The first Super Moon of 2024 hits the sky on August 19th. This full moon comes in Leo season and rises in her sister sign of Aquarius.
What does a full super moon in Aquarius mean?
Aquarians are the cosmic free-thinkers, which others may find either weird or endearing (definitely endearing for me). Truly though, there’s something very inspiring about those who march to the beat of their own drum. It’s quite Aquarian.
So what happens when Mother Moon reaches her state of culmination in the sign of Aquarius? There are several prominent energies in current astrology that give us more insight.
Current astrology:
- Sun in Leo until August 22nd
- Mercury in Retrograde (link) until August 28th
- Moon in Aquarius, super-sized on August 19th
There’s much more going on in current astrology (isn’t there always?). But since this full moon is The Star of this show,* let’s talk about the Super Moon in Aquarius first.
What’s a Super Moon?
A Super Moon is Super Special because it’s when the moon gets closest to the earth. The moon is about 14% larger and about 30% brighter during a Super Moon. Energy-wise, this could mean a couple of things…
What energy can we expect with this Super Moon?
14-30% more Aquarian vibes? Maybe.
Full moons are associated with manifestations and cycles completing. Coupled with Aquarian energy, we have a cycle completing with some unique, different, or even unusual elements.
Each Super Moon also brings an intensification and illumination to the overall energy. When this lunar amplification mixes with Mercury Retrograde, we have a time period that’s ripe for self-reflection and manifestation.
One of my favorite self-reflection and manifestation tools is tarot (obvs). Tarot also explains more about the energies we’re encountering this full moon.
Tarot Cards for the Full Super Moon in Aquarius:
- (Left) Aquarius / The Star: Shifts, changes, rebirth, hope, innovation, new direction, fresh perspective.
*See what I meant about the full moon being The Star of this show? ;)
- (Right) Leo / Strength: will-power, illumination, discipline, optimism, bravery, fierceness, and honor.
Using these tarot cards as a framework, we can think of Leo / Strength as our foundation, and Aquarius / The Star as something being newly built on our foundation.
Thinking in these terms, we have the qualities of Leo / Strength as a source of stability as shifts occur with Aquarius / The Star during this full moon. One interpretation of this might be holding onto our inner strength as we complete this current cycle and encounter the new changes this completion will bring.
As for what in your life is changing / completing / manifesting, that would depend on where Aquarius and Leo fall in your birth chart.
Overall, the themes to look for are phases of completion, noticing what inspires you, and being open to new directions.
But of course, there’s also more tarot!
Working with Tarot for the Super Moon in Aquarius:
(Who am I kidding, I read tarot all the time)
Full moons are associated with heightened intuition, which is why I love to harness these energies with a tarot reading.
Here’s a tarot spread that I created for the Aquarius Super Moon:
Feel free to adapt this spread to whatever divination tools you prefer. It’s also a great time to try something new if inspiration strikes.
I’ve been inspired by this full moon for sure. So if you want more full moon festivities, I’ll also be posting a timeless Full Moon tarot reading on YouTube so be sure to check that out even if the full moon has passed! There's also a surprise product drop for moon-lovers coming soon.
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So tell me, what do you find inspiring right now? What new directions are you inspired to take? Whatever they are, may your inner Strength shine like a Star to guide you to new possibilities for success!