Full Moon in Aquarius 2025

August's Full Moon - Navigating change the Aquarius way

9th August: PDT 00:55 | EDT 03:55 | BST 08:55 

Lighting up the halfway point of the lunar cycle, our full moon in air sign Aquarius arrives on a fresh wind this month. Can she bring the movement we need to progress, or will be buffeted around in her wake? Let’s explore this full moon’s energy together…

Saturn and Uranus share planetary rulership of Aquarius, a powerful pairing. In modern astrology, Uranus rules Aquarius reminding us that we can break free from convention, embrace our quirks and liberate our sense of self. In ancient astrology, the ruler of Aquarius, Saturn, shows us how steady determination can be channelled through sheer tenacity and pragmatism to help us stay on our path, however unconventional.

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A meeting of minds…

The moon, in this sign, beams detached, cerebral energy into our lives, equipped for independence and bright ideas about how we contribute to the whole. This month, our Aquarian moon may illuminate a different route, ask us to consider an unconventional way of doing something or highlight alternative options. A grand trine, at the time of the full moon, between Pluto, Uranus and Mars across the air signs suggests a meeting of minds or ideas, with shifts bubbling underneath.

However, one of these planets, Mars (in Libra), likely frustrated in this new home of Venusian agreeability, may find it hard to push things through or get a point across. If the ability to take action feels out of reach, remember that full moons give us an opportunity to exhale. Notice what is being lit up and consider what progress really means to you.

Mercury will turn direct two days after this moon so if things feel cloudy, keep the faith that the gift of clarity is waiting in the wings. In the meantime, let’s explore how we can work with this energy…

Ways to embrace the Aquarius Full Moon:

• Celebrate your quirks: What makes you who you are? We all have our foibles, talents, eccentricities, which make us unique. Take a moment to appreciate your individual gifts. Write them down!

• Reflect on community and your place within it: How do you contribute within your groups, networks or wider community? Take time to consider how you may do this more authentically or where you may need to have more boundaries.

• Make space for inspiration: For inspiration to strike, we often need to do something differently, whether that’s visiting somewhere new, putting ourselves into new social situations, or even just changing up your usual route. Flex your routine and let the lightbulb moments land!

• Ground your energy to calm the mind: If the energy feels high, try some breathwork or meditation, come back to your centre. It’s time to cultivate a mindful approach to help you think clearly. 

• Release: A full moon in Aquarius can help us let go of stagnant and stale energy. If this resonates with you, take some time to consider what you’d like to release and detach from. Explore this by journaling or write a release list and burn it safely outside by the light of the moon (fire pits or chimeneas are great for this!). You may wish to do this as part of a circle or go solo, whichever feels right.

Time to pause…

Pay attention to what is becoming clearer now and make time to practise gratitude for all the shifts you have navigated. Feel into which changes are riding on the wind and let inspiration in. Here are some journal prompts for exploration:

Journal prompts for the Aquarius Full Moon:

• What is stirring inspiration within me right now?

• Where in my body or heart can I sense emotional shifts?

• How can I stand in my true self whilst meaningfully contributing to the collective?

• What no longer nourishes me, and is ready to be set free?

Wishing you a beautiful full moon.

With love and lunar blessings,

Charlotte x