full moon in aquarius (“sturgeon” moon)
Blast into the vision of your future…release the past
It’s time to make radical change and abandon the group-think.
Today’s Full Moon in Aquarius (Saturday, Aug 9) is peak “aha!” energy: a culmination point that spotlights community, moonshot ideas, and the courage to be different. With the Sun blazing in Leo, we’re balancing heart-led self-expression (Leo) with future-minded collaboration (Aquarius). Expect clarity around friendships, teams, tech, social impact, and the groups you give your time to.
A few atmospheric notes: Pluto traveling through Aquarius turns this lunation up to 11—power dynamics inside groups and platforms are more visible. Mars freshly in Libra (Aug 7) asks for graceful conflict skills and fair play in relationships. And Mercurial mischief (retro-shade vibes) reminds us to fact-check, slow down, and say what we really mean.
How to work with it (quick ritual)
Release one stale role or obligation to a group; reclaim that time/energy.
Rewire a belief about visibility: where can you be seen and stay authentic?
Reconnect with your “why”: If the future you’re building walked in today, what would they cut, delegate, or double down on?
Sign-by-sign: What’s peaking + your yoga pose
♈ Aries
Theme: Friends, alliances, audiences. A team chapter reaches a turning point—lead without steamrolling.
Pose: Warrior II — power with poise; eyes over the middle finger to aim your efforts.
♉ Taurus
Theme: Career + public image. A project launches or finishes; adjust the spotlight so it’s sustainable.
Pose: Mountain Pose — simple, steady, impeccable form = credibility.
♊ Gemini
Theme: Big ideas, travel, publishing, teaching. Share the thesis; trim the tangents.
Pose: Eagle Pose — cross, wrap, focus; integrate scattered signals.
♋ Cancer
Theme: Money entanglements, debts, intimacy, energy exchanges. Name the terms; renegotiate with care.
Pose: Seated Twist — wring out what’s stuck; invite clean flow.
♌ Leo
Theme: Partnerships. What needs to evolve between “me” and “we”?
Pose: Dancer’s Pose — grace under feedback; heart open, gaze steady.
♍ Virgo
Theme: Daily systems, body, workload. One habit cycle completes—build a smarter one.
Pose: Legs-Up-the-Wall — reset your nervous system; clarity follows calm.
♎ Libra
Theme: Creativity, romance, joy, kids/passion projects. Claim your fun on purpose.
Pose: Tree Pose — rooted elegance; choose where you place your attention.
♏ Scorpio
Theme: Home, family, foundations. A domestic decision ripens; protect your peace.
Pose: Bridge Pose — open the front body while staying supported.
♐ Sagittarius
Theme: Communications, siblings, local moves, platforms. Say the thing; refine the channel.
Pose: Chair Pose — grounded effort toward a clear horizon.
♑ Capricorn
Theme: Money, values, self-worth. Price your work for the future you’re building.
Pose: Plank — integrity in every line; consistency compounds.
♒ Aquarius
Theme: Identity reset. You’re the headline—shed an outdated skin.
Pose: Down Dog (or Headstand if it’s in your practice) — change the perspective; see what shakes loose.
♓ Pisces
Theme: Rest, release, closure. Wrap the cycle privately so the next one starts clean.
Pose: Savasana — integrate; let the message land without forcing it.
Journal prompts for this lunation
Which community lets me be braver than I am alone?
What role do I play publicly that no longer fits?
Am I prioritizing my perceived collective “community” over what makes sense for individuals who are close to me (ie close family /friends)?
If I made one audacious improvement to my daily systems, what would it be?