Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius

On August 3rd the stars give us our Full Moon in Aquarius and while summer is always a great time to be with friends and family, things have been arguably a bit different these days. Fortunately, the universe is preparing to send us some of those care-free, socializing vibes in the form of our Full Sturgeon Moon in the sign of Aquarius.

Aquarians thrive on independence, rebellion, and originality. They often take pride in their progressive efforts, helping others, fighting for causes. An air sign, the Aquarius among us are incredibly intellectual, great listeners, and they have the ability to see the world around them as a place full of possibilities but without this mental stimulation they are bored and lack a motivation to achieve the best results for themselves.

This Full Moon is all about reclaiming your power, this is not a time to make big changes or rethink your plans, but rather- a time to own the magic that is already inside of you. We are in the middle of a revolution, a pandemic, and an election. The world is changing around us, we are experiencing first-hand as we still struggle to live our “normal” lives… whatever that means?! Now is not the time to sit quietly on the side-lines, with our moon in Aquarius during Leo season we are seeing the match up of air and fire. What happens when Air meets Fire? We see the fire grow, the fire gets bigger. Our throat chakra is activated, and the only righteous thing to do is to take hold of our power so we can stand up for what is right.

Our mantra is “I AM POWERFUL.”

While Aquarius is here to encourage us to let loose and try to enjoy life, there’s a lot more to it than that. This Full Moon is called the Full Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon (a type of fish) were usually more abundant in lakes around this time of year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. This full moon is also called The Full Green Corn Moon and Blueberry Moon.

On the big-picture level, we just want to live more carefree and find moments for ourselves, the independence of Aquarius rings true here. On the social front, you’ll be down for pretty much every interaction with friends, provided it's a socially distanced, of course. We’re all craving deep connection during this lonely time, not just small talk and coffee but really figuring out what makes people tick. Instead of chatting about the weather, we'll be more inclined to ask deeper questions that reveal our loved one’s values and dreams.

You have permission to say NO

This Full Moon is inviting us to take a break from the harsh realities going on around us, life is tough and getting tougher. You need a break after months of intense thoughts and feelings. Maybe it’s time to lighten the load, clear out your schedule and little bit, and ditch some of those unnecessary responsibilities.

Remember, you are allowed to say NO and it doesn’t make you a bad person, friend, employee, or whatever it may be. Activate the throat chakra, use the power of your voice to speak out and still you must protect your energy at all costs as we enter this highly social period. Maybe you’ll develop a stronger bond with your sister or start leaning more heavily again on a friend you haven’t talked to in ages. Whatever the deal, you’ll emerge from this new moon feeling more loved and supported than you have in a while.

Yoga to help open your Throat Chakra:

Full Moon in Aquarius Yoga Class with Nourished Natasha

Own your strength, reclaim your powers. Don’t be afraid to take hold of your independence, those rebellious feelings, and your ability to stand up for yourself and others. The people you lose while defending what you believe in, are not people that were meant for you.

As for work, you may find that the full moon makes you think a little harder about how you feel about your job, and it’ll push you to make a change. This air sign is all about intellectual stimulation and if you’re not feeling challenged then you’re bored and bored is never good. Who knows, maybe you’ll realize you’re actually okay with what you’re doing, feeling challenged and comfortable with where you are in your career. Either way, these conversations are important to better understand what the next best step is.

When’s the next Full Moon?

The next full moon, Harvest Moon, is on September 2nd in the sign of Pisces. Luckily, I feel right at home in this watery bed of emotion. During this full moon, you might be a little more sensitive than usual while tapping into your inner creative side. Until then, enjoy the mental break Aquarius is offering us.

Are you feeling the intuitive power of Aquarius during this socially heavy season? Have you worked on opening up your throat chakra so you can better speak up for yourself and others that may need it? I’d love to hear how this has helped you, leave me a comment below or send me a DM on Instagram @nourishednatasha!

Love,

Natasha