Full Moon in Aquarius - August 9, 2025

Embrace Your Authentic Self

 On Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at 12:54 am PDT/3:54 AM EDT, the moon glows brilliantly in the revolutionary, innovative, and eccentric sign of Aquarius. It’s a sign deeply connected to the humanitarian spirit and fiercely champions authenticity and freedom. With the Sun illuminating the expressive sign of Leo, we are invited to navigate the powerful tension between our individual expression and the needs of the collective.

This dynamic opposition helps us recognize where we might be compromising our truth to belong or pretending to be someone we're not. Though they are opposing signs, Leo and Aquarius are interdependent; their energies thrive when integrated.  This lunation is a powerful call to radical self-acceptance, inviting you to break free from conformity and to boldly express your authentic self.

Navigating Conflict and Frustration

The arrival of this Full Moon also coincides with the stand -off between Saturn, the planet of structure, discipline, and lessons, and Mars, the planet of assertion and will. Imagine pressure, passion, and the relentless force of Mars meeting Saturn’s unyielding brick wall. Compounding this friction is Neptune, which injects an element of confusion and haze into the mix This imagery is hardly subtle. You can instantly feel a sense of strain and resistance. Movement stalls, boundaries are tested, and a sense of lethargy may set in. (Sidenote: With Mars in Libra, assertiveness might feel more toned down than usual).

This alignment could fuel heightened frustrations, power struggles, and divisions, as limits are not only challenged but also rigorously enforced. Be mindful because these mounting tensions might be misdirected, causing you to lash out at someone or something that isn't the true source of your frustration. This is a unique opportunity to observe the complex interplay between force and discipline.

You may want to consider: How do these energies help or hinder us, and what lessons are they imparting? Where are you feeling resistance or what’s the brick wall in your life right now? Where might you be misdirecting frustration, and what is its true source? In what area of your life are you being called to observe the relationship between force and discipline?

The Practice of Patience

Further influencing this period are four planets in retrograde: Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. While Mercury stations direct on August 11th, it will take some time for its energy to fully normalize. As it does, you'll find it easier to act on your plans, and what was once unclear will slowly come into focus.

The energy of this moon combined with the retrogrades is a recipe for restlessness and impatience. It might be helpful to remember that practicing patience is an action. It requires us to intentionally slow down and allow things to unfold instead of intervening. While this may prove difficult in the moment, the alternative could lead to emotional outbursts. If you find yourself caught in a loop of self-centered thought, take a moment to pause. Your perspective is not the only one that matters.

A Call to Deeper Connection

This moon invites us to contemplate what we are holding onto that prevents us from being our most authentic selves. We often fall into the trap of living according to others' expectations, neglecting what our hearts truly long to create. What if you trusted that your soul knows the way, even when its promptings feel unconventional or don't seem to make sense?

This energy encourages us to celebrate our differences and embrace our shared humanity. It is a time to have real, vulnerable, and meaningful conversations, honoring our eccentricities and finding strength in our collective diversity.

Under this magnificent moon, I invite you to reflect on these questions:

What does radical authenticity feel like in your body? How can your unique gifts and passions serve your community? Where are you being called to connect more deeply with yourself, with others, or with a cause that moves you? How might the passion you feel for your dream need to mature?

If you feel you need guidance to navigate these powerful energies, let's explore what type of session might be right for you.