A Full Moon in Aquarius Is Coming—Here’s What It Means for You

Astrologers are viewing this as a particularly fraught full moon because of the complex arrangement of other planets in the sky that day. Retrograde Mercury, now backing up through theatrical Leo, will sit exactly opposite this full moon, sending out a code-red blurt alert. Should you say the quiet part out loud? It will be tempting. Deliver dramatic monologues as your own peril near the 19th. Embellishing the truth, even in the smallest way, could seriously damage credibility.

Mercury retrograde’s position in passionate Leo also sends out a clarion call to exes, who might suddenly work up the nerve to send a “U there?” text under the devil-may-care energy of the Aquarius full moon. Check your own impulses to invite trouble back into your life. High-vibe Aquarius is an easy, breezy air sign that rules friendship. Turning the other cheek might seem like a fine idea under these moonbeams. Why can’t you just be friends, right? For one thing: Mercury. Good luck keeping your chill when you’re face to face with the person who ripped your heart out and ate it for breakfast. We don’t recommend tempting fate, no matter how “over it” you feel that Monday.

Another curveball hurled into the mix on August 19? There’s going to be a cosmic clash (a 90-degree square) between bloviating Jupiter and old-school Saturn—an event that only happens every nine to 10 years. These planets are basically opposites. Jupiter expands; Saturn contracts. Jupiter loves limitless horizons while Saturn wants to organize everything into a strategic master plan. Jupiter craves novelty. Saturn is an iron-clad traditionalist.

Whether you’re rallying the crowds at the convention or trying to convince your boss of the merits of allowing you to work remotely, plan on appealing to people’s right and left brains. Can you build enough promise and vision to get them excited while also delivering ample data to prove that your plan is beneficial for all? It’s a tall order to fill, but one that a full moon in Aquarius—a genius air sign that is also a steady fixed sign—can figure out how to tackle.

Normally, the Aquarius full moon brings lighthearted vibes, but with all the other energies swirling through the skies, it’s a much heavier mood. Nevertheless, there’s room for some truly groundbreaking developments to emerge. Broken communities might see a united path forward, or at least a glimmer of hope (Aquarius’ favorite word) in that direction. The ability to rise above petty conflicts will be strong on August 19, especially if we make room for creative and innovative solutions.

Each zodiac sign has a sweet spot under this full moon, so you might want to set some fresh intentions in this area of life:

Aries

Group endeavors and technology

Taurus

Career advancements and long-term goals

Gemini

Higher education and personal growth

Cancer

Sex, investments, and shared resources

Leo

Personal and professional partnerships

Virgo

Self-care routines and daily work habits

Libra

Creative and romantic endeavors

Scorpio

Home and family matters

Sagittarius

Friendships, communication, and local connections

Capricorn

Financial stability and self-worth

Aquarius

Personal reinvention and self-improvement

Pisces

Forgiveness and spiritual healing

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