The full moon in 17° of Aquarius on August 9th (2:55 a.m. CDT) supports us in breaking karmic patterns.
We tap into Big Vision Energy, challenging old paradigms, and begin to see glimpses of who we are meant to be.
We release limited beliefs around our self-expression so that we can show up more authentically.
We feel the pulse of the new world that is emerging.
The fresh insights that are coming in are raising our awareness of the next steps in our development and illuminate what no longer supports our evolution.
“I’m breaking with old patterns and moving forward with my life.”
bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions
We have the capability now to create the spaciousness necessary for a bird’s eye view.
When we see things from a broader perspective, we see the way that our immediate experiences play into the greater whole and we can gain a better understanding of what is going on.
When we are willing to challenge the status quo, we can open to creative solutions.
Our differences are our asset.
New perspectives bring innovation.
We honor the transition we are in, being mindful of where we have been, what we are moving away from, and where we are evolving.
“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”
Brené Brown
We are asked to step into a more authentic version of ourselves in order to truly be fulfilled.
We are weaving and creating foundations for what we are building next.
This full moon chart activates a grand trine in the air signs with Mars in Libra (1°), Pluto in Aquarius (2°) and Uranus in Gemini (1°). This shakes old foundations so that we can move toward inspired changes. We might find it challenging to focus or be present now due to the overwhelming collective energy, but chaos is the spark for letting go. We are invited to shed all that no longer aligns with our greater purpose so that we can live more authentically. We can see the steps we need to take in order to foster our growth and clarify where we have been blocking our own progress.
This full moon corresponds with the new moon in Aquarius that occurred on Feb 9th, 2024. The last 18 months have been a profound process of liberating ourselves from outdated systems and writing new narratives. We reflect on what we have been moving away from and what has been awakening in us since that time.
This full moon is conjunct Pallas Athena in Aquarius, highlighting the perspective of the outsider and challenging us to consider how this perspective can serve the community. We are encouraged to recognize our relationship patterns and develop a strategy for the changes we wish to make.
Additionally, this lunation aligns with Chariklo, which brings potential for grace, healing, setting boundaries, and forgiveness. Chariklo symbolizes the healing state that can be cultivated through our presence, transforming suffering into a direct connection with the divine.
The Leo – Aquarius Polarity
Leo represents genuine self-expression and our ability to be playful and attuned to our creativity. Leo also represents our passion and heart, and it is where we discover what inspires us. This sign represents our ability to create and to shine our light and share our unique abilities with the world.
Aquarius is the cosmic heart sign where we weave all our gifts together to benefit humanity. Here, we experience our interconnectedness and combine our talents into a higher framework. Aquarius energies challenge established norms and structures and allow us to envision different ways of being. Daring to be different, this archetype guides us to embrace our differences and see how they offer insight and innovation to the collective. Aquarius considers other perspectives and the needs of the collective before making a judgement.
This axis explores our relationship with belonging, highlighting not only our role in serving the collective, but also our deep individuality in the journey of becoming who we are meant to be. These concepts are interrelated; when we embrace our true selves, we are empowered to offer our gifts to the greater humanitarian project.
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”
May Sarton
A Call for Sacred Rebellion
This lunation activates Sacred Rebellion and illuminates what has been suppressed. For us to collectively evolve, we must be willing to see things as they truly are. Increasingly, people from all sides are waking up to hidden allegiances and demanding the truth. Outsiders have a clearer perspective, as they are not attached to the power and privilege of the old systems. Those who think and live differently from the conventional norms pose a threat to external control, but they also offer creative solutions that build bridges and create a changed world.
Truth serves as a unifying principle. The path forward relies on our ability to consider different perspectives and foster stronger relationships. We are called to work together to support the collective ecosystem. We feel the tension between elitism and the power of the people, along with a strong call for unity. The future lies in forming communities that honor our differences while weaving together our strengths. The first step is to be aware of where we have come from. We are urged to listen so that we might more fully understand others and recognize the privileges and power we hold, using them for good. Truth will act as a catalyst for the necessary changes we need.
“The degree to which a person can grow is directly proportional to the amount of truth he can accept about himself without running away.”
Leland Val Van De Wall
We are collectively moving out of a base of emotional reactivity and practicality and shifting our focus toward communication, collaboration, interaction, and innovation. This lunation opens the door for new relationships and fostering soul connections. It is essential to partner with those who support the greater vision for our lives and the world we wish to be a part of.
This lunation guides us to see things differently so we can better understand what isn’t working, what we need, and to be empowered by the changes that we are making.
We balance the duality between rebellion and restoration.
We can employ healthy detachment to see our patterns with sacred sight and come to greater understanding. There is power in taking accountability for our patterns and emotions. When we realize that our emotions are entirely our own, we reclaim our agency and decide how to consciously express ourselves. Now, we connect to what we really need.
Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety.”
James Baldwin
“Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness.”
Khalil Gibran
The Invitation
This full moon chart has some rare alignments that initiate big personal and collective awakening. We are asked to release old ways of being and align both our hearts and minds to the vision we have for our lives. We find our center, explore our relationship to belonging and authenticity, and move from there. We must honor the transitions that we are in, trusting not only our own insights, but also divine insight to guide us toward our transformation.
Themes of authenticity, awareness, and accuracy are highlighted now. As we uncover deeper truths, we realize how important it is to revere our shared humanity. To vision new world, we must align our minds with our hearts, igniting a spiritual revolution that is essential for this new paradigm.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.”
Mahatma Gandhi