The Full Moon in Aquarius on 1 August 2023 has an influence like Mars and Mercury. So the meaning of the Full Moon August 2023 astrology is using initiative and decisiveness to turn your thoughts into actions.
The August 2023 Full Moon coincides with Mars trine Jupiter, indicating successful actions. But Mercury opposite Saturn suggests patience and planning are essential to achieving your strongest desires.
Full Moon August 2023 Horoscope
The Full Moon on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, is at 09°15′ Aquarius. The only Full Moon aspect is a square to Jupiter. But it will hardly be noticeable with an orb of over four degrees, especially with Mars trine Jupiter virtually exact.
Mercury opposite Saturn is another significant influence on the August 2023 Full Moon astrology, with an orb under half a degree. There are no important fixed stars around 9 Aquarius but some interesting small ones.
Full Moon August 2023 Astrology
Sun opposite Moon brings your home, family, and intimate relationships into sharper focus for the following two weeks of this moon phase. Opposing forces, such as work versus home or what you need versus what you want, create inner tension and external pressures. This can lead to conflict and crises that drain your energy.
The lunar qualities of emotions and instincts peak at a Full Moon. So use your increased emotional strength and intuition to overcome any relationship challenges. Subconscious awareness allows for an honest and balanced look at your relationships. You will see any relationship dynamics or negative feelings causing disharmony.
Pessimism
Mercury opposite Saturn (0°26′) is exact 8 hours after the August 1 Full Moon. Aspects are more powerful when they are approaching exactness (applying). So this is a strong influence on the Full Moon. It brings serious thinking and conversations but also the potential for bad news, criticism, frustration, pessimism, sadness and difficulty communicating.
If you start to feel worried, lonely or sad, remember negative thinking makes things seem worse than they are. However, a lack of focus or attention to detail means extra care is needed when making important decisions or signing contracts.
Optimism
Mars trine Jupiter (0°02′) is an even stronger influence on the Full Moon astrology. The orb is tiny and applying, exact only 2 hours after the new moon. This aspect indicates good fortune and successful actions. It makes you competitive, brave, optimistic and willing to take risks to fulfill your passionate desires.
Mars trine Jupiter gives positive energy, confidence and enthusiasm to overcome Mercury opposite Saturn’s depressing and restrictive influence. And the hesitation and procrastination of Mercury opposite Saturn will temper the initiative, instinct and decisiveness of Mars trine Jupiter. So this combination can work well together if you think seriously about the consequences of your daring actions.
The Constellations
The August 2023 Full Moon is in the Sign of Aquarius. But as the image below shows, it is in the Constellation of Capricornus. The Signs and the Constellations do not match up. Over the last 2000 years, the Constellations have moved nearly 30° out of alignment with the Signs because of the precession of the equinoxes.
The Zodiac was invented only as a measuring device. The ecliptic line in the image below matches the degrees in the horoscope above. Like the original astrologers, I use the Constellations and fixed stars for interpretation, not the Signs.
- 08♒17 – Omega Capricorni
- 08♒45 – Gamma Microscopii
- 09♒15 – Full Moon August 2023
- 09♒51 – Theta1 Microscopii
Constellation Microscopium The Microscope gives a careful, methodical, fastidious, meticulous and scientific nature. [1]
Omega Capricorni is on the front hoof of the Sea-Goat, Constellation Capricornus. According to Ptolemy, “the stars in the feet and in the belly act in the same manner as Mars and Mercury.” [1]
So this star gives quick thinking, decisiveness, initiative and an enterprising spirit. It is good for promoting ideas, asserting yourself and fighting for a worthy cause.
However, rushed thinking, impulsiveness, anger, and a short temper can lead to verbal abuse, arguments, violence or accidents. So choose your battles carefully and avoid acting before thinking.
Spirit Guides
Saturn is precisely conjunct fixed star Deneb Adige. This bright star in the Tail of the Swan is a Venus-Mercury star that gives an ingenious nature and a clever intellect that is quick at learning. [1] It is favorable for artistic and scientific pursuits, which are carried out with the aim of gain. [2]
This point does not cause a health problem but instead can be considered a gift. However, it is not always worked with in the proper manner. The intuitive nature of these natives is refined, and they can be led to accomplish many divine purposes if the spiritual path is followed and they pay attention to their spirit guides. By following the direction of their spirit guides, they are led to great abundance and much happiness in their lives. [3]
Constellation Cygnus The Swan gives a contemplative, dreamy, cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill-regulated and unsteady, and the talents develop late. There is some love of water and swimming and the arts. [1]
Full Moon August 2023 Meaning
The August 2023 Full Moon has an influence similar to Mars and Mercury. It aligns with a Mars-Mercury star. Mars is powerful and fortunate because it is trine Jupiter. Mercury is weaker and less helpful because it is opposite Saturn.
Mars and Mercury give a sense of urgency to get things done. It provides the initiative and decisiveness to turn thought thoughts into actions. But a tendency toward impulsiveness means it is essential not to rush your decision-making and actions. Listen to advice and think about the consequences of your actions.
This combination gives strong opinions and the courage to speak your mind and stand up for yourself. But it can also give malicious thoughts, hurtful words and aggression. So there is a risk of arguments and conflict.
Mars trine Jupiter brings courage and initiative to achieve your strongest desires. Mercury opposite Saturn suggests your actions will be more successful if you moderate your enthusiasm and optimism with patience and planning.
Full Moon August 2023 in the constellation Microscopium should make you careful, methodical, and meticulous. Finally, Saturn retrograde exactly conjunct Deneb Adige indicates following a spiritual path and listening to your spirit guides.
Moon Phases
Astrologically, a full moon is influenced by the preceding new moon. The July 17 New Moon was also Mars-like, giving energy, initiative and courage. But it also created much anger, resentment and frustration. It reinforces the need to focus on hard work with self-discipline, patience, and determination.
The influence of the August 1 Full Moon lasts for two weeks up to the August 16 New Moon. This waning moon phase is good for releasing, letting go, resting, healing, regenerating, contemplating, meditating, decluttering, harvesting, pruning, and hair-cutting.
If the Full Moon August 2023 astrology directly impacts your horoscope decan, you can read about it in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart, see full moon transits.
- Previous Moon Phase: New Moon July 17, 2023
- Next Moon Phase: New Moon August 16, 2023
- 2023 Moon Phases Calendar
Full Moon August 2023 Times and Dates
- Los Angeles – August 1, 11:31 am
- New York – August 1, 2:31 pm
- London – August 1, 7:31 pm
- Delhi – August 2, 0:01 pm
- Sydney – August 2, 4:31 am
References
- Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.35, 42, 51, 159.
- Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.76.
- The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.161.
Full Moon EST, a Joy Full Super Moon, that is, Sun in 9th house comfortable with ‘Creation unknown’ opposite Moon in 3rd, where your comfortable with Feeling what you know. Example, snapshot: Up to this point Astrologyking, remarkable revelations recently of time travel, and a comprehensive astrological explanation of the last 3-4years.
Synastry , natal compare full Moon.
https://i.postimg.cc/jSLxVS78/astro-66gw-joy-full-moon-scorpio-asc-paul-streppel-40344-27693.png
Two asteroids, Polyxo 308, addressing the Moon/Polyxo Quincunx ‘Polycrisis’ and Jubilatrix 652 ‘celebration of 60’.
Jamie doesn’t have Moon quincunx Mercury, but from the Robert Hand ‘handbook’, Planets in Youth, pg 116
“As you grow older, you will have to learn to make your feelings and your reason work together. The problem is not so much that they come into conflict with each other, but that your reason and feelings represent two very different sides of your personality….”
Further reading, Mark Milke ‘”Polycrisis” Aristotle Foundation.
As for Jubilatrix, this asteroid added to present the Kite pattern, with a Mars, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune. An association to Political leaders recently addressing a quality of Anger in the general population, especially felt by migrants and the marginalised.
Much going on. You have provided a rich landscape in the lead up to this full moon.
What I see reflected with this write is the mars Jupiter freedom fighters shouting free speech, ie I can say and do whatever I want. And the charges in the u.s. against the ex pres being excused because it’s free speech. I really don’t care about jailing anyone but would like some of that mercury Saturn stuff to help in actually defining what is valid and invalid per law (Jupiter). Everything I do cannot be free speech rights if it negates others free speech rights or endangers others lives. The whole first amendment thing needs to be reviewed, discussed, and reitetated. Just give me the actual meaning. It’s getting confusing with all the mouth jobs out there.
X1.6 Solar Flare, August 5, 22:20 UT, Heliocentric
https://postimg.cc/phZPR6Tq
You could look at this Solar Flare with West Africa in mind. Three Oppositions, two with ambiguous malefics, Mars and Saturn, that is Soldiers and Generals. The third, Pallas opposite Neptune, with quincunx Eris, means to me a historic pattern may be an illusion. The discord will find its own level, but take awhile.
X1.6 Solar Flare, August 7, 20:46 UT.
The strongest aspect in the heliocentric chart, Jupiter sextile Saturm. A minor grand trine with Mars – Venus, both sextile Mercury (Sagittarius). The Xflare an indicator? Help us communicate a new approach to generational challenges (Uranus square Earth-Moon) ?
The geocentric chart aligns near exact with the Zodiac standard. Sun at Summer midpoint, square Jupiter at Spring midpoint. Activate pre and post eclipses to help in planning. Fall equinox, Sept 23 a reference transit.
Amongst the trapezoids and hammers, Saturn, Venus and Mars are in House joys, with favourable aspects.
Sorry, X1.5 Solar Flare
chart
https://postimg.cc/vctqMdjg
Niamey, Niger again. But see this as a global chart because of the prime meridian.
personal Lunar return the same day as the XFlare. The Moon has advanced 6 degrees and the Ascendant – Mid heaven points have changed.
Synastry
https://postimg.cc/0zQs3dRR
Consider this chart with 45’s Three Arraignment’s.
Xflare geocentric Part of Fortune at the Dolores Umbridge degree, conjunct Lunar Return Ascendant. DU hated for her realism.
An Austran connection at the personal Lunar Return
natal
Asteroid 143 Adria 12Leo30r
Asteroid 876 Scott 12Leo24r
Both asteroids discovered by J. Palisa. Adria Feb 23, 1875 in Pola, Adriatic naval seaport, and Scott, June 20, 1917 in Vienna. In honor of Miss E. Scott in recognition of her help and assistance to members of Austrian universities after WW1.
https://postimg.cc/0KzqQZgK
Until now, I have not seen a Finger of Fate yod nested in a Golden Yod, but here it is. Both asteroids essential to its study.
You may, if you wish, attrbute this chart to the Speculation (house 5) on Sedna-Arctic mineral discoveries that have taken hold on global exchanges that specialise in Klondike-like hopes and wishes. Asteroid Scott was formerly attributed to British polar explorer Robert Fulcon Scott, and there are hints that a Navy base would make sense if development reaches a critical mass. Note Vertex conjunct Pluto in Earth, and indeed the ‘fever’ duly noted, Fire.
August 8, one hour before sunrise, 5:25 EST. Moon conj Jupiter
Asteroid 162 Laurentia conj Part of Fortune, (Laurentian Shield), 4th house. Asteroid 788 Hohensteina (Castle). Build your house on solid ground.
https://postimg.cc/sG4QP1b8
A little nattering on the Weekly Thread, noted
Greg F. on August 8, 2023
Hi Jamie. I am awake early today and I enjoyed seeing the last quarter Moon and Jupiter close together an hour before dawn. Beautiful! I hope you have a good week. Cheers!
Reply
Jamie on August 8, 2023
Nice, great way to start the day!
compare conjunctions, Natal and Tertiary 1
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start with Tertiary Moon conj Tertiary Vertex.
Tertiary Sun conjunct natal MC. Laurentia, Hohensteina et al
Sheliak and Sulaphat bracket green Ring Nebula.
Tertiary Venus conjunt Aldabaran, apologies and sympathies. Navalny.
Postscript
In the Natal 162 Laurentia and 788 Hohensteina are trine in Air Signs, and Square at the first Quarter Moon, Fixed Signs. The above three posts were made during Void of Course Moon, square Neptune.
the asteroids are square at the “last” quarter Moon.
The X1.5 Flare at the geocentric prime meridian, and topic asteroids, combines the elements of Air and Fire, with combustion at land fall, Earth, half a world away. The fires on Maui had its origins in space weather, the Sun obviously, and the Royal Stars, Aldebaran and Antares.
This article peculiar emphasis, “there isn’t one standout factor” “Maui is facing a compound disaster, where many different agents acted together”
“If you add together a whole bunch of influences, that’s how you get a disaster,” said Jeff Masters, a meteorologist for Yale Climate Connections. “No one thing makes it happen.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/08/12/hawaii-fires-climate-change-maui/
Indeed, natal chart ascendant 08Leo08, asteroid Dora natal 08Leo05. There’s too many astrology and astro-weather connections since the Full Moon to dispute the articles variety. Intelligence, both known and unknown, employing the Astrologyking artwork archetypes. And since it’s the WashPost, the Pulitzers Jamie’s!