Aquarius Full Moon: Sovereignty, truth and community coherence
A call to action
A Full Moon illuminates. And yet a Full Moon always signifies an opposition between our two luminaries, the Sun and the Moon. And an opposition creates tension—a push-and-pull energy—between the two opposing forces. The Full Moon on 9th August is in the humanitarian sign of Aquarius, which means the Sun is in the opposite sign of Leo, representing our sovereignty.
Leo is ruled by the Sun and reflects our solar energy - our need to be authentic, radiant individuals, shining our light and truth out into the world. The Moon, representing our emotional needs, seeks security. In Aquarius, that security comes from contributing effectively to one’s tribe—be it family, a club, group, organisation, work team, culture or any other community of beings - humanity itself.
Thus, we see the Sun seeking to be its sovereign self. At the same time, the Aquarius Moon, opposite, desires solutions that work for everyone. Ideally, we can stay true to our authentic self while being an effective contributing member of a community. Yet Aquarius is also the revolutionary truth-bringer, and on this full Moon, he is illuminating any conflicts arising from these two desires that require resolution.
Problems arise when either the group or the individual acts in a dominating and controlling manner, refusing to listen to others who may feel differently. Such behaviour can manifest as groups demanding conformity to specific ways of thinking, contrary to the individual’s deeper values or truth. Or individuals being overly demanding, controlling or imposing ideologies within the group due to out-of-balance egos – both are problematic for healthy relationships and group coherence. Communities or tribes of any size are, of course, made up of individuals. When some are acting from wounded, defensive or inflated egos, things can get out of kilter very quickly for the whole group. This is when we need to decide to either be brave and speak up or, if the odds are stacked against us, walk away from the unhealthy situation.
You might be feeling these energies playing out in your own life if you have any planets, aspects, or angles around 16 degrees of Leo or Aquarius. They can manifest in family dynamics, close relationships, work, social or cultural groups, or any situation involving relationships with others. Just look to the outside world to see these dynamics playing out as widespread control, division and censorship.
A healthy relationship, whether personal or societal, is one where we can each belong and contribute as our true, sovereign selves, speak our truth, and shine our light without fear or favour. The question is, where, if anywhere, are you unable to do this, and what do you intend to do about it?
Astrology Workshop Announcement
I’m excited to be running a 2-hour workshop, ‘Astro Magic: Awakening Your Cosmic Blueprint’, in collaboration with Katherine Genet, author of the Wild Grove series, for her thriving community, The Beaconage, to which you are also invited. Perfect for beginners, I will provide a fun and interactive introduction to astrology.
What You'll Discover:
How your birth chart serves as a map for your most fulfilling spiritual path
The ancient Hellenistic roots of Western astrology and its connection to nature's cycles
How to interpret your cosmic trinity: Sun, Moon, and Rising signs
The sacred language of planets, signs, houses, and aspects
Practical techniques for reading birth charts with both knowledge and intuition
A Magical Interactive Experience
This isn't just theory—you'll participate in live chart readings, sharing insights as we collectively explore the wisdom held in participant birth charts. My approach honours both the analytical and intuitive aspects of astrological interpretation, encouraging you to trust your inner knowing alongside traditional and modern techniques.
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, 30th August. It costs £20, which includes handouts and a free copy of my astrology primer e-book, along with two hours of interactive and engaging exploration of your birth chart, its structure, and its significance. For those unable to attend the 7 pm BST time slot, a recording will be available. For more information and to buy a ticket, please visit here.