August Moon Musings

Your monthly guide to what's happening in the astrological world

The month of August brings us two full moons!! Along with a New moon in the middles so let’s strap in

Wednesday 2nd August at 4:32am AEST we welcome the Full Moon in the air sign of Aquarius. Emotional freedom may be a theme for you during this full moon.

Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac and they have a need for freedom and space truly express themselves, and in the same breath it is just as important for them to be seen for who they truly are.

While our moon sits in the air sign of Aquarius, the sun is in it’s fiery opposition of Leo The balance of these two energies is about being authentic, feeling seen by those in our inner circle and true self expression!

Aquarius energy often favours the thinking mind over the feeling body so emotions could feel a little confusing during this time Sharing with your friends and talking things through can be very helpful to see things more clearly

Have a look at which house Aquarius rules in your chart to see where this might show up for you. This is a fixed energy sign so be wary of getting stuck in your own way of thinking and be open to new ideas

By Heidi Reeves Rising Sol Astrology

Fixed signs will feel this the most, Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio and Taurus! Also those with strong 11th house or Aquarius Sun, Moon and Rising.

Wednesday 16th August see ’ s the new moon in Leo hit the sky. This is not the comfort zone for the Leo as the Sun is her natural ruler so the emotional waters of the Moon can feel a little uncertain here

Creativity and play are more in alignment with this Leo energy so this is a wonderful time to get in touch with your creative passions and also your inner child.

While Leo can often crave the spotlight, what they truly desire is to be seen and full accepted There may be work to do around acceptance of your need for validation or fear if criticism and understand that your worth is not measured by what other people thin of you.

Leo radiates love, courage and play so lean into all these areas of your life during this lunation, Venus is also close by so Love and connection may be important for you at this time.

All these energies can help you tap into what ignites the fire within and helps you express yourself completely!

If you are setting intentions for the next cycle on this Moon, think about self expression, passion, play and fun What brings you joy in life and how can you bring more play into your goals?

Our fixed signs and those with a strong 5th house will feel this one, also the Leo sun, Moon and Rising signs

Our Second Full Moon of August on the 31st, see ’ s us in the watery energy of Pisces as we have just shifted into her opposite sign for Virgo Season

Pisces is sensitive, intuitive and very perceptive of their surroundings so be gentle with yourself during this time.

As a water sign, Pisces can be very in tune with the energy of others and it can be difficult to not take things to heart. Saturn is playing some influence here only a few degrees away from the moon so there may be a little more restriction around our emotions or possibly we become frustrated at just how much emotion is going through, either way, self criticism is not helpful here so take a little time out find self compassion

Boundaries may also become important over this full Moon, slow down and take a beat before dying yes to everything and running yourself into the ground

It is ok to need some time alone to recharge and reset before your re-enter the energies of the world outside of you

Internal reflection is good over this time, feeling into your own patterns and stories and beginning to find the structure offered by the Sun in Virgo to release that which no longer serves you.

It is time to let go…..