As the Moon in Aquarius gets ready to reflect the Sun’s fire in fullness, she cannot help but feel a little bit insecure and apprehensive to join her host Saturn who is notorious for expecting his guests to be on their best behavior. Fortunately, Luna receives a guiding hand from Jupiter in Aries, whose cordial ways encourage her to keep up the momentum with a spirit of generosity and originality.
The Moon in Aquarius yearns for a mature approach to handling challenges, and if need be, will seek emotional balance in unconventional ways. Her shrewdness will be needed as Saturn is not easily satisfied and demands she re-evaluate her personal code of ethics. To engage wholeheartedly in divine rebellion, she must consider out-of-the-box ideas brought forth by outsiders and outcasts.
On August 11, Venus dresses in her majestic purple garment adorned with her favorite golden earrings upon entering the King’s palace of Leo, well in time to witness the Full Moon ceremony at 6:36 pm PT. Aphrodite enjoys the spectacle from a safe distance, as the tension between the opposing Lights may develop into a clash of individual versus collective values.
With Saturn so closely involved with the Full Moon, we must be watchful to nip any signs of self-sabotage in the bud. The sought-after equilibrium of the Sun and Moon should not stifle our genuineness. Well-intended altruism and compassion do not have to result in self-denial. Conversely, a healthy state of centeredness should not deteriorate into self-centeredness.
Uranus squares the Full Moon within just one degree, adding a surprise ingredient to the recipe, and potentially opening up the tastebuds to a dash of spontaneity and excitement. Fed by steady Taurean energy, Uranus may put his foot down, refusing to comply in an act of willful resistance.
Just before August 12 comes around, the Moon meets her host Saturn in person as they conjoin and debrief without sharing their feelings lest they be too painful. How does one remain pragmatic and authentic in a complex, often unkind world?
Luna carries Saturn's cold goodbye to Mars, who shouts something at her in his typical brutal style, from a square to Luna’s lonely path. Finally, the Moon reaches the turquoise waters of Pisces where her soulful tears will be washed away.