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Full Moon @ 27 Aquarius 15'
August 19, 2024
11:26 AM PDT
2:26 PM EDT
August's Full Moon and Supermoon in tropical Aquarius culminates in a t-square alignment with Uranus in Taurus and Mercury retrograde in Leo. Additionally, a t-square formation involving the Mars-Jupiter conjunction, Venus, and Saturn adds another layer of tension to this lunar crescendo.
With Uranus and Mercury retrograde in the lunation picture, there can be some elements of spontaneity, instability, or even chaos. On the world stage, this could be reflected in tumultuous events, be they political clashes or natural events, or it can merely point to critical turning points in ongoing issues involving many of these elements.
On a personal level, the clash and contrast between the Aquarian and Leonian archetypes is significant. The Sun and Mercury retrograde bring about a process of creative refocusing, reconnecting, and revising the need for play, pleasure, and self-expression. This involves a compromise between subjective needs and larger societal and cultural demands, perceptions, and biases.
Uranus, the archetype of liberation, high-level individuation, and sudden upheaval, demands a power shift personally and collectively. Alongside the lunar cycle peak, it reflects a desire to change, shift, and push through to a new level of innovation, fresh dialogue, and experience. It demonstrates a process of moving for greater authenticity and integration of conflicting points of view.
The Mars-Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn t-square can reflect some ideological and perceptual tension manifesting in certain relationships--romantic, domestic, platonic, professional, or even sexual. A coming to a head of viewpoints and perspectives and a breaking point in resolving their incongruities.
However, while we may not come out of this Full Moon passage with clear solutions, there is much to be learned through the experience of pushing ourselves past comfort zones, biases, and perceptual blockages. A give-and-take between speaking and listening can also take us far when encountering obstacles. Verbal and intellectual challenges can be worked through persistent effort and a willingness to compromise and change our point of view.