SYDNEY: 4:27 am, August 20
LONDON: 7:27 pm, August 19
NEW YORK: 2:27 pm, August 19
LOS ANGELES: 11:27 am, August 19
PERTH: 2:27 am, August 20
Blue Moons 101
Let’s set the record straight—what exactly is a blue moon? Despite the common misconception, it has nothing to do with its colour. A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month or the third full moon in a single season that has four. These seasons are marked by the solstice and equinox, which define their start and end.
A Wild Ride: August’s Aquarian Full Blue Supermoon
August’s Aquarian full blue supermoon is gearing up to be a wild ride. Expect the unexpected with radical shifts, shocks, and surprising developments you never saw coming.
The Challenge of Free Will During This Lunation
Usually, I champion using astrology as a tool to exercise your free will, aligning with the planetary patterns to better navigate your decisions. But with this lunation tossing a wrench in the works, you may not feel like you’re in the driver’s seat.
Mercury Retrograde Adds to the Chaos
Adding to the mix is Mercury’s retrograde. The communication planet aligns with the Sun during this full moon, amping up frustration and the need for deep reassessment.
Uranus and the T-Square: A Call for Decisive Action
Uranus—ever the fan of sudden changes and dramatic plot twists—doesn’t just rule this full moon; it also stirs the pot with a tense T-square, signaling a cosmic call for decisive action amidst the disruption.
Jupiter vs. Saturn: The Battle Between Expansion and Limits
This lunation occurs just hours before a challenging square between Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. Jupiter encourages growth and expansion, while Saturn imposes restrictions, highlighting the conflict between progress and limits. This aspect underscores the need for patience and resilience.
The Silver Lining: Embrace Change and Authenticity
Aquarius champions change, individuality, and authenticity, encouraging you to break free from repetitive negative cycles. If something isn’t working, it’s time to stop and allow this full moon to redirect your course.
The Courage to Innovate: Leo’s Influence
With the Sun in Lion-hearted Leo, find the courage to innovate. Uranus is ready to clear new paths for those brave enough to step away from outdated habits and blaze their own trails.
Fixed Signs Take the Brunt of the Impact
The Zodiacs that will experience this full moon’s influence most acutely are the fixed signs, particularly Aquarius, Leo, and Taurus.
Embrace Discomfort and Pursue Radical Change
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Let this Aquarian full moon be your launchpad for moving past stagnation and into radical, actionable change.
By Natasha Weber aka AstroTash