Full Moon in Aquarius – the article

by Sonja Francis | Jul 19, 2021 | Astrology Articles

On July 23rd, at 10:37pm EDT, the Full Moon in 1.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact. The Moon in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius opposes the Sun in fun-loving, expressive Leo. If you are already a Member of my online community, you can click here to watch my video about this Full Moon 😉

Uranus in Taurus (the modern ruler of Aquarius), is still in a Square aspect to Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) in this Full Moon chart. The Moon in Aquarius makes an out-of-sign conjunction with Pluto, and approaches a conjunction with Saturn in Aquarius. There are also three Oppositions and three Quincunxes in this Full Moon chart.

Oppositions require integration and balance, whereas Quincunxes invite us to make some inner adjustments, as we may be experiencing some internal discomfort. Two of those three Quincunxes are inviting us to pay closer attention to our health. These are the major themes of this Full Moon chart and we will address them in detail in a moment.

But first, let’s talk about this Full Moon:

The Moon in Aquarius opposes the Sun in Leo; this highlights the power of our individual creativity and the exponential potency of collaboration. Each of us is invited to reclaim ourselves, and add our voice, heart, and hands to something that has meaning for us.

The invitation here is to dare to be different, and to remember how we are all part of a larger whole. The highest quest of Leo leads to authentic Self-expression: to embody our gifts, shine our light, and live our truth. The highest task of Aquarius, on the other hand, is the attainment of unity in diversity, where everyone’s uniqueness is honored and included.

When we align our head with our heart, we feel our interconnectedness with all of humanity, and we create and connect from love instead of fear. Given that Leo represents our individual self-expression and Aquarius our vision for humankind, a question is raised: How can we best achieve a balance between these two energies? Or perhaps even an integration?

For the next two weeks, we’ll be looking for answers to this question, as we might become more aware that something is out of alignment.

Even the brightest of Full Moons has a shadow side — so let’s take a look at the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — and please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or easy to embrace.

As always with shadow aspects of ourselves, we need to beware of getting triggered and jumping to conclusions; we need to make sure we take time to respond rather than react. So here are the shadow sides of this Full Moon — let’s start with Leo’s shadow side:

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So here are the shadow sides of this Full Moon — let’s start with Leo’s shadow side:

Leo’s shadow can show up as self-centeredness or narcissism — picture a child that cannot see beyond itself, is not aware of other people in the room, and cannot look past the current moment to the consequences down the line.

Ask yourself: Where in my life do I take things too personally? If I’m being completely honest, have I ever created drama when I couldn’t see a way to possess what I desire? Where do I tend to be self-indulgent? What role does pride play?

In order to develop a healthy connection to our inner child, we must learn to keep an open heart and let ourselves be playful and creative; we must also learn to express our needs and desires, so we can have open, authentic conversations with other people. This requires courage and self-confidence.

So ask yourself: What if I expressed myself with 5% more courage? What might open up if I did that with my heart as my center? What might my world look like if I allowed my light to shine just 5% brighter?

Now let’s look at Aquarius’s shadow side: this can show up when we get overly attached to the mind and its functions, especially idealized visions, rigid thinking about the future, etc. “Headiness” kicks in and the mind’s activity goes to an all-time high.

The shadow side of Aquarius may hold lofty ideals, but leave us unaware how we ourselves must “be the change we wish to see in the world” — instead, we want others to be that change 😉

The classic setup here sees us disconnecting from inner moment-to-moment joy for the sake of improving our future, “humanity”, or “the world at large” — the latter two stem from Aquarius’s association with group-consciousness and group-mind.

We might also shy away from standing out, from a fear of rejection or ostracism, so ask yourself (and be really honest with yourself here): How have I avoided following my heart so I can “keep in with the crowd” or a particular group of people? What might I do differently if I gave 5% less energy to fears of ridicule or rejection?

As mentioned earlier, we are invited to balance and integrate the two polarities involved — we are, in fact, invited to merge them to bring about a brighter future for humankind, so ask yourself: What would it look like if I gave the go-ahead for that merger? What if I chose, right here and now, to contribute to humanity from a courageous, heart-centered, and authentic place? What if I simply chose that, right now?

This also means it’s important to be especially aware and responsible when connecting with others; as best as you can, therefore, get present and ask yourself: What am I bringing forth? What are my intentions? Am I coming from love and the heart? Or fear and survival?

Now let’s take a look at some of the aspects of this Full Moon chart: Let’s first start with the rulers of Aquarius: Saturn & Uranus.

As we have already discussed several times this year, Saturn and Uranus make a long-term Square to each other that will last, off and on, until December of 2022. 

Since we have already been dealing with this aspect since January of this year, ask yourself: What did I learn since January about myself, others, or society as a whole, in connection with spaciousness? How about when it comes to Freedom? Differences? Allowing myself to feel uncomfortable?

In general, Squares to Uranus require a major shift in our priorities and strategies; sudden changes and even radical breaks with the past are possible right now, potentially shaking us out of stagnant patterns. Ask yourself: Where might a new chapter in my life be waiting to open? What ideas and insights hint at that opening?

The Saturn-Uranus aspect asks us to stretch a little (or a lot) individually and collectively. We are invited to stay detached in our social dealing with others — honoring our own individuality without making anyone else wrong for being different or “themselves”, or having different preferences.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to “think outside the box”? Could I simply “hold space” for things to reorganize themselves physically? How about mentally? Could I allow for this to happen slowly? Without needing to rush into anything? Without pushing others or myself?

Uranus in Taurus will start to feel more exalted from Aug. 5th on, as it is preparing to come to a halt for its yearly Retrograde phase; this will also bring more attention to the Saturn-Uranus Square. 

We will talk in more detail about the exalted Uranus in Taurus, as well as the Square, in relationship to our own birth charts, in my next Forecasting Forum on July 23rd at 2pm ET/7pm London-time.

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Now back to this Full Moon chart:

The Moon in Aquarius makes an out-of-sign conjunction with Pluto, and approaches a conjunction with Saturn in Aquarius.

Pluto’s involvement, in this Full Moon chart, could foster an all-or-nothing attitude over the next two weeks towards our long-term goals, or our standing in society — in fact, we might become obsessed with those things — and/or a fear of “losing control”. 

It’s important to stay heart-centered and grounded — engage tools or people, where possible, to help you let go of your fears and surrender to the Soul-power that resides within you.

If you get obsessed about your accomplishments out there in the world, as best as you can, remind yourself to slow down and take breaks. Ask yourself: Am I driven by fear or love/passion? If fear, worry, concerns, etc. are present, could I simply acknowledge that experience?

If fear shows up, close your eyes, and ask yourself: Is what I am afraid of real right now, or is it a projection into the future? If so, could I let go of “wanting” (aka “expecting”) to create this future for myself? Could I choose more powerfully? Could I choose a future that allows me to feel empowered, no matter the circumstances?

With Saturn’s involvement in this Full Moon chart, we are invited to focus on a long-term vision for our communities that involves a mature and realistic approach — so as best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity. 

Ask yourself: What visions do I have for my various communities – locally or online? Could I stay open to bringing in some new structures, so I can fulfill my vision and create something sustainable?

Now let’s talk about the three Quincunxes in this Full Moon chart: these aspects require a subtle but significant shift in how we perceive and do things via an inner adjustment on our part.

The Moon in Aquarius quincunxes Venus in Virgo; this shows that there are some internal struggles or that adjustments need to be made — we may feel conflicted at times, as we are feeling an internal pull in some very different directions — on the one hand, the desire to gain clarity about what’s important to us on a daily basis, health-wise — and on the other hand, the need to make progress and connect to like-minded people about our collective future.

Other areas of focus: Personal, practical things vs. social, idealistic visions; discerning between what works now vs. progress for the future (or future generations).

Ask yourself: What works for me in my daily health routines? What doesn’t? What do I see now, that I can implement, that I couldn’t before? 

Where am I called to make a difference? What could I, as an individual, do for humanity? And how might “group consciousness” help humanity make progress? Where might I begin?

Awareness is key with this aspect: What is needed? And when? How can we take the higher path?

The Sun in Leo quincunxes Jupiter in Pisces: Here, we may want to have some fun, but also explore our connection to our inner divinity. We may want to express our extroverted, creative side, but we also need to expand our ability to tune in to our intuitive inner voice. 

Ask yourself: What do I hear when I get really quiet? Am I resting enough? How much fun is too much? What is needed? And when?

Both of these aspects could impact our health and wellbeing if we are not willing to make the necessary adjustments.

And last but not least, Mars in Leo quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn. This feels a little uneasy. We need to develop an inner awareness around our two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, a strong desire to accomplish; on the other, our need for play and fun.

We are asked to bring awareness to whatever it is we feel most passionate about. Check and see: Am I after laughter and joy? Or intense and authentic emotion? What pressures or fears are present at this time?

As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. This aspect is more emotional in nature and requires a transformative approach. Go deep, use an open heart and conscious awareness to illuminate what is coming to the surface.

Now let’s also talk about the two other oppositions besides the Full Moon/Moon-Sun opposition in Aquarius-Leo:

Oppositions always resonate back to the conjunction of the planets involved. We are looking to see how far we have come since that conjunction. For example, with the Full Moon we are looking back to the previous New Moon, to see what has developed since then.

Venus in Virgo opposes Jupiter in Pisces. This opposition goes back to their conjunction on Feb. 11th of this year, in Aquarius.

Ask yourself: What has developed in my social connections since February? What am I realizing now about those connections? What requires balance and integration when it comes to the ideas and visions that have been initiated since February? What is asking for discernment? What is asking for faith and trust in the divine unfolding of things?

With Jupiter involved in this aspect, we might be feeling overly-optimistic or -enthusiastic, and we might also have a tendency to overestimate our personal or financial capabilities.

Ask yourself: How can I bring 5% more moderation to my physical and spiritual relationship with myself and others? Do I have realistic expectations of myself and others? How about my finances? How discerning do I need to be? What about my health? 

How can I follow my spiritual compass and still make practical choices? What daily routines might support my spiritual growth and my physical wellbeing?

Mercury in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn. This opposition goes back to their conjunction on January 4th of this year, in Capricorn.

Ask yourself: What has developed in my career (or in regards to my long-term goals) since January? What am I realizing now about my long-term goals or commitments out there in the world? What requires balance and integration when it comes to my inner and outer world?

With Pluto involved in this aspect, intense conversations and connections feel more “real” than superficial ones; we want to dig out the truth about our feelings and the world we’ve built. However, we also want to be quite aware of whether we empower ourselves and/or others in our interactions — for example, taking things too personally is not recommended.

Ask yourself: How might a focus on nurturing myself feel empowering to myself and others? Could I allow myself to go deeper and tap into my true inner power? One that allows me to keep my heart open? One that allows me to see that all things — the good, the bad, and the ugly — ultimately are part of the creative process, a part of our personal evolution?

Lastly, I also want to mention a harmonious aspect between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces: This aspect supports imaginative thinking and the ability to connect our day-to-day mind with our intuition. Compassion and inner knowing can be a big part of this aspect as well. This will certainly be of help to us when engaging with others.

Ask yourself: What do I sense about how my words land with others? What subtle signals am I receiving from others? Am I more aware of mine and others sensitivities? What role might compassion play in my communications and interactions with others?

To sum it all up: This Full Moon highlights the archetypes of individuality and diversity, creativity and collaboration, passion and progress. It urges us to remember we all have an important part to play in humanity’s evolution — that we were born for this challenging transition on Planet Earth.

“We have the opportunity to move from a culture of Separation to a culture of Inter-being… After building civilization after civilization on a premise of fear and separation, it is time for humanity to step into a new way of being.” — a Quote by Charles Eisenstein, an American public speaker and author of Sacred Economics. His work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of human civilization, economics, spirituality, and the ecology movement. Key themes explored include anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture.

A lot of us are waking up to the reality that everything is interconnected, and that life is meant to be lived from a holistic place that includes the heart, the head… in fact, all of who we are: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 

This is also the reason why I created my new Interview Series… if you haven’t watched it before, I invite you to check out the latest interview I did with Yvette Lenhart, a Pilates Instructor & Efficient Full-Body Workout Trainer. Yvette is also co-founder of Strength & Serenity® Wellness Retreats.

I believe it is deeply valuable, in times like these, to surround ourselves with people that have a holistic approach to life.

Having a holistic approach doesn’t mean we compartmentalize the uncomfortable, but rather that we embrace all shadows and imperfections — you might call it “Being Human” 😉

When uncertain, ask to be shown the next step — and at all times, do your best to listen to your body, be extra kind to yourself and others.

And always remember: If you look into your own heart and see the strength and love lying there, you can begin to reclaim yourself, remember your divinity and interdependence, choose love over fear, and lift yourself and humanity out of the old paradigm of separation and scarcity.

Ask yourself: What role do I wish to play at this pivotal time on Earth? Could I be open to the people, places, and situations that will guide me and bring me the next clue? Could I suspend my brilliant theories about the way the world works or used to work? Could I accept the possibility that what I have learned in the past may not be the most reliable guide to understanding the new way of life that is unfolding?

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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in the following: 0-4 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio or 29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Sagittarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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