Aquarius Full Moon

Aquarius Full Moon: Authenticity, Transformation, and the Greater Good

These reflections are offered as gentle guidance. The Full Moon reveals what’s been hidden, brings energy to a peak, and offers an opportunity for release. You can begin to work with this moon in the days leading up to the peak, and continue to integrate its messages up to three days after. Every Full Moon marks a moment of illumination and culmination in the lunar cycle. It’s the point when the Moon reflects the Sun’s light in its fullest glory. Symbolically, Full Moons bring clarity, heightened awareness, and emotional intensity. They reveal what has been hidden and amplify what has been growing since the last New Moon. This is a time to pause, reflect, and release. Whereas New Moons are about planting seeds and setting intentions, Full Moons invite us to let go of what no longer serves us, to celebrate progress, and to bring unconscious patterns into the light. Because the Moon governs emotions and intuition, feelings often rise to the surface during this phase, sometimes in surprising or overwhelming ways. I personally can never sleep in the week leading up to a Full Moon....

How do we work with Full Moon energy?

Release Rituals: Burn, tear, or bury what you’re ready to let go of bad habits, baseless fears, unhealthy attachments, or limiting beliefs.

Forgiveness Work: Practice self-compassion and forgive others to free yourself from energetic entanglement.

Reflection: Journal on what has come full circle in your life since the last New Moon or over the last six months.

Gratitude: Celebrate the beauty in what you have and honor the lessons you’ve learned.

The Full Moon is a chance to create spaciousness for what’s next.

Aquarius Full Moon

I KNOW is the essence and the phrase that encapsulates Aquarius energy. This energy that asks us to lean into awareness, innovation, and truth. Aquarius is an air sign, linked to the crown chakra, which governs higher consciousness, divine connection, and universal wisdom. This is a masculine, assertive energy ruled by Uranus, the planet of rebellion, originality, and sudden change. Uranus is symbolic of awakening and breaking free from the status quo, which are very Aquarian qualities. They are never afraid to say I KNOW or to let their true selves show.

At its core, Aquarius is progressive, independent, inventive, and analytical. Its gift is seeing beyond the present moment and envisioning a better, freer future for all. Where some signs root themselves in tradition or self-preservation, Aquarius travels through the realm of possibilities, lighting the way forward with bold new ideas.

When we KNOW, we are saying:

I have the knowledge...

I am conscious of...

I am aware of...

I am well versed in...xyz...

I am accurate...

I am adept at...

I have gathered...

I have the ability to...

Aquarius is represented by the Water Bearer, an eternal healer and visionary. The image is powerful: a figure pouring water from a vessel to nourish the gods of Mount Olympus. This is not just water, it is the essence of life, spiritual wisdom, and creative force. Symbolically, the Water Bearer collects the waters of emotion, cleanses and purifies them, and then pours them back into the collective. This is the alchemy of transmutation: taking pain and suffering, clearing it through awareness, and returning it as love, wisdom, and truth.

The Aquarius Full Moon reminds us that our emotions can be powerful teachers, but we are not meant to stay stuck in them. Instead, we are invited to transmute emotional heaviness into clarity, ideas, and higher understanding.

This Aquarius Full Moon falls just after Lammas, the first harvest festival in the Wheel of the Year. Lammas marks the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox, a liminal space that feels like standing between two worlds. It's one foot in the lush abundance of summer, the other preparing for the inward pull of fall. Just like this seasonal threshold, the energy of this Full Moon feels like a balancing act. Aquarius sits opposite Leo in the zodiac, and together they pull us in two directions:

Leo energy focuses on the self: personal creativity, individuality, and self-expression.

Aquarius energy focuses on the collective: the well-being of the group, equality, and shared progress.

Under this moon, we are asked to consider:

How do we honor our individuality while serving the greater good?

How do we stand fully in our truth without losing our sense of community?

This tension mirrors the harvest season itself. You want to ensure your own crops are thriving, but you also know the survival of the entire village depends on shared effort and mutual support.

There is no thriving in isolation.

It’s not easy work. You might feel pulled in opposite directions...asking yourself:

Do I prioritize myself or the group?

Do I stay where I am or leap into change? 

If this feels uncomfortable, you are right where you need to be.

This is the work of Aquarius, to disrupt the comfort zone, shake up old systems, and remind us that progress often comes through discomfort.

In classic Aquarius fashion, the invitation is simple but profound.

Be aware, be authentic, and be willing to let go.

This Full Moon asks you to release attachments to outdated ways of being and thinking. It asks you to step into your true self without apology. And it asks you to prepare for the unexpected, because Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, often brings sudden shifts and changes.

As with any Full Moon, this is a time for release and forgiveness, shedding what no longer serves you so that you can step forward lighter, freer, and truer to yourself.

This Aquarius Full Moon, coming on the heels of Lammas, reminds us of the delicate dance between self and collective, individuality and unity. It challenges us to stand boldly in our truth while considering the ripple effects of our actions. It invites us to embrace change, release what’s old, and trust in the unfolding of life, even/especially when the path feels uncertain.

So under this moonlight, take a breath, look up at the stars, and affirm:

I know who I am.

I trust where I am going.

I am ready to release and rise.

Affirmations for the Aquarius Full Moon and How to Embody Them

Affirmations are powerful tools for aligning your energy with the intentions of the moment. Here’s how these mantras connect to Aquarius energy and how you can embody them under this moon:

I allow my life to unfold in spite of unexpected turns and changes.

Aquarius energy is ruled by Uranus, the planet of surprise and disruption. Change is inevitable and resisting it only creates friction. Instead, breathe into the unknown and see change as an opening, not an ending.

Embodiment practice: Next time something shifts unexpectedly, pause and ask, What new possibilities could this bring?

I show the world my true self.

Aquarius celebrates authenticity. This is a sign that refuses to conform just to fit in. Your individuality is your power.

Embodiment practice: Share something creative, honest, or personal with someone you trust—or even publicly. Let your real self be seen.

I do not fear change. I do not fear transformation.

These affirmations go hand in hand. Transformation is the essence of Aquarius energy: taking what is and elevating it to what it can become. Fear without cause keeps you small; trust sets you free.

Embodiment practice: Write down what fears arise when you think of change. Then burn the paper as a symbolic release.

I am prepared to move on.

Full Moons are release points. Aquarius wants us to detach from what no longer aligns, whether that’s old beliefs, relationships, or habits.

Embodiment practice: Journal on this prompt: What am I ready to leave behind so I can step fully into who I am becoming?

I focus on the beauty in life.

When change comes, beauty is an anchor. Aquarius can be future-focused, sometimes overlooking the present. This affirmation brings you back to gratitude.

Embodiment practice: Take a mindful walk outside. Notice five beautiful things you would normally overlook.

I release what needs to go.

This is the essence of the Full Moon. Release with love. Make space for the new.

Embodiment practice: Create a simple water ritual: hold a bowl of water, speak aloud what you are releasing, then pour the water onto the earth.

I show up. I show out.

This is your call to authenticity and visibility. Don’t shrink yourself. Aquarius wants your unique genius out in the world.

Embodiment practice: Take one bold action that feels aligned with your authentic self, whether that’s speaking your truth, sharing your art, or stepping into a leadership role.