Ms. Joyce Tarot

The full moon in Aquarius perfects on August 1 at 2:31 pm eastern time, and it’s an exciting one, indeed! It is considered to be a supermoon, which means that the Moon is at or near its closest point in its orbit to Earth. As a result, the moon will appear to be larger in the sky than usual—and its effect on the collective will be intense as well.

Full moon cycles are not ideal for beginning new projects. Instead, full moon cycles are suited for looking at your recent successes and spiritual growth, and making plans for how to proceed from here. Join me my Patreon page to hear more advice on how to navigate this full moon cycle. That post includes detailed 3-card readings for each zodiac sign.

To work with the energies of this full moon in Aquarius, it is important to note some of the other astrological transits going on right now. For one, Mercury, which recently entered the sign of Virgo, is preparing to go retrograde on August 23. The pre-retrograde shadow period starts on August 3. Now is the time to get your affairs in order, back up your computer files, schedule important appointments, and pay close attention to how you use your words. Aquarius is an air sign, which means that it is associated with many of the same topics that Mercury is involved with, including thought processes, logic, and technology.

Aquarius is also associated with humanitarianism. In theory, that means Aquarius is concerned with social justice and equality. Yet in the same breath, Aquarians are independent thinkers and individualistic. Aquarius is a fixed sign, so it is determined to be taken on its own terms.

Venus retrograde in Aquarius’ opposite sign of Leo, which began on July 22, is a great complement to these Aquarian themes. Venus retrograde, among other things, is asking us all to consider our relationships with others, and how we value ourselves as human beings and as individuals.

So how to work with the energies of this Aquarius full moon? First, think about the degree to which you respect other people’s rights to be themselves. You may want to set intentions to be more accepting of others—to meet them where they are. Seeing people for who they are and not trying change them may require you to adjust your behavior and mindset accordingly so that your interactions are more authentic.

Another thing to consider is your unique expression. Do you hesitate to speak truthfully because you want to conform to the “majority” opinion? You don’t have to be a rebel for rebelliousness’ sake. But by the same token, you are worthy of being respected as a human being with your own individual opinions and personality.

During this 2-week full moon in Aquarius cycle, work on eliminating the fear of being different. This will require you to fully accept who you are and commit to being that person.