. Uranus is the first planet that is invisible to the naked eye. This means that its influence is subtle, invisible, and operates on a different plane of awareness. Uranus works differently. We might not ‘see’ the signs, even with our glasses on. That’s because with Uranus, we need to look beyond the obvious. We need to tap into a subtler reality that is not governed by our physical senses and ordinary perception. In Uranus’ realm, concepts and ideas are formed and seeded long before they manifest. This is where the blueprint for change begins. In astrology, Uranus is the father sky. When Uranus’ lightning strikes the earth, electricity is sparked, and life is formed. Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury, is like the higher brain of the Universe. Uranus has a meta perspective and the ability to ‘see’ beyond the mundane. Whatever happens during a Uranus transit comes from the higher realms of existence. What occurs during a Uranus transit is always the right thing, even if it doesn’t seem that way.

First, It Will Piss You Off

So if Uranus is guiding us toward the right thing, why do we resist it? Why does it piss us off at first? It’s because there’s a gap between how we make sense of the world (through the planets up to Saturn), what we think things should be, and what truly makes sense from a higher perspective (Uranus). Saturn teaches us to ‘follow the plan’, ‘set objectives’, ‘work our way to success’, and ‘try harder’. To achieve our objectives, we follow a script, a plan, and we hold onto a specific outcome we hope will play out. But things rarely work out the way we plan. Why? Because in life there are simply too many variables at play, and what makes sense to us as individuals does not necessarily align with the higher perspective of the universe. When things don’t go as expected, we get frustrated. We get pissed off. We blame the world. We blame Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. This resistance is an absolutely normal part of the process of growth and change, and a natural progression from living our lives on Saturn’s terms, to inviting Uranus’ higher perspective.

The Truth Will Set You Free

Yet, after the dust settles, when we look back, we often see that Uranus’ intervention was a blessing in disguise. It was the right thing, the natural thing, even if it wasn’t what we initially wanted. Uranus’s strange serendipities and disruptions eventually lead us closer to the truth and further along our path. The crisis we experienced, however unsettling, was the catalyst for much-needed change. You may be familiar with the ancient Chinese character for crisis, which is composed of two parts: one that means danger or threat and the other that means opportunity or crucial point. This means that a threat contains, within its DNA, the seed of an opportunity.

A crisis has a way of making us fully connect with ourselves and the world. And from that place of aliveness and alignment, we see things more clearly. A Eureka moment emerges, and from that higher perspective, we understand the bigger picture. Things just ‘click’. At the Full Moon in Aquarius, connect yourself with that part of you that is attuned to the energy of Uranus and Aquarius.

And ask yourself: What am I resisting, and why? What is Uranus trying to show me? What is the higher perspective? What opportunities are hidden within the challenges I’m facing? Depending on where this moon lands in your birth chart, we all have something different to expect. Here’s what to know.

Note: Be sure to check your sun and rising sign.

Aries
This full moon is landing in your 11th house of networks and larger community, Aries. This time is asking you to think about what changes and shifts are happening within your communities. What is inspiring you here? What in your community is propelling you to move forward?, Those are the questions to be thinking about right now, as well as what needs to be released so you can better connect with your community.

Taurus
With the full moon lighting up your 10th house of career and public image, Taurus, the work front is your focus right now. You might feel pressure around necessary career changes right now—whether that’s a horizontal change, a lateral one, or even changing careers all together. Overall, this moon is really asking you what your bigger vision is, and how you’re embracing it with where you want to go with your purpose and work.

Gemini
Feeling expansive, Gemini? This Aquarius full moon is spotlighting your house of travel and higher knowledge. And because Aquarius is a sign that ushers in change, what changes need to happen for you to gain that higher perspective? Under this moon, you’ll need to learn something new—or even unlearn some limiting beliefs—in order to get there. And since the ninth house rules travel, travel and literal expansion might help you in that process.

Cancer
This could be an intense full moon for you, Cancer, as it moves through your mysterious eighth house of transformation, vulnerability, and intimacy. This is an introspective energy for you, encouraging you to look within at what needs to be let go. For instance you might be keeping truths from yourself, or neglecting your inner child. What truths need to be revealed to you? It’s really about getting clear on your internal voice, as well as looking at the changes that need to happen in your really close relationships, such as where you’re not showing up authentically.

Leo
With the full moon lighting up your seventh house of long term partnership, Leo, relationships are the name of the game for you right now. And there’s a specific focus on change within your relationships—whether they be business or romantic. These changes are here to broaden your perspective, After all, Aquarius urges us all to try something new, so ask yourself where a fresh perspective could support your relationships. It definitely might feel uncomfortable, but it’s important for you to see what it’s trying to teach you.

Virgo
It’s almost your birthday season, Virgo, so what better time to buckle down and really focus on yourself? With the full moon moving through your sixth house of self care and routines (the house your sign happens to be associated with), it’s a time for you to address—and change—the ways you’re not showing up for yourself. And as your ruling planet, Mercury, continues its retrograde period, you’re getting a double-dose of reflection time. Which habits of yours aren’t helping you grow? Which parts of your routine could you use more of, and vice versa, what needs to be let go? These are the questions to ask yourself right now.

Libra
Feeling passionate, Libra? As this Aquarius full moon spotlights your fifth house of creative expression, you might feel some exciting shifts on the horizon in terms of what really lights you up. Ask yourself how your creative expression is trying to shift your perspective. How can you allow creativity to change you? Creativity is a powerful source that we use, because it’s this internal intuition that allows us to express what we’re feeling energetically, Creative expression is Libra’s tool for change right now.

Scorpio
With this Aquarius full moon landing in your fourth house of family and home, Scorpio, that’s the focus for you right now. This could include elements of family or roommate dynamics, but also the physical, tangible energy of your home itself, So for Scorpio, you’re going to see changes within your home life, and though it might be uncomfortable, because it’s happening within such a safe and internal space for them, these changes are coming to shift dynamics for the better, to be in better alignment with you.

Sagittarius
Feeling chatty, Sagittarius? This airy full moon lights up your third house of communication and information, so you’ll be feeling the urge to say what you need to say, because that is how you can bring about change right now. Just remember that Mercury is still retrograde, so signals are getting crossed left and right. If you’re feeling impulsive—which Sag’s can definitely be—remember to take a beat and think twice before pressing send. It’s possible you could say something that doesn’t really land with others, so while you shouldn’t hold yourself back, just remember your audience.

Capricorn
Money on your mind? This full moon in Aquarius is spotlighting your second house of possessions and material security, so it’s a time for you to reflect on what changes need to happen within your finances. This could also relate to your thoughts and values around money, as well as your assets and time. Are there any fresh perspectives around these areas that could be more supportive than your current way of doing things? Maybe you’ve been doing things that are sucking your money and assets from you, and so you need to address how you’re looking at this area of your life and create new budget systems that can help you move forward.

Aquarius
This is your full moon, Aquarius, as it lands in your first house of self and identity. As such, you’re doing some deep digging around who you are in this life, and how you’re showing up in the world. You might also be feeling some big shifts around your identity. Perhaps you’re finally ready to start a fresh chapter, change something big, or reevaluate your purpose. Whatever it is, you’re learning new things about yourself and your character, and your identity is shifting in the process.

Pisces
This could be an intense full moon for you, Pisces, and it moves through your 12th house of endings, closure, and the subconscious. And you’re already the ruler of the subconscious realm, so this moon is pushing you to dive even deeper into your own intuition and dream world.