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Full Moon @ 18 Aquarius 02'
August 10, 2014
11:09 AM Pacific
8:09 AM Eastern
This month’s lunar cycle culminates in tropical Aquarius
Sunday August 10. The Sun, naturally in opposition to any Full Moon, is joined
by Mercury and the dark Moon Lilith in Leo. Additionally, Saturn in
Scorpio makes a square to the Full Moon axis.
Aquarius, ruled by Saturn and Uranus, seeks to establish and
revolutionize social structures; but above anything, this sign desires independence
and the road less traveled. The Full Moon culminating here brings about a
collective desire to question authority, to go one’s own way, and to think
outside the paradigmatic box of culture.
However, Saturn’s square to the Full Moon axis tempers this
transient, revolutionary streak. In other words, every rebel needs a cause and
a deeper sense of purpose. Eccentricity must find its footing within established traditions.
A surge of creativity and a sense of confidence emanates
through the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter in Leo. Saturn urges us to use discipline,
focus and hard work to bring our creativity forward into tangible forms and to
balance confidence with humility and perspective.
This Full Moon may bring to light a creative vision that
challenges the status quo without toppling the whole structure. If you’re in
need of an answer to any creative frustrations, this Full Moon helps to get
things moving in a practical direction—as long as we make the effort and do the
work to get there.
In many ways, Saturn’s square to the Full Moon axis brings
about a sense of restriction that can feel like a stranglehold on our need for
free and uncensored expression. To resolve this, we have to be honest with ourselves and our
limitations.
While sometimes uncomfortable, Saturn’s influence assists us
in gaining real results from our efforts. Working with Saturn requires
integrity and pragmatism. Saturn in Scorpio suggests that the only way for that
creative vision to solidify, is to get dirty and work with the process.
We have to dig deep, see what we’re made of and burn away
any self-sabotaging behaviors. Check in and attempt to look at what’s holding
you back from the successful execution of your goals; it’s probably stemming
from within yourself, from fears you may not be aware of.
With the Moon at perigee—it’s closest approach to the Earth,
this lunation is also considered a Supermoon. This Aquarian Full Moon will be the largest
Supermoon of the year; the Moon appears just slightly larger in the sky than it
normally does. That subtle perceptual shift is just enough to amplify the
Moon’s power in our personal and collective lives.
When the Moon is extenuated via its perigee, feelings and
emotional undercurrents have more prominence and expression. If the Full Moon touches a sensitive zone in
our natal charts, its effects are always magnified, indicating an eruption of
awareness from the unconscious realms.
Venus is about to enter Leo on Aug 12 as it teeters on the
edge of Cancer. For three days, until
Aug 15, when Mercury enters Virgo, four major planets will be in Leo. This adds
more weight and gravitas to ego needs and desires.
We may feel more confident than usual, more generous, playful
and care-free. Leo’s childlike nature invites us to play and experiment with
our creativity. But with Jupiter in Leo, we must expand consciously without
exaggerating or inflating self-importance.
The Full Moon’s square from Saturn, however, reminds us to
find a balance between work and play—breaking and following the rules. Too much
of one thing and we wind up in trouble and important matters go neglected.
Don’t fall into that trap. Let loose and allow yourself some playtime, but
don’t lose sight of your responsibilities and larger purpose (destiny).
Also, we must be conscious that this fun Leo energy will be
rather short lived this month, as Mars and Saturn team up in Scorpio as the
month comes to close. Don’t let that rain on your parade, but keep at least one
foot in reality, grounded and aware, prepared for the final exam as the month comes to a close.
Enthusiasm is helpful; it catalyzes us
into places we're usually more cautious to venture into, but enthusiasm without a plan or a strategy is just wasted
energy. Saturn and Mars conjoining in Scorpio require a structure to contain
our creative vision if it has any chance of lasting beyond a fleeting moment of
inspiration.
One final note: the famous Perseids meteor shower will peak on
Aug 12-13, just as Venus enters Leo and the Full Moon begins to wane.
Unfortunately, that waning Full Moon is still bright enough to outshine much of
the show; but the Persieds are well known for spontaneous bursts
and explosions that could truly rival the Moon’s encompassing glow.
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