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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Full Moon in Leo — the article

by Sonja Francis | Jan 22, 2021 | Astrology Articles

On Jan. 28th at 2:16pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in 9 degrees of Leo — and this month’s Full Moon becomes exact. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted.

All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light; they also guide us away from polarization and division, toward balance and integration.

Ask yourself: How far have I come since setting Intentions back on January 13th’s New Moon? What am I aware of at this time?

With the Sun in Aquarius until Feb. 18th, we seek balance; the balance in question here involves the Aquarius-Leo polarity.

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Aquarius represents a unique vision and approach to life. The classic Aquarian vision is one of interconnected equality — paradoxically, we’re reminded at the same time that the power of unity lies in diversity. Leo, on the other hand, is all about our individual self-expression, creativity, ability to connect to the heart, inner joy.

This Full Moon is our chance to make a more conscious effort to embrace, integrate, and explore the lighter/higher vibrations of Leo. This is a courageous, optimistic, and self-expressed sign, that represents our capacity to love — and our willpower. It signifies the quest to live from our center, our core, our truth — with joy in our heart.

This Full Moon reminds us that everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, small or large — and when we join together, that power grows exponentially. Ask yourself: How could I best honor both my individual self-expression and my interconnectedness with the world? How am I adding my voice (in small ways and large)?

As with all Full Moons, there’s a shadow side to be discussed — 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.

Aquarius‘s shadow side might show up as…

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Aquarius’s shadow side might show up as cold, detached, or overly intellectualized points of view — and there could be some arrogance in the mix. Ask yourself: If I were too much in my head, what would tip me off to that? Where do I get dogmatic about concepts or visions? Where do I conform, or at least want to fit in? How might my experience of life change if I gave up conforming out of fear of ridicule or rejection?

Where do I hide behind social groups to feel superior to others? Has belonging to a “tribe” become more important than my personal self-expression? How have I avoided following my heart, so I can fit in?

And if by chance you have never belonged to a “tribe”, then ask yourself: What if I gave up identifying as a “black sheep”, rebel, or being so different that I can never belong?

In order to develop a healthy relationship to the individual part we play in the collective, we need to keep an open mind, allow everyone (ourselves included) to be their unique selves, and then bring that unique spark to the collective experience.

Aquarius connects us to the complex patterns formed when many come together; it represents the power of collaboration, where the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.

Ask yourself: How might I personally contribute to a better future for humanity? If I had a unique spark that could bring greater joy and diversity to the collective experience, what might that spark be? What is humanity without me? Who am I without humanity?

So much for the Aquarian shadow — let’s look at Leo’s shadow side:

This might show up as self-centeredness, with some narcissistic traits — picture a child that can’t see beyond itself, that is not aware of other people in the room, cannot see past the moment to the consequences down the line.

Ask yourself: If I’m honest, have I ever created drama when I couldn’t have what I desired? Where in my life do I take things too personally? Where do I tend to be self-indulgent? What role does my 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. Leo represents our individual expression, individual creativity, the kind of light we came to shine, the type of joy we came to spread.

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

As with all Full Moons, we are also invited to balance and integrate the two polarities involved — in this case, we are invited to allow head/intellect (Aquarius) and heart-expression (Leo) to merge, bringing about a brighter future for humankind — so ask yourself: What would it look like if I allowed 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?

We are also encouraged to acknowledge that we are all in this together, and yet each one of us has the ability to effect change by tapping into our courage and living our vision — which takes dropping into our hearts more fully.

One important thing to mention here with this Full Moon: Mercury is stationing and will start its 3-week Retrograde phase in 26º of Aquarius less than two days after the Full Moon becomes exact (on Jan. 30th). Mercury symbolizes our mental energy, our capacity for perceiving and sharing information, and our ability to recognize connections and patterns. This heightens our mental capacity tremendously.

Mercury normally spends about 2-3 weeks in a sign. Because of its Retrograde motion, it will spend 9.5 weeks this year in Aquarius, the sign ruled by Uranus. Aquarius is about revolutionary change, which ultimately must come not only from a change of mind, but also a change of heart.

Ask yourself: What if the contents of my mind and heart radiate out, affecting those around me, influencing the collective experience? If that were true, what would I decide to think about? What vision would I hold in mind? Would I open my heart just a little further than I have until now? What might result if I aligned my mental vision with my heart-energies?

This first Mercury Retrograde phase of 2021 takes place in Aquarius (26º – 11º) — and we will discuss it in more detail during our Monthly Forecasting Forum. The Forum goes live on Jan. 29th at 2pm EST; to join us live, or get the mp4-video recording to watch later, register here.

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Uranus, the modern ruler of Aquarius, is currently in Taurus and aligns with Mars: Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury, increasing our access to innovative thinking and alternative solutions; in Taurus, it is connected to our possessions, what we value, and to our planet’s resources.

Ask yourself: How have I been honoring my body? My possessions? The planet? How much freedom is there in holding on to valuing my physical reality in that particular way? Am I angry? Do I want to tear things down? What is crying out for change?

Could I be open to any insights or ingenious solution in regards to my body, my finances, or the planet? What actions could I take (large or small) to start the process of honoring my own body? The planet? What if I could always see my value, no matter what the social consensus is?

Saturn is the traditional ruler of Aquarius, and therefore co-ruler with Uranus — and it is currently aligned with Jupiter and the Sun in Aquarius. This trio is pointing toward our affiliations and communities (online or locally) and asking us see how we can grow through (and with) them. There is also an emphasis on setting healthy boundaries, on discerning what feels aligned with who we are now, and on whatever supports our individual self-expression.

Ask yourself: How do I feel about my current communities or affiliations? Do they help me grow mentally? Spiritually? Do I feel in alignment with them? Do they feel like they fit me well? How developed is my sense of who I am outside of those communities and affiliations?

The Moon in Leo opposes the Sun/Saturn/Jupiter alignment in Aquarius and squares the Uranus/Mars alignment in Taurus. This creates a T-Square — so let’s unpack all of that:

The Moon’s opposition to that lineup in Aquarius asks us to make realistic choices around connecting with others — we are invited to do our best, and be our most authentic, joyful Self when connecting with like-minded people.

As best as you can, make clear choices when it comes to engaging with a cause, or with like-minded people. We are asked to balance our need for heartfelt and joyful self-expression with our desire for intellectually stimulating and inspirational exploration.

Ask yourself: Am I living from my essence or my conditioned Self?

To get a better sense which one it might be, ask yourself: To what degree do I experience joy? Gratitude? Love? No matter what plays out in the collective experience or in my various communities?

What might happen if I consciously and playfully steered my ship towards joy, gratitude, and love? What is in my heart, that longs to be expressed? Do I have the courage to stand in my authentic self-expression?

The Uranus/Mars alignment in Taurus is the Focus point of the T-Square involving the Sun/Saturn/Jupiter alignment in Aquarius & the Moon in Leo. We have a strong desire to break free from outdated value systems — but change and the unknown can feel stressful and uncomfortable.

This invites us to ask these questions: What might it look like to consciously break away from situations that have limited me, when it came to honoring myself and my talents? Where could I release possessions or attachments to things or people that no longer reflect who I am? Where do I need to draw the line and say “enough is enough”?

How could I embrace “change” 5% more? How could change show up in a responsible and mature way? What if I thought of “change” as progress? What would it look like if I gave myself and others the space we all deserve and need at this time?

Feel free to hear more about this aspect via my video about the “Jupiter/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus”

The empty leg of this T-square lands in Scorpio: we are invited to bring our innovative actions or desires to emotionally authentic and trusted connections with others.

Ask yourself: What single action step could I take right now to empower myself and others? What might be possible if I embraced all of me — my light and my darkness? What role does trust play in my interactions with others? How about distrust? What role does freedom play in my intimate relationships?

Accepting each other’s differences is important right now, as we all have different values — and those values create our preferences and determine our comfort zone. Ask yourself: How could I take those differences less personally? Is it at least possible that I could honor my own differences without making other’s wrong? Could I hold the space for other people’s fears and comfort levels?

If you are familiar with your natal chart, take a look at your natal Venus to see how this might play out for you (because Uranus is in Taurus, and Venus rules Taurus 😉 If you prefer that I take a look at this for you, feel free to either book a 25-minute Soul Purpose Reading with me, or ask your question during the Monthly Forecasting Forum on Jan. 29th.

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Let’s also take a look at the Venus-Pluto alignment in Capricorn in this Full Moon chart — it invites us to learn to empower ourselves and others and release deep fears around feeling disempowered in our careers or out there in the world.

Ask yourself: What might become possible if I had deep, totally authentic connections with others? What would it look like if I were completely truthful about my motivations and needs?

Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, whether on a large scale or small — and when we join together, that power gets exponentially bigger: 3+3 is actually 3×3, 4+4 becomes 4×4, etc.

This makes it important to be especially aware and responsible when we are with others. Ask yourself: What am I bringing forth with my collaborations? What are my intentions? Do I aim to empower — or be in power? Do I connect with an open heart? Or a protective one?

The Moon in Leo trines Chiron in Aries. This Trine is exact 6 hours before the Full Moon becomes exact. We feel excited about new healing modalities for body, mind, and heart, aimed at renewing our inner joy. There’s an opportunity here to be compassionate toward ourselves and others and for connecting to our inner child.

Ask yourself: What if tapping into my inner joy and exploring things holistically could bring a healing quality to childhood wounds? How might a “wholistic” approach around my masculine energies give me a greater understanding of myself and what I have identified with (or as)?

What if self-love and self-acceptance led to self-alignment? And if there’s even a chance that this might be true… would it be worth trying 5% more self-acceptance as an experiment? Or just for fun?

Last but not least: Neptune (the energy that connects us to universal love and the “Higher Heart”) is still squaring the Moon Nodes until Feb. 17th, 2021. These Squares could leave us feeling anxious or restless, so as best as you can, slow down, acknowledge what is, and know that all is well in each “now moment”.

Ask yourself: What challenges am I facing around resting, trusting, allowing and being present? How closely am I in touch with my intuition? What might be possible if I shifted further from social-cultural conditioning to “feeling into” the truth of who I am? What if I trusted that truth, the truth of my “Higher Heart”? What if I lived from it?

Feel free to hear more about this aspect via my additional support video about “Neptune in Pisces squares the Moon Nodes”

To sum it all up: This Full Moon urges us to remember that we all have an important part to play in humanity’s evolution — that we chose to be born a part of this transition, on this planet, at this time.

If we want to see a greater shift in the world at large (an Aquarian concern), we must each do our own part, express our unique gifts, and live with a courageous heart (Leo’s imperative). That said, if we don’t come from the heart — for example, if we over-think things and/or become overly concerned with what other people are thinking — we will not be able to fulfill on that vision for humanity.

A lot of us are waking up to the reality that everything is interconnected — and that life is meant to be lived from a wholesome place, one that includes the heart, the head, and indeed all of who we are. This is a life that doesn’t compartmentalize the uncomfortable, but embraces all shadows and imperfections: You might call it “Being Human” 😉

Flexibility is key! Living as though nothing has changed will limit us, as will being fearful, and making up new rules that help us “cope” with all the changes. So what can we do?

Ask yourself: Where am I being called to be more courageous and self-expressed? Where could I achieve more by joining forces with like-minded people? Who shares my vision and passion for a better world? What part might an open mind and heart play in a successful outcome? How might being emotionally authentic and trusting with others contribute?

I’d like to end with this quote from Eileen Meyer: “If you are not willing to feel, then you are not willing to reconnect with your Source, for this is where your inner intuitive voice comes from. This is where the Truth comes from that sets you free, truly free… Choose Love. Choose the direction of wholeness… You are in a very magical crossroads at this point in time where you may choose and begin to build and solidify a new reality, a new world based on Love, truly on Love.”

Again, to learn more about this month’s Full Moon, click here to watch my video.
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio? 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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Full Moon in Aquarius — article

by Sonja Francis | Jul 29, 2020 | Astrology Articles

On Aug. 3rd, at 12pm EDT, the Full Moon becomes exact in almost 12 degrees of Aquarius. 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 exalted at the time of this Full Moon, due to its station phase (it is preparing to go retrograde.) Uranus also squares the Full Moon polarity of Aquarius-Leo, while Mars in Aries squares the Jupiter/Pluto alignment in Capricorn at the time of the Full Moon. These are the major themes of this Full Moon chart and we will address them in detail in a moment.

We will also talk in more detail about both of these planetary patterns, in relationship to our own birth charts, in my next Forecasting Forum on Aug. 9th. Feel free to join us live, or register to get the mp4-video presentation of this webinar, to see how these transits are impacting you personally.

As always, Star Members are automatically registered, and if you are currently a Universal Member, stay tuned: I will talk more about this again towards the end of this article 😉

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.

By the way, if you are reading this before July 31st, you can still get a huge discount on my webinar with the same title: React vs. Respond. Click here for more info or to purchase

Back to the shadow sides of this Full Moon — let’s start with Leo’s shadow side:

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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:

Uranus in 10.5º of Taurus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) squares the Full Moon polarity: this urges us to be extra-mindful of how we connect to what brings us joy (you could say the “solar plexus”) and how we connect to like-minded people or a social cause (“idealistic mind”).

We may feel a great desire for financial or practical progress and breakthroughs, and may have to address what we value, both in others and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth).

We are quite likely to experience disruption that calls for flexibility and creative solutions. As best as you can, slow things down a little, go with the flow, and stay open to experiencing something new and wonderfully unexpected.

You can think of this as “reorganizing” time — like rearranging your furniture — try not to resist the process, maybe even enjoy it if you can, and remember: it only feels uncomfortable because it’s new and different.

Over the next two weeks, ask yourself as often as needed: Could I allow myself to be comfortable with being uncomfortable? Could I make space for expecting the unexpected without going to worst-case scenarios? Could I allow whatever is happening to stimulate new approaches?

For the next two weeks, we feel a great need to make progress, as we feel quite restless — maybe even anxious — but if we’re unclear on what is in our best interest, we might focus on things that don’t serve us in the long run.

Ask yourself: Might slowing down now speed things up in the end? Where might I break free from outdated value systems? If I thought outside the box, what box would I think outside of first? Where do I need to explore alternatives (financially and otherwise)?

As you can perhaps imagine, this is not a time to make major decisions, especially if we do it hastily 😉 Rather than jumping to conclusions, get grounded in the here and now; the classic mindfulness technique of bringing awareness to your breath is a good way to do this.

Uranus is the Focus point in this T-Square involving the Full Moon: wherever we have Uranus transiting currently in our birth chart will be an area of stress for the next two weeks.

This could be in connection to financial stability, but also involve us reevaluating our use of technology, and its potential to connect or isolate us. Ask yourself: What radical changes in my life are waiting to be integrated into tangible, real, physical form?

We may feel irritable, mainly because we also tend to take things quite personally right now. Ask yourself: What constructive pursuits could help me channel this nervous energy in a healthy way? Could reinventing myself, or what I have to offer, transform that energy into something that serves me and others?

Given that Uranus rules Aquarius, all of this will also play out on a collective level: What needs to change around our collective values? What needs to be more fully integrated when it comes to realistic innovation and “forward-thinking” in our lives?

How can we step into a future in which we honor ourselves as individuals while bringing our gifts and talents to the collective? What will it take to actually implement the idealistic progress that we seek for this world?

Accepting each other’s differences is going to be challenging for the next 2 weeks, as we all have different values, and those values create our preferences and determine our comfort zone. Ask yourself: How could I take those differences less personally? How might I honor my own differences without making other people wrong for theirs?

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?

Uranus is also exalted at the time of this Full Moon, due to its Station phase (it is preparing to go retrograde); the planet will start its yearly 5-month Retrograde phase on Aug. 15th, giving us a chance to tap into our individual values and gifts from within.

Mars in Aries squares the Jupiter/Pluto alignment in Capricorn at the time of the Full Moon. We seek excitement, growth, and empowerment; we may not be satisfied with how things are — we feel an inner restlessness which demands freedom, emotional authenticity, and “space” — but our demands may not be met.

Resistance, impatience, and frustration can easily arise with this combo. The key is to honor our desire for a passionate, exciting new beginning on a personal level, all while also keeping in mind the longer game and honoring our quest for a socially responsible way of life that feels empowering and sustainable for the collective.

Ask yourself: Could I give myself permission to feel impatient or agitated if that comes up? Could I allow myself to feel those feelings rather than act them out in an impulsive or rash manner? How can I honor personal desires and collective needs?

We may also get into power struggles, perhaps with an authority figure, and it might be difficult to stop ourselves. As best as you can, be aware of those tendencies when they show up, and choose to consciously tap into the power of love from within.

Whenever possible, choose to empower yourself and others — and if that is not possible, remove yourself from a situation before you do something you may come to regret.

We will talk in more detail about these planetary patterns with Mars, as well as Uranus’s Station and Retrograde phase — and how they relate to our own birth charts — in my next Forecasting Forum on Aug. 9th.

Feel free to join us live, or register to get the mp4-video presentation of this webinar, to see how these transits are impacting you personally.

Again, Star Members are automatically registered; and if you are currently a Universal Member, you can either register for this month only, for $32 with the Early Bird Special! The special runs until Aug. 6th, after that, it goes up to $37.00. You can also upgrade to Star Member at any time for a monthly fee of only $27, and then join us every month — plus, you get lots of other bonuses and discounts!

Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) is aligning with Pluto and Jupiter in Capricorn at the time of the Full Moon; it also opposes Mercury in Cancer and quincunxes the Venus/North Node alignment in Gemini. Let’s unpack all that!

With this many slower-moving planets in Capricorn, it is important for us to take breaks, or at least slow down and allow ourselves to tune in — it’s also important to stay grounded; given all this, we are well-advised to seek out tools or people that help us perform a truthful exploration of our abilities and limitations.

Ask yourself: What feels toxic or destructive in my current reality? What might I discover if I was authentic and truthful about what I want to build long-term and where I am starting from? Could it perhaps be useful to release any fears of scarcity and resulting distrust?

Saturn’s opposition to Mercury in Cancer asks us to find a balance between what personally feels familiar and safe and our current commitments to society or the collective.

It could appear that others are not especially sympathetic to our personal needs, but it is important that we examine how we are communicating with others, and take responsibility for how our choice of words is landing for them.

As best as you can, find your inner balance so you can speak from a kind, nurturing, and truthful place — while remaining committed to the collective and social structures that are currently in place.

We are also called to examine our inner dialog for familiar, rigid, or negative thought patterns that have been holding us back.

Ask yourself: How have these familiar negative thought patterns protected me in the past? Is there still a need to protect myself in that way?

What if I brought 5% more self-responsibility to my thinking and mental conditioning? What if, just for today, I applied 5% more emotional maturity to my commitments? What if I did the same with my “inner dialogue”?

Saturn in Capricorn quincunxes the Venus/North Node alignment in Gemini. Quincunxes require that we make a subtle but significant shift in how we perceive and do things via an inner adjustment on our part.

This Quincunx to Saturn impels us to clarify what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to our long-term achievements, instead of judging ourselves. Making a commitment one way or another might be required even if we would prefer to keep our options open.

Ask yourself: How am I invited to shift my perception when it comes to what feels mentally exciting to me vs. what is realistic and works in the current environment?

How might I satisfy my desire to exchange ideas with others while honoring current boundaries and limitations?

Last but not least, the Sun in Leo makes a Trine to Chiron in Aries; this represents an opportunity to blend the energies involved with less effort and resistance, opening some wonderful possibilities for active (yet easy and natural) healing of our insecurities.

Something else that supports healing our insecurities is a sense that we are pursuing a worthy goal — this could be something as simple as a desire to create and express ourselves, or acceptance of our own human complexities while we are on “our mission”.

Ask yourself: What might a good dose of compassion and self-acceptance do for our inner playful child? How might combining forgiveness with an attitude of innocence and understanding towards ourselves and others support us with our triggers?

To sum it all up: This Full Moon 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.

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

In order to make a difference, we must radically shift our concepts around group consciousness; this Full Moon shows us that we are ready for this inner shift — so as best as you can, trust that you have whatever it takes to make a difference for yourself and others.

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. It’s all right there.

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?

Again, if you are already a Member of my online community, you can click here to watch my video about this Full Moon.
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 10-14 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus or Scorpio? 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 (since the Sun rules Leo and 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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