By Adreanna

There are a lot of conflicting energies in the atmosphere right now. We have the planet Uranus, which has been heading into retrograde since the beginning of the year and will be fully stationed in Taurus on September 1st. Mercury has been in micro braids since August 4th and will be going direct on August 28th. And a rare Super Blue full moon in Aquarius on August 19th whose effects we will continue to feel for the next few days. The commonality of the energies from these planetary shifts is that they are all ushering in change on a massive level. All of these planetary energies are pulling us to evaluate what freedom means to us, whether we are still happy with what we have been in alignment with, and allowing us to affect change in our personal lives.

In previous “What the fuck” posts, I’ve covered Mercury going retrograde, the full moon, and what they both represent. In a future post, I will cover the same for Uranus. But for today’s discussion, I want to focus on the energies we are dealing with from the full moon in Aquarius with just a bit of the other affecting energies so that you have a fully rounded idea of what to expect and how to work with the energies present, responsibly.

So what the fuck does it mean to have a full moon in Aquarius?

Friends, it means CHANGE!

Now, I’m not sure how well you handle changes so you could either be really pumped about this news or you could be trembling with anxiety and overthinking every aspect of your life in a feeble attempt to try and minimize the impact of this change.

Resistance is futile!

Aquarius is an air sign that symbolizes fresh and innovative ideas, communion, scientific exploration, and intuitive discovery. Having the energy of the full moon in the sign of Aquarius is like having a hurricane of new opportunities, perspectives, and information being blown into your life, on steroids.

As we’ve covered, full moons amplify the effects of whatever sign they are in. With the full moon in Aquarius, more energy is being poured into your powers of deduction, your openness to try new things, your ability to generate productive ideas, and bringing in a refreshing dose of truth into your life. It’s as if you’ve been working in the dark and this full moon is the light that shines on all that you have accomplished, destroyed, avoided, or that was being kept from you.

What the fuck do I do with the energy of the full moon in Aquarius?

If the only planetary energy we had to contend with right now was the full moon in Aquarius, I’d tell you to communicate, collaborate, be inventive, take risks, and be bold and daring. But because we have so many other turbulent energies at play at the same time, I am going to ask you to do all of those things but with caution.

Because Mercury is still in retrograde and communication is still warped, my advice to you is to use your journal to record all of those thoughts that are bubbling up to the surface. Organize them. Sit with them for a few days before you share them to be sure any intended message is delivered as you wish for it to be received.

Record your dreams and gut feelings, so you can look back on them in the following days and really think about what they’re trying to tell you. Pay attention to symbolism, messages, and the people present in them. There will be messages for you in your dreams, but it may take some time to decipher their true meaning.

Intuitions are also high right now. If you have a strong gut feeling about anything, trust your gut despite what others may be telling you to your face. People do lie, after all. You know what you know.

Research the new opportunities that come your way, but make sure to take your time to thoroughly check out the ones that catch your interest. Jot them down and come back to them after Mercury starts moving forward, if you can. The devil is often in the details. You are likely to be presented with many new opportunities all promising you riches, fame, fortune, health, love, etc. Before you sign the dotted line with anyone, know what you’re getting yourself into. Don’t just take someone else’s word for what you’re going to get, learn about it for yourself.

You might feel extra chatty thanks to the full moon’s strong influence, but be careful with whom you share your dreams, goals, and new insights. As Aliah Sheffield says, “Some of your people ain’t really your people.”

Hold your tongue for now about any conflicts or disagreements that may arise. True, your gut may be honed into the truth of the situation or motives of that person, but communication is tricky right now. Lack of clarity and forethought can have you overcorrect and end up ruining a situation that could be remedied. Another potential issue is you could end up interfering in a plan bigger than you, orchestrated by the universe. Saying something to the wrong person at the wrong time could have you catching strays. Wait it out until Mercury goes direct.

With Uranus retrograde also contributing its energy into the mix of this full moon, you may feel pulled to make sudden and drastic changes with how you earn money, your health regimen, and fixed views or mindsets that you’ve adopted over the years. Take advantage of this energy. Where Uranus is pretty restrictive, especially in the stubborn sign of Taurus, those restrictions are being lifted and you have an open opportunity to re-evaluate the current state of your life and shake some things up.

But again, I caution you to use the next two to three weeks to map out your game plan, if you haven’t already, before jumping into uncharted territory.

If you choose to seize the opportunity presented by this energy and make the leap, I am genuinely impressed and thrilled for you. This decision indicates that you have been contemplating these changes for a considerable time, and the alignment of the planets has provided the perfect opportunity for you to embrace your new purpose.

Go for it!

But do so mindfully.

What the fuck is left to say?

Nothing, friend.

Take this information and use it. Trust yourself and where your intuition is leading you and you will be fine.

If you need help sorting through all this new info, setting new goals, or finding an accountability partner, I’m here for you. Drop me a message via the contact page to get in touch, or just leave a comment below to start chatting in a safe and supportive space.