The Second Aquarius Full Moon 8/22, 2021

On August 22nd at 5:02 AM PDT we have our second Aquarius Full Moon. (Read the article on the first Aquarius Full Moon for insights).The Sun is stationed at 29 degrees Leo 37 minutes, and the Moon is at 29 degrees Aquarius 37 minutes. With this energy presenting itself for the second time, we have some loose ends to tie up.

Since the last Full Moon, we cycled through the New Moon in Leo, (Fire sign) quite different from the New Moon in Cancer (Water sign) that preceded the first Full Moon in Aquarius. That New Moon was setting up our family goals, being nurtured and nurturing others, and striving for compassion. This New Moon in Leo we had the opportunity to set our sovereignty over our own life, choices, and creative goals. The chart of the Cancer New Moon was a big trap to shake us out of our doldrums and require us to make changes.

This Full Moon has a very interesting chart. The Moon is joined by Jupiter, stationed at 26 degrees Aquarius, (Air sign). Jupiter lends its energy to expand, enlarge the Moon’s energy. Jupiter in Aquarius is the troubleshooter here, with many “bright ideas” of how to emotionally heal. Aquarius is an innovative sign, and the Moon is all about our emotional selves, so big progress can be made here; especially if we stay detached. Getting lost in emotions can happen on the Full Moon, but this one is more calm and collected, and mental.

With the Sun in its last degree of Leo, this Fire Sign is making a big statement in an aspect called a “Yod.” The planets involved are the Sun in Leo, Neptune in Pisces and Pluto in Capricorn, both planets inconjunct the Sun. This aspect to the Sun is termed, “The Finger of God” as it points to the Sun as the fulcrum, the uncomfortable, incompatible energy in question. Neptune says to the Sun, clarity will come when you quiet your ego and listen to your small voice inside. Pluto says to the Sun, get grounded and off your high horse; cool off and start progress. The Sun replies, I wish to become a FULLY REALIZED HUMAN BEING. And so it begins.

With 5 planets retrograde, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, we are encouraged to review. These outer planets are the big chess pieces, and in order to move forward there must first be an exploration, a reconsideration of where we are in our lives and are we headed in the right direction? We are in preparation for the last month of Summer, with the Sun in the Earth sign of Virgo. That will be a different lesson, so with the last of the fiery days of Leo, examine your boundaries. Are you the center and source of your environment?

This Fire sign wants authority in their world, admiration from those in their “pride”, and respect. Have you earned it? Have you looked at your family, friends and others as dependents that you resent, or have you thrived in your creative pursuits and shared it willingly? These clues are to steer you into LETTING GO. Maybe up until now, you haven’t accomplished all that you have wanted to, but don’t beat yourself up for it! Take this moment to change your mind. There are always two sides of a coin, look at both sides of your situation and see where the door leads out. Follow the EXIT sign to the higher thought, brought about by Jupiter in Aquarius. You can find all the answers, as you wish to, through contemplation, meditation, and free yourself.

We are all swimming in the same sea of celestial energies, with the opportunity to upgrade. It takes courage and forgiveness of oneself to move forward. So, no matter what yesterday was about, tomorrow brings freedom and relief to those who look within for answers. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Judy Crescenzo

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New Moon in Leo on August 8th

On August 8th, at 6:50 AM PDT, the Sun and Moon are stationed at 16 degrees Leo 14 minutes. At that moment, we begin another cycle with our thoughts, visions and hopes leading the way.

We are in the middle of summer, and this double Leo energy is powerful! The Sun is full throttle and everything from plants, animals, insects, to people are thriving. Now is the time to set the bar high with our goals for this New Moon cycle. Just what can we accomplish?

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and like the Sun this energy shines brightly. Leo is a fire sign, mighty, high powered, authoritative and strong. It’s a no nonsense sign that strives to lead through domination, whether it’s creatively or stubbornly. Being a fixed sign, it is unshakable. It’s high potential can be lost on those whose charts don’t support it’s blaze, and can inspire arrogance, self pity and victim consciousness.

There are some major aspects to this duo that shake things up a bit. Uranus is stationed at 14 degrees Taurus, squaring the Sun and Moon. This aspect will rattle your cage if you feel unduly limited, frustrated, or not content. You may have to experience unexpected changes, nervousness, unsettling feelings in order to get to the source of your obstacles. This planet in the sign of Taurus is looking for unconventional practicalities. New ways to deal with normal things. Getting past the feelings that justify our own shortcomings, that keep us on a perpetual cycle of unhappiness.

The duo has a wide conjunction with Mercury at 23 degrees Leo. This lends the intellect to the mix. This can help or hurt depending on your self esteem. The plus side is the tendency to think big, to examine the potentials of what you can accomplish with this fiery combination of energies. There is much to gain with the right mindset. But, if you already feel you are stuck and unhappy, this can gain momentum and become a full on pity party;) My suggestion is to do some inner work before this New Moon.

Spirit is showing me making lists. Lists of pros and cons. Starting with current goals

that are creative. What do you wish to create? Something about yourself, your environment, or maybe your abilities? See where your writing lands, on the pros or cons side. For instance, I want to clear my garden of the plants that are finished producing (pro side), but I’m so tired, or busy or some excuse to do it (con side). So what to do about it. Then I write how to best deal with this creatively! Leo energy is so creative, and with the Sun, Moon and Mercury working together the solutions are endless!

The important thing here is to think outside the box, color outside the lines. Yes it feels wrong, but why? We have been conditioned to do things a certain way since we were born, and now is the time to change that. Fearlessly, like Leo the Lion, charge ahead and attack our conditioning and transform ourselves into a more adaptable, flexible, and unlimited version of ourselves. The power of these planets and luminaries support these changes, so why not now?

The New Moon will set the course for the possibilities of these goals to be met on the Full Moon later in the month. Feel the pride in yourself that the Sun in Leo inspires, and celebrate the prospect of arriving at the new you. Every time you change your mind about some fear, phobia, or obstacle, you free yourself from unnecessary pain and suffering. Stop repeating, start changing!

Judy Crescenzo

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Full Moons in Aquarius, July 23rd, 2021

On July 23rd, 2021 at 7:36 PM PDT we have a Full Moon in the sign of Aquarius. The Moon is stationed at 1 degree Aquarius 26 minutes, and the Sun is 1 degree Leo 26 minutes. But, we also have ANOTHER Full Moon in Aquarius on August 22nd, when the Sun and Moon are opposed at 29 degrees. Wow! Just what does this mean for us?

Astrologers look at this phenomena of a double Full Moon as an ALERT. The first one will bring to light a culmination of what was set in motion with the Cancer New Moon we experienced on July 9th. Did you take the lead with nurturing yourself and others, connecting heart to heart with your loved ones? This Full Moon in Aquarius focuses on your uniqueness and how you perceive your reality. Aquarius is an Air Sign of “high humidity”, meaning compassionate intellect. Air signs are typically analyzing and communicating ideas, and this Air sign is concerned with humanity. It is ruled by the planet Uranus, the activator; a restless energy that seeks freedom, friendship and like minded conversations. Aquarius is a Fixed sign, and stubbornly persists in its quest for independence and truth. So we are collectively looking at the goals we set for ourselves and our wishes for our planet.

The Sun is opposing the Moon in the sign of Leo. Leo is ruled by the Sun and is exalted in this sign. Leo is a Fire sign,and its nature is to shine and light our way. The energy is strong, regal, authoritative; but it focuses on the self. This Sunsign desires admiration through creativity, love and romance, and generosity. The highest use of Leo power is to be a creative performer on life‘s stage. To inspire and uplift through one’s talents. To shine and be an example of what others can accomplish. To be generous with our power and give willingly without strings attached.

The Sun and Moon are affected by the planet Pluto at 25 degrees Capricorn; it opposes the Sun and conjoins the Moon. Pluto is the transformer, likened to the Phoenix crashing, burning, and rising out of the ashes changed. In the sign of Capricorn, Pluto is involved in transforming the structures we live by; government, finances, authorities in our lives. So while we are looking at our personal goals (Moon) and our need for recognition and respect (Sun), we may be thrown some global issues to sort out. Capricorn rules our career, profession, and reputation, and these are all subject to changes.

There are many planetary aspects happening simultaneously, the most common being the Inconjunct, or Quincunx. These include Sun inconjunct Jupiter, Moon inconjunct Venus, Mars inconjunct Neptune and Pluto. This aspect usually brings challenges that require adjusting to a new understanding. Where we usually seek harmony and balance, these planets point out where we must adapt, accommodate, and alter our actions for best results. We realize we have many parts to us, some get along and some don’t, but they all need a voice. This gives rise to the notion we are a work in progress, and in order to stay fluid in our efforts we must admit we have more to learn.

So this first Full Moon in Aquarius will ignite our imagination with profound objectives, newly formed ideas born of remnants of the past. It will set the pace for this mid-summer month by shaking us out of our doldrums and firing our jets into action. Allow the realizations to come forward from the inconjunct planetary influences to better come to terms with fine tuning your understanding of yourself.

Then, watch for the second Full Moon in Aquarius for the radical changes to be brought to the physical world. We have a huge opportunity to grow emotionally and see ourselves as part of the whole, working toward a more united humanity with the shared value of one for all and all for one.

Judy Crescenzo

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