With the Moon culminating in the intellectually-oriented sign of Aquarius, you may be drawn to explore your feelings about your beliefs, while contrasting those ideas with a hope for a more fun and lighthearted reality. Meanwhile, the Sun stationed in the opposite, energetic sign of Leo, can create tension by holding our collective focus on social interactions and public authority issues. Though we may want to have everyone just happily getting along together, we also need some real thought leadership and new ideas, in order to truly develop our most noble purpose, as we move into the future, together, now.

It continues to be important to reassess outdated ideologies. These pivotal times are deliberately shaking up any misguided or faulty views and are meant to stimulate our collective growth. Humanity is moving forward and ultimately that means an upgrade; so contemplate what matters, and also celebrate all you have accomplished and learned recently, as well as anything you have done to stretch beyond your comfort zone.

Stay centered and consider new ways to leverage fresh insights and diverse ways of being . . this is a time to rethink old ideas about what you actually want and need, while realizing you actually have more access to your desires when you take into account the needs of your community, neighbors, and co-workers.

“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”

Buddha

The pull between the Sun and Moon placements can instigate emotional intensity, impatience, and irritability. Should any touchy feelings come up, stop to consider other people’s perspectives and find the common ground in awareness of the higher values of SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS, INNOVATION, and HIGHER-MINDEDNESS. The polarity between the Leo Sun and Aquarius Moon requires negotiating where we focus our energy and attention; we must now hold space for considering new approaches, while we also figure out how to manage and best utilize the creative practices we are already accustomed to.

This Full Moon brings illumination and that often appears through any of Aquarius’ preferred subject areas, which include: GROUPS, networks, design, TECHNOLOGY, innovation, INVENTION, friends, ALLIES, neighbors, social affiliations, SOCIAL MEDIA, seeing the future, FORECASTING, astrology, numerology, INDEPENDENCE, freedom, liberation, FANTASY, shocks and SURPRISES, and in the body Aquarius rules the circulatory system and lower legs: shins, calves and the ankles.

The contrast between the Sun and the Moon right now may have you feeling caught off guard by provocation or sudden change. It’s normal to experience a bit of irritation, anxiety, fear, or uncertainty during this week of the full moon. Disruptions in sleep patterns are also common. You can best get through this sensitive time unscathed–and in honor of air sign Aquarius–by generally being more curious. Stay open to dialogue and ask more questions before jumping to conclusions. And especially remember to keep both your wits about you AND your sense of humor close at hand!

Full moons tend to bring difficult emotions to a head. While you may do your best now to make sure you are always kind and charitable, you can find provocative or shocking outbursts could test your resolve, which can incite hurt, stress, irritation and angst. Try to not take other people’s behavior personally, while also staying aware of other people’s feelings and views. Healthy detachment is worth cultivating.

As always, these energies apply to groups of all sizes as much as they apply to you, individually. Be mindful about navigating a balance between living up to your own responsibilities and any inkling you may have about wanting to be free from that duty, restriction, or limitations. The best advice is to be aware of both natural yearnings–within yourself as well as those around you–and then find good ways to meaningfully incorporate the higher-minded ideals into practical action that will best serve all involved.

Of course, while the full moon does have a collective effect on all of us, each person may respond somewhat differently to this same planetary aspect. The intensity will be greater or lesser depending on how well aligned you have your current thoughts and feelings. When you are living in your highest truth, things that happen around you are not as overwhelming!

Just remember that whatever is happening in your life is occurring as part of your journey. Sometimes the details are pleasing and other times the lessons are difficult . .either way, there is always something to be learned. And being prepared is the secret to more easily navigating all of it, on the way to living your best life!

Wow! We have quite a few noteworthy aspects in store, which continue to stimulate transformation and change for everyone. There is a mixed bag of effects that will likely influence the prevailing intellectual approaches and blur them with the rising tide of passionate emotions. Stay grounded with your faith and optimism to come through ahead of what may be volatile energies for some. Forewarned is forearmed.

Lunar & Solar Intensity

The full moon creates a beautiful aspect with asteroid Chiron located in fast Aries, which favors bold therapies that heal. However, this moon also forms some provocative squares, first with instigator Uranus, and then with inciter Mars, both situated in headstrong Taurus. Beware irritations and provocation with this combination. Mindless actions can instigate reactions you did not expect, so stay mindful and careful during this period. Fortunately, disciplined Saturn snuggles up close to this moon and inspires masterful control despite the conflicts brewing.

The glorious sun in charismatic Leo also favors therapeutic Chiron with an enhancing trine formation, while not being so supportive of changemaker Uranus. Like the moon now, the sun is positioned to confront matters related to surprise, change, and stability. Slow down your pacing, and pause before reacting, to come out ahead in moving or any other situations that are in a state of flux.

Powerful Transformation with a Touch of Honey

In her last major move before leaving nurturing Cancer, Venus confronts powerhouse Pluto, who has been in a long-term transit of practical Capricorn. Like it or not, Pluto demands transformation, which is not an easy topic. What is outdated or obsolete will require improvements, and that may come to a head. In this case, Venus brings forth the gentler qualities of compassion and mercy into the equation. Then Venus enters the noble and more jovial sign of Leo to highlight creativity, pleasure, and romantic desires for the next four weeks.

It All Starts with Your BIG DREAM

Meanwhile, mental Mercury in persnickety Virgo is also picking some petty fights with (usually) generous Jupiter in sometimes stubborn Aries. This means your big visions might get rained on by analytical or other critical types, but don’t dismay. Find the confidence to stay connected to your main inspiration without getting drained by what may seem judgmental.

You can stay the course to having your dreams come true, when you look past the current moment and remain committed to your big vision. And spirited Mars really saves the day for you here, as he rushes into sync with magical Neptune. Mars–in masterful Taurus–is encouraging dreamy Neptune–in unifying Pisces–to help you see the metaphorical rainbows appearing all around you as you pursue all your greatest desires. Purposeful actions toward your goals are starred.

“An invention has to make sense in the world it finishes in, not in the world it started.”

Tim O’Reilly