🌝 How Tomorrow's Full Moon Affects Your Sign 🌝​

An astrologer’s sign-by-sign guide on current transits and full moon energetics. It's a juicy one! [View this email in your browser]( The Aquarius Full Moon on August 11 will cast her full light on any tensions that have been in the process of release or build-up over the last two weeks. Together with the fire of red Mars, this Full Moon is triggering the larger developmental arc of Saturn-Uranus (2019-2024), which heralds unexpected changes, sudden adjustments of support systems—like where and with whom we live, work, and play—realignment with our destinies, and changes in the groups with whom we identify. The ego identity of the Sun also joins up with Saturn and Uranus: These three planets combine to indicate a struggle between freedom and restraint, old and new, past and future. This gives way to a vision of open horizons, but also simultaneously closed boundaries. Energetic Mars’ challenging square to constricting Saturn can signal some frustrations in addressing the old versus the new. Be wary of being drawn into egotistical fights that seem, on the surface, to be righteous battles for good. Accessing our vulnerabilities and staying out of defensive postures can help open the way to creative solutions to uncomfortable problems as we navigate the high emotional tides of the Aquarius Full Moon. Patience may be in short supply. Venus’ entry into Leo on August 11 (until September 4) can help us access the charm we may need to negotiate frustrating situations. But, we may find Venus in Leo also exaggerates our pride and our need to be seen and acknowledged. Particularly as Venus faces off with volcanic Pluto (exact date: August 8), our insecurities, social fears, and troubles in intimate relationships can be brought to the surface. The Aquarius Full Moon rising over eastern horizons on August 11 will reach her maximum fullness at 6:35 p.m. US/Pacific. Some of us may find that the Aquarius Full Moon hearkens all the way back to the last Full Moon in Capricorn on July 13. It is helpful to watch for any common themes or continuing threads from the mid-July lunation—what did we learn from that previous, highly charged Full Moon? Might we make better or more informed decisions under similar pressures now? The big emotions of the Full Moon, together with the direct, fiery energy of Mars, are setting off the multi-year collective influence of Saturn square Uranus (December 2019 - January 2024). Under these skies, we can expect the unfolding of events related to that larger developmental arc. Saturn-Uranus correlates to “the mistake”. We can experience misgivings, worries or even harsh judgment of our actions, as we wonder if we made the right choices. The influence of Aquarius brings in the problems of how to include everyone and everything in our approach to problem-solving. It may have us feeling very analytical, logical and rather detached—something that is underscored by mental Mercury in the powerfully analytical sign of Virgo (until August 25). The Aquarian vibe also suggests we may be more focused on our free will, individuality and what feels most authentic to ourselves. At the same time, the constraining force of Saturn in this Full Moon will force us to also consider our real accountability to others as much as our accountability to our own destiny, which may evoke plenty of passionate feelings. Many of us will experience a push-pull to accomplish seemingly contradictory goals. It may be therefore necessary to confront our anxiety related to people-pleasing and conforming to others’ expectations, perfectionism, or wrongly taking on others’ responsibilities while neglecting our own Soul’s work. It could also be that we are dealing with an inner saboteur, an inner figure we must overcome in order to direct our will in appropriate ways. If the obstacle is not within us, we could meet an external blockade—let’s stop to consider if we really want to die on that hill, or if we need to look for more flexibility. It could be especially helpful to seek out new allies or look to different friend groups or colleagues to help us to both realize our goals, and build a functional roadmap to the future. Sun opposite Saturn We will find it both attractive and difficult to try to strike out in new directions as the representative of our ego identity, the Sun, lingers longer with a challenging square to the liberating electricity of Uranus (exact date: August 11). Sun-Uranus urges us to express ourselves however we please, whether or not that makes others uncomfortable. And we may be reminded that goals we had set to achieve greater independence or autonomy have been neglected or are not as easy to obtain as we had planned. This aspect adds to an itchy feeling of wanting to break out of constraints, which is exacerbated by the Sun also making a dynamic opposition to the limiting influence of Saturn (exact date: August 14). Whereas Sun-Uranus strives for fullness of expression, Sun-Saturn is aware of impacts on others, and brings a sense of inhibition. The three planets together can indicate a struggle between freedom and restraint, the old and the new, past and future, open horizons, and closed boundaries. The Sun’s opposition to Saturn also likely reminds us of looming responsibilities and deadlines. Mars trine Pluto + Mars sextile Neptune Constraints on time to decide or act may be very real under these skies, and not just a product of anxiety about various issues and worries about past or present decisions. When the “hell yes, let’s go!” energy of Mars squares off with the “hell no!” energy of Saturn (exact date: August 7), the result is often frustration. It can be easy to get drawn into ego-based fights while deluding ourselves that our cause is righteous and for good—not just about “being right” or parading some kind of superiority over others. If the pressure is a psychological or interpersonal one, it can help to let off steam by fighting (Mars) gravity (Saturn) in some way—climbing a hill, doing push-ups, dragging something heavy around—or whatever physical movement is possible for you to fight gravity. After using (Saturn) our muscles (Mars), we can often be more clear and objective, and less agitated under this influence. Mars is making a more harmonious trine aspect with powerhouse Pluto (exact date: August 14) which can be helpful for sustaining our actions even in the midst of adversity. It will still be important to be discerning and self-disciplined enough to not misdirect our will or vigor, but this influence brings a kind of tenacity and courage. An additional mildly softening influence is Mars sextile Neptune (exact date: August 11), which suggests we may eventually find a way through any frustrations or inhibited energy, so that it’s helpful to remain open to a graceful exit or a transition of tactics, even in a tense situation. Venus opposite Pluto Venus’ entry into Leo on August 11 (until September 4) can help us access the charm we may need to negotiate frustrating situations, but we may find Venus in Leo also exaggerating our pride and need to be seen and acknowledged. Particularly as Venus faces off with volcanic Pluto (exact date: August 8), our insecurities, social fears and troubles in intimate relations can be brought to the surface. Accessing our vulnerability and staying out of defensive postures can help open the way to creative solutions to uncomfortable problems, and even move us into a new phase of deeper intimacy, but it won’t be easy. Once that influence subsides around August 12, we can enjoy the expansive quality of Venus sharing the sign of generous, fun-loving Leo with the Sun, whose radiance and centering qualities are magnified by Leo all the way through August 22. The ways we take center stage in our life are highlighted at this time, and we may receive or offer a lot of support and encouragement to our friends while Venus saunters through Leo. Both friendship and romance can take on a dramatic flair, for good and for ill!, and mid-August will see many friend, intimate and collegial relationships move through some growing pains or adjustments. [Read About Your Sign Here]( Interested in a personalized astrological reading, intuitive reading, or healing ritual? 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