FULL MOON at 9°16' AQUARIUS
August 1, 2023 • 2:32 PM EDT
This month's full moon in Aquarius places an emphasis on individuality and the desire for self-determination.
Challenged by freedom-loving Jupiter, you can expect it to stir up strong emotions surrounding any circumstances that limit your freedom of choice and/or hinder your personal growth. For many of you, this full moon will coincide with a conscious decision to create more freedom in your life.
If you are unsure whether an employer, personal relationship, group affiliation or belief system is too restrictive, this will bring the moment of truth. With Mercury opposite Saturn, you're likely to decide it's too oppressive and not worth the cost to your psyche.
While the Mars-Jupiter trine could inspire you to sever ties immediately, the Moon's quincunx to Mars warns that you will need to get some ducks in order, while the Venus-Neptune quincunx gives you a heads up that the situation is likely to feel awkward.
As a result, some of you may find yourself second-guessing your decision. If so, following the lead of the emotionally detached Water Bearer and viewing your situation from a clinical perspective will help you gain a clear perspective.
Although a decision you make at this time may be uncomfortable, the freedom that comes from it will create fertile ground from which your creativity, your heart and your overall self-expression will blossom.
Getting Personal
So which life areas are being targeted for greater freedom in your life? They're revealed by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the full moon.
If you don't know which house holds 9°16' Aquarius in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Sun sign is:
Aries, the full moon falls in your solar 11th house of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.
Taurus, the full moon falls in your solar 10th house of career, status and fame.
Gemini, the full moon falls in your solar 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters and publishing.
Cancer, the full moon falls in your solar 8th house of intimacy, other people's money and support, jointly-held assets and transformation.
Leo, the full moon falls in your solar 7th house of marriage, lawsuits, and one-to-one relationships.
Virgo, the full moon falls in your solar 6th house of work, health, service and pets.
Libra, the full moon falls in your solar 5th house of romance, children, creativity.
Scorpio, the full moon falls in your solar 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.
Sagittarius, the full moon falls in your solar 3rd house of siblings, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.
Capricorn, the full moon falls in your solar 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.
Aquarius, the full moon falls in your solar 1st house: it's all about you, including your approach to life and physical appearance.
Pisces, the full moon falls in your solar 12th house of secrets, past lives, healing and psychic abilities.
Releasing with the Aquarius Full Moon
You can set release anything under any full moon but when it's saturated in Aquarius energy, it's especially favorable for releasing:
Negative beliefs or fears connected to your hopes, goals, casual friends, peers, colleagues, humanitarian causes and group relationships.
Traits or tendencies to be eccentric, callous, defiant, rebellious, unpredictable, detached or condescending.