The Full Moon, a time of high or intense energy, appears on August 9 at 3:55 am. Sun (life) is Leo, the sign of the lion. Leo rules the heart, which acts in a magnanimous way with a courageous and noble spirit. Moon (emotion) is in Aquarius, an air sign that rules the mind, group endeavors, innovation, and independence.

A mystical rectangle, which is composed of two oppositions and two trines, is the focal point of the chart. It creates a combination of dynamic and harmonious energy, and it can lead to integration and greater understanding of our purpose. It’s a time to bring our vision of the future into focus — including how you’ve been limiting it—and to release where you should be. Use the moment to work on your dreams and hopes.

A wonderful conjunction between Uranus (sudden change, quantum field) and Pluto (subconscious, transformation) occurs in the chart, allowing transformation into a higher place of being—and creating success with all types of endeavors.

Mercury (communication) remains retrograde in Leo through August 10. At this point, life will become clearer with fewer delays and less confusion. Many aspects with Mercury are found in the chart, marking the importance of communication with our selves and others. Mercury trines Saturn (karma, time), drawing our focus to practical thoughts and understanding. Mercury sextiles Uranus (sudden change, quantum field), giving insights into the inner self, spirituality, and flashes of realization. Mercury trines Neptune (illusion, mysticism), helping in discerning the truth, using artistic abilities, and tuning into intuition. Mercury opposition Pluto (subconscious, transformation) brings conflicting thoughts to the surface such as feeling torn between two actions at the same time.

Venus (relationships, abundance, love) sits in Cancer, which creates a focus on home life and family.  Venus conjunct Jupiter (expansion, good fortune) gives optimism and opportunity. Venus squares Mars (action, male) and Saturn (time, karma), which makes understanding the opposite sex a bit more difficult. Venus square Saturn tends to give awareness of the limitations in relationships and life. Venus square Neptune (illusion, mysticism) often causes confusion with grasping issues based on reality in relationships.

Mars (male, energy) in Libra, an air sign, may cause indecision with actions or create greater awareness of the importance of relationships. Mars opposition Saturn (limitation, karma) may cause frustration and a feeling of being blocked with goals and desires. The solution lies in staying patient and focused. Mars trine Uranus (sudden change, quantum field) may give a desire for independence or to see life in a new way. Mars opposition Neptune (illusion, mysticism) may make life feel cloudy or unclear. Mars trine Pluto (subconscious transformation) asks for assertiveness and focus on our goals and dreams.

Jupiter (expansion, good fortune) is placed in Cancer, which asks for a closer look at the harmony and disharmony in aspects of our home life. Saturn (limitation, karma) in Aries asks for a direct look at the blocks and patterns of life. Uranus (sudden change, quantum field) in Gemini enhances all types of communication and advances in the electronic world. Pluto in Aquarius marks a time of change throughout the world with individual and group revolution, including evolution.

Julia Griffin, intuitive healer and owner of One True Self, began her work fifteen years ago under the tutelage of real wolves. Following their direction, Julia sees and reads energy, including animals, plants and people. She works with people in session to find their resonance with the soul, clearing patterns and alignment with their inner path. If you would like to seek additional spiritual change and insight into your life, please contact me for information about an intuitive session.