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This Is What August’s Full Moon—the Sturgeon Moon—Means for You

By Morgan McMurrin,

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August’s full moon is about to swim into view—it’s the Sturgeon Full Moon! If its moniker sounds a little fishy to you, don’t worry, you’ll be hooked on its energy in no time. To find out more about it, we spoke with Lisa Stardust , an NYC-based astrologer with over 245k Instagram followers and author of Saturn Return Survival Guide: Navigating This Cosmic Rite of Passage and The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings and Myths of the Cosmos .

She reveals the Sturgeon Moon is named after the giant sturgeon fish in the Great Lakes, which were abundant and crucial food sources for Native Americans during this time of the summer. Besides having a catchy title, Stardust explains that this month’s full moon stands out in other ways as well. “This lunation is actually a blue moon ,” she tells Parade . “Blue moons are the second full moon in a 29.5 day period and this rare phenomenon brings an extra full moon to the season—a super blue moon.”

To learn more about why August's Sturgeon Full Moon is making waves and discover its enchanting properties, keep reading. Stardust uncovers when it will appear, what zodiac signs it will affect the most and what energy it will bring.

When Is August’s Sturgeon Full Moon in 2024?

“You can see the full moon on Monday, August 19,” Stardust tells Parade . She notes that onlookers won’t have to wait until the sun sets to witness its beauty in the sky, saying, “It will be visible in the afternoon at 2:26 p.m. ET.”

What Is the Sturgeon Full Moon’s Spiritual Meaning?

According to Stardust, the Sturgeon Full Moon is about strength, perseverance and spirituality.

“The universe is asking individuals to connect with a humanitarian venture that awakens their souls. With an open heart, every person will then be able to be their most authentic self and embrace others for their individuality,” she says.

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How Does August’s Full Moon Affect You?

The full moon will encourage people to show mercy and redemption in different ways. “You might decide to forgive the past and make strides with those you genuinely care about with the intention of building a better foundation, or old friends and exes could come back into your life for closure, or you might welcome old ghosts with an understanding that they’re wanting to make amends and heal the past,” she explains.

Stardust also points out that there are a few zodiac signs that will feel the affects of this full moon more than others and that will lead them to making some big changes this month. “This full moon occurs in the sign of Aquarius, which means fixed signs Leo , Taurus , Scorpio and Aquarius will be affected the most,” she reveals. “Leos will be recommitting to a former friendship or relationship, while Taurus signs will find a way to climb the corporate ladder and evolve professionally. Scorpios on the other hand will want to revamp their home and align with their ancestors, meanwhile those who are Aquarius will have their own personal and spiritual glow-up .”

What Energy Does August’s Full Moon Bring?

“Overall, full moons are meant to help people decompress, relax and rejuvenate,” Stardust says. “However, the energy around this full moon is going to be frenetic. Nevertheless, everyone must find their calm in the chaos.”

One way she says you can do so is by taking time to focus on yourself. “Doing a self-care activity that is restorative will help you find peace and a moment of chill,” Stardust suggests.

What Does August’s Full Moon Represent?

“This full moon represents one’s ability to connect with the world at large,” Stardust shares. “It also signifies to find your footing and make waves on your own terms. This is a powerful time of resilience. It invites people to transform to align with the times. This is a chance to let go of your fears and to grow into the person you want to be. In other words, don’t hold yourself back. Embrace progress!”