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Your 2024 Full Moon in Aquarius Horoscope: What Your Zodiac Sign Should Expect on August 19
By Maressa Brown,
21 hours ago
As the sun blazes and temperatures soar while some kids head back to school cafes all over the country prepare to launch their pumpkin spiced beverages, it’s tough not to notice we’re in a season of change. That feeling is sure to be epitomized by this month’s shock-bringing full moon — a big, bright supermoon, nonetheless! — in Aquarius.
On Monday, August 19 at 2:26 p.m. ET/11:26 a.m. PT, this full moon falls in the fixed air sign ruled by stunning Uranus, the planet of rebellion and revolution, and taskmaster Saturn, the planet of boundaries and hard work. Aquarius sits opposite Leo, the fixed fire sign that the sun will be moving through until Thursday, August 22. While Leo is known for its proud, charismatic, romantic, effusive, optimistic and self-focused nature, Aquarius is community-oriented, science-minded, contrarian, a bit aloof but invested in nurturing a wide variety of platonic bonds. The rational, cerebral air sign can bolster your confidence around humanitarian endeavors, serving as part of a team as well as owning any desire to reject the status quo and march to the beat of your own drum. Here, all you need to know about this epiphany-spurring event so you can make the most of it.
What is a full moon?
Full moons occur once — less frequently, twice — per month when the moon and the sun are positioned opposite one another in the sky and in the zodiac. Because they’re sitting opposite one another, the sun’s blinding light reflects off the moon, leading to a gasp-worthy spectacle in the night sky. During a full moon, the moon lights the sky up brighter than any other time in the lunar cycle. For that reason, astrologically speaking, it is a time during which it feels like your most intense, passionate emotions have been cranked up to the nth degree. And as the sun opposite moon dynamic also mirrors an amplified focus on partnerships, full moons are made for reflecting — and acting — on matters of the heart.
You can work with this energy for four days before and after the event occurs. In astrology, the moon rules our emotions, intuition and nurturing style. And when it’s full, all aspects of our inner life are heightened. You could feel particularly sensitive, empathic, fired up or even burned out if an emotional situation has become exhausting.
Full moons also present the chance to see how far you’ve come since planting seeds during the new moon that occurred either two weeks (in this case, the August 4 new moon in Leo ) or six months prior (think back to February 9 ). And supermoons — which occur when the full moon is orbiting as close to the Earth as it possibly can — might prove even more powerful than typical full moons.
What is the full moon in Aquarius?
Every full moon sets the stage for self-reflection, acknowledgment and processing of deep-rooted emotions and releasing what’s no longer serving you. But given that this full moon — aka the Sturgeon Moon , referred to as such because Indigenous Americans in the Great Lakes area caught an abundant supply of the freshwater fish in late summer — falls in rational, future-minded air sign Aquarius, letting go will come with a hefty dose of shocking change and rebellious energy. Because the full moon is also ruled by Saturn, the planet which, in astrology, oversees restrictions, discipline and authority figures, whatever happens around this lunar event could be related to laying solid groundwork for your future. Saturnian lessons can aid you with setting up structures that boost productivity, maturity and concrete results.
That said, this lunar event is a chance to tap into any feelings related to being a part of the collective and opting to swim against the tide — perhaps for the sake of your emotional well-being.
The Aquarius full moon fuels your rebellious side
Because the full moon sits at 27 degrees of Aquarius, and Uranus, the planet of sudden change, rebellion and revolution, is also at 27 degrees of another fixed sign, Taurus, the two form a tense, albeit activating, square. In turn, you or someone you’re close with could experience an emotional tidal wave unexpectedly. You’ll do well to be on the lookout for impulsivity, excitability and a low tolerance for boredom, which could lead to restlessness and a burning need to strike out against convention. While this could very well be productive if channeled in the right way, a square is more likely to present challenges, so navigating a thirst for change in a measured way might be your safest bet.
During the Aquarius full moon, you’ll be more self-reflective and looking to the past for answers
Just ahead of the full moon, messenger Mercury, currently retrograde in Leo, will form a conjunction (considered inferior, given the retrograde) to the confident sun. When these two get together outside of a retrograde, you’re bound to feel a surge of self-assuredness when it comes to your thought processes and expressing your thoughts and ideas. However, during a retrograde, the vibe is more introspective. You could experience a breakthrough related to meditation, journaling or a vivid dream. And if you’re itching to move the ball forward on a cerebral endeavor — like a brainstorm or project that involves writing, speaking or collaborating with others — it may be best to look in the rearview before forging ahead.
Here, how the 2024 Aquarius full moon will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don't, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator .)
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This full moon activates your networking sector, whipping up your desire to be a part of a team or group effort. Because you tend to be so independent and driven on your own, this might feel a little out of the ordinary for you, but you’re fired up to welcome tremendous changes now, especially if they can benefit your bottom line. Taking a chance — in as pragmatic a way as possible, ideally — could set you up for rewards, given that the moon squares off against game-changer Uranus in your money sector now.
This full moon is happening in your career zone, encouraging you to take on a leadership role, initiate a big picture project or pursue greater recognition from higher-ups. Still, Mercury is retrograde in your home zone, so you could be consumed with going back to the drawing board on undertakings related to your domestic sphere or involving loved ones. Being stuck in what feels like backward motion may be frustrating now, as your restlessness grows thanks to the moon’s square to game-changer Uranus in your sign. Do your best to strike a balance between your public versus private responsibilities, and you’ll shine.
You want to spread your wings and get out of your comfort zone on a regular basis, but that feeling is intensified now, because this full moon activates your adventure zone. Your typical routine just feels stifling! Because the moon squares off against rebellious Uranus in your spirituality sector, you’ll do well to set aside time to care for your psychological well-being and tap into your intuition. You could have a stunning breakthrough that illuminates the best way to break out of a rut and simultaneously nurture your mental health.
You’ll be even more aware of your deepest-rooted emotions and comfort level within your closest relationships because this full moon falls in your intimacy sector. Allow yourself plenty of time and space to meditate on what you need from these bonds now. You might also need to speak up about a shared financial goal, given that this sector also oversees joint resources. And because the moon squares off against revolutionary Uranus in your networking and long-term wishes sector, tending to your inner emotional world now could have a positive, reverberating effect on your ability to make a longtime aspiration real.
Although you’ve been immersed in your season and focused on goals you can work toward unilaterally, your focus shifts to one-on-one romantic, platonic or professional relationships now, given that this full moon falls in your partnership zone. Consider themes like reciprocity and how you can most effectively work to cross the finish line on shared goals with a dear friend, colleague, loved one and potentially a significant other. With the confident sun and Mercury joining forces in your sign just ahead of the lunar event, you’ll be especially tuned into — and passionate about acting on — your intuition.
With this full moon falling in your health zone, you’ll be prepared to embrace a different approach to caring for your physical, mental and emotional wellness on a day-to-day basis. You excel at adapting and pivoting, so tapping into your flexibility, research savvy and ability to try something new can make this a productive moment. Don’t be surprised if your restlessness feels cranked up to new heights, given that the moon squares off against rebellious Uranus in your adventure sector. Should that happen, leaning on soothing, grounding practices (like restorative yoga or deep breathing) is sure to work in your favor.
Falling in your romance and self-expression sector, this full moon might whip up the feeling that you’ve been putting pleasure, fun and playfulness on hold for too long. You’re ready to strike out against boring routines and to-dos to be more spontaneous and to let your heart run the show. Because the moon forms a tense square to game-changer Uranus in your intimacy sector, you could be craving more passion and an even closer connection to someone near and dear. Prioritizing these desires now can preempt resentment and aggravation.
Watch out for out-of-the-blue outbursts from loved ones, unexpected head butting with family members or issues that pop up on the home front that you didn’t see coming, because this full moon falls in your home zone. At the same time, because it squares off against rebellious Uranus in your partnership sector, you could find that leaning on a dear friend or significant other leads to a lightbulb moment that promotes self-healing and emotional wounds. If this sounds like a lot of drama, take heart: Releasing the past now can empower you as you move forward into your next chapter.
Occurring in your communication zone, this full moon cranks up your cerebral energy — so much so that you could feel like you’re buzzing from the frenetic vibe. You could be flitting from one get-together with friends to the next and overcommitting yourself to meetings with colleagues. Your packed calendar is as stimulating as it is overwhelming! That said, taking a step back to consider how you might streamline your efforts could be wise, especially because the moon squares off against rebellious Uranus in your daily routine sector. Embracing a new path forward could have you feeling more centered.
Falling in your money zone, this full moon could feel like a lightning bolt that affects your income-boosting game plan. You could begin to see your self-worth and values in a new light, and because the moon squares off against revolutionary Uranus in your romance and self-expression zone, you might be inspired to turn a creative side gig or hobby into a new source of cash flow. But first, you’ll do well to shed any outdated beliefs or strategies that are holding you back from reaching your full potential in this area of life.
With this full moon falling in your sign and self sector, you could experience intense waves of emotion that you’re not really accustomed to — or all that comfortable with — but that need to be dealt with finally. And yes, you could be drained by all of this, to be sure! Bear in mind that because the moon is forming a tense but activating angle to game-changer Uranus in your home zone, nurturing your inner life, emotional wounds and familial bonds is a part of better understanding how far you’ve come and where you want to go from here. In other words, self-reflection and healing are key to blazing a fulfilling new trail.
Falling in your spirituality sector, this full moon could spur more vivid dreams and jaw-dropping realizations that surface as a result of diving into more self-work and self-reflection. Squaring off against rebellious Uranus in your communication zone, you might find you’re itching to get together with a friend, neighbor or sibling to talk through whatever is coming up for you intuitively or emotionally. Just a heads up: You may not initially see eye-to-eye, but by keeping an open mind and remaining vulnerable, the experience could end up being quite productive.
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